2026 is just a few weeks away. It’s the perfect time now to look for trends in interior designs if you are planning a home renovation or to upgrade your commercial space. Floor tiles are among the most important things that you need to finalize before a renovation. Now, as the new year is here, there are some new colour and design trends that are expected to be followed in 2026. Homes as well as commercial spaces are moving toward minimalism, but even in minimalism, there is a lot that you can do. Let’s dive deeper into this and discuss some top floor tile trends for 2026:
Colours to Go in Trend in 2026
When we talk about trends in colour themes, the Pantone Colour of the Year is a major consideration. Pantone has recently revealed the Colour of the Year 2026, which is Cloud Dancer (Pantone 11-4201). It’s a soft, airy white colour that looks like a blank canvas. Though it’s different from what was predicted, it’s now going to be in trend, especially in the coming year. This colour can add a calming effect to your interiors and hence, is suitable for spaces that prioritize peace.
Apart from the Pantone Colour of the Year, there are some other shades that are expected to be a preferred choice in floor tiles in 2026:
- Warm Hues: Warm hues promote comfort, and that’s something which most homeowners look for when choosing floor tiles, especially for spaces like a bedroom, living room, etc. So, warm colours like beige, hues of cream, browns, etc, are going to be in trend in 2026.
- Nature-Inspired and Earthy Tones: Nature-inspired interiors have been highly popular in recent years and are expected to stay in trend in 2026 as well. Keeping this in mind, H&R Johnson offers a wide range of nature-inspired tile designs. If you are looking for floor tiles in earthy tones, you can explore the Expressions series of tiles from Porselano by Johnson. This collection has the most unique naturalistic tiles that reflect different expressions of nature. Apart from this, you can check out the Rockway tiles collection from Endura by Johnson, which has some amazing nature-inspired floor tiles for industrial as well as residential spaces.
- Minimalistic Light/Neutral Colours: Light and neutral colours like white, cream, grey, etc, always work for minimalistic themes. So, if you want your space to look modern as well as minimal and calming, you can choose floor tiles in these minimal colours. H&R Johnson offers a wide collection of floor tiles in such colours, which includes plain tiles as well as tiles with some designs or patterns.
- Bold Colours: Though this is the era of minimalism, many individuals still prefer bold colours like black, dark brown, dark blue, etc, which reflect luxury and premiumness. If you are one of those, worry not, as these colours are also expected to be in trend in 2026. Minimalism doesn’t work for every space and every individual. To add a sense of luxury to your space, you can choose floor tiles in dark and bold colours.
The Colour Share Theory - 60:30:10 Rule
The colour share theory recommends using three colours in the ratio 60:30:10 to achieve a perfect balance in an interior design. Here, 60% should be the primary or the main colour, 30% should be the secondary colour, and 10% should be the accent colour. Keep this in mind when choosing the floor tiles for your space. Think about whether you want it to be a part of primary, secondary, or the accent colour.
Finishes That You Can Consider for Floor Tiles in 2026
When choosing floor tiles, you have to think about safety as well as and not just the aesthetic appeal. Considering this, glossy, polished, and high-gloss finishes should be entirely avoided for the floors. These finishes are slippery when wet and can cause accidents. So, what’s going to work in the floor tiles? Here’s a list of finishes that you can choose:
- Matt Finish: It looks classy and is less slippery compared to the glossy and polished finishes.
- Rocker Finish: It’s a grainy matte finish, which adds a little texture to your surface, making it less slippery.
- Textured Finishes: Textured finishes with carvings (etched or relief) are going to be in trend in 2026.
These finishes are suitable for the floors. However, to add maximum safety to your space, you can consider installing anti-skid floor tiles from the Maxgrip collection of Endura by Johnson. These floor tiles are especially suitable for areas like bathrooms and kitchens that are prone to slipping.
Floor Tile Patterns That Will Work in 2026
Now that we are clear about the colours and finishes, let’s have a look at the designs and patterns of floor tiles that are going to be in trend in 2026:
- Minimal designs: Minimal patterns, such as linear geometric designs or simple abstract patterns, might work for floors in the year 2026. Even plain tiles or tiles that resemble the look of cement flooring fall under this category and can be used for spaces with minimalistic themes.
- Wood-look tiles: If you are going for warm colours and want your space to look timeless, you can go for wood-look vitrified or glazed-vitrified floor tiles. There are plenty of options available in this design under H&R Johnson tiles and tiles from Porselano by Johnson in sizes 60x60 cm, 60x120 cm, 80x160 cm, etc.
- Marble-inspired patterns: Floor tiles that resemble the look of natural marble are also highly popular and will be in trend for several coming years. These tiles in light or neutral colours like white, off-white, light beige, etc, work well with most of the interiors. You can find a huge variety of these designs under H&R Johnson’s floor tiles collection.
- Natural Stone Look tiles: Designs that resemble the look of natural sandstone are also super trending in floor tiles. If your space has a naturalistic theme, you can go for these tiles.
- Artistic Tiles: Artistic tiles are not going anywhere in 2026. If you want something unique beyond minimalism, you should consider artistic floor tiles. These tiles can add a cheerful vibe to your space and make it stand out.
- Nature-Inspired Designs: Nature is vast, and so are nature-inspired designs. Naturalistic tile designs do not end at marble and wood, but there are many more patterns that you can find under the Expressions series of tiles from Porselano by Johnson. From floor tiles inspired by crystal surfaces to natural metallic finishes, there is a huge variety of options to choose from.
Concluding Points
Looking at the Pantone colour of the year and the expected trends, it’s very clear that nature-inspired themes are going to win in 2026. You can either go for cool tones like white to add calm to your space or naturalistic warm colours like beige or off-white to add comfort. Apart from this, floor tiles in bold designs can work well for spaces, where luxury is the priority. Whichever theme or design you choose, H&R Johnson offers floor tiles to align with every need and preference. Explore our entire range and choose what suits you best.