Mosaic tiles have traditionally been defined as any tiles having a facial area of less than nine square inches. For a square tile, this is equivalent to no larger than 3 x 3 inches, but since mosaic tiles can be any shape, the facial dimension is recognized. However, mosaic tiles are now becoming known not only for their size, but for the creativity inherent in their combination of tile colors, shapes, and textures.

We’re also seeing tile mosaics in a wider range of applications. Once relegated to backsplashes and murals, mosaic tiles are now often used for entire feature walls, flooring, and more.

As with larger ceramic tiles, mosaic tiles are resistant to water, scratches, stains, fading, bacteria, and fire.

Mosaic tiles can make a big style impact in any space. Get ideas for your project by exploring our mosaic tile examples below, and then find more inspiration on our Pinterest board.

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You Can Never Have Too Many Tiles

How many stone looks can you spot in this kitchen? We spy white marble-look ceramic tile on one counter, black granite-look ceramic tile on the other, and beige stone-look tiles on the chevron backsplash.

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Modern Herringbone and Grid Bathroom Tile

How do you decorate large, open-concept bathrooms? When you use ceramic tile, you barely have to. The white and blue tiles on the walls provide the style direction. Blue is perfect for bathrooms for its calming nature. Combined with the white tile and organized in the herringbone pattern, this tile is reminiscent of East Coast…

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Light Marble-Look Tile Bathroom

This bathroom uses the same light marble-look ceramic tile throughout in different sizes and patterns. Ceramic tile’s water-resistant installation methods make it a go-to material for designers in bathrooms and areas exposed to moistures. Also, ceramic tile comes in slip-resistant options, making it a smart choice for spill- and splash-prone areas such as bathrooms. As…

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Marble-Look Tile Fireplace Surround in a 3D Cube Design

One of the winning attributes of ceramic tile is its ability to look like other materials. For example, the ceramic tile on this wall looks like pieces of dark marble, bordered by thinner white marble pieces. However, this entire wall is ceramic tile. Not only is this tile pattern great for the room’s aesthetic, but…

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Origami-Look Blue Textured Wall Tile

Optical illusion or dimensional? At first glance, determining what this wall is made of is nearly impossible. This tile, reminiscent of origami, has a cleverly textured surface that catches the light on fractured planes. As a result, some tiles have a kaleidoscope aesthetic while other tiles seem to sink into the wall.

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Bamboo-Look Mosaic Tile Fireplace Surround

Humans are drawn to nature, whether that be through plants, the painting of the landscape on the wall, or the tile that surrounds the fireplace. The tile in this room, aptly referred to as bamboo garden, projects the growing, winding nature of plants such as bamboo.

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Bamboo-Look Mosaic Tile Feature Wall

Crisp angles are the first thing that people may notice about this tile feature wall. These tile pieces use their edges and varying colors to create an ensemble of greens with splashes of gray and brown. The colors used on this tile wall work well with earth toned decor, some of which can be seen…

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Mosaic Tile Feature Wall With Diagonal Accents

Multiple styles of tile are at play in this diagonal installation, all of which work together to create this truly incredible feature wall. Installations such as this show you just how versatile tile can be, especially when using a combination of shapes, colors, sizes, and textures.

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Textured Mosaic Tile in Earth Tones

A tile design such as this has a life of its own, and you can imagine running your fingers over and feeling the texture for yourself. This design uses smaller pieces of tile, but larger pieces of tile can create similarly stunning installations.

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Green and Brown Textured Mosaic Tile Feature Wall

Theming a room is tough, especially if you can’t find the right materials to complement your decor style. In this case, the theme of the room is nature, which benefits from a combination of greens and browns. These different shades of green and brown resemble the growth you’d see in a forest. The wall also…

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Delicate Creamy Mosaic Tile Kitchen Backsplash

While this wall has a delicate look, tile is anything but delicate. Tile is incredibly strong and durable, with the ability to last for decades while resisting wear and tear such as scratches and dents. Along with its strength, tile is water-resistant, bacteria-resistant, and noncombustible. If you need to protect a wall in your kitchen…

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Scale-Look Blue Mosaic Backsplash Tile

In this kitchen, the backsplash is composed of tiles that look like scales, stacked on top of one another. Flowing upward, these tiles give the sense of movement. The varying shades of blue give the effect of light hitting moving water, with some parts glimmering while others remain a deep blue. The result is a…

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River Rock Textured Mosaic Tile

Ceramic tile captures the beauty of both the sky and the ocean in this delightful mosaic. Because of ceramic tile’s limitless design versatility, any style is possible, including combinations of tile colors, textures, sizes, shapes, and even dimensions. Regardless of size, ceramic tile is mold, mildew, bacteria, and water-resistant, plus, available in slip- resistant options…