Bold and unique tile is one of the main trends right now, wherever you use it: in the bathroom, kitchen or entryway or somewhere else. If you are looking for bold tile shapes, consider arabesque and fish scale. We’ve gathered the coolest ways to apply fish scale tiles to your bathroom to make it look eye-catchy and very trendy.
What Is Fish Scale Tile?
Sometimes called scallop tiles or mermaid tiles, fish scale tile is teardrop shaped tile that shows off various sizes and colors. Its aesthetically pleasing arrangement adds an element of charm to feature walls, bathroom walls, and even floors. It’s sure to bring interest to your bathroom with its shape, color and even texture, if you choose Zellige fish scale tile.
A bathing space in a niche, with navy scallop tiles, a chic tub and neutral fixtures is a cool space for soaking.
A beautiful neutral bathroom with a shower space done with silver grey fish scale tiles all over, an oval tub and black fixtures.
A beautiful sink space with white scallop tiles, a marble vanity, a sink, an oval mirror and gold touches.
A blue fish scale tile bathroom with a navy subway tile floor, a white vanity, a tub and some towels.
A blue fishscale tile bathroom with a free-standing tub, a black radiator and some greenery plus a window for natural light.
In this vibrant modern bathroom, blue and turquoise fish scale tiles cover the wall. An oval tub and cloud-like pendant lamps enhance the oceanic theme. The design is inspired by the sea's beauty.
A bright bathroom with emerald fishscale tiles, a whitewashed vanity, a mirror, a sink and some lights on the wall.
A bright seaside bathroom with turquoise fishscale tiles, a vintage clawfoot tub, a wooden mat and touches of gold.
A catchy bathroom done with subway marble, penny and bold teal and turquoise fishscale tiles, with black fixtures.
A catchy contemporary bathroom with neutral patterned tiles and a gorgeous emerald fishscale tile wall in the shower.
A colorful mermaid bathroom decorated with bright fishscale tiles, a wooden vanity and touches of gold is chic.
A contemporary coastal bathroom with an aqua fishscale wall, all-neutrals around and a free-standing tub by the window.
A contemporary neutral bathroom clad with green fishscale tiles, a stone vanity and a shelf and gold fixtures and lights.
A contemporary shower space done with large scale stone tile and grey fish scale tile plus a shelf for everything necessary.
A contrasting bathroom done with white subway, penny and midnight blue scallop tiles that match the door.
What Fish Scale Tile Colors To Choose?
Fish scale tiles are usually used for bringing a seaside or mermaid feel to the space, so they are taken in all the possible ocean shades: aqua, light and pale green, grey, all kinds of blues and navy. Still, you may take any other color: tan, beige, blush, white, even black and others depending on the space. Consider adding texture with fish scale Zellige or matte tile that looks even more spectacular than usual.
A contrasting bathroom in white, with black scallop tiles here and there, gold fixtures and a geometric mirror in a frame.
A contrasting bathroom with blue fishscale and white subway tiles, a free-standing sink, a mirror and gold fixtures.
A cool bathroom with white marble and green fishscale tiles, a tub in the shower space and gold fixtures is chic and cool.
A cute bathroom done with blush fihscale and neutral printed tiles, a sink, a mirror cabinet in a gold frame is chic and cool.
A delicate and cute bathroom done with white subway and blush fishscale tiles, black fixtures for a more modern look.
A dreamy neutral bathroom done with grey marble fish scale tiles, a stained vanity, a marble sink and pendant lamps.
A gorgeous sink space with green and aqua fishscale tiles, a stone vanity, vintage brass fixtures and wall sconces.
A gorgeous white bathroom clad with fishscale tiles, a shower space with a window, gold fixtures is elegant and cool.
A jaw-dropping bold blue and navy bathroom with fish scale tile in the shower and brushed gold fixtures is wow.
A lovely and welcoming bathroom done with pale green fish scale tiles, a white vanity, a sink, a mirror and a basket.
A lovely bathroom done with aqua scallop tiles, with a small bathtub and some decor and a potted plant is great.
A lovely bathroom features a pale green fish scale backsplash that adds a soft, soothing touch. A free-standing tub is the centerpiece, accompanied by a woven basket and some cozy rugs. The combination of these elements creates a charming and inviting space.
A lovely beach bathroom with mint green touches, fish scale tiles in the shower and a mint floating vanity and brass touches.
