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25 Bathroom Backsplash Ideas to Protect Your Walls and Boost Your Style

Closeup of marble backsplash in surrounding a bathroom sink

The Spruce / Marty Baldwin

Bathroom backsplashes prevent water from ruining your walls in the same way that kitchen backsplashes protect walls from cooking spills and spatters. But these hardworking finishes also provide an opportunity to show a little design flair and to play with materials, textures, color, and pattern.

Check out these bathroom backsplash ideas in a range of spaces that are as stylish as they are functional.

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    Patterned Tile Backsplash

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    GCG Architectes

    This atmospheric bathroom designed by GCG Architectes in Paris uses tiles from Moroccan designer Samir Mazer for Ateliers Zelij to create a half wall wrap-around backsplash.

    The pattern echoes the mashrabiya screens used as semi-transparent space dividers. Soft lighting from wall sconces creates ambient shadows and a pair of mismatched brass framed mirrors adds vintage charm.

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    Half Wall Tile Backsplash

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    Tristan Auer

    This bathroom designed by Paris-based interior architect Tristan Auer uses tiles from Moroccan designer Samir Mazer for Ateliers Zelij to create a serene green wrap-around half wall backsplash for a pair of pedestal sinks. Arched framed mirrors and a rattan stool add complementary natural tones.

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    Geometric Bathroom Backsplash

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    Design by Itani & Courtois / Photo by BCDF Studio

    Choose bold backsplash tile that will lift your mood every time you wash your hands. Paris interior design firm Itani & Courtois used this irreverent take on a geometric patterned tile from Moroccan designer Samir Mazer for Ateliers Zelij to create a striking bathroom backsplash in timeless shades of forest green and white.

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    Integrated Bathroom Backsplash

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    OreStudios

    This powder room from Seattle-based OreStudios gets a lightly tough edge thanks to an integrated gray sink and backsplash that creates a functional place for washing up while protecting the blush pink paint on the walls.

    A pair of warm-toned brass sconces with classic lines and lampshades and a simple wood framed rectangular mirror add contrast and polish to the overall look.

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    Mirrored Backsplash

    mirrored bathroom backsplash ideas

    OreStudios

    For this bright and airy bathroom in a family home in San Juan Islands, WA, Seattle-based OreStudios chose to use an integrated slab of mirror as a backsplash that also bounces light from the window above.

    The mirror complements the white painted wood paneled walls and silver-toned pendant lights and sink hardware on the floating natural wood sink vanity.

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    Matte Black

    black tile bathroom backsplash ideas

    OreStudios

    This minimalist contemporary bathroom design for a new construction home in Galisteo, NM from Seattle-based OreStudios uses small rectangular black matte tiles with matching black grout to create a subtly textured neutral bathroom backsplash that grounds the space.

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    Short Marble Backsplash

    short marble bathroom backsplash ideas

    Leclair Decor

    Choose a short backsplash made from the same material as the countertops for an understated look that will fade into the background.

    Leclair Decor chose a gray-and-white marble backsplash for a seamless look in this white-walled bathroom, and finished with mixed metal fixtures and accents.

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    Tile Backsplash Wall

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    Atelier Delphine Carrere

    A whole-wall tile backsplash will give your space a modern look and make the space feel larger by drawing the eye upward.

    Atelier Delphine Carrere in Biarritz, France chose vibrant turquoise tiles from Moroccan designer Samir Mazer for Ateliers Zelij, finishing the space with neutral, simple fixtures for a streamlined feel that lets the color be the focal point.

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    Subway Tile Backsplash

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    Jeffrey Court Tile

     

    There is nothing more classic than subway tile, which can be minimal and industrial, or a floor-to-ceiling canvas for blingy gold-toned accessories, like this space from Thistlewood Farms.

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    Stone Slab Backsplash

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    Ateliers Zelij

    Turn every wall into a bathroom backsplash with stone slabs for a glamorous, high-end look.

    This Parisian bathroom has marble walls and basketweave floor tile from Moroccan designer Samir Mazer for Ateliers Zelij that create contrast while staying within the neutral palette.

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    Pedestal Sink Backsplash

    pedestal sink backsplash ideas

    Desiree Burns Interiors

    Pedestal sinks add retro charm to modern bathrooms. But the lack of a backsplash can lead to water damage on the wall above.

