Tile Club Feature:
Cool Pastel Tiles in Predictable Layouts
"In 2026, instead of icy pastels, the colors trending now are warmer and more sophisticated: blush, clay, cocoa, soft greens, and other earthy tones," says Lindsay Fluckiger, host of Tile Trends x Tile Club. It's not just the icy pastel colors of the tiles that are feeling outdated, it's the predictable layouts that tiles, such as small-format square tiles, are arranged in.
"Designers are using the format in updated layouts such as stacked patterns, taller wall heights, and pairings with handmade trims or natural stone," Fluckiger says. The arrangement creates a space that feels nostalgic, but still current according to the expert.
