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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.
Japandi design blends Japanese simplicity with Scandinavian warmth. See how ceramic tile enhances this calm, natural, and timeless style.
Embrace the return of travertine with porcelain tile that combines timeless beauty and modern performance.
Step into 2025’s top tile trends — bold textures, organic hues, and fresh patterns transforming walls and floors.
Sustainability takes center stage in 2025’s tile trends — explore carbon-smart materials, low-impact manufacturing, and stylish eco-conscious designs.
From marble veins to wood grains—2025 tile trends bring ultra-realistic textures to your space. See what’s next in ceramic tile design!
Ceramic tile in sandy hues takes center stage, offering timeless neutrals from warm whites to creamy tans to buttery browns. Whether evoking the tranquility of a beachside retreat or the vast beauty of a desert landscape, this inviting palette brings warmth and elegance to any space.
Mosaics are making a big — or rather, large-format — comeback. XXL tiles with mosaic looks, either in geometric surface patterns or flowing organic designs, are merging traditional mosaic layouts with the modern durability and low maintenance of porcelain panels. Whether handcrafted mosaics or large-format mosaic patterns, mosaic artistry continues to transform surfaces large and small into captivating focal points.
Wrap your space in soothing "terra tones" ranging from peach to terracotta to chocolate-brown. Terra tones lend your decor the natural, grounding energy we crave in an increasingly digital world. Gentle shifts in color, layout, and texture modernize earth-colored tiles while giving us that biophilic boost we need.
Color drenching takes a bold turn with the use of gauged porcelain panels. Enveloping entire spaces in the rich tones and textures seen in marble, onyx, or travertine creates seamless and dramatic effects. A chosen “mineral” look — be it a bold black, grounding green, or luminous white — transforms a space into a luxurious, immersive work of art.
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.
Pantone has chosen its 2025 color of the year - Mocha Mousse. While this elegant soft brown conjures connections to comfort, contentment, and calm indulgence, it's not your standard neutral.
Continuing our tile trends countdown to Coverings 2024, let’s delve into a trend we teased last week, which we’re calling Geo Texture.
