Exploring the latest porcelaintile designs, finishes andformats for 2026, through thespaces and places in whichthey are installed. see beyond the surface Redesigning rooms withon-trend tiles for 2026 In the 2026 edition of the Minoli Design Trends Report, we’re exploring the latestporcelain tile designs, finishes and formats, through the spaces and places in whichthey are installed. Working closely with interior designers, architects and property developers, it’sexciting to be involved in specifying creative combinations of porcelain tiles, extra-large format slabs, décor pieces, mosaics and outdoor porcelain pavers, to fulfil themost imaginative and innovative design briefs. Through bathrooms, kitchens, living areas, outdoor spaces and commercialenvironments, the momentum we see behind particular tile design directions helpsguide our choices for future product launches and informs what we believe will bethe trend-setting styles for the coming year. Read on for room-themed inspiration from Minoli. Trends Beautiful BathroomsSublime spaces to relax and refresh Creative KitchensHarmony in the hub of the home Flexible Living SpacesConnecting rooms with flow and format Outside InnovationEnhancing areas for outdoor living Consistency For CommercialDurable and desirable surface solutions Trend 01Beautiful Bathrooms The smaller spaces in our homes deserve the same levelof design detailing to make the right impression and createelegant environments in which to relax and refresh. Tiles have long been the material of choice for the wetrooms of residences, but the latest designs and finishesmake porcelain tiles even more desirable for use in familybathrooms, luxurious ensuites and separate WCs. Take for instance the expanding availability of extra-largeformat porcelain slabs which are enabling the trend forseamless surfaces to be realised. With dimensions of120/240, 120/278 and even up to 160/320, continuous floorto ceiling coverage can be achieved, so removing groutlines from larger areas of walls, and in some cases floors. Shower enclosures, bath side panels or complete walls inWCs can be clad in one-piece porcelain, providing a morehygienic, easy to clean finish, with less joints in which limescalecan form or dust gather. These can also be aligned with morestandard-sized tiles of 120/120 or 60/120 dimensions, sodelivering cleverly coordinated floor and wall surface solutions. Another prevalent designdirection in bathrooms is theuse of warmer, earthy colourpalettes, creating sensoryspa-like environments witha focus on well-being. These include selected ranges with stunning Book Matcharrangements, the patterns and veining of which are createdto align and mirror each other, so giving the impression ofan open book of opposing pages. Whilst classic in origin, themost recent iterations of Book Match are being used to deliverforward-thinking features within contemporary schemes. Offering opportunities for highly technical installations,extra-large format slabs and tiles are available instone, concrete, marble, gemstone-effects and evensome wood-look varieties, depending on whether aclassic or contemporary design theme is desired. Another prevalent design direction in bathrooms is theuse of warmer, earthy colour palettes, creating sensoryspa-like environments with a focus on well-being. Here,natural stone and concrete-effects can bring greige, taupeand tan tones, with a serene and subtle smoothness, butwood-look designs also have an important part to play. Stone-effect designs range from those with mineral andmicro-clast inclusions through to more playful, pebble-patterns and the streaks and striations of Travertine.The latest series that emulate concrete and clay spanminimalist ultra-fine finishes to others with multi-tone layersthat bring depth and dynamism to interior designs. Realistically representing the gorgeous graining and naturalknots of wood, porcelain planks offer a highly practical,effortlessly authentic alternative to timber. As a man-madematerial, they will not split, splinter, warp or show wear,and are also excellent conductors of underfloor heating.With colours including welcoming warm tones, throughto Scandi-cool silvers and greys, the appeal of wood-look and the theme of wellness, are sure to flourish. Those that recreate the magnificence of marble and preciousgemstones harness the height of manufacturing innovationto deliver detailed definition. The leading creatives in theceramics industry have drawn inspiration from sought-aftertraditional marble, as well as interpreting new directions withmodern compositions and striking colour combinations. Lastly, the most recent ranges of smaller format, brick andsquare shaped designs, with increasingly vibrant colourways,are being applied to create fascinating features. Alongsideintricate décor pieces, using delicate and diminutive designsto bring tactile textures, will remain at the fore for the future. Given that we are often barefoot i