Following the recent launch of its 2025 Trends Look Book, Maria D Arráez, director of Tile of Spain UK, takes us through the association's predictions for the year ahead.
The Tile of Spain 2025 Look Book features exciting new launches from the Spanish tile industry designed to inspire interior designers, homeowners, and architects alike. Showcasing cutting-edge innovations and technological advancements, the book highlights the top trends set to lead the world of tile design, cementing Tile of Spain’s leadership in the global tile market.
1. Abstract expressions – A celebration of creative expression, through geometric pattern, colour and striking designs
Tiles lend themselves perfectly to creating unique and striking visual statements. From mixing and matching different colours of the same tile, to eye-catching geometric designs, homeowners and designers have started to exude even more abstract expression through their surface choice. In some cases, tiled surfaces will become almost kaleidoscopic in appearance, delivering a new elevated level of creativity when it comes to interior design.
2. Beyond colour – Explorations of otherworldly iridescent effects and decorative overlays that go beyond simple colour
A trend for more ‘out of this world’ finishes and colourways has started to make itself known through tile design. Otherworldly iridescent effects and decorative overlays that go beyond simple colour are set to show a significant increase in popularity in the coming year. From metallic, layered hues to shaded variations, this trend can be beautifully represented through wall and floor tiles, both indoors and outdoors, offering designers the opportunity to inject a touch of ethereal beauty into schemes. Transforming residential and commercial spaces alike, exceptional tiles that go beyond the norm are gracing surfaces, particularly in varied forms of green.
3. Calm textures – Evoking warming and calming appeal through subtle, detailed textures
Texture in tiles has developed further than a simple structure in the surface. Thanks to continued developments in manufacturing technologies, tile designs are increasingly presenting more depth in pattern and structure, exuding a calming, sensory effect through a very subtle sense of movement. Mostly seen through more neutral, pared-back tones, subtle movements can be observed in marble and stone-effect tiles across walls and floors.
4. Dynamic dimensions – Tactile and adventurous, tile dimensions are becoming increasingly dynamic and unique
Three-dimensional tiles are expanding to include more shapes and designs, creating interiors that are all about unique character. From multi-coloured fluting to different shaped tile reliefs, we have seen a significant shift in the dynamism of the dimensions in the latest tile collections. Extending far beyond a simple 3D structure, these latest tile designs showcase a wide range dimensions and styles that will bring structure and striking statements to residential and commercial spaces.
5. Past meets present – Historic influences and retro-inspired patterns come alive through new tile designs and applications
Whether through retro-inspired palettes or pattern clashes and combinations, a nod to nostalgia can be seen through the latest modern tile collections.
Combined with shapes, finishes and accents that bring a nostalgic interior scheme together, tiles are set to take centrestage within this past-meets-present trend era.
6. Sensory textures – Restorative and soothing textures create a sensory experience through surface design
From beautiful veining in restorative tones to sanded stone, rough wood and brushed concrete effects, tiles are injecting a calming aesthetic through a stunning palette of neutral yet textured designs. Unique luxury statements can be made through nature-inspired palettes and textures. Exceptional interior schemes can be created through sensorial textures. From 3D geometric patterns to exquisite rough reliefs, this trend is taking tile design beyond where it has been before.
