2026 Kitchen Tile Trends

We're delving into kitchen tile trends that are set to grow, from traditional patterns to retro handmde looks.

The trend for warmer tones is set to continue with whites and greys being replaced with more natural and earthy tones.

Soft shades inspired by natural materials like rich browns, terracotta and sand are replacing cooler tones, bringing warmth and encouraging an organic feel to kitchens.

We’re also seeing a renewed appreciation for deep, earthy tones and materials with rich textures, highlighted through the popularity of some of our latest collections.

Introducing the Pantone Colour of the Year 2026, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. A billowy white imbued with serenity, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer encourages true relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander and creativity to breathe, making room for innovation.

The beauty of 'lofty whites', a gentle tone, is that they match with just about anything in finishes, furnishings and fittings! Set the scene in your home with calming off-whites in tile...

VIEW our full range of 11-4201 Cloud Dancer options.

Patterned Tiles

Patterned designs for kitchens have been making a comeback, a trend we will continue to see in 2025. Look to designs that timelessly add pattern and texture for an enduring scheme.

Think Hydraulic and Geometric patterns like our Highbury, Carino, Sylvania Loft and St Germain which bring a sense of movement and energy to a space. Hydraulic tiles are known for their fun designs and geometric patterns and come in a wide range of colours and styles, from classic blues and greens to bright and modern tones. Hydraulic tiles can give a space a retro or vintage feel and are perfect as accent pieces on kitchen splash backs. Alternatively, these ranges are also perfect for fully-tiled floors if you’re looking for a bold and original design.

Handmade look

For those looking for handmade take on tile, look no further than Otway, Bali, Raku, Zellige and Lume. What these ranges have in common is the handmade look resulting in perfectly imperfect, one-of-a-kind tiles where no two tiles are exactly the same. The beauty of these tiles comes from their unevenness and subtle colour variations that embrace imperfections resulting in a unique design ideal for walls and backsplashes. 

On Trend for Kitchen flooring ...

Timber-look

Wood has never really gone out of style and our wood-look tiles lend themselves perfectly to high traffic areas in the home such as kitchens and living spaces. Offering the ambiance of warm, gentle tones. From on-trend parquet-style flooring to modern, minimal-style planks, realistic wood-effect tiles will continue to dominate our interiors.

Timber-look, wood grained tile has always been a great way to bring texture into a kitchen and it's low maintenance flooring whilst offering the timber look Kiwi's love.

When you’re using very bold, contemporary paint colours, then balancing that with some pieces in the natural, understated colours of oaks and other timbers provides the kitchen with that timeless quality. 

French Country

On-trend French country patterning with travertine and latte tones. We have two very popular modular styles, In Falda and Jerusalem Stone. Both are inspired by the cloudy characteristics of tumbled Roman cross-cut Travertine and re-interpret the natural stone's classic and refined features but with all the advances of Italian porcelain. With a unique moulded surface combined with the distinct travertine colouring, all the aesthetics of a realistic tumbled finish are achieved. 

Large Format Tiles

Large format tiles in warm colourways will continue to dominatethis year. The creation of seamless flow to the absence of grout joints is making this an increasingly attractive option for home owners. 

New popular sizes are 1000x1000mm, 800x800mm, 900x900mm, 1200X2400mm, 600x1200mm, and 450x900mm however larger slabs of up to 3000mm are making an appearance and proving popular for all living areas throughout the home.