Staff Pick of the Month: Eden Penny Round Mosaic
Every month, our team pulls one product from our bathroom showroom that we love, and think you will too. This month we picked a timeless, versatile tile. The Eden 1" Penny Round Polished Porcelain Mosaic from TileBar takes a classic, old-world shape and offers it up in a full range of colorways, from soft solid tones to graphic rimmed accents, so it fits nearly any bathroom vision.
If you've been picturing a spa-style shower floor or a delicate accent band but weren't sure how to land on the right color without something that reads too busy or too cold, this collection gives you the room to find it.
Eden White 1" Penny Round Polished Porcelain Mosaic (Photo from TileBar)
A Timeless Shape With Colorways to Match Any Palette
Penny round tile has been a fixture of American bathroom design since the early 1900’s, and it hasn't gone anywhere because the look simply works. The small, circular format gives a floor or wall a texture and rhythm that larger tiles can't replicate, and it holds up just as well in a historic Haverford powder room as it does in a newly built primary bath in Ambler.
What makes the Eden collection worth a closer look is the range. Solid tones like white, black, gray, and deeper blues and greens give you a clean, classic penny tile look in either a polished or matte finish. The rimmed colorways take it a step further: each penny gets a thin, contrasting outline around the edge, so instead of reading as one flat surface, the tile picks up a subtle grid pattern that adds depth without adding busyness. Whichever direction you choose, it's a glazed porcelain, so the surface has a consistent finish that plays well with brushed nickel or matte black fixtures alike.
Eden Cloudy Sky Blue Rimmed 1" Penny Round Polished Porcelain Mosaic (Photo by TileBar)
Why Porcelain Mosaic Outperforms the Alternatives
Penny round tile is often sold in glass or natural stone as well, and both have their place, but porcelain solves problems the other two don't, no matter which color you land on:
No sealing, ever. Natural stone penny tile is porous and needs regular sealing to resist water and staining. Glazed porcelain never needs it.
Built for wet floors. This tile meets the ANSI-recommended dynamic coefficient of friction for level, wet interior floors, which matters on a shower floor where safety isn't optional.
Stain and chemical resistant. Everyday cleaners, bath products, and grout haze cleanup won't etch or dull the surface the way they can with natural stone.
Consistent color, sheet to sheet. Because it's manufactured rather than quarried, you won't run into the color drift that can happen when you need extra boxes mid-project, whichever shade you choose.
Rated for more than just bathrooms. This mosaic is approved for both indoor and outdoor use, including pool surrounds, so the same tile can carry through a bathroom, a wet bar, and an outdoor living space if you want that continuity.
Eden Antiguan Sky Gray Rimmed 1" Penny Round Polished Porcelain Mosaic (Photo by TileBar)
Where This Mosaic Works Beautifully
Shower Floors
This is the classic use for penny round tile, and for good reason. The high grout-joint density and slip-resistant surface make it one of the safest, most attractive options for a shower floor. A soft solid tone keeps the look quiet, while a rimmed colorway adds a bit of graphic texture underfoot.
Bathroom Floors & Accent Bands
Used across a full bathroom floor, this tile brings in texture without competing with your vanity or wall tile. It also works beautifully as a narrow accent band inset into a larger porcelain floor, a detail we love adding to primary baths throughout the Philadelphia area.
Backsplashes
A polished colorway makes a striking backsplash, especially when paired with white or navy cabinetry, while a matte tone offers a softer, more understated look.
Niches & Accent Walls
Tucked into a shower niche or wrapped around a freestanding tub surround, this mosaic adds a finished, custom feel to a small footprint, and it's an easy way to work in a bolder color without committing to it across the whole room.
Why TileBar?
TileBar has been a reliable go-to for years, and their catalog of more than 6,000 styles is one of the deepest in the industry. They've built their reputation on a genuinely useful sample program, a generous return policy, and a design team that's easy to reach when you need real answers instead of a sales pitch. They’re the kind of supplier we trust to have the product in stock when a project needs it, which matters just as much as how a tile looks in a photo.
Eden Summer Plum Purple 1" Penny Round Polished Rimmed Porcelain Mosaic (Photo by TileBar)
See It in Person at Our Showroom
A photo can show you the shape, but it can't show you how the polish catches morning light or how a rimmed edge feels underfoot, and color always reads differently on a screen than it does in your own bathroom. We keep this month's staff pick, along with a rotating selection of our other favorites, on display at our showroom.
Stop by our bathroom and tile showroom at 713 Bethlehem Pike in Glenside, PA to see the full range of Eden colorways, hold a sample, compare grout colors, and see how this mosaic looks next to the rest of your materials.
Tile Samples at the CT Tile & Remodeling Bathroom Showroom in Glenside, PA
From Picking Tile to Finished Installation
Choosing a beautiful tile is only half the project. The other half is an installation that keeps it looking that way for years, with even grout lines, proper waterproofing, and a substrate that's ready for a small-format mosaic like this one.
At CT Tile & Remodeling, we specialize in:
Full bathroom renovations, from demolition through final grout and caulk
Custom tile showers, including waterproofing systems, niches, and benches
Tile flooring for bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, and more
Backsplashes, precision cut and carefully laid
Accent walls and niches that make a small detail feel custom
We work throughout Glenside, Chestnut Hill, Flourtown, Blue Bell, King of Prussia, Montgomeryville, Paoli, Malvern, Wayne, Radnor, and surrounding areas.
Quality craftsmanship you can trust isn't a tagline here. It's the standard we hold every project to.
Eden Electric Lime Green Rimmed 1" Penny Round Polished Porcelain Mosaic (Photo by TileBar)
Schedule Your Free In-Home Estimate
Ready to bring the Eden Penny Round Mosaic into your Philly-area bathroom remodel?
We offer free in-home estimates for homeowners throughout the Philadelphia suburbs. Owner, Catalin Tudor, will personally assess your project scope and walk you through material, color, and design options suited to your home and budget. Schedule your free estimate here or call us at (215) 500-5473.
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