With Flying Colors — New Colorful Tile Selections

This year has taken off with a vivid flight of tile colors.

Joyous patterns and creative installations are giving COLOR its moment. Color brings vibrancy that pairs beautifully with elegant neutrals.

As we saw on display at Coverings 2025, tile manufacturers are wholeheartedly taking part in this color renaissance. Palettes engineered with mix-and-match collections allow you to perfectly personalize your space.

What Are the Biggest Tile Color Trends for 2025?

Blues of all hues, robust reds, smoky mauves, and gorgeous greens are prominent in 2025 interior color trends. Any color in the rainbow is up for grabs, with shades that juxtapose with panache.

Color is a smart choice to consider when remodeling your home or redesigning a commercial space. Add color features to enduring neutrals to match your preferences. Small colorful areas are an easy way to update spaces within the trend. Or go for it and drench your space in color.

These are some of our favorite uses for adding color:

Color-blocked areas where different colors dominate sections of an installation
Two tones juxtaposed (see our examples from the library below)
Biophilic themes and greens
Sunset reds and oranges
Saturated, high-gloss finishes against matte textures
Tile color families for confidently harmonious hues

You’ll spot lots of zellige tile in this year’s colorful designs. Known for its rich glazes and handmade variation, zellige brings bright hues to life while keeping the look artisanal and grounded.

[Related: Top 2025 Tile Trends in Review]

Colorful wall tile with vertical glazed tile strips in yellow, white, brown, red, green, and blue

Colorful Tile Close-ups

Sometimes, the beauty is in the details. Layouts, patterns, textures, shapes, sizes, and finishes that define 2025’s color tile trends range from hand-cut edges to speckles to high-gloss surfaces that shift with the light.

Combining colors into one-of-a-kind installations allows for endless possibilities.

Colorful Tile Close-ups: Mosaic panel of 25 square ceramic tiles in pastel pink, gray, black and beige tones

Colorful Tile Close-ups: Mosaic panel with large pale pink-beige tiles and small blue, green, yellow and white mosaic tile insets

Why Is Colorful Tile So Popular Right Now?

It’s color therapy! Warm and cool neutrals will always be lovely. When you crave new energy, adding color is a way to include creative expression in kitchens, bathrooms, lobbies, and more.

Here’s why tile colors are taking center stage:

“Dopamine decor” and wellness design are definite trends, with bold interiors sparking mood-boosting effects.
New digital glazing makes once-tricky colors, looks, and textures achievable.
Brands offer curated color collections for easy coordination.
Colorful tile allows for personalization in exterior and interior decor.

Let’s see spaces that take colorful tiles and make them optimistic, calming, and/or energetic (and any mood in between).

Red and Orange Tile

Romantic and fearless to juicy and sweet, red and orange tiles fill spaces with passion, energy, and unapologetic personality.

Cherry Cordial

Bar counter with colorful wall tile, bold cherry tile accent and brass beer taps

Modern bar interior with colorful wall tile, a glossy cherry tile backsplash behind a white marble counter and bar stools

A feature wall (or we could say backsplash on steroids) fires up this bar with red tile color variegation, adding depth and texture. A vertical-meets-horizontal square grid sculpts the wall design with scarlet shades to give this space a vivid vibe.

Crisp Lipstick

White freestanding bathtub with a bright colorful wall tile, a red ceramic tile feature behind it

This red tile divider grabs attention behind this stand-alone bathtub. A vertical layout with the precise installation of matte and gloss tiles forms a zig-zag pattern — fierce and fiery. Black granite-look wall tile crafts a deep, mysterious mood in the background.

Ripe Cherries

Kitchen backsplash of glossy dark cherry-red geometric tiles above grey cabinetry

Red tile takes a homespun turn with pizzazz as this kitchen backsplash. Come closer, and you see the layout creates a geometric, three-dimensional starburst pattern. A glossy finish is the cherry on top.

Captured Sunset

Reception area with glossy rust-brown narrow tile walls and a curved marble desk

Colorful tile dives deep in this lobby, from vertical to picket mosaics. It feels fresh yet natural, letting the red-brown tile’s subtle variegation and intricate layouts shine through.

[Related: 2024 Tile Trends: Geo Texture]

Amber Afternoon

Cafe interior featuring a round column clad in red-orange terracotta mosaic tiles and a bluish-gray tile floor.

Tiny amber mosaic tile lines a column at this cafe. Its red-orange terracotta hue is inviting and lively — a welcome combo for any diner. And the dusty blue stone-look floor tile is an unexpectedly dreamy balance (more on blue floors later).

