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.
Linen is one of the oldest textiles in the world and has been used historically for its strength and fresh feel, as well as for having a unique texture and aesthetic. Manufacturers are bringing you these benefits in a new and exciting way: ceramic tile with a linen texture. Rectangular tiles visually widen this wall,…
Pair a concrete look with oversized irregular hexagon ceramic tiles and you have the magic that is this living room floor.
They say it’s not the destination but the journey, and with stone-look ceramic tile stairs as beautiful as these, we’re prepared to journey wherever they lead to. Additionally, ceramic tile provides slip-resistant options appropriate for different applications.
Ceramic tile is water-resistant, making it the perfect choice to surround vanishing edge pools. This alabaster textured ceramic tile provides a surround that will withstand weather elements and still look stunning!
Now this is what we call a master bath, equipped with a curbless shower, a wraparound floating gauged porcelain tile counter, a unique backsplash design, and ceramic tile throughout in coordinating styles and shapes.
A beautiful entryway deserves gorgeous dark wood-look ceramic tile that protects your home from all the elements you (or your pets or kids) may drag in. Easy cleaning means this entryway remains something to look forward to every time you return home.
Slightly polished wood-look ceramic tile flooring in light brown hues creates a classic look for this contemporary home—a backdrop that will stand the test of time and outlive any passing fads.
Ceramic tile’s durable functionality means that you can create wood-look patios and pathways outdoors without the maintenance concerns associated with actual wood, such as fading and water damage.
This grayscale polygon ceramic tile pathway is giving the red carpet a monochromatic run for its money.
White marble-look ceramic tiles create a bright and energizing shower design that might just make you want to linger for a few minutes more.
This bathroom flooring takes the luxury level up a notch from the classic black and white checkered pattern to the opulent white and black marble-look ceramic tile.
Want to put a creative spin on classic subway tile? Opt for a light stone look ceramic tile instead of white and change things up, just like this bathroom backsplash.
White wood-look ceramic tile maintains the traditional design of hardwood while adhering to the space’s monochromatic color scheme.
Terrazzo-look ceramic tile is becoming an increasingly popular choice for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Here, it adds a gravel-like design to this patio area and provides all the durability and easy maintenance of ceramic tile.
The blues and whites in this dining area create a luxurious seaside vibe that’s further enhanced by the sandy textured ceramic tile flooring and ceramic tile feature wall.
Rooms with neutral color schemes rely on texture to create visual interest, which is why this textured ceramic tile is such a fitting choice.
You might think that it’s carpet in this living room at first glance, but it’s actually textured ceramic tile, which means that it’s also water-, stain-, and bacteria-resistant as well as hypoallergenic.
This space features textured ceramic tile in a herringbone pattern that stands out with a memorable style statement and stands up to just about anything.
Carpet in the kitchen? Don’t worry — this is actually textured ceramic tile, meaning that it’s both water- and stain-resistant (and free of the harmful allergens that carpet harbors).
For a modern interpretation of the classic black and white checkerboard flooring, swap black for gray and add a textured look to ceramic tile.
