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2022 Tile Trends and Design Ideas

June 1, 2022 by James Upton 2 Comments

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Tile Trends for 2022 and 2023 are continuing to evolve.

Personally, I find it fascinating that something- a consciousness?- can invisibly move through society and influence people’s thinking.

2022 Tile Trends
Mosaic Portrait by Daltile

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As it turns out, the pandemic of 2020-21 had a big effect on many of us. This led to us staying home for longer periods than we’re used to. From here we:

  • Worked at our computers
  • Reflected on our priorities
  • Stared outside… a lot

This, along with other factors, are in the subconscious of society and affects our choices moving forward. How often we eat out, what we want our homes to look like, and, yes, our choices in wall and floor tile.

So, let’s look at some of the influences on our behavior and, eventually, that trend in tile choices.

EgeSeramik Vitaro tile
EgeSeramik Vitaro
EgeSeramik Icon tile
EgeSeramik Icon
Keramikos wood-look hex tiles
Keramikos wood-look hex tiles
Three different trends
T- 3-D patterns are very popular
M- wall cladding with tile, almost like wallpaper
B-Wood grains are still popular but with different shapes and patterns

Broad and general trends in society

As mentioned, the Covid-19 pandemic caused us to rethink and reevaluate our lives. What was normal and what will be normal are two different things.

These are reflected in the following:

Escape in the Home

We’re stuck at home. Or, at least, we were stuck at home.

Now, we want our living space to be more beautiful and attractive. More functional, as well.

This is causing things like home offices and equipment to trend. We’re using our kitchens more. We’re entertaining ourselves at home more frequently. This leads to another trend:

Epic Tales

One way of escaping while homebound is a trend that Leatrice Eiseman of Pantone labels Epic Tales. This refers to the fantasy and science fiction programming in theater, television, and gaming. [3]

Marvel, Game of Thrones, and The Witcher are all examples of these types of escapes.

Down in the tile trends section, you’ll see how some of the hammered copper and metal looks, which draw inspiration from this genre, are showing up as trending in tile and other finishes.

Steuler Fliesengruppe Hygge
Steuler Fliesengruppe Hygge
Colorful Emser large subway tile and wood-look tile
Emser Tile
T- The trend in hex is BIG
B- We’re bringing the outdoors in and the colors and textures reflect this

Escape away from the Home

Staying home more has also led to a counter-trend. We’re wanting to travel and visit exotic places. At the very least, we want to feel like we’re escaping and getting away.

Hence, we’re bringing nature into our homes and applying biophilic design to help us connect with the outdoors. [2]

Plants and gardening are both trending. In short, you’ll see wood grains, beach colors, and tropical vibes trending in tile choices.

Technology is showing up in tile trends and beyond

Trends in technology have also been creeping into our lives. Whether it’s Zoom conferencing calls, new gaming consoles, or immersing ourselves in a new virtual reality world.

Monopole Ceramica Cupidon tile
Monopole Ceramica Cupidon
Natucer Regles tile
Natucer Regles
Technology is trending in today’s world and it’s reflected in some tile patterns

The result is that we’re using technology to help us escape also. Immersive museum exhibits with deep, enhanced colors are having an impact on our subconscious.

Therefore, cobalt blues, jade greens, and tight linear lines are all tile trends on the rise.

Responsibility

While not pandemic related, social and environmental responsibility continue to take larger and more prominent roles in our lives.

Nanda Tiles Coventry Cobalt Blue
Nanda Tiles Coventry Cobalt Blue
Walker Zanger Simply Geometry
Walker Zanger Simply Geometry
Deep immersive colors like this cobalt blue and jade green are trending

Yes, we’re still recycling and “being green” but we’re also moving toward reuse and repurposing.

We’re looking at what is essential, placing more value on things we hold dear, and are decluttering and moving on from what’s less important.

Artisanship

WOW USA Bejmat tiles
WOW USA Bejmat
Monopole Ceramica Atlas tiles
Monopole Ceramica Atlas
Emser Kumito tile
Emser Kumito
L- This dijon color is trending
C- the classic subway tile is bigger, patterned, and has a hand-made look
R- Raised chevron patterns dress up black and white tile

Finally, we’re trending towards our roots and heritage. We place more value on “old-world” and handed-down skills. As a result, things like canning, knitting, woodworking, patterns, and artisanship are consuming us.

