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.
Refined natural wood looks such as this one are trending. Ceramic tile allows you to create the look of any wood in any grain, color, size, or shape and also have the easy maintenance and durability of ceramic tile.
Gray wood-look ceramic tile reminds us of beachside boardwalks — the perfect addition for beach house interior decor. PLUS, ceramic tile’s water-resistance and scratch-resistance is just what you need to protect against what is tracked in from surfside.
Floors, walls, island, oh, my . . . and even the counter is ceramic tile! These neutral tones combine for a sleek, soothing shopping experience that is also easy to keep clean.
Warm stone-look tile in a neutral caramel hue gives a double meaning to the phrase “office with a view.” And, if this space pulls double duty as your living room, there’s no loss of style or efficiency to transition after you clock out.
This french-country style kitchen calls for a classic stone-look ceramic tile floor and backsplash. Ceramic tile’s stain resistance and easy cleaning ensures that this kitchen will continue looking emaculate. Pièce de résistance!
This wood-look tile flooring maintains the living room’s gray color scheme while adding just the right amount of warmth to the space’s cool palette, suitable for serving double-duty as a work-from-home space, too.
With water, slip, and fade resistance, this wood-look ceramic tile in gorgeous gold tones works just as well poolside as it does inside your home. In fact, why not use it for both?
They say that nature inspires simplicity, and this bedroom is proof. A single light wood-look tile for both the flooring and walls paired with minimal furniture in a neutral palette lets the scenery outside steal the show.
Promote focus in your office with a soothing stone-look ceramic tile design—that also keeps you from having to do overtime with easy cleaning and stain and bacteria resistance.
Bring nature indoors with pine-look ceramic tile. Using the same material for both the flooring and walls creates a minimalistic backdrop against which the furniture’s rich colors and textures pop.
Beauty and function combine in wood-look ceramic tile, with gorgeous Encino wood looks like this and water, fade, stain, and scratch resistance to keep them looking like new.
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.
Set the mood with wood-look ceramic tile in a smokey gray-brown. Lighter furniture and accents contrast well with the flooring and lighten the space. Earthen tones “ground” the space for any color accent (forgive the pun).
Fireplace or feature wall? This living room combines both in a spectacular gray stone-look ceramic tile design that extends to the flooring and creates a truly one-of-a-kind look for the entire room.
Wondering how this floor looks so pristine? Ceramic tile is resistant to stains, scratches, fading, and bacteria growth and is easy to clean in a few simple steps, perfect for busy homes and commercial spaces.
A perfect design choice: The light color of this tile creates a bright atmosphere that pairs well with the paint and furniture colors, while the slight variation in the surface color adds visual interest and accents the dark cabinetry.
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.
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.
Opting for a pastel color scheme? This light wood-look ceramic tile pairs perfectly with textiles and accessories in light blues, pinks, and yellows — and with polka dots.
Have an open-concept home? Transitioning from one tile look to another can help you delineate specific areas while still maintaining an open floorplan. This flooring incorporates a “rug” accent of patterned tile that ties together all the kitchen elements: appliances, cabinetry, countertops, wall color, and backsplash.
