As we head into 2025, interior design is all about embracing authenticity and creating emotional connections with spaces. Think nostalgic touches, natural materials, and artisanal details. From bold checkerboard patterns to calming warm neutrals, tiles are the perfect way to bring these trends into your home, all while keeping things practical and functional
Molly Woodward-More, creative director at Stone Superstore talks through the tile trends that are set to be everywhere this year. Whether your style is eclectic-vintage or modern-minimal, interior trends are evolving to be broader than ever.
Checkerboard Revival
As we’ve already started to see this season, checkerboard tile patterns are making a huge comeback, offering a nostalgic nod to classic interiors with a fresh twist. Whether used in classic monochrome or modern colour combinations, checkerboard designs bring a sense of structure and drama to kitchens, bathrooms, and entranceways. Opt for matt finishes to keep the design grounded and modern, or use glazed or polished surfaces for more of a traditional, maximalist look.
Pair checkerboard tiles with sleek furniture and gold accessories for a cool, eclectic look or lean into its retro charm with antique furniture pieces and vintage finds.
Earthy Terracotta
Terracotta-inspired tiles are reigning supreme in 2025, bringing warmth, texture and an authentic natural touch to interiors. From deep rust tones to soft, sandy hues, these tiles form a connection to nature within your home, creating a grounding and relaxing undertone to your decor scheme. Perfect for kitchens, garden rooms, or feature walls, their organic appeal feels timeless yet modern.
The versatility of these earth-based colours makes them a stand-out design trend for 2025. Paired with natural materials like raw wood, neutral fabrics, and lush greenery, these tones create a calming, grounded aesthetic that meets the growing desire for wellness within interiors.
Warm Neutrals
As we wave goodbye to grey, we are continuing to prioritise warm, inviting neutrals over the cooler shades of white, silver and grey. Beige, taupe, and almond tones are dominating interiors this year, offering a versatile undertone for both contemporary and traditional styles.
Combine warm neutrals with soft lighting, tactile surfaces and fresh planting to create a holistic, calming environment, ideal for bathrooms and ensuite washrooms where tranquillity is key.
Use large-format tiles to reduce grout lines, creating a sleek and seamless appearance that enhances the sense of openness in your space. This approach not only makes a room feel larger but also promotes a calming atmosphere by minimising visual clutter.
Artisanal Details
2025 trends celebrate craftsmanship, with handmade inspired tiles becoming a focal point. Think deliberately imperfect details, hand-painted patterns, and glazed finishes that embody a unique, one-of-a-kind quality. These tiles bring character and individuality to interiors, perfect for feature walls, vintage-style bathrooms, or classic kitchen backsplashes.
Pair handmade tiles with modern furniture to create a juxtaposition of styles, allowing their detail and character to shine, or lean into the rustic feel with traditional design elements such as shaker cabinetry and antique furniture finds.
Matt Marbles
Matt marble-effect tiles are redefining luxury this upcoming year, offering a softer, modern take on the classic polished marble look. With their muted appearance and subtle veining, they feel elegant and inviting to the touch, creating a soothing sense of understated luxury to any space.
Use matt marble tiles on both walls and floors in bathrooms, or in open-plan spaces to create continuity and an all-embracing feel that enhances the overall sense of luxury.
Joyful Colour
2025 is all about injecting joy into your interiors through large splashes of colour. Bold, feel-good colours are taking centre stage, with shades like olive green, mustard yellow, and teal blue transforming kitchens, bathrooms, and beyond. These hues simultaneously brighten spaces and uplift moods to make your interiors radiate personality, positivity and a bold sense of individuality.
Rooted in reimagining classic colours with richer, warmer shades, this is a trend that certainly won’t date. Whether through jewel-toned onyx marbles, daring mix-and-match patterns, or even unexpected metro tile combinations like stripes, this trend is about turning heads and sparking conversations.
For spaces that crave individuality, joyful colours are your ticket to creating a home that’s as unique as it is inviting, breaking free of go-to neutrals and embracing decor that reflects your personality.
The upcoming trends are much more than fleeting styles, but are rather reflections of broader lifestyle shifts. In 2025, we are embracing design that fosters balance with timeless designs, nature-inspired palettes, and touches of authentic emotion at their core. Elements such as decor, paint and tiles within a home are no longer merely practical choices; they’re a key element in shaping the mood and character of our homes in a way that truly reflects us as individuals.
