Black & White Wall Tiles

This page brings together black, white and black-and-white porcelain wall tiles — from marble-effect designs and polished finishes to Victorian black & white chequer mosaics — for bathrooms, kitchens and hallways.

Browse the full black & white tiles range, order free samples before you buy, and spread the cost with 0% finance across eligible orders.

Why choose black and white wall tiles?

Black and white is one of the most enduring combinations in interior design — bold enough to make a statement, calm enough to work with almost any other colour, material or style.

Tiles like Royal Neavy White and Jazz Black bring marble-effect veining to the mix, while Volga White adds a softer, more restrained look. Victorian Black & White Chequer Mosaics deliver instant period character in hallways and bathroom floors alike.

Whether you're tiling a minimal modern bathroom, a classic kitchen splashback or a hallway that needs to make a first impression, this is a colourway that doesn't date. Browse the full wall tiles range for complementary colours and finishes.

Marble-effect, chequer and plain black & white walls

This category covers three distinct approaches to black and white wall tiling — and choosing the right one depends on the room, the style and how bold you want the result to be.

Marble-effect porcelain tiles such as Royal Neavy White, Jazz Black, Volga White, Black Rose, Genova Black and Rio Black with Gold Veins replicate the veining of natural stone in a hard-wearing, non-porous body.

Victorian black & white chequer mosaics — including corner and border pieces — bring period character that is hard to replicate any other way. These are the right choice for hallway entrances, traditional bathroom floors and walls, and anywhere a classic geometric pattern is the goal. See black & white bathroom tiles for matching floor options.

Plain polished combinations — Super Black paired with Supreme White — keep things clean and architectural. These suit modern minimal spaces where pattern would be too much and a sharp tonal contrast is the whole point.

• Marble-effect: Best for hotel-style bathrooms, shower walls and kitchen splashbacks where a luxury, veined finish is the aim.
• Victorian chequer mosaics: Best for period hallways, traditional bathrooms and porch entrances where classic geometric character is needed.
• Plain polished black and white: Best for modern minimal kitchens, contemporary bathrooms and feature panels where simplicity and contrast are the design.

Black & white wall tiles for every room

Bathrooms and showers

In bathrooms, black and white tiles can do a great deal of work on a single wall. A full-height panel of Royal Neavy White or Jazz Black marble-effect behind a freestanding bath creates an immediate focal point without needing any other decoration.

• Use Royal Neavy White floor-to-ceiling in a shower enclosure for a monochrome marble effect.
• Use Victorian Chequer Mosaics as a feature border or niche surround within a plain tiled bathroom wall.
• Pair Super Black on one wall with Supreme White on three for a balanced, modern contrast scheme.

Kitchens and splashbacks

Black and white also works well in utility rooms — easy to clean, easy to pair with whatever else is in the space. Browse kitchen tiles for compatible floor options.

• Use Volga White marble-effect as a full kitchen splashback for a calm, stone-look finish.
• Use a Super Black and Supreme White brick-bond panel behind a hob for a clean, graphic contrast.
• Use Victorian Chequer Mosaics as a classic backsplash in a period-style or Shaker kitchen.

Hallways and feature walls

Hallways are where Victorian chequer mosaics come into their own — the pattern reads immediately as considered and characterful. Border and corner pieces allow a proper period layout that works in both genuinely old homes and newer builds going for a traditional feel.

• Use Victorian Chequer Mosaics with border and corner pieces for a classic period hallway entrance.
• Use Genova Black or Black Rose as a single feature wall in a hallway or living space.
• Pair black and white marble-effect tiles with brass accessories and warm lighting for a high-contrast yet inviting entrance.

Black & white wall styles at a glance

Tile style	Best for	Key benefits
Marble-effect black & white porcelain	Hotel-style bathrooms, shower walls, kitchen splashbacks	Luxury veined look; non-porous; no sealing required
Victorian black & white chequer mosaics	Period hallways, traditional bathrooms, porch entrances	Authentic geometric pattern with border and corner options
Plain polished black & white combinations	Modern minimal kitchens, contemporary bathrooms, feature panels	Clean, architectural contrast — simple to lay and easy to maintain

Black & white wall tile prices

Prices across this category vary depending on tile type and format. Marble-effect porcelain sits at the accessible end of the range; Victorian chequer mosaics carry a premium that reflects their specialist manufacture and the detail of border and corner components.

Price band	Typical price per m²	What you get
Value / mid-range marble-effect	Around £19.97–£24.97/m²	Marble-effect polished porcelain — Jazz Black, Volga White, Genova Black — for bathrooms, kitchens and feature walls
Premium polished white or black	Around £23.97–£30/m²	Super Black and Supreme White polished tiles with refined surface quality for high-contrast contemporary schemes
Specialist Victorian chequer mosaics	£90+ per m²	Period-style black and white chequer mosaics with border and corner pieces for authentic hallway and bathroom layouts