Mermaid and Fish Scale Tile Ideas for 2018

January 10, 2018

Fish scale tile

Get out of the way boring square and subway tile! Make way for mermaid and fish scale tile. This shape is popping up unexpectedly in all sorts of spaces and us mer-folk couldn’t be more excited. Also known as a scallop tile pattern, you can find these now on walls, floors, kitchen backsplashes, and even outdoors.

These tiles come in two main sizes (large and small), but the colors are endless. You can combine pastel tiles with metallic cabinetry in your kitchen, or add a bold mermaid colored wall with Moroccan fish scale tiles in your bathroom.  Makes you think about replacing that old cracked tile, doesn’t it!

Check out the fun ideas below to get your creative juices flowing.  Let me know which one you like the best!


Mermaid Kitchen Backsplash tile ideas


The kitchen backsplash is a focal point and gives you an opportunity to express your personality for all who enter your home.  Us mermaids can express our creative sides with color and class.

Teal/green Kitchen Backsplash tile

This teal color tile backsplash pops with any type of wood and particularly well with white appliances and brass accents. This is the color green you would expect on a mermaid tail!

Solid GreyKitchen Backsplash tile

The neutral color grey adds a subtle and modern feel. The gift of grey goes great with black or white so the cabinetry or hardware could be either! Winning!

Dark Kitchen Backsplash tile

I love the black and white kitchen!  With a deeper color of backsplash, you can have lighter wood and white cabinets. It also matches everything so if you already have a color scheme it wouldn’t throw things off!

speckled bathroom Tile

This is a little different. Still the fish scale tile shape, but with a more speckled look.

 White grey and blck Ombre Kitchen Backsplash tile

Love this eye-catching ombre look of colored and white tiles. A wave-like illustration which lasts the test of time as home decor. Love the white and wood mix. Well done!

 Solid White bar Backsplash tile

Personally, white is the classiest choice for ceramic tiles. Whether you do a white or black grout it matches with any wood or appliance but I have to say this lighter wood is looking really good!  It makes any room feel open and fresh.

Shell inspired Kitchen Backsplash tile

This tile handcrafted genuine mother of pearl! A neutral color that has a nice shine and fish tile texture to your wall.

mermaid bathroom tile ideas


The bathroom is the most natural place to have tile. Floor to ceiling, you have a canvas to express your personality and desired tone.

Mosaic bathroom floor tile

A beautiful scallop tile patterned mosaic tile floor reminds me of the ancient Mediterranean baths.

Grey bathroom Tile wall

Grey tones are a mellow color that can accent any room.

Bathroom Mirror Wall tile

Most houses have a guest bathroom with just a toilet. Why not add some creative tile to the mirror wall. Adds depth, class, and texture to the small room.

Good luck with your project!


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Molly the owner of Everything Mermaid wrote this post. When she isn't writing about being a mermaid, she is usually traveling the country in an RV trade and writing about it. Her specialties include Mermaid tails, blankets, pillows, and leggings . Sign up for her Mermaid monthly newsletter and hear about discounts and product reviews.

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