Discover how ceramic floor tiles for cafes combine durability, slip resistance, and design versatility.

Blood-Orange Chocolate

Chocolate-brown glazed tile wall with a geometric basketweave pattern and a vase of yellow flowers in front.

This complementary sunset-orange and chocolate-brown tile layout has everything you need: visual interest and dimension. The mood is grounding and also vivacious, with a touch of luxe gloss.

Reading Ready

Interior corner clad in colorful tile lime green and burnt orange vertical subway tiles by a staircase

No plot twist here! You can have both vibrant orange and groovy guacamole with colored tile designs. This library uses both to perfection in glazed tile — strange bedfellows and yet best friends. Careful color-blocking and undulated elements unify the space indoors and out.

Green Tile

Shades of green tile follow nature’s call. Sage, emerald, and beyond prompt zest and growth as well as calm and balance.

Return to Reading

Library entrance facade with glossy pistachio-green tile wall and Belle Isle Library signage

Let’s have another look at the library’s pistachio-green zellige tile! Outdoors, this color and its variegation create a natural-yet-modern look. Meanwhile, ceramic tile rated for outdoor installations withstands the elements and continues the interior color branding.

Green Tea, Hot

Cafe interior with colorful rich green tile walls and hanging globe lights

This cafe wall boasts rich green tile — tall vertical panels with a slim horizontal pattern. The clean symmetry and subtle variation have a sleek, balancing, and immersive effect, while sunlight bounces off the chic high-gloss finish.

Into the Woods

Matte sage-green vertical subway tiles on a fireplace wall in a living room

Living room with colorful tiles in matte forest-green tiled fireplace wall and wooden shelves

Matte green tile distinguishes this fireplace surround. Atop ivory stone-look floor tile, it stands tall and stately as a mossy tree. The tile’s precise pattern gives the space an extra-special feel: business and pleasure, posh and woodsy.

Home Lagoon

Modern bathroom with glossy but colorful dark green tile wall, round gold-framed mirror, and floating wood vanity

Shiny sage zellige tile quietly sweeps across a bathroom wall. A subway layout lends order, while the handmade-look tile offers earthy appeal. The balance is immaculate — a glistening lagoon in a pine hideaway.

Modern Intrigue

Interior wall of dark forest-green square tiles above a bookshelf filled with books

This space elevates zellige tile’s handcrafted look, green shades from sage to fern waving across the wall with natural texture and undeniable ambiance.

Mint Chocolate Chip

Pastel mint-green subway tile wall in a bathroom with a bronze freestanding tub

Frosty mint zellige tile gives this bathroom a breath of fresh air. Amid an invigorating green, black and dark bronze fixtures contrast with the tile’s airy allure.

[Related: Bathroom Color Trends for 2022]

Sun on the Grass

Kitchen backsplash of matte sage green and beige square tiles behind a stovetop

The core scheme is green, while pops of blush and beige shine through in this colorful tile mosaic. Backsplashes particularly benefit from ceramic tile because of its easy maintenance and durability.

Mauve and Pink-Beige Tile

Soft but far from shy, 2025’s smoky mauves, beiges, and pinks bring elegance and a touch of nostalgia to modern interiors.

Palms Up

Dining area with alternating dusty pink and cream vertical wall panels and round table

Quietly stunning dusky-pink wall panels accent warm white tile. The magic lies with the biophilic palm fronds that sweep up and toward the light in masterfully subdued drama.

We’re Blushing

Interior view with dusty rose-beige wall panels and an open double door revealing a pale green palm frond accent wall

The same palm-frond tile complements matte mauve wall tile, matched spectacularly in XXL panels.

Picket-Perfect

Bathroom vanity with oval mirror and peach-beige arched subway tile backsplash

Neutrals get a boost with peachy beige picket tile on this vanity backsplash wall. The picket tile mosaic continues in white, allowing the colorful tile to pop.

Textures and Layouts and Colors, Oh My!

Kitchen with rustic wood plank wall and glossy dark red mosaic tile backsplash above a range

Slim wood-look tile is rosy and bright above a deep red tile backsplash — matte and gloss mingle like old friends! The vintage-meets-modern vibe is palpable in this orderly kitchen.

An Ideal Match

Double sink vanity with tall mirrors and warm brown linear tile backsplash

Matchstick pencil mosaic tile creates dimension and vertical movement, capturing light and shadow for this radiant copper-orange his-and-hers bathroom backsplash.

Blue Tile

Royal to powdery blues are hot (and cool) in 2025. They’re classic. They’re versatile. And their depth and serenity are unmistakable among tile colors.

