Tiles for Living! 2025 Trends Unveiled

From lounges to hallways, bedrooms to open-plan kitchens, tiles are fast becoming the go-to choice for modern New Zealand homes. And it’s not hard to see why.

Durable, low-maintenance, cost-effective, and downright stylish, porcelain tiles offer an unbeatable combination of practicality and design flexibility. Add in underfloor heating—now more accessible and efficient than ever—and tiles are ticking all the boxes for warm, comfortable, and beautifully modern living areas.

Why Tiles Are Trending in Living Spaces

More and more homeowners are turning to tiles for their living areas. Whether you're building new or renovating, tiles are an increasingly popular option thanks to their:

Ease of cleaning and maintenance

Resistance to stains, scratches, and fading

Longevity and value for money

Seamless compatibility with underfloor heating

Eco-friendly and inert properties in contact with moisture.

Timber-Look Tiles: Natural Beauty, Modern Benefits

Kiwis love timber, and now you can enjoy the timeless warmth of wood with all the advantages of porcelain. Timber-look tiles offer the authentic texture and grain of real wood in a durable format that won't warp, scratch, or fade over time. Plus, they're flood-resistant—perfect for New Zealand’s varied climate.

Available in a wide range of warm, earthy tones—from beachy whites to soft beiges and rustic terracottas—these tiles are ideal for living room floors, statement feature walls, and even bedrooms.

Popular plank sizes include:

190x1170mm

200x1200mm

250x1500mm.

Click here to view our selection of Timber-look Tiles!

Large Format Tiles: Sleek, Seamless, Stunning

Bigger is better in 2025. One of the hottest trends in interior design is the rise of large format tiles, which offer a sophisticated, seamless look with fewer grout lines and a sleek visual flow—perfect for open-plan living areas.

Whether you're after a minimalist aesthetic or a luxurious, high-end finish, these tiles deliver on both form and function.

Popular large format sizes include:

800x800mm

900x900mm

1000x1000mm

600x1200mm

1200x2400mm

...These generous sizes not only look great, but they’re also practical—helping create a unified, expansive feel throughout your home. 

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A Sustainable Choice for Kiwi Homes

Tiles aren’t just stylish—they’re also a smart long-term investment. Recognised internationally as having the most economical life-cycle cost of any flooring type, tiles boast a lifespan of up to 75 years. And with moisture-resistant, inert materials, they’re ideal for every room—from indoors to out.

They’re also the only premium flooring solution that meets E3/AS1 standards for both internal and external flow—making tiles the compliant, future-proof choice for New Zealand homes.

Ready to Tile Your Living Space?

At Tile Warehouse, we specialise in helping Kiwi homeowners find the perfect tile solutions for their living spaces. Whether you're drawn to the warmth of timber-look tiles or the bold elegance of large formats, we have a wide range of styles, colours, and finishes to suit every taste.

Tile your way to stylish, sustainable living in 2025—visit your nearest Tile Warehouse showroom or browse online to explore the latest trends >>>

Timber-look Tiles

Large Format Tiles