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.
This probably isn’t what comes to mind when you think of traditional hardwood. The herringbone design is striking, the color variation is unique — combined, this flooring creates a fashion runway impact. Moreover, this isn’t hardwood at all, but wood-look ceramic tile. Wood-look ceramic tile incorporates the beauty of hardwood and adds the superior qualities…
Grand splendor welcomes each visitor with this herringbone pattern ceramic tile with a marble face. Corinthian pillars combine with billowing fabric, custom ironwork, and butter-mint pastel furnishings to create a promise of opulent luxury supported by this exquisite classic tile design. Hospitality managers will understand they are providing not only a serene space but one…
This pristine, glossy ceramic tile makes you wonder if “mudroom” is really the appropriate term for this space. But don’t worry — ceramic tile is stain-resistant, scratch-resistant, and easy to clean with water alone, so this floor will continue to shine. Ceramic tile’s water resistance and options in slip resistance mean that this room is…
This ethereal room seems to float right out over the ocean, and the mesmerizing floors lure you out into the blue expanse. With a stunning blend of wood and stone looks, this ceramic tile floor appears to have been washed with the blue of the ocean. Tile is stain- and scratch-resistant and won’t fade in…
Bring out your inner merperson in this fun bathroom with its playful fish scale patterned tiles. This bold wall takes the heavenly-white bathroom to under the sea. The design options of ceramic tile are endless, from fish scales to 3D shapes and natural stone looks to shimmery surfaces. Customize your life with the versatility of…
The chevron tile layout of these weathered wood ceramic planks makes a great neighbor for the marble look of the wall tile. Yes, tile on walls… and when you stay in the same neighborhood of common shapes or colors (as in this example), your surfaces are sure to get along. Two maintenance-friendly choices that will…
This light oak-look ceramic tile is low-maintenance, easy to clean, and resistant to moisture, mold, mildew, bacteria, and other irritants. Ceramic tile is also fire-resistant and free of VOCs, formaldehyde, and PVC. The bottom line in this tall stack of benefits is that ceramic tile is long-lasting and durable and has endless design options —…
The linear theme of this bedroom is carried from the oak-look ceramic tile that rolls down the wall and across the floor. Ceramic tile is easy to keep in order, requiring only regular sweeping and occasional wiping down with clean water. Ceramic tile is also scratch-resistant and won’t fade in the sun, so connecting the…
This luxurious olive wood-look ceramic tile wall gives this space a warm and inviting backdrop. Ceramic tile has a fire-hardened finish that wont scratch, is moisture-resistant, and won’t fade. So, get rid of those drapes, and let the sun show off the beauty of the walls without worry. Low-maintenance ceramic tile requires no special UV…
The clean, minimalist aesthetic of this white pine-look ceramic tile is testament to “simple is beautiful.” Ceramic tile has a simple-to-care-for beauty with design options that make finding the perfect style a breeze. Resistant to stains, scratches, mold, mildew, and bacteria, ceramic tile is the easy choice for long-lasting beauty for your home.
The modern ebony-look ceramic tiles in this chic boutique pave the way with a bold and beautiful black and white pattern. Ceramic tile is an ideal flooring for retail shops, where style is king and durability is golden. These ceramic tile floors won’t fade and are scratch-resistant (essential for dark flooring), so they will continue…
Sip your coffee, enjoy the view — there’s as much to admire inside as there is outside. Chic, large-format, modern industrial-look ceramic tiles create a clean, minimalistic design in the flooring that’s echoed in the rectangular tile of the TV surround. It’s clean and calm here — a zen contrast to the hustle of the…
Ceramic tile is the new brick fireplace surround. Advances in digital imaging allow manufacturers to create tile with any look and any texture. This means that you can have whatever design you want, plus the many advantages of ceramic tile, such as a low life cycle cost and water, scratch, stain, bacteria, and fire resistance.…
Take a seat and a sip of your martini, and soak in the warmth created by ceramic tile in this home bar area. Brick-look wall tiles and stone-look floor tiles meld with the wooden cabinets to evoke a hearth here in the heart of the home.
This fragmented herringbone pattern is the perfect display for the white-washed colors in this distressed wood-look ceramic tile flooring. And ceramic tile is the perfect material to ensure that however “distressed” this flooring looks, the durability of ceramic tile won’t actually show signs of age or wear. Ceramic tile is durable, scratch-resistant, and stain-resistant, so…
When it comes to design choices, why limit yourself? Your options are endless with ceramic tile, whether you want the look of marble (without the price tag), a 3D pattern, a unique shape, or all of it, such as in this beautiful example. Whatever you choose, you’ll also enjoy the many benefits of ceramic tile,…
No one likes having to clean the floor, which is why going with a material that’s low-maintenance is crucial. Ceramic tile can often be cleaned by wiping with water alone and is resistant to stains and bacteria growth, which means your job will be easy — and your floor will stay clean! When your floor…
Play with bold colors and define your space with black. This biscuit-neutral large slab tile gives you an earthy stone look while keeping rugged overtones at bay. Nonslip finishes make this a sleek and modern look while also keeping it real—naturally occurring materials that are easy to maintain. A lobby dressed in this ceramic tile…
The octagon and dot tile pattern is commonly used for bathroom flooring, but nothing about this bathroom is common. Here, we see this traditional pattern on the shower walls. The black dots are complemented by the floor’s dark tile grid and the sleek black cabinets and fixtures, creating a sense of luxury that’s finalized by…
This minimalist bathroom is simply elegant, with clean lines and little to distract from the beauty. Large-format tiles in earth tones give a smooth backdrop for the alcove, where multicolored mosaic tiles form the floor-to-ceiling backsplash of the modern sink. Ceramic tile is water-resistant, so mold, mildew, and bacteria don’t have a chance, making tile…
