Is your kitchen in need of a refresh? When it comes to wall and floor coverings, the tile trends for 2025 are sure to inspire your makeover…
From bistro-style islands, peachy tones, to speckled terrazzo, the latest tile decorating ideas ooze charm and creativity. So, if you’re planning on upgrading your kitchen this year, these are the looks you need to keep on your radar…
1. Add tiles in unconventional spaces
It’s time to get creative and embrace tiles in unexpected places – picture café-inspired islands, embellished extractor canopies and statement architectural alcoves. So, I’ve you’ve been thinking about trying an out-of-the-ordinary approach when it comes to decorating with tiles, this is the year to go for it. “The use of tiles in unconventional spaces, for example on chimney breasts, kitchen islands, and tabletops are on the rise, bringing with it a wave of new opportunities for tiles within the home,” Louisa Alice, creative director at Mosaic Factory, tells me.
2. Pretty patterns
Similarly to the bathroom tile trends for 2025, pattern is big in kitchen design, too – whether it’s timeless checkerboard, herringbone zig-zags, or striking stripes, says Rob Whitaker, creative director at Claybrook. “The effects are simple to achieve and add a touch of vitality and spirit to the room. Tiles with a stripe pattern allow for an even more playful approach,” he explains.
If you’re more of a maximalist, you can even mix and match different prints, or sizes of the same pattern, for a truly stand-out look.
3. Warm tile colours
When it comes to tile colours, Rob tells me 2025 is all about creating warmth. “This is translating into neutral hues paired with stronger burgundy or claret tones for kitchens and splashbacks. These wine-like shades add depth but feel elegant and grown up at the same time. All shades from mulberry and plum to rusty-reds and browner tan shades look fantastic as floor or wall tiles,” he advises.
However, it’s the soft and sweet peach tones which I’ve been particularly drawn to recently, perfect for injecting a bit of warmth into your scheme. “Used in kitchens, apricot and orange pinks are a great way to add natural colour. If stripes and checkerboards seem too much, one shade in a herringbone, or using modular configurations gives you variation of design without too much colour clash,” Rob recommends.
4. Neutral sanctuary
If you’re more into minimalist, pared-back interiors, and the above sounds a bit out-there for you, know creamy neutral and invitingly tactile kitchen tiles are as timeless yet trending as ever. “We’re seeing an increased demand for natural hues, natural materials and layered textures especially in kitchens,” explains Damla Turgut, founder and creative director at Otto Tiles & Design. These neutral, tactile tiles pair perfectly with wood kitchen cabinets, marble worktops, and warm brass fittings.
5. Natural materials
There’s a shift towards using natural materials in kitchen design, from veiny marble and Moroccan zellige to tactile terracotta. “People want something that will continue to look as effortlessly stylish and fresh not just in a year’s time, but five years’ time. As such, we are seeing an increased demand for materials such as terracotta clay, terrazzo, cement, natural timber, marble, and other forms of natural stone,” says Damla.
Speaking of terrazzo, it is one of the materials which particularly stands-out to me in 2025 – from speckled flooring to charming, colourful splashbacks; and, I’m not the only one. “Offering durability and timeless beauty, real terrazzo tiles are the ultimate blend of art and function. Now, more than ever, we are seeking authentic, sustainable materials and real terrazzo offers a handmade quality that celebrates craftsmanship,” says Louisa Morgan, creative director at Mandarin Stone.
So, which is your favourite kitchen tile trend?
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