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.
When the environment must be clean and hypoallergenic, look no further than ceramic tile composed of 100% naturally occurring materials. The easy maintenance of ceramic tile means that no harsh chemicals are needed for cleaning—usually just a little water will do the trick—so every downward dog smells fresh, not toxic. The variety of shapes, colors,…
Old world elegance elevates this lovely ladies’ room. The encaustic tile design harkens back to Spanish Moorish castles. Mix it with luxe black and white marble looks, and your guests will be feeling like royalty when they visit. The contrast of the black and white give a dramatic flare to this space, and the floor…
Life is certainly like a box of chocolates when you can relax in this bathroom adorned with dark brown marble-textured ceramic tile walls and white marble-look ceramic tile flooring. Advances in ceramic tile manufacturing are creating tiles that have dimension, rich colors, and textures so that you can choose from a huge assortment of options,…
Maintaining visual interest can be a challenge in such a large scale room. To avoid repetition on this expansive wall surface, this designer chose multiple colorways from a single tile line, and had them laid in a randomly-colored brick pattern. The coordinating dark floor tile give the dark moodiness the lobby needed, and can easily…
To work with a clear head, you must rise above the city noise – a task made easy in this corner office. Large slate-look tile floors stand out in this modern workspace high above the city. Minimalist office furniture and decor work well with the busy views below. A contrast to the sleek and modern…
Glamour. Intrigue. Romance. Nothing within your home will be as mesmerizing as this dark stone-look ceramic tile floor, so other decor can be kept to a minimum. The marble-look fireplace in the background is the perfect complement, reversing the flooring’s colors with a white face and gray veins.
Contemporary decor takes a walk in the woods, so to speak, to create this sleek natural stone-look tile. Light colors and the crisp lines of the grid pattern accentuate the room’s fresh, clean look. Take a seat on the sofa and relish in the room’s beauty — and in its functionality, too. Water, stain, and…
With an ocean view as your backdrop, an understated, large format porcelain can create a perfect canvas for your outdoor dining space. This quiet stone-look laid in an interesting pattern creates an upscale ambiance while letting the vista be the star. More importantly It is unfazed by daily exposure to the coastal sun and salty…
Applying zen principles to your lifestyle and your design scheme may be two different practices, but each can certainly lead you to a state of peace and tranquility. Wood-look ceramic on the floors and walls give this entryway a sense of harmony while plant life and pops of crisp color add interest and texture, all…
Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, but the allure of this ceramic tile floor is certainly universal. What’s more beautiful than a buttery natural stone look combined with the low life cycle cost of ceramic tile? This flooring enjoys all of ceramic tile’s benefits, including water, stain, and scratch resistance.
The world is your oyster (just look out the window), and this glossy tiled floor is your pearl — a rare beauty you’ll certainly admire every day. But unlike actual pearls, ceramic tile isn’t fragile. You can rely on ceramic tile’s durability to withstand the test of time, resisting scratches, stains, and water. Now that’s…
Why collect art when you can build artwork right into your walls? This ceramic tile’s unique design creates a repetitive shape that lends a 3D look. The contrast of white on black further contributes to the off-the-wall style, inviting guests to do a double take. Move over, Andy Warhol.
You’re a citizen of the world, so why not include a bit of the world in your decor? Ceramic tile boasts a long and rich history, having been used in some of the most important architectural landmarks all over the world. This feature wall of ceramic tile painted in a Moorish style, combined with the…
Are we out of doors, or in? You wouldn’t be able to say from this picture, because ceramic tile’s versatile style, durability, and water resistance allow you to create any look in any space. Create a natural patio ambience in your living room, or a cozy living room aesthetic for your patio — either way,…
Contrast is a beautiful decor technique, and we can’t think of a more striking contrast than this large glossy slab tile flooring and the dark wood-look tile walls. While the cabin aura and rich, handsome vibe take us into the woods, the ultra-sleek flooring and exposed pipes lend an urban industrial edge that give this…
There’s such beautiful color variation in this wall tile, it eliminates the need for additional art. The very mixed and muted pallet provides all the color needed in this meeting and dining area.
Modern desert is the style here, and this ceramic tile flooring helps the space pull it off with a distressed stone look typical of outdoor patios. Even if we aren’t outside, ceramic tile’s durability and water resistance mean we could be, allowing us to lose ourselves even further in our desert mirage.
Your closet deserves to be as beautiful as the clothes you choose to wear. With the versatility of ceramic tile, you can choose a design that inspires you every morning to put your best face — and personal style — forward. And with ceramic tile’s bacteria resistance, you won’t have to worry about mildew or…
Sleek and simple beauty you’ll want to reach out and touch — that’s the impression made by this modern wood-look ceramic tile. With warm honey tones and the clean-cut lines of a rectangular grid pattern, the floor creates a subtle backdrop for natural-looking decor elements. And with ceramic tile’s easy care and resistance to water,…
Stone-look porcelain brings a cool peacefulness to this nature-inspired lobby. Work days can get hectic – no doubt. With constant alerts from emails, texts and calls, it’s nice to have a visual break from your screens. These tree murals, and the understated stone floor bring the outdoors in, providing a moment of calm, even if…