Further, this is reflected in tile trends like handmade-looking tiles, ornate patterns, and Morrocon prints.

2022 Tile Trends

Let’s look at what these concepts look like in reality when you go tile shopping.

Color Trends in Tile

Color is first and foremost. Honestly, it seems rather obvious. We’ve had enough of the neutrals and playing it safe.

Natucer Zellige large subway colors
Natucer Zellige
Termal Seramik wood-look porcelain planks
Termal Seramik wood-look plank

Color is a great way to brighten up our outlook. However, this doesn’t mean that neutrals go away. Rather, neutrals play a key role by helping color stand out and have an impact.

Bigger shapes

Large format tile are nothing new. Additionally, we’ve recently seen hex tiles getting larger. But now, the oversized tile trend is happening with other shapes like “triangles and parallelograms” says Alena Capra of Alena Capra Designs. [1]

Wood Patterns are still trending in tile

Natucer Yukon Hex
Natucer Yukon Hex
Walker Zanger Biseau glass tiles
Walker Zanger Biseau
Walker Zanger Alhambra Villa
Walker Zanger Alhambra Villa
Walker Zanger Stardust Solar
Walker Zanger Stardust Solar
Top-Hex tiles are very popular and come in a variety of colors, patterns, and finishes
Bottom- A variety of shapes and patterns are getting bigger and bigger

Bringing nature indoors is happening with wood patterns in tile. We’ve seen wood-look porcelain plank tiles but wood grain looks are now coming to more irregular shapes and being blended with other patterns, textures, and colors.

Subway Tiles but bigger, colorful, handmade looking

Classic subway tile will likely always be around. They are very much a staple in today’s homes.

But, the subway tile trends are growing larger, more colorful, or getting more of a handmade look to them.

Metallic trends in tile

One of the trends in tile that was mentioned by Eiseman is in metallics. Nickel and hammered steel or copper are popular finishes.

Dune Ceramics Reflections hex
Dune Ceramics Reflections hex
Walker Zanger Sterling Row wood tiles
Walker Zanger Sterling Row
Wood and metal looks come in a variety of shapes & patterns

As a result, these metallics are very much incorporated in tile.

Ornate tile patterns

Carrying on with the artisan trend is these very ornate plaster and mural patterns.

The plaster-look tile trend brings dimension and layering traits to tiles. On the other hand, tiling entire walls with textured and patterned tile, much like wallpaper, is what Capra is referring to as the Mural tile trend.

Concluding with Tile Trends

So, what do you think?

Do you like the direction in which tile is trending? Or do you prefer more classic patterns and designs?

Let me know in the comments.

What are 2022 tile trends?

Color, bigger shapes, and tile patterns are all trending in 2022.

What floor tiles are in fashion?

Bigger shapes and patterns are popular with floor tiles.

Is patterned tile going out of style?

Patterned and wall cladding with tile are very much in vogue as of 2022.

Is 12×12 tile out of style?

12×12 tiles are still common but it seems that the new staple is the 12×24 tile size.

Is white subway tile out of style?

White subway tile may never go out of style but the trend is towards larger and more colorful subway tiles.

References

  1. https://www.coverings.com/blog/top-10-tile-trends-of-2022/
  2. https://www.daltile.com/Trend-Report
  3. Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone presentation, Future Color/Design Trends, 2022 Coverings; Las Vegas Nevada

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  1. Patti says

    March 21, 2023 at 7:59 pm

    . The 2nd bathroom in my 1953 house has a Cinderella bathtub. It needs a new faucet and spigot. I thought the tiles on the walls around the tub. were plastic. Some of the tiles were starting to pop off. I removed about 80% of them and then I realized they are metal! After some online research it seems they are possibly VEOS tiles. Stamped on the back of one of them is LIGHT IVORY 136. I found original directions for installation online but the Self-Locating Foundation Board isn’t to be found anymore.
    I really want to put the tiles back on but don’t know how to do that since they are metal. I live in a rather remote mountain community and haven’t found anyone who knows how to work with vintage metal tiles. Would you have some information and advice for me? Thank you

  2. James Upton says

    March 25, 2023 at 11:19 am

    I’m not sure what an industry approved adhesive is for vintage metal tiles. I would think that you would not want to use cementitious products but would use some sort of an adhesive that comes in a tube. That’s just a guess though. Sorry I can’t be of more help.

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