Bird's eye view of white and gray marble-look panel countertop in a bright kitchen.

2024 Tile Trends: Panels

Up next on our trends countdown to Coverings 2024 are gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs, often referred to as “porcelain panels.” or “porcelain slabs,” these extra-large format tiles have the ability to make a big statement in any space.  Porcelain panels are offered in a vast range of designs — from giant gemstones, to concrete, to…

View of an outdoor residential pool with a lounge chair and side table beside it, surrounded by gray stone look tile with pine trees in the foreground.

2024 Tile Trends: Set in Stone

Stone look ceramic tile trends draw inspiration from the magnificent beauty of the earth’s geological past. Masterpieces of nature like limestone, bluestone, and slate are represented with such precision in characteristics like veining, coal lines, and visible fossils.  Stone looks have secured a spot in our trend discussions before and we’re expecting a strong resurgence…

Bright image of a modern living room with marbled white porcelain walls.

2024 Tile Trends: Organic Grandeur

As the countdown for Coverings 2024 continues, we’ve come to our second of eight 2024 trends: organic grandeur — a style that embodies the essence of nature’s beauty within interior design.  Earth’s natural textures, patterns, and colors seamlessly integrate into a range of aesthetics. Pairing organic elements with tile’s craftsmanship and innovative glazing technology allows…

Two wooden mid-century modern chairs with a side table inbetween, facing a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking a green, scenic landscape.

2024 Tile Trends: Contempo Concrete

Happy National Tile Day! As a countdown to Coverings, each week we’ll present a new trend we expect to see at the show this year. To kick things off, our first 2024 tile trend is contemporary concrete looks.  In 2024, tile designers are providing fresh interpretations of this modern cement look to complement the raw…

2 cm Gauged Porcelain Pavers for Outdoor Spaces

The demand for outdoor living spaces in both residential and commercial projects has grown tremendously in recent years. This market trend has also seen growth in the use of pavers for outdoor spaces.  Modern outdoor pavers can create as much style outside as your inside decor (and even transition inside to outside) with a consistent…

marble-look thin tile

Get the Skinny on Thin Tile

Have you heard the skinny? Thin tile is taking off as a popular new option for interior decor.  If you’re not up to speed, don’t worry — we’re reviewing everything you need to know about thin tile here. First, What Is Thin Tile? The official term is gauged porcelain tile (GPT). These thin porcelain tiles…

2023 Tile Trends on Display at Coverings

After weeks of counting down, we’re thrilled that Coverings — the most important event of the year for the tile and stone industry — is finally here! Next week, industry professionals ranging from manufacturers and distributors to architects and designers will gather in Orlando.  As in previous years, attendees will watch presentations to learn about…

2023 Tile Trends: Pinks

After seven weeks of counting down, we’re thrilled to announce that Coverings is just about here! And you know what that means: one last 2023 tile trend. So, let’s get into it: pink tile. Pinks are an easy way to introduce color into monochromatic spaces. As designers move away from all-white and gray interiors and…

2023 Tile Trends: Darkening

Are you getting as excited about Coverings as we are? Our review of 2023 tile trends keeps building our anticipation of the show — so let’s check out another!  From high-end homes to hospitality interiors, darker hues are being used to give spaces a sense of modern elegance and edginess. Dark interiors can be calming…

2023 Tile Trends: Statement Stones

Three weeks remain until Coverings, and we hope you’re getting as excited as we are. To share our enthusiasm and continue our National Tile Day celebration, we’re highlighting yet another 2023 tile trend. This week’s trend: statement stones. What makes a “statement stone” look? In design, we are seeing a significant effort toward individual expression…

2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers

2023 Tile Trends: In & Out

Our countdown to Coverings continues with another 2023 tile trend. This week, we’re highlighting not a tile design, but a new type of tile: 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers. Increasingly more tile collections are including 2 cm thick pavers to match their thinner indoor counterparts, allowing for indoor-outdoor transitions with stylistic continuity. Connecting the interior…

2023 Tile Trends: Cemented

It’s our third week celebrating National Tile Day and counting down to Coverings.  This is a long-time favorite, so we’ll cut right to the chase: Our third tile trend for 2023 is cemented looks. If you’re getting deja vu, it’s because cement-look tile was trending in 2020 as well. But while 2020’s trend focused on…

2023 Tile Trends: Cobbled 

Our celebration of National Tile Day and countdown to Coverings continues with a second 2023 tile trend we’re calling “Cobbled.” This trend represents any tile design that appears to be pieced together. With the same intrigue of a mosaic, we are drawn to cobbled looks for their unique configurations and casual elegance. Here’s why we…

Undulated tile in black and cream

2023 Tile Trends: Undulated

Happy National Tile Day! Why Tile is celebrating National Tile Day by counting down to Coverings, the preeminent event of the North American tile and stone industry. Every week until Coverings, we’ll share one of the tile trends experts expect to take off in 2023 (and that we are likely to see a lot of…

Blush herringbone tile backsplash

Blush Tile: Applications and Design Ideas

Blush at the thought! Consumers aren’t being shy about a desire for a fresh start this year. Interior designers and manufacturers are answering the call with a fresh take on a warm neutral: blush. Sherwin-Williams has selected a blush hue as its 2023 color of the year. Likewise, Farrow & Ball, the iconic wallpaper and…

Wallpapered-look bathroom backsplash tile with a gold design

Go for the Gold With Gold Tile

Searching for a “wow factor” look that’s sure to impress? Gold tile might just be the answer. Gold tile offers everything from luxurious gilded designs to clean contemporary aesthetics. At the same time, it provides all of the low-maintenance benefits you’ve come to expect from ceramic tile, including scratch, stain, fade, and fire resistance. Easy…

Vintage Tile Bathroom Ideas

There’s something about bathroom décor inspired by vintage tile designs that speaks to an appreciation of the classic beauty and functionality of ceramic tile, as well as tile’s versatility in modern designs.  We know we’re not alone in this sentiment, so we’re sharing vintage bathroom tile ideas to stoke your creativity — plus some new retro…