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Tile Trends 2024 - What Are Your Fashionable Options?
By Editorial Team
Updated on October 11, 2024
Tiles are the perfect way to add a personalized touch to your home. Over the years, tiles have been a leading trend in matters of interior decor and, in 2024, the craze isn’t even close to coming to a standstill.
What tile trends should you embrace this year? What patterns, colours, and materials stand out? Discover the 16 most popular trends that will give flair to any and all living spaces.
What Type of Flooring Tile and Design Is Trending Right Now?
With all things tile-related, the most relevant trends of 2024 are those that are daring in style, surprisingly oversized, stunningly designed, or ingeniously laid. At times unequivocal, others ambivalent, but born from an eclectic sense of creativity, so much so that the aesthetic can shift from a sleek, minimalist look to its polar opposite, a funky and colourful sphere.
Consider yourself warned; it’s going to be a tough one.
Latest Trendy Materials
1- Stoneware
No surprise here, stoneware is still the must-have pick for this year. Both resilient and aesthetic, such a tile is also retailed in oversized formats. Recognized for its resistance and adaptability, it’s available in a wide variety of formats and perfectly mimics materials like wood, marble, or stone. Stoneware is versatile, it fits everywhere, whether indoors or outdoors.
2- Travertine
This natural stone, valued for centuries for its timeless beauty, is very much the talk of the town in 2024. It’s praised for its shades of beige, cream, pink, or brown, adorned with a subtle veining. This material is both sleek and versatile, a perfect fit for all interior decor styles. In 2024 and beyond that, travertine tiles make for a good choice for those seeking an aesthetic yet robust option.
3- Terrazzo
Terrazzo tiles are made from a mixture of marble, quartz, and glass chips, as well as other cement-embedded materials, and keep trending. They’re retailed in a delightful range of colours and sizes and suit all interior styles, from classic to modern. Its durability and low maintenance make for a practical and aesthetic choice.
4- Terracotta tiles
Terracotta’s back! With its genuine country home look, it’s very reminiscent of warm living spaces. And, its nuanced colour palette ranges from an earthy brown to a golden ochre, with a brick red in between.
5- Zellige
Zellige tiles add an exotic touch to your interior decor. Straight out of Morocco, these tiles are handcrafted with glazed terracotta clay. They’re known for their vibrant colours, geometric designs, and uniqueness. Zellige tiles are unmatched when it comes to showcasing an accent wall, kitchen splash guard, or vanity backsplash. Overall, we’re just head over heels for their vibrant blue, green, and yellow hues.
6- Cement tiles
Especially sought-after over the last few years, cement tiles continue to appeal on account of their colourful geometric patterns. It’s an ideal choice when designing retro-looking or contemporary floors, especially in kitchens or bathrooms.
Top Material-Look Tiles
In 2024, tiles mimicking materials like concrete or stone are still a must-have trend. Such tiles allow for sophisticated textures, creating visually appealing spaces.
7- Wood-look tiles
These tiles are still charming our socks off this year, beautifully mimicking natural wood while remaining low maintenance and moisture-proof. From chevron patterns to large planks mimicking local or exotic wood essences, this type of tile is available in natural shades as well as bolder hues, adding a bit of warmth and elegance to your living spaces.
8- Marble-look tiles
Still as sought-after as ever, marble-look tiles keep winning over homeowners on account of their elegance and sleek features. In 2024, this trend is a must-have, with oversized (XXL) tile formats for open-concept spaces and an array of colours made for modern and sophisticated interiors.
Shapes and Sizes
9- Hexagon tiles
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Contemporary in the best way, geometric, simple, or complex tiles are striking in every room and on all surfaces. Hexagon tiles are a new trend, one unveiling a new look by pairing different colours or sizes to create genuine works of art. Due to their unique shape and one’s capacity to create appealing patterns, playing with colours and textures means designing a modern and dynamic result.
10- XXL tiles
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While oversized tiles have been rather fashionable in recent years, 2024 has propelled them to new heights! These are far from being limited to vast surface areas; they can be just as desirable in confined spaces for an undeniably modern and sleek wink. They’re also quite appealing given their ability to make a space appear bigger while limiting grout joints. Right now, the spotlight is on the 120 cm by 240 cm format.
Dare Use Bold-Coloured Tiles
Tiles breathe new energy and vitality into living spaces. Whether it’s through bold patterns or bright hues, they add a unique and personalized touch to all rooms.
11- Classic black and white
Far from a colourful option, yet a timeless classic—failing to include this trend would be criminal. Black and white tiles, whether featured in a classic, checkerboard fashion, geometric pattern, or bold contrast, add value and a sophisticated flair to any interior space. This look is perfect for homeowners looking to balance a retro-inspired appeal with a modern one, withstanding the test of time, and preserving its trendy appeal.
12- Colourful mosaic
Mosaics, with their detailed patterns and colourful palettes, are still sought-after when looking to add character to a room. Mosaics are often used to highlight details or accents found in bathrooms or kitchens, making for an artistic and personalized touch. They’re inspired by a fun, creative, and colourful nature, one that depicts floral-like or abstract patterns in an impressive array of colours. You can even opt for glass mosaic tiles.
13- Green tiles
Whether Christmas tree green, bottle green, sage, olive, Lehigh Green, Chartreuse liqueur green, or apple green, green is as fashionable as ever. Green tin-glazed pottery is all the more sought-after with its equally vintage or modern vibes. Whether used on floors or walls, green tiles are perfectly suited to living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, or even outside.
14- Fish scale tiles
This pattern is still all the rage in 2024, especially in bathrooms and kitchens. Traditionally featuring white and blue hues, now revamped with modern colours like terracotta or green for a contemporary wink.
15- Biophilic trend
In 2024, the biophilic trend is still taking the world by storm. The nature-inspired materials and colours, such as wood-look, stone, greige, blue, or sage green are favoured when designing soothing living spaces. It’s perfect for a Zen-inspired aesthetic!
16- Harlequin tiles
Rhombus-shaped tiles, showcasing several colours make for an elegant and playful effect, perfect for common areas like living rooms or kitchens. This style breaks away from monotony using pastel or brighter tones for a dynamic look.
Living Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Floors, or Walls: Homes Are Tiled, Inside Out!
Modern trends are synonymous with refinement and elegance. Contemporary tiles have become must-haves, paving the way to nearly unlimited creativity. Bathrooms and living rooms aren’t the only areas being tiled, more like the whole house is. Don’t forget about outdoor tiles!
FAQ Tile Trends
What colour tiles are timeless and show dirt or stains the least?
Tile colours that prevent dirt or stains from showing are medium shades, such as grey, beige, and shades of taupe. Said colours conceal dust, stains, and apparent wear, making them ideal in high-foot-traffic areas. And, they also happen to be timeless. Patterned or textured tiles are also better for concealing dirt compared to single-coloured tiles.
What size tile is trending for modern houses?
For modern homes, oversized tiles (60x60 cm or bigger) with a matte or satin finish are all the rage. Neutral colours like light grey, anthracite, or off-white are perfect, including concrete- or stone-look tiles, which add a contemporary and minimalist touch.
What is currently trending in terms of bathroom tiles?
Currently, bathroom tile trends include geometric patterns, hexagon tiles, marble-like, and natural hues, such as sage or baby blue. Mixing and matching oversized tiles with small tiles (like mosaic-sized) is also highly prized for creating interesting visual contrasts.
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