If you are planning to design a swimming pool or want to give your old pool a refreshing look, the pool tile is an excellent place to start. A well-designed pool tile can be used to enhance the aesthetic of your pool, or you can use it to create a decorative feature in itself that can be admired from above.
Here are 20 pool tile ideas that will help you transform your pool and create a unique and chic swimming experience.
1. Ornate Mosaic Pool Tile
This Mediterranean-style Miami Beach, FL home features a beautifully tiled pool with shades of blue mosaic tile and ornate embellishments. The tile gives the pool an elegant and upscale feel.
2. Patterned Tile
Kern & Co. added a patterned black-and-white tile to the interior, backsplash, and exterior wall of this backyard pool, creating a contrasting backdrop for an added water feature.
3. Checkerboard Pool Tile
The colorful Modernist residence in Miami Beach, FL, features a midcentury black checkered tile design that gives the pool a playful and distinctive feel.
4. Greek Key Mosaic Tile
This pool from Soake Pools is covered in custom mosaic tile by Artaic in a Greek key pattern that gives it a timeless and classic feel.
5. Black Edging
Interior designer Kim Nadel of Gaia Inspired used bright turquoise tile at the bottom of the pool that reflects the Southern California skies. Nadel edged the slim pool backsplash with a black border that complements the outdoor furniture and accessories for a chic contemporary look.
6. Greek Key Mosaic Tile Detail
A bold Greek key design gives this pool a strong identity on the ground that can also be seen from above, adding personality to what usually appears as simply a blue rectangle of water.
7. Contrasting Tile Border
Interior designer Sara Simon of Handsome Salt used square terracotta Fireclay tiles to edge this above-ground pool surrounded by plants in a private Southern California backyard.
8. Black Limestone
Interior designer Susie Hoffmann of Envi Interior Design Studio used black limestone from a Montana quarry to create a custom look for this Japanese-inspired pool house.
9. Vivid Blue Pool Tiles
BHDM Design lined the pool of this elegant Long Island, NY outdoor space with vivid blue tiles that complement the waterfront setting and lush planting on the patio.
10. Diamond-Pattern Pool Tiles
The pool in this Mallorca courtyard is lined with large-scale diamond-patterned pool tiles in deep shades of green. The contrasting pale edging complements the smooth pool patio and contrasts with the terracotta-colored stone walls.
11. Inside Out Mosaic Tile
The multicolored mosaic tiles in this pool from Bartone Interiors cover both the interior and exterior of the pool, adding texture to the poolside patio and contemporary planters.
12. Turquoise Pool Tile + Terracotta Patio
Simple small square turquoise blue pool tiles line this Spanish island pool, adding depth to the view of the water depending on how the sun hits.
13. Teal Pool Tile
This St. Helena, California pool design from Lexington, Kentucky-based Matthew Carter Interiors has an elegant slightly sunken watering hole feel, with deep teal pool tile that adds contrast with the surrounding green lawn for a tranquil oasis under a canopy of trees.
14. Mosaic Pool Tiles with Contrasting Edging
If you want to add a touch of elegance to your pool, consider lining the bottom with mosaic tile and edging it with a neutral tile. This creates a smooth transition to the surrounding pool patio and backyard space. Check out this pool from Joshua Smith Inc. lined with mosaic tiles and edged with diamond-patterned tiles in a neutral shade that complements the aged brick patio and high stucco walls.
15. Pale Blue Mosaic Pool Tiles
For a minimalist and modern look, consider pale blue mosaic tiles. Martha O’Hara Interiors used shades of blue mosaic tiles set off by cool gray concrete tiles in this Minneapolis, MN outdoor space. The understated color palette of this pool and patio area provides a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
16. Soothing Blue Pool Tiles
If you want to create a tranquil oasis in your backyard, try using soothing blue pool tiles like Michelle Boudreau Design did in this large Palm Springs backyard. The minimalist design of the pool complements the concrete fire pit conversation area and allows the natural beauty of the surroundings to shine.
17. Large Mosaic Pool Tiles
If you’re looking for a bolder look than tiny mosaic tiles, consider using large-scale square mosaic pool tiles. This pool from Fantastic Frank uses blue and green tiles to create a statement-making pool design that stands up to the pool patio’s mixed finishes and sculptural decor.
18. Paint Them Black
Leanne Ford Interiors renovated a 1970s midcentury modern indoor pool by painting out the blue tile border and concrete and fiberglass base with a mix of concrete and fiberglass paint in a deep shade of black. This simple change made the pool feel modern, chic, and original.
19. Inside Out Mosaic Pool Tile
If you want a cohesive look throughout your pool and spa area, consider carrying your tile from the pool onto the spa and support column. House 9 Interiors used blue, white, and green mosaic tile on the bottom and edging of this indoor pool, carrying the tile onto the round whirlpool spa and support column to create a seamless and integrated look.
20. Jewel-Toned Pool Tile
For a sunken watering hole feel, use deep blue tile surrounded by gray plaster to create a jewel-like color in the water. This Southern California pool from Home Consultant is the perfect example of how jewel-toned pool tiles can create a luxurious and relaxing atmosphere.
Final Thoughts
From classic to modern designs, there are many pool tile ideas to enhance the beauty of your swimming pool. Whether you opt for ornate mosaic tiles or sleek, simple designs, your pool will be a chic and inviting space for years to come.