Designer Wall Tiles

This page brings together our full range of wall tiles chosen specifically for their looks — bold finishes, considered designs and the kind of visual weight that lifts a room rather than just fills it.

What makes a wall tile 'designer'?

Designer wall tiles are chosen for their visual impact — strong colour depth, interesting surface textures, or finishes that look intentional rather than generic.

That might be a large-format porcelain with a marble-like vein running through it, a quartz tile that catches the light from multiple angles, or a stone-effect surface that reads as natural but cleans like a hard tile.

These tiles are well-suited to bathrooms, kitchens and any feature wall where the look of the space genuinely matters to you.

Main features you'll find across this designer range:

• Statement looks — high-contrast finishes, striking veining, bold colour choices and surfaces that hold attention.
• Quality finishes — polished, honed, textured and gloss options that feel considered rather than standard.
• On-trend designs — materials and formats that match current interior directions, from warm neutrals to dramatic darks.
• Mixed materials — porcelain, quartz and stone options all featured, with varying finishes and sizing shown in the product grid.

If sparkle and light reflection are your priority, take a look at our sparkly wall tiles — a more specific collection within this broader designer range.

Designer wall tiles by material

The designer wall tile collection covers three main material types. Each has a different character, so it's worth knowing which suits your project before you start filtering.

Porcelain designer wall tiles

Porcelain is the backbone of this range. It's dense, low-maintenance and available in finishes that convincingly replicate marble, concrete, limestone and more — at a fraction of the upkeep.

The surface can be polished to a high sheen or kept matt for a more understated look. Either way, it wipes down easily, holds up well in wet areas and works just as well in a kitchen as a bathroom.

Quartz designer wall tiles

Quartz wall tiles have a distinctive reflective quality that other materials don't quite match. The surface catches and scatters light, giving walls a sense of depth — particularly effective in shower enclosures or around a bath.

They're hard-wearing, straightforward to keep clean and suit spaces where a touch of glamour is the intention rather than an afterthought.

Stone-effect designer wall tiles

Stone-effect tiles give you the warmth and texture of natural stone without the sealing, staining and maintenance that real stone requires on walls.

The surface looks authentically textured — think travertine, slate and sandstone-style finishes — but behaves like the practical porcelain it actually is.

A quick comparison across the three:

• Porcelain — sleek, versatile styling; excellent durability; suits bathrooms, kitchens and feature walls equally well.
• Quartz — glamorous light-reflective finish; easy to maintain; particularly striking in wet rooms and feature walls.
• Stone-effect — warm, natural texture; no specialist maintenance; best for feature walls, shower surrounds and kitchen splashbacks.

Browse the full selection of porcelain wall tiles or explore our quartz tiles for a more focused look at each material type.

Designer wall tiles for bathrooms and kitchens

Most tiles in this range are suitable for both rooms, but the priorities differ slightly. Here's how to approach each space.

Bathrooms

In a bathroom, the tile needs to cope with moisture, steam and regular cleaning. Look for tiles with a low water absorption rating and a finish that doesn't show water marks after every shower.

Polished surfaces can look striking but may show droplets more readily — a honed or textured finish can be easier to live with in a daily-use bathroom.

• Choose tiles rated for wet areas, especially around showers and baths.
• Check the finish — polished tiles look sharp but may need more wiping down.
• Larger formats can make a small bathroom feel more spacious with fewer grout lines.
• Matt and textured finishes tend to conceal limescale better between cleans.
• Always confirm wall-tile suitability on the individual product page before ordering.

Kitchens

Behind a hob or worktop, the tile has to handle grease splashes, heat and regular wiping. A smooth, stain-resistant finish makes life considerably easier here.

Think about how the tile coordinates with your cabinetry and worktops — a bold designer tile can anchor the whole kitchen scheme when everything else is kept simple.

• Look for a smooth, non-porous surface that's simple to wipe clean after cooking.
• Gloss and polished finishes work well as splashbacks — they reflect light and clean quickly.
• Coordinate the tile tone with your worktop, not just the cabinet colour.
• Check heat resistance on the product page if tiling directly behind a hob.

You can also browse the broader bathroom tiles and kitchen tiles categories for room-specific ranges beyond this designer selection.

Compare designer wall tile options

Material	Key designer look	Best wall uses
Porcelain designer wall tiles	Sleek marble, concrete and stone-style finishes in polished or matt surfaces.	Bathrooms, kitchen splashbacks, hallway feature walls.
Quartz designer wall tiles	Glamorous light-catching sparkle with rich colour depth.	Shower enclosures, around baths, feature walls where impact matters.
Stone-effect designer wall tiles	Authentic natural texture — travertine, slate and sandstone looks.	Feature walls, wet room surrounds, rustic or warm-scheme kitchens.

Designer wall tile prices and value

Designer wall tiles cover a wider price range than standard tiles, reflecting differences in material quality, finish complexity and format. The broad bands below should help with initial budgeting.

Band	Typical price per m²	Typical products / features
Entry-level designer	Around £20–£30 per m²	Porcelain with simple stone or plain finish; good looks at a practical price point.
Mid-range designer	Around £30–£45 per m²	More detailed veining, richer colours or quartz-style finishes; suited to bathrooms and kitchens.
Premium designer	Around £45–£60+ per m²	Large-format statement tiles, high-gloss quartz, detailed stone effects and specialist finishes.