Waking up on the bathroom floor doesnt have to mean youve hit rock bottom. On the contrary: Regaining consciousness can be chic when the first thing that comes into focus is an exquisite tile. During the day when the nose needs powdering or nature calls, entering a world of color and patternor a serene refuge of minimalist restraint, if spa vibes are your thingcan really elevate the most mundane life moments. Choosing bathroom tiles is kind of like picking an outfityou want it to look fabulous but also handle a splash or two. First, size matters. Big tiles can make a tiny bathroom feel like a spa retreat, while smaller ones add personality, especially in those fancy shower niches. Materials like ceramic, porcelain, or stone are tough enough to handle waterand, lets be honest, the occasional shampoo bottle drop. Functionality considerations aside, Artistic Tile president Lauren Cherkas encourages homeowners not to hold back. Think about how the floors take up much less square footage, compared to the walls, of the space, she says. Its the perfect opportunity to select what you love. Whether you have an opulent bathroom the size of most city apartments, or a powder room that's an absolute jewel box, we've consulted the ELLE DECOR archives for 50 of our favorite bathroom floor tile ideas. Your guests will be floored! 1Moroccan Zellige TileDouglas FriedmanLeave it to ELLE DECOR A-List designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard to make you question everything you knew about tile use. In this balmy Maui house, the designer tiled the walls, flooring, and shower in handmade Moroccan zellige that features a shower niche large enough to fit extra towels and decorative objects. 2Bold Art Deco TilesJoshua McHughThis walk-in shower, by Cochineal Design, is the true definition of luxury, with its chic gold hardware, and high contrast marble shower. But its the bold Cl tiles that really make it sing (if you aren't already giving your own shower performance). Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Pink Bathroom Tilestulcarion//Getty ImagesPink tiles in this very pink bathroom bring a sense of whimsy and elegance to the space, creating a soft, inviting atmosphere. Whether in a matte or glossy finish, they evoke a retro charm reminiscent of mid-century design, while still feeling fresh and modern in contemporary homes. 4Mint-Hued TilesKelly MarshallIn this New York City apartment, by ELLE DECOR A-List designer Mark Grattan, the walls mint-hued glass tiles (by Sicis) are splendidly complemented by pink-and-green floor tiles. Who needs to go to a spa when this is your day-to-day?Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5Dusty Pink and White TilesPatrick BillerDecorator Tommy Smythe brought in dusty pink to cover the walls in the primary bathroom of an 1880s Victorian row house in Toronto. The classic white-tiled flooring is a fitting complement to the elegant space. We're soaking it up! 6Artistic Moroccan TilesTREVOR TONDRO PHOTOGRAPHYGoing for a more rustic look? In this cozy bathroom, Moroccan tiles form an artistic mosaic on the floors and walls, which are a graceful complement to the very white walls. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Glam BathroomEric PiaseckiIf your powder room is dripping in glam energy (like this one, which was given a high-gloss finish in berry pink), a more subtle marble flooring is the perfect counterbalance to the space. After all, we don't want to steal the spotlight from the true star of the show: you. 8Ruby Red Flooring Nicole FranzenIn this stylish New York apartment, design firm Le Whit used a rich, rich burgundy-colored marble for the flooring. It would be the room's total statement moment, if it hadn't been paired with a dramatic de Gournay wallcovering. Can one have too much bravado?Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Diamond Tile BathroomNicole FranzenWhoever said diamonds are forever wasn't thinking about bathroom tilebut they would, if they saw this jewel box of a space. In a Manhattan apartment designed by Le Whit, a pink-hued powder room is grounded by Italian tile floors inspired by Phoebe Philoera Celine boutiques.10Maurizio Scianna Bathroom TilesTrevor TondroIn the bathroom of this Parisian apartment, Marc Valeanu chose to drown out the street noise just beyond with a calming toneFarrow & Balls Dove Tale. But, of course, one can't refrain from having a little fun in the form of bespoke Maurizio Scianna bathroom tiles. We might never leave this loo.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below11Art Deco TilesDouglas FriedmanWe can practically hear the tune of Ain't Misbehavin' upon entering this Art Deco wonderland-slash-bathroom. While the mirrors and sink fixtures are an entire conversation piece, the flooring is everything, with its mirror-like black marble, laced with gold motifs. Whatever are we doing in the 21st century?12Tiny TilesDouglas FriedmanDiminuitive neutral tiles are the barely-there star of the show in Academy Award winner Marisa Thomei's chic Manhattan apartment. The wallpaper, by Sister Parish Design, is a fitting complement. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Patterned Tile BathroomAlyssa RosenheckFor the master bath in designer Katie Hackworths Medina, Washington home she brings in cement floor tiles that are loud and proud, against the clean subway tile walls. 14Tiny TilesDouglas FriedmanPower couple Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adlers Greenwich Village bathroom is a circus of penny tiles, starting under foot (compliments to Artistic Tile) and continuing in a sky blue across the walls. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Terracotta TilesFabien CharuauWhen you have this much blue-on-blue, terracotta tiles seem like the only option. In this Mumbai apartment, Srila Chatterjee and Mahesh Mathai brought in large tiles that contrast well with the custom wall tiles, which were made in Jaipur. 16Hexagonal TilesHaris KenjarThese mud-colored hexagonal tiles give a vintage runner pride of place in this neutral bathroom., designed by Heidi Caillier.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below17Wood FlooringJoe FletcherThis home, owned by a Silicon Valley couple, plays up the elements from the Big Sur coastline. We're loving the bowl-shaped tub, and the circular skylightbut the warm wood-tiled flooring is the true star of the show, bringing the outside in. 18Classic Checkered FlooringRicardo LabougleWhat era are we currently in? Who cares, when your bathroom is this timelessly chic. Amaro Snchez de Moya's new Seville, Spain, apartment, the main bathroom features a claw-foot tub with antique chandelier and sconces sourced from Spain and France, respectively. But the classic checkered flooring is truly the statement moment here.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19Rustic Checkerboard BathroomEric PiaseckiLooking to go beyond classic checkerboard tiles? This Northern California family home gives character to a dainty bathroom with checkerboard-painted floorboards in Farrow & Balls All White. 20Classic Subway TileChristopher StarkYou can't beat a classic subway tile. As Antonio Martinss San Francisco bathroom proves, all-white can be chic and airy, with high contrast tile that brings it all together. Rachel SilvaAssociate Digital EditorRachel Silva is the associate digital editor at ELLE DECOR, where she covers all things design, architecture, and lifestyle. She also oversees the publications feature article coverage, and is, at any moment, knee-deep in an investigation on everything from the best spa gifts to the best faux florals on the internet right now. She has more than 16 years of experience in editorial, working as a photo assignment editor at Time and acting as the president of Women in Media in NYC. She went to Columbia Journalism School, and her work has been nominated for awards from ASME, the Society of Publication Designers, and World Press Photo.Parker Bowie LarsonStyle Director, ELLE DecorParker Bowie Larson is the Style Director for ELLE Decor, covering everything interior design-related ranging from tabletop to furniture to kitchen and bath, and has previously worked for Architectural Digest and Cottage Living.