Advances in technology allow manufacturers to create ceramic tile with any look, including natural looks such as stone, marble, granite, slate, terra cotta, wood, and more.
Whereas different natural materials may have varying levels of durability or suitability for specific applications, you always know what you’re getting with ceramic tile. Ceramic tile is resistant to water, fading, and freeze and thaw cycles, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Tile also makes maintenance easy, with stain, scratch, and bacteria resistance. On cleaning day, you can relax knowing that you just need to sweep and wipe your tile with water.
Your natural-looking tile options are as diverse as nature itself, so explore our natural tile ideas below to start dreaming up the perfect tile for your project.
An excellent feature of tile is the way different shapes can combine to form a beautiful design. In this bathroom, a combination of hexagon and rhombus tiles form a geometric background to the sink and mirror, drawing the eyes to the middle of the room. Ceramic tile is water-resistant and comes in slip-resistant options, making…
While tile can come in complex shapes that demand your attention, the simple square shape of most tiles still remains popular. Uniform shapes and patterns are a hallmark of many modern designs, one reason why square tiles are in this room. The geometric artwork on the wall says it all — this is a room…
Dark floors can be tricky to pull off, and not just because of the sharp contrast in colors. Whenever a darker shade is used, scuffs and scratches are accentuated. Ceramic tile, however, is scratch-resistant, taking away the fear of having long-term, glaring damage. The tiles in this room blend together seamlessly to give the appearance…
Not only is tile a versatile material, but highly customized designs are available to create unique spaces. This bathroom uses large slabs of marble-style tile to bring light through the window and into the far end of the room. On the way is a can’t-miss floral pattern. To finish off this high-end bathroom, slatted floors…
Home designers know that one of ceramic tile’s unique traits is texture. Ceramic tile can be produced to be ultra-smooth or, as with the tile in this room, rough with grooves. Because this tile is on the wall, it’s perfectly fine to have a slightly uneven surface. The grooves in this tile prevent the wall…
Ceramic tile allows you to be creative — no drab grays here! The floor looks like textured concrete at first glance, but the small grout spaces between the tiles show just how versatile the material can be. The wall also makes use of a concrete-look tile, only these tiles are designed to make an arrow…
Textured to represent concrete or clay, these gray tiles shine brightly when the light hits, revealing every groove and line in the material. Even though the color is relatively neutral, the design is useful for projecting natural light further into rooms. The horizontal grooves also project length, making areas seem wider than they actually are.…
For a sleek and modern design, you can’t beat ceramic tile. Tile comes in a wide variety of styles, making it the perfect material for both floors and walls. For example, the tiles on the floor in this room are dark, with a soft texture. This reduces the amount of light reflected, softening the harshness…
As homes and buildings become increasingly modern, designers will need to find materials that work both as an accent and as a feature on their own. The charcoal-colored ceramic tiles on the floor have texture, and their real purpose is to bring a dark tone to the room, allowing for lighter colors to be used…
Ceramic tile is made from naturally occurring materials, and that makes it the perfect material for creating rooms like this. Because tiles come in many styles, clay looks like this can be done in a variety of ways. On the floor, the tile is made in slats, giving the room a lengthy, minimalist look. The…
Because bathrooms are wet and humid by nature, tile is often used to protect the walls and floor (and also add a wallop of style and character). The goal with many modern bathrooms is to allow natural light in without allowing much visibility of the room from outside. Ceramic tile patterns, like the one on…
Shapes and colors are the easiest ways to evoke big ideas and feelings. For example, the simple white hexagon tile pattern in this room evokes the sense of 1950s modernity, which has become a timeless style. The combination of dark and light colors, seen in the contrast of the wall and table, continue to flesh…
The gorgeous look of granite but at a fraction of the price — that’s the benefit of using ceramic tile. Nearly seamless in its design, this dark granite tile flows across the room, with minimal grout spaces in between to create a constant flow across the floor. This shade of tile is ideal for reflecting…
You are forgiven for mistaking this beautiful floor for granite slabs, a testament to how identical this beautiful ceramic tile looks. As an added bonus, tile is less expensive than costly granite floors and is easy to maintain and clean. Ceramic tile’s scratch-resistant surface also means that this bold design choice won’t show scratches or…
Ceramic tile slabs are highly versatile, letting you pick the perfect shade, color, and design for your personal project. Tile is also easy to maintain, making it an ideal option for large areas that see heavy foot traffic, such as floors, walls, outdoor spaces, and even ceilings in public buildings and galleries.
Get the beautiful look of wood any way you want it with ceramic tile. This gorgeous gray wood grain resembles petrified wood, an expensive material to use across the floor of your living room! Instead, many homeowners use tile slabs like these. Ceramic tile is incredibly durable and resistant to scuffs and scratches, as well…
Open-concept kitchens look beautiful when done correctly. To pull off this look, homeowners need to maintain consistency across the space. With rare or expensive materials, this can be difficult to pull off. With tile, designers can take nearly any look the homeowner wants and bring it to their home. This stunning wood-look tile breathes life…
When you have a new dining room and kitchen to show off, this gray wood-look ceramic tile shines brightly, carrying natural light across the room. At night, your indoor lighting will show off some of the subtle intricacies of this design. Families that have had wood floors before know that they can be damaged from…
For a business with a personal touch, ceramic tile is a safe, clean, and durable option. Ceramic tile can be made specifically to the size you want with a custom style, color, and pattern. Ideas aren’t just restricted to single tiles. Like a modern mosaic, use tiles to tell a bigger story, with the different…
Design the ultimate personal or business space exclusively with tile! Combined with the grays and browns in the room, the concrete-look ceramic tile flooring gives this office an industrial feel, which is completed by the personalized tile fireplace surround.
