Celebrity Kitchens and Bathrooms: Tile Inspiration You Can Copy at Home

Let’s face it — most of us love to peek inside celebrity homes to swoon at their interiors. When you strip away the scale and budgets, what’s left are smart layout decisions, confident material choices and well-thought-out tiling that does most of the heavy lifting.

In this article, we’ll look at standout celebrity bathroom and kitchen tiling, share expert tips on why it works so well and show you how to apply the same ideas in your own home (on a non-celebrity budget).

Hollywood kitchen inspiration

Celebrity kitchens range from quiet and classic to bold and expressive, but the most successful spaces share one thing: balance. Whether tile plays a supporting role or takes the lead, it anchors the design and brings the entire kitchen together.

Miley Cyrus: High contrast monochrome

Miley Cyrus’ kitchen shows how a black-and-white palette can still feel warm and homely. Sara Trop, Owner and Designer at FunCycled points out why the room feels approachable: “I love how they use classic black-and-white contrast without the space feeling stark. The blending of curved lines, soft textures, and all the natural greenery helps mellow everything out.”

Why it works

The tiles support the overall look without competing for attention. Strong contrast is balanced by warmth and texture, so the kitchen feels functional rather than showy.

Get the look

Keep your tiles simple if you’re working with strong contrast elsewhere. Let your cabinetry, hardware and furniture carry the detail. Softer finishes and rounded forms help prevent black-and-white schemes from feeling sharp and clinical.

Dakota Johnson: Mid-century charm

Dakota Johnson’s kitchen leans into a retro, mid-century feel, using a bold green colour as the starting point. While the shade makes a statement, the space doesn’t feel overwhelming thanks to simple tile choices and plenty of natural light.

Trop explains how the colour is balanced: “The green is bold, but it stays controlled because the upper cabinets are glass-fronted, which stops the colour from overpowering the space.”

Why it works

The colour leads the design, while the tiles take a quieter role. Clean lines and matte finishes give the space room to breathe, so the retro influence feels intentional rather than themed.

Get the look

When working with a bright colour, keep the tiles simple — bold-on-bold is overwhelming. Matte finishes and clean edges suit retro, mid-century styles. For your statement colour, Trop recommends taking inspiration from vintage Fiestaware. “Those hues embrace history and bring charm,” she says.

Lily Aldridge: Pattern drenching (tile as wallpaper)

In Lily Aldridge’s kitchen, tile does the heavy lifting — from benchtop to ceiling, wrapping the range hood and continuing behind the open shelving. “It basically acts like a wallpaper, but with more texture and depth,” explains Trop.

Why it works

Using one tile across a large surface creates consistency. “The pattern-drenching works so well because the tile itself is simple,” says Trop.

Get the look

If you want to take tile higher than usual, commit to repetition. Choose one straightforward tile and use it consistently, avoiding extra patterns or finishes. This keeps the look clean and stops the space from feeling smaller or cluttered.

Michael J. Fox: Timeless neutral

Instead of chasing trends, Michael J. Fox’s kitchen relies on classic layouts and durable materials that won’t date quickly. A simple black-and-white palette runs throughout the space, anchored by a classic small-format tile pattern on the floor. On the walls and splashback, neutral tiles keep the look calm and understated.

Why it works

Checkerboard flooring like this adds interest without overwhelming the space, while the neutral wall tiles create balance. Together, they deliver a kitchen that feels considered, practical and easy to update over time.

Get the look

If longevity matters to you, choose a timeless tile layout. Traditional formats give you the flexibility to refresh cabinetry, lighting or hardware later on without replacing your tiles.

Celebrity bathroom inspiration

Hollywood bathrooms aren’t just about looks. Behind the scenes, smart tile choices help create spaces that feel open, calm and easy to live in. Let’s explore some modern celebrity bathroom ideas that you can steal for your own home.

Miley Cyrus: Black, white and bright

Miley Cyrus’ bathroom treats tiles as a feature rather than a backdrop. A soft grey, hexagonal tile on the floor brings together the natural elements — greenery and plenty of sunlight.

Why it works

Miley’s bathroom makes a strong case for letting materials do the work. It’s bright and minimal, without feeling plain. The bathroom tiles add natural texture without dominating the room.

Get the look

If you want a bathroom that feels calm and low-maintenance, choose a textured or stone-look floor tile and keep wall finishes simple. Maximising natural light — even through a single window — can make a significant difference in how the tiles look and how the room feels day-to-day.