Night Sky

Bedroom featuring a muted blue tiled floor and a gray half-wall behind the bed

Dusky blue floor tile is positively peaceful in this bedroom. A matte finish and light concrete-look texture evoke a sense of Zen, walking into a space tailored for meditative rest.

If you’re looking for bedroom floor tile ideas, this design proves how calming shades of blue can transform your space into a retreat.

Cooking Up Comfort

Kitchen backsplash of blue-tinged zellige tile shimmers across this kitchen wall and glassware

Can’t decide on blue or green? Teal strikes a balance between green’s vigor and blue’s calm. Blue-tinged zellige tile shimmers across this kitchen wall, making an artful statement.

Roast and Relax

Coffee bar counter covered in pale baby-blue glazed subway tiles with hanging lights overhead

Baby-blue zellige tile sets this cafe apart — a haven as you sip your morning joe. Its reflective glaze catches lighting beautifully, while shades of blue ebb and flow across the wall and island.

Serene Sophisticate

Powder room with rich aquamarine vertical subway tiles, black marble sink, and oval mirror

Rich aquamarine bathes this powder room in color. A demure shift appears on the upper wall, where the design switches to coordinating three-dimensional tile. Together, the space is posh, clean — and soaked in personality.

Bar Royale

Dark navy-blue hexagonal tile backsplash behind a counter with brass pendant lights

We’ll take our blue hue on the rocks. A jewel-toned hex tile mosaic glimmers on this backsplash, a dramatic and intuitive part of the design.

Study: Success

Children’s study desk against a blue picket tile mosaic backsplash with built-in shelves of toys

A blue picket tile mosaic elevates this children’s room with a matte finish — strong but soft. The colored grout is slightly apparent, showing off the shapes for a suitably playful texture.

It’s Electric

Bathroom archway featuring a vertical teal-blue tile wall behind a copper-colored freestanding tub

Slim teal tile delivers captivating impact on a bathroom accent wall. Travertine-look hexagonal floor tile balances the cool burst of color with warm neutrals. The effect is soothing and invigorating with a dash of vintage allure. (And that transparent amber bathtub!)

Pomp and Circumstance

Hotel lobby with powder-blue glossy arched wall tiles and marble-look tile flooring

High-gloss unforgettable powder-blue is a majestic presence for this lobby. We’d be remiss to not mention the marble-look tile floor, its dark, striking veins branching toward the blue sky of the wall.

Mix-and-Match Color Tile

One of our favorite things about the colorful tile trend is that there are no rules! Tile manufacturers offer suggested color palettes for convenience, and you can get as imaginative as you like.

And that’s just the start. One color, two colors, three colors, more — design for your one-of-a-kind lifestyle.

Adventure Time

Playroom/locker area with colorful floor tiles (yellow, green, gray) and pastel house-shaped lockers

A children’s “locker room” boasts several tile colors — and they play well together. Green, gray, gold, and pink tiles line the floor, while sage green harmonizes the palette. The space is reminiscent of an enchanted forest, ready for hygienic, heavy-duty fun and simple cleanup.

School’s Out

Vibrant school hallway with colorful yellow floor tiles bordered by purple tiles and orange lockers

Gold and purple tiles combine in a vibrant school hallway — can we shout school spirit? The design manages to balance social and studies — and a floor ready to withstand steady foot traffic. We appreciate how the terracotta-color lockers add a surprising third shade that meshes smoothly with the school’s branding scheme.

Patterns at Play

Bar lounge with colorful orange tile accent walls in arches and a colorful mosaic tile bar face

A bar boasting patterned tile with shades of citrus, grass, and sky is center stage as red and orange wall tile and neutral floor tile play supporting roles. The result? An eclectic restaurant with personality to spare. We’re ready to pull up a seat.

The Hit Single

Reading corner with a striking, colorful patchwork tile wall in muted earth-tone and blue geometric patterns

Did we mention how versatile colorful tile design is? Angles and stripes vibrate on this wall tile, decked out in yellows, red-rusts, greens, and blues. No two tiles seem exactly the same — and that’s what makes this space so utterly and artistically joyful.

Collage art installation of assorted tile samples in diverse shapes, patterns, and colors

Embrace Colorful Tile and Experience the Joy

A spectrum of shades opens a world of decor opportunities and just-for-you energy in every room. It’s an intriguing pivot from soothing neutrals — and of course, neutrals and colors bring out the best in each other.

Need ideas? We’ve got your back at Why Tile. Browse our design gallery by tile color, and our colorful tile Pinterest board serves up even more inspiration.