Earth tones are rising from the ash of blah-blah grays to showcase shades in warm, comforting tile styles. Creams and beige tones also provide a stylish alternative to stark whites in farmhouse decor and minimalist palettes.

Transitional spaces (those that marry decor features) benefit from the easy tones of beiges and browns that find common ground in all decor styles. Some design perspectives suggest that earth tones help “ground” a space to create a soothing environment. Ceramic tile options with freeze-thaw resistance mean you can use your tile of choice outside as well as inside. Of course, earth tones used in outdoor living areas coordinate well with Mother Nature and because ceramic tile is made of naturally occurring materials, you are not introducing artificial materials or toxins into the earth.

Discover earth tone examples below and also on our Pinterest board that you can incorporate into your next project.

Minimalistic Cream Plank Tile

This contemporary living room pairs ceramic tile planks in muted cream and brown shades with minimalist furniture and decorations. Note the offset flooring pattern yet the stacked wall pattern for a slight design modification.

Wood-Look Tile Overlaid With an Antique Design

Wood-look tile overlaid with an antique design of text and symbols — anything is possible with modern ceramic tile manufacturing! You won’t see a floor such as this just anywhere. The huge options of ceramic tile designs gives you the ability to express your own style.

Rustic Wood-Look Tile Flooring

Rugged, retro bathrooms need maps, chests, lanterns, nautical decor, and — of course — this wood-look ceramic tile in bourbon-esque shades. Aye, aye, matey! And, of course, ceramic tile is the durable material you want for smooth-sailing maintenance.

Honey-Toned Slate-Look Tile

Hotel lobbies require a flooring material that can stand up to busy foot traffic. Ceramic tile like this gorgeous slate-look design is resistant to scratches, stains, and wear and tear from visitors to keep its good looks for decades. The extended life of a ceramic tile floor also means less repair and replacement than many…

Slightly Distressed Beige Ceramic Tile Floor

Sometimes many design elements come together to create a perfectly cohesive room, and this is one of those instances. Here, the uniting element is the gorgeous ceramic tile floor. The beige color is the perfect backdrop for both the blues and the browns in the space, and the continuous rectangular pattern across the large floorspace suits the room’s minimalistic use of clean lines. The slight variation of the tiles offsets the restaurant’s pristineness in just the right amount.

Oversized Herringbone Tile Wall

Ceramic tile can be art, and nothing proves this better than a tile feature wall. The large-format herringbone tiles in a distressed creamy hue make other decor unnecessary in this minimalistic space. The oxidized metal-look floor ceramic tiles are beauties as well, and contrast well with the light-colored furniture. Just a couple intentional tile choices…