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Roxanne Morris is the Marketing and Media Relations Manager at the Tile Council of North America America. She writes about tile product development, standards, and design trends for various trade publications. Roxanne is also an editor at WhyTile.com and manages the Why Tile Partner network at Partners.Whytile.com.
Libraries, cafes, and community centers need surfaces that can handle daily wear for decades. See how ceramic tile brings durability, hygiene, and style to the third spaces where we gather.
From articulated accents to artisan aesthetics, 2026 tile design embraces intentionality, craftsmanship, and spaces that feel unmistakably human. Here's a look at the five trends defining the year.
In an era of mass production, artisan aesthetic stands apart, celebrating tile that tells a story through handcrafted character, bold color, and beautiful imperfection.
Slim, linear, and built to last, the "Long Game" trend proves that proportion and repetition are among tile's most powerful design tools.
Houndstooth floors, leather-look walls, woven textures. Tailored craft is the 2026 tile trend where fashion meets function, and every surface feels intentionally designed.
Houndstooth floors, leather-look walls, woven textures. Tailored craft is the 2026 tile trend where fashion meets function, and every surface feels intentionally designed.
A ceramic tile that looks like sandstone? Porcelain that feels like a luxury handbag? Meet articulated accents, the trend elevating tile design into a fully multi-sensory experience.
Explore the 2026 Colors of the Year and the key shades influencing tile design, from soft neutrals to bold, expressive hues.
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, highlights the beauty of white tile through soft neutrals, subtle warmth, and modern design inspiration.
Explore 21 tile ideas that bring structure, style, and spaciousness to open-concept bathrooms, from curbless showers to bold feature walls.
Tile coursing uses repeating rows to create structure, rhythm, and visual flow. Discover how this classic layout technique adds timeless appeal to walls, floors, and backsplashes.
Color is making a comeback in tile design. Explore 2025’s bold tile color trends — from serene blues to vivid reds.
