When it comes to interior design trends in 2025, how does tile stack up? Well, let me tell you, tile is having a major moment! From reimagined classics to bold color, from soothing earth tones to room-drenching drama, this year’s tile trends are full of personality, style, and a little “wow factor” you’ll love.

Let’s break it down together and look at some of the fresh ways tile is being used to create unforgettable, impeccably designed spaces.

Tile Trends for the Kitchen 🍴

In kitchens, backsplashes are no longer playing it safe. This year, it’s all about statement moves:

1. Checkerboard and Retro Revivals – Yes, checkerboard is back, but sleeker, sassier, and styled for today’s modern kitchens. From black-and-white classics to playful pastels, this trend is pure nostalgia made chic.
2. Bold Grout & Jewel Tones – If you loved the colored grout craze, you’ll adore the new jewel-tone tile movement. Think emerald greens, wine-hued burgundies, or spicy terra cottas paired with high-contrast grout. It’s instant personality.
3. Textural Realism – High-tech printing now means tiles can mimic wood grains, linens, and natural stone with jaw-dropping realism. Kitchens are benefiting big-time with backsplashes and islands wrapped in these touch-me surfaces.

DIY Design Lovers: Try a bold backsplash in a small zone – like behind your stove – for high impact without going over budget.

Design Professional Lovelies: Use checkerboard flooring or textured statement backsplashes to tie in both trend and timelessness for your clients.

Tile Trends for the Bathroom 🛁

Bathrooms are where 2025 tile trends shine their brightest. From calming spa vibes to full-on art statements, you have options galore:

1. Earth Tones for Serenity – Sandy neutrals, soft clays, and muted greens create spa-like retreats. Pair them with natural wood vanities or brass fixtures for grounded elegance.
2. Tile Drenching – Covering walls and floors in the same tile is the ultimate luxe move. Matte finishes in serene neutrals or bold, moody tones make bathrooms feel like art installations.
3. Mosaic & Statement Fireplaces (Yes, Fireplaces in Baths!) – Artistic mosaics and feature walls are making bathrooms look like boutique hotel spas. Think shimmering glass mosaics or artisanal zellige tile behind a soaking tub.

DIY Design Lovers: Even a small powder room can benefit from a mini “tile drench”—carry your backsplash tile from the wall down to the floor for a high-end effect.

Design Professional Lovelies: Offer mosaic art walls as focal points—they’re bold, personalized, and unforgettable.

Tile Trends Beyond Kitchen & Bath ✨

Tiles aren’t just for water-splash zones anymore. Designers are getting adventurous, and so can you:

1. Living Rooms & Fireplaces – Fireplaces clad in statement tile are stealing the spotlight. From zellige to richly colored stone looks, they turn a functional feature into artwork.
2. Retro Revival & Borders – Expect Italian-inspired borders, metallic accents, and nostalgic checkerboard floors popping up in foyers and mudrooms.
3. Sustainable Style – Recycled terrazzo, eco-friendly porcelain, and mosaic artistry are huge in 2025. Good for the planet and great for your design soul.

DIY Design Lovers: Try tiling a small fireplace surround or a coffee bar backsplash for maximum payoff with manageable investment.
Design Professional Lovelies: Consider sustainability as a selling point for eco-savvy clients – 2025’s recycled and responsibly sourced tile lines are stylish and planet-kind.

Final Thoughts

Tile in 2025 is all about expressing personality—whether through tactile textures, earthy calm, bold color, retro nostalgia, or sustainable chic. Whether you’re refreshing one wall or redesigning an entire room, this year’s tile trends are ready to help you tell your story beautifully.

You’ve got this, my friend – I’m cheering you on.

Xo! Donna

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