A lovely seaside bathroom done with white subway and emerald fishscale tiles, a stained vanity and open shelves, a wall lamp.
A modern bathroom clad with white stacked and green fish scale tile, an oval tub, a stained vanity and white appliances.
What Tile To Use With Fish Scale Tiles?
Fish scale tiles will look great paired with some simple tile: penny, subway, even herringbone but all of them should be neutral as the main character will be fish scale tile. I wouldn’t recommend using fish scale tile with geometric ones as they won’t look cohesive.
A modern beachy bathroom in neutrals, with aqua fishscale tiles, a tree stump, a large vanity and potted greenery.
A modern sink space done with mermaid-inspired fish scale tiles, a fluted vanity, a sink, a cool pendant lamp.
A neutral bathroom clad with white fishscale tiles, a sink clad with stone, gold fixtures and a round mirror is cool.
A neutral bathroom clad with white geo and blue fishscale tiles in the shower space, a vanity and a mirror and built-in lights.
A neutral bathroom done with aqua fishscale and tan chevron tiles, a white vanity, gold fixtures and touches.
A neutral bathroom done with marble fish scale tiles, a shower and a tub, white appliances and built-in lights.
A neutral bathroom is made more eye-catching with large graphite grey fishscale floor tiles that refresh and brighten up the space.
A neutral bathroom with white large format tiles and pretty fishscale ones, a white vanity, mirrors, pendant lamps and a stool.
A neutral bathroom with white subway and blue fish scale tiles, a stained vanity, some niche shelves and some light.
A neutral shower space with grey marble fish scale tiles, a gold radiator is a cool and stylish modern space.
A pretty bathroom done with white and blue scallop tiles, a white vanity, a mirror and gold fixtures is chic and cool.
A pretty small bathroom in neutrals, with a blue scallop accent wall, a white vanity, a stool and some textiles.
A serene bathing space with marble fish scale tiles, an oval tub, large scale tiles on the floor and a niche shelf.
A sink space done with blue fish scale tiles, a vanity, gold fixtures and sconces and a quirky-shaped mirror.
A sink space done with grey marble fish scale tiles, a stained vanity, a bowl sink, a round mirror and black fixtures.
How To Incorporate Fish Scale Tile Into Bathrooms?
The most popular idea is making an accent wall using fish scale tile, and this wall is usually in the shower, or the whole shower is clad with such tiles, or it can be around the sinks. Another idea is rocking fish scale tiles all over the bathroom but keep them neutral as too bold tiles all over can be overwhelming. Get inspired!
A sink space with a blue scallop tile accent wall, a neutral vanity, a round mirror, brass fixtures and cool wall lamps.
A small and elegant sink space with grey scallop tiles, a printed sink, a mirror and catchy brass tube lamps.
A small attic powder room with a green tile accent wall, a shelf and some baskets and a small mirror is cool.
A small bold bathroom done with white and turquoise fish scale tiles, white appliances, a small window and a round mirror.
White marble and blue and turquoise fish scale tiles adorn this small sea-themed bathroom. A vanity with a sink and a round mirror finish the design. The space reflects the beauty of the sea.
A stylish bathroom clad with white tiles and with navy fishscale ones around the bathtub plus a potted plant is a cool space.
A stylish neutral bathroom with a grey fish scale tile wall, a rough wood vanity, gold fixtures and some baskets.
A tiny white bathroom with a light blue fish scale tile wall and white appliances plus brushed brass fixtures.
A white bathroom fully clad with fishscale tiles and black grout, a white vanity and a sink and black fixtures.
An accent wall done with blue fishscale tiles for an ocean feel in the bathroom, brass fixtures stand out in the backdrop.
An airy coastal bathroom done with blue fish scale tiles, a tub by the window, a small stool and a lot of natural light.
An airy whte bathroom done with white fish scale tile in the shower, a window, a white vanity, white towels and a basket.
An elegant bathroom with green walls, a blush vanity, a sink, a white scallop tile accent, brass and gold fixtures.
An extra bold bathroom clad with emerald fishscale tiles, gold fixtures and a sink and a neutral floor and vanity to calm down the space.
An eye-catchy bathroom clad with white tiles and grey green fishscale tiles plus a matching vanity, sinks and gold fixtures.
An eye-catchy neutral bathroom clad with white fihscale tiles, a niche shelf, black fixtures and neutral textiles.