National Tile Day is February 23! As we count down to Coverings (April 29 to May 2), where tile and stone pros from every corner of the industry converge, we’re giving you weekly updates on tile trends shaping decor in 2025.
What’s gold have to do with our first tile trend? Everything! The use of sumptuous marble-look ceramic tile streaked with gold veining is on the rise.
A kiss of gold elevates marble’s opulent look to brilliant new heights. Creamy whites, accentuated by rich golden veins, radiate warmth and grandeur, bringing a touch of luxury to any space.
Innovative glaze applications allow for metallic variations that reflect just enough light to strike the balance between dazzling and demure.
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Hallmarks of the Gold-Veined Look
- Subtlety, with metallic veins that glow without overpowering the eye
- Warmth, with cozy champagne, honey, amber, and rose gold shades
- Movement, with artistic veining that adds visual interest
Keep an eye out for this trend at hotels, restaurants, and office spaces, as well as majestic bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms.
Let’s browse some gold-veined porcelain!
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Divine Dining
Bronze-tinged veins swirl through this creamy marble-look tile, while complementary earthy gray and brown veins add depth.
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Heavenly Bath
Have you ever wondered what an angel’s bath might look like? We think we found it! Floor-to-ceiling marble-look tile radiates with bolts of bright gold. Luxe tile, abundant natural light, and a curved tub result in a space that’s nothing short of celestial.
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Maximal Veining
This maximalist take on veining incorporates bold, sweeping veins of black, copper, and amber, saturating the ivory tile.
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Sumptuous Lobby
Cracks of gold glimmer across these ivory XXL panels in a kintsugi kind of way. Meanwhile, bone-white tile flooring subtly balances the spectacular gold-veined walls
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Ethereal Glow
Marble-look porcelain tile panels bathe this space in white, softened by the glow of minimal gold veining for a look that’s indulgent without excess.
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Sophisticated Living
Veining ranges from gold to chocolate to burgundy in this gauged marble-look tile. Both relaxing and opulent, down to the soft wall lighting, using floor-to-ceiling porcelain panels alongside plush decor is a novel way to craft a sophisticated, welcoming space.
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Fabulous Flooring
This marble-look floor tile carries nuanced linear veins to and fro across the lobby floor and up the accent walls. Bronze furnishings and a gold leaf-style reception desk complement the tile’s quiet gold veining.
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Extreme Vanity
A vertical mosaic within a deep niche backsplash is a work of art, marrying metal and marble looks. The surrounding gauged porcelain panels with the same coppery veining polish off a refreshingly refined space.
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Bookmatched Backdrop
Delicate gold, amber, and chocolate veins bookmatched on extra-large porcelain panels make for a stylish statement wall overlooking velvety brown floor tile.
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Gold Rush
Visit our handpicked Pinterest board for additional gold tile ideas to add a gilded touch to your next project – —including stunning dining room floor tile ideas that bring warmth and elegance to your space.
We’re just getting started in our ramp-up to Coverings 2025. We have exciting inspiration in store to keep your decor ahead of the curve! Check back each week for our next top North American tile trend for 2025.
