Following a year of exciting innovations and technological advances, María D Arráez of Tile of Spain UK and Clara Vicedo of ASCER outline the key tile trends set to dominate homes this year.
From sensory, calm textures to dynamic dimensions, the latest ceramic tile collections promise to bring depth, character and interest to all interior schemes. These key trends are set to dominate homes throughout this year.
ABSTRACT EXPRESSION
Abstract expression is a celebration of creative expression, through geometric pattern, colour and striking designs. Tiles lend themselves perfectly to creating unique and striking visual statements. From mixing and matching different colours of the same tile, to eye-catching geometric designs, homeowners and designers have started to exude even more abstract expression through their surface choices.
In some cases, tiled surfaces will become almost kaleidoscopic in appearance, delivering a new elevated level of creativity when it comes to interior design.
From walls to floors, kitchens to bathrooms, decorative expressions can be presented in the form of geometric patterns as well as multiple colour variations, and even unique swirl-like effects.
BEYOND COLOUR
2025 will see explorations of otherworldly iridescent effects and decorative overlays that go beyond simple colour. A trend for more ‘out of this world’ finishes and colourways has started to make itself known through tile design. These striking tile effects are set to show a significant increase in popularity in the coming year.
From metallic, layered hues to shaded variations, this trend can be beautifully represented through wall and floor tiles, both indoors and outdoors, offering homeowners the opportunity to inject a touch of ethereal beauty into schemes.
Transforming traditional and contemporary spaces alike, truly exceptional tiles that go beyond the norm are gracing surfaces, particularly in varied forms of green.
CALM TEXTURES
This trend sees the use of tiles that evoke warming and calming appeal through subtle, detailed textures.
Texture in tiles has developed further than a simple structure in the surface. Thanks to continued developments in manufacturing technologies, tile designs are increasingly presenting more depth in pattern and structure, exuding a calming, sensory effect through a very subtle sense of movement. Mostly seen through more neutral, pared-back tones, subtle movements can be observed in marble and stone-effect tiles across both walls and floors.
DYNAMIC DIMENSIONS
Tactile and adventurous, tile dimensions are becoming increasingly dynamic and unique. Three-dimensional tiles are expanding to include more shapes and designs, creating interiors that are all about unique character. From multi-coloured fluting to different shaped tile reliefs, there has been a significant shift in the dynamism of the dimensions in the latest tile collections.
Extending far beyond a simple 3D structure, these latest tile designs showcase a wide range of dimensions and styles that will bring striking statements to residential and commercial spaces.
PAST MEETS PRESENT
Historic influences and retro-inspired patterns come alive through new tile designs and applications. Whether through retro-inspired palettes or pattern clashes and combinations, a nod to nostalgia can be seen through the latest modern tile collections. Combined with shapes, finishes and accents that bring a nostalgic interior scheme together, tiles are set to take centre stage within this past-meets-present trend era.
SENSORY TEXTURES
Sensory textures are restorative and soothing, creating a sensory experience through surface design. From beautiful veining in warming tones to sanded stone, rough wood and brushed concrete effects, tiles are injecting a calming aesthetic through a stunning palette of neutral yet textured designs.
Unique, luxurious statements can be made through nature-inspired palettes and textures.
Exceptional interior schemes can be created through sensorial textures. From 3D geometric patterns to exquisite rough reliefs, this trend is taking tile design beyond where it has been before.
María D Arráez is director at Tile of Spain UK and Clara Vicedo is marketing and communications executive at ASCER