Tile Trends 2026: What’s In, What’s Out & What’s Next

Welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy, where we talk about what’s trending, what’s timeless, and what you should absolutely avoid in your home.Today is March 2nd and the topic is one of the most permanent decisions you will ever make in a remodel — TILE.We’re talking Tile Trends for 2026 — what’s hot, what’s fading, what designers are specifying, and what homeowners are requesting. And back with me is Gil Olachea— tile expert, trend watcher, and the man who sees what’s actually selling before the rest of us do. By the way, Gil owns Ceramica, a wholesale tile showroom in Scottsdale, Arizona.Tile topics we explain in this podcast:Tile  Colors for 2026Textures & DimensionsRustic Finishes & Earthy PatinasPatternsNatural & Stone LooksLarge Format Tile & SlabsBath & Shower Tile TrendsKitchen Tile TrendsWhat's Out for 2026If you’re planning on a renovation, I would definitely be happy to work with you. You can email me anytime at [email protected]—I’d love to hear from you.If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com And finally, visit DesignersCircleHQ.com, a website I started 18 years ago. It covers everything related to design and features updated podcasts, design trends, design news, and more. The site is updated every other week. This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.comThanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time on Home Design Chat with Nancy.