Cool gray and white have taken a back seat to warmer tones in tile, judging by the offerings on display at The International Surfaces Event (TISE), held recently in Las Vegas. Muted palettes of earth, spice, water and sky were featured in many of the collections, but bolder feel-good hues continue to brighten things up. Subway tile still dominates but it’s trending longer, glossier and more colorful and handmade-looking. Shaped tiles are making way for increasingly creative three-dimensional tile surfaces. Many collections offer mix-and-match choices of flat and dimensional tiles for a personalized, one-of-a-kind look.
Here are highlights from the Jan. 26-29 trade show for the tile, stone and floor coverings industries and the upcoming International Builders’ Show in late February. Some tile collections are already available and others will be rolling out throughout 2026.
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Used on a wall, the horizontal design can subtly widen the appearance of a room, making it a particularly good choice for narrow spaces. Running bond is also forgiving, requiring few complicated cuts and allowing for slight tile variations and imperfect alignment.
Although there’s a lot of movement in the pattern, because this tile layout is so common, it doesn’t call attention to itself — which can be an asset or a drawback, depending on the effect you’re trying to achieve.