Serena Williams: Clean lines with a hotel feel

Serena Williams’ bathroom has a calm, hotel-style look that feels polished without being overdone. It’s a masterclass in how the right materials, lighting, tapware and colour palettes give a sense of order and flow.

Why it works

Using a simple tile palette and repeating it across the floor and key surfaces creates visual clarity. Subtle pattern and veining add interest without distracting from the overall layout.

Get the look

If you like hotel-style bathrooms, choose a light, geometric tile and use it consistently across the floor. Keep lines straight, finishes minimal and layouts symmetrical. A few well-placed plants or soft towels will warm the space up.

Paloma Faith: Multiple patterns, one balanced look

Paloma Faith’s bathroom is a perfect example of how bold wall and floor patterns can be used without overwhelming a space. Geometric tiles, biophilic wallpaper and plenty of natural light create a space that feels bold but still considered.

Why it works

Although a lot is going on visually, the elements are balanced. The bold floor tile patterns are structured and repeatable, while the wallpaper softens the angles. The plain white wall tiles also balance the vibrant wallpaper, creating a bathroom with both busy and calm surfaces.

Get the look

Contrast is key here — simple wall tiles paired with a patterned floor and wallpaper make a bold statement without overpowering the space. Natural light and simple fixtures help ground the look and keep it feeling calm, even when multiple patterns are in play.

Kate Beckinsale: Warm, contemporary, confident

Kate Beckinsale’s bathroom leans into a warm, hotel-style feel, using stone-look tiles across the floor and shower to create a sense of continuity. The space feels open and relaxed, with minimal visual breaks and a layout that prioritises comfort.

Lighting plays a big role in how the room feels. Adam Bushell, Founder and Director of AB Electrical and Communications, highlights why the space works so well: “The stone-look tiles, big frameless glass shower and long double vanity make the space feel clean and luxurious without trying too hard.”

Why it works

A warm stone tile throughout the bathroom complements the lighting and layout designed around it. Every element supports the next.

Get the look

Start by choosing one warm stone tile and using it across your floor, shower and vanity top. Pair it with warm lighting and keep shower screens frameless where you can. Since we’re using natural light less in this design, lighting and mirrors are a higher priority.

Stealing celebrity house style for your own home

Celebrity kitchens and bathrooms might look unattainable at first glance, but the most memorable spaces usually follow the same principles — regardless of budget.

Start with how you actually use the space

High-traffic rooms like kitchens need tiles that are easy to clean and durable. Family bathrooms are best with finishes that don’t highlight every splash or fingerprint. Once you’ve considered how you use the space, then design decisions are simpler.

Takeaway: Choose tiles that suit your daily routine first — style should build on top of that, not fight it.

Decide where to make a statement

One of the most consistent themes across celebrity interiors is clarity. Rather than spreading attention across multiple features, successful spaces commit to one clear idea — a hero floor, a full-height splashback or a tile repeated across key surfaces.

Trop explains why this approach works: “When you take a simple tile and use it consistently across larger surfaces, it stops feeling like an accent and starts to feel like part of the structure of the room.”

Takeaway: Pick one surface to lead and let the rest of the room play a supporting role.

Light brings tiles to life

In celebrity homes, lighting is rarely an afterthought, as Bushell explains: “Good lighting isn’t just about brightness. It’s about how light interacts with surfaces. When lighting is planned properly, even simple materials can feel elevated and more comfortable to use day to day.”

Tile finish plays a big role here. Gloss tiles can help lift darker rooms, while matte or stone-look tiles help diffuse light in brighter spaces.

Natural light matters just as much. Owen Zohar, CEO of Guardian Shield Windows and Doors, highlights its role: “Natural light has a huge impact on how tile and stone are perceived. Larger, uninterrupted glass areas allow light to move more evenly across surfaces, which makes a room feel calmer and more balanced.”

Takeaway: Think about light before locking in finishes — it will change how your tiles appear more than you expect.
Inspiration you can actually use

Inspiration you can actually use

Celebrity homes can be a helpful reference point, but the real value comes from understanding why certain choices work. Tiles play a central role — shaping how light moves through the room, how surfaces connect and how the space feels to use every day.

You don’t need a Hollywood budget to steal some celebrity style for your own home. By focusing on how you use the space, choosing where to create impact and letting tile support your vision, you can design a kitchen or bathroom that’s beautifully lit and ready for its close-up.

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