In 2025, kitchen tile is making bold moves—with warm tones, tactile finishes, and expressive designs leading the way. Whether you're updating a single surface or reimagining your entire kitchen, these tile trends bring new depth and personality to the heart of the home.

Goodbye, All-White Everything

Sterile white kitchens are giving way to more grounded, welcoming palettes. Designers and homeowners alike are leaning into nature-inspired tones—think warm wood finishes, organic stone looks, and earth-toned tile in hues like terracotta, forest green, and burgundy. The result? A kitchen that feels connected, cozy, and undeniably current.


Cotto Moderno™ poerclain tile in Naranja and Blanco


Flow ceramic wall tile in Burgundy


Longarine Brio porcelain tile for floors and walls in MIrta
 

The Rise of “Latte” Living

Warm neutrals are having a moment, and the latte trend is a perfect example. Inspired by the creamy beiges and caramel tones of your morning coffee, this trend brings a sense of calm and comfort to the kitchen. Porcelain tile in these hues offers a soothing base that plays well with everything from bold accents to minimalist styling.


Terra porcelain floor and wall tile 


Crux porcelain floor tile in Earth


Aspen porcelain wood look tile French oak

Tile That Climbs: Full-Height Backsplashes

Standard backsplashes are taking a step back as full-height tiled walls and ceiling-reaching installations step in. This expanded use of tile adds visual impact while creating a seamless, intentional design throughout the space.

Tactile Surfaces

Texture is making a major statement in kitchen design. Tiles with fluted, 3D, or handcrafted looks are being used to bring in both visual and tactile appeal—perfect for making a backsplash pop or a wall feel more dimensional.

Faces ceramic wall tile in Bone


Enso ceramic wall tile


Tierra ceramic wall tile in Sand 


Texiture ceramic wall tile in Cotto

Playing with Pattern: Layouts That Break the Mold

Patterns bring personality and visual interest to tile design, transforming even the simplest tiles into something extraordinary. Homeowners are moving beyond classic offset and stacked horizontal backsplashes, embracing less conventional layouts like vertical, basketweave, diagonal, windmill, and herringbone. These eye-catching patterns bring a sense of movement and personality to kitchen designs. While layout and installation play a key role, tile patterns go beyond just how tiles are arranged. Designers can layer visual complexity by combining different shapes, sizes, colors, grout lines, textures, and finishes—creating patterns within patterns for a dimensional, dynamic effect. 

Pure ceramic wall tile in Morro Bay and White


Aquarelle ceramic wall tile in Olive

Flow ceramic wall tile in Cosmic Sapphire

A Return to Mosaics and Motifs

Patterned and mosaic tiles are making a vibrant comeback. Whether it’s a bold motif on the floor or a splash of color in the backsplash, these tiles offer endless possibilities for personal expression—and they turn ordinary surfaces into works of art.


Multiplier® porcelain mosaic tiles. Design by F.G. Schaub Custom Homes.


Glass Blox mosaic tiles. Designed by Michelle Workman.

Vihara glass mosaic tiles
 

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Crossville Studios’ on-trend, innovative tile solutions open up endless possibilities. Explore the collections and bring your design vision to life. We encourage you to work with a knowledgeable professional to help you select high-quality tiles with exceptional technical performance that are right for your project. With 27 dedicated showrooms offering world-class products and dedicated support, Crossville Studios professionals are here to assist you in finding products that hit all the right marks for aesthetics, technical performance, sustainability—and availability. Connect with us today!