The Hottest Tile Trends for 2026

A new year brings with it a tidal wave of inspiring new tile trends set to transform the interior design landscape, and 2026 will be no different. This coming year will see homes metamorphosed through the introduction of red hot tile styles galore, from the simple and striking to the sumptuous and indulgent.

We’re giving you a sneak peek at a handful of the most coveted wall and floor tile trends set to dominate the year ahead, sharing the hottest colours, finishes and applications for 2026 so you can channel cutting-edge style in your living space in the months to come.

Trending colour: blue

Take your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom into the wild blue yonder with your pick of the cool end of the colour wheel. Elegant and tranquil shades of blue are on the menu for 2026, with tiles in sky blue, royal blue, grey-blue, cyan, cobalt and navy set to adorn walls and floors across the globe this year. Blue offers a flexible base for any interior design scheme, as its various shades can pair effortlessly with monochromatic options like black, white and grey and vibrant alternatives such as mustard yellow, burnt orange and coral pink.

Trending finish: textured

2026 will see textured tiles retain their trend status, with bevelled, embossed and multidimensional tile finishes gracing the walls of kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and beyond. From the ever-popular split face look to rugged natural stone tiles in slate, travertine and brick, the variety of ultra-modern, industrial-style tile designs means numerous ways to bring your walls to life with a characterful, textural finish.

Trending style: handmade

It should come as little surprise that the age of the uniform, mass-produced look is nearing its end, in accordance with the growing popularity of artisanal design and loving reclamation. Tile trends are evolving in parallel with this larger trend towards the handcrafted aesthetic, with glazed wall tiles offering an ideal way to embrace this trend. Moroccan-inspired zellige-style tiles in particular scream ‘handmade’ with their rustic flat brick and square designs, complete with random, natural-looking colour variations for a unique look with every application.

Trending aesthetic: terracotta

Terracotta tiles can be traced back to ancient China circa 10,000 BCE, and it’s fair to say this rustic aesthetic has been well-loved for centuries. The terracotta look is once again set to dominate in 2026, when we expect to see the kitchen, living room and bedroom floors the world over bathed in warming burnt orange. Whether you fork out for authentic terracotta or quarry tiles or recreate the look with terracotta-effect ceramic or porcelain, your home’s floors will be immediately transformed with this perennially loveable tile style.

Trending application: tile drenching

‘Go big or go home’, as they say – and with this unapologetically bold 2026 tile trend, you can do both. So-called ‘tile drenching’ involves covering both walls and floors in a single tile design for a homogenous and utterly cohesive outcome. Tile drenching is most effective when using relatively simple, refined tiles such as those with a marble-effect, imitation stone, wood-look or delicately patterned finish – and done right, this daring tile application draws the eye across an entire space with seamless fluidity for a dreamy and decidedly contemporary look.

Make 2026 the year you transform your home into a cutting-edge, on-trend living space by leveraging these top tile trends on your walls or floors. Whether you’re inspired by colour, texture or theme, you can create a truly beautiful and practical room design that reflects your unique tastes while borrowing from the best of what the new year has to offer.