    Desiree Burns Interiors solved that issue by installing a simple strip of marble to protect the floral wallpaper in this charming powder room.

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    Hex Penny Tile Backsplash

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    Michelle Berwick Design

    A wall of white hexagonal penny tiles with black grout will add subtle movement and a graphic feel to a full-wall backsplash, like this modern bathroom from Michelle Berwick Design.

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    Sink Niche Backsplash

    bathroom sink nook backsplash ideas

    Studio Peake

    Wrap the three walls of a small powder room sink nook with stone to create a polished feel. Studio Peake chose pink marble and paired it with painted palm tree wallpaper for a retro glam feel.

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    Reeded Oak Backsplash

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    Jessica Nelson Design / Carina Skrobecki Photography

    Try reeded oak cabinetry with a matching backsplash for a warm, modern feel, like this bathroom from Jessica Nelson Design.

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    Backsplash With Fixtures

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    Desiree Burns Interiors

    Integrate sink plumbing fixtures into a stone slab backsplash for a polished, integrated look.

    Desiree Burns Interiors installed brass fixtures in a white marble backsplash that matches the countertops and blends seamlessly into the white shiplap walls above.

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    All-White Subway Tile

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    Studio Peake

    White subway tile with white grout is a classic look that will function like white walls to brighten a small bathroom.

    Studio Peake paired a full backsplash wall with pale green wainscoting and white-and-green wallpaper to give this small bathroom a fresh feel.

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    Corner Sink Backsplash

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    Erin Williamson Design

    Protect the wallpaper above a corner powder room sink with backsplash tile on adjoining walls.

    Erin Williamson Design chose an airy geometric pattern to add contrast with the colorful patterned wallpaper for a bold pairing.

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    Standalone Backsplash

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    Kate Marker Interiors

    Choose a freestanding sink with an integrated backsplash for a modern farmhouse feel. Kate Marker Interiors paired a standalone light wood and white marble sink vanity with brass accents to complement the herringbone floors and vertical shiplap walls of the room.

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    Curved Marble Backsplash

    pink marble bathroom backsplash ideas

    Fantastic Frank

    Add a custom feel with a matching backsplash and countertop with rounded curves. This minimalist bathroom from Fantastic Frank has a matching pink marble countertop and backsplash with rounded corners for a soft organic feel.

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    Matching Backsplash Tile

    matching bathroom backsplash and floor tile ideas

    Erin Williamson Design

    Match the backsplash to the floor tile for a cohesive feel. Erin Williamson Design paired large black hex tiles with white grout and paired it with a white quartz countertop and a dark wood vanity for a contemporary feel.

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    Large-Scale Tile Backsplash

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    Design by Sonya Lee Architect / Photo by Hanna Grankvist

    Use large-scale tiles to create a backsplash with a seamless neutral feel. Sonya Lee Architect chose an. understated gray backsplash that doesn't compete with the colorful cement tile shower tiles for a balanced feel.

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    Industrial Sink Backsplash

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    Becca Interiors

    Choose a wall-mounted industrial-style sink with a built-in backsplash to save space and add vintage charm to a small powder room like this bright modern space from Becca Interiors.

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    Black Marble Backsplash

    black marble bathroom backsplash ideas

    Jessica Nelson Design / Carina Skrobecki Photography

    Your backsplash can be any height that you want it to be, from just a few inches to a full-wall backsplash that runs all the way to the ceiling.

    Jessica Nelson Design added a medium-height black marble backsplash that matches the thick countertop to create a focal point in this neutral bathroom.

    Black plumbing fixtures embedded in the backsplash blend in to keep the focus on the heavily veined stone.

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    Shiplap Backsplash

    shiplap bathroom backsplash ideas

    Kate Marker Interiors

    Add a shiplap half wall backsplash to update a small bathroom with a freestanding sink vanity, like this space from Kate Marker Interiors.

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    Industrial Farmhouse Tile

    industrial farmhouse bathroom backsplash ideas

    Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott

    Pair white subway tile with black grout to create an industrial farmhouse-style backsplash, like this space from Chango & Co. that is finished with white walls, dark stone countertops, and dark stained wood accents.