The year 2026 is just around the corner, and as we step into this new year, we can’t help but notice that interior design is also turning towards balance, warmth, and comfort. Designing your home is no longer just about the space being pleasing to the eye; it’s about making the place grounded, calm, and personal. Tile colour and design play a vital role in bringing this shift. From earthy browns and lush greens to rich jewel tones, these tile colours reflect a deep desire to incorporate timeless appeal into a modern home in the coming year.
With spaces becoming more multifunctional and design preferences leaning towards longevity, homeowners are choosing tile colours that look luxurious yet bring an element of calm. The latest tile trend focuses on versatile shades that can be used in different rooms and easily adapt to interior decor, wall paint, and lighting conditions.
Let’s discuss the title colour trends that are going to take over modern homes in 2026.
The year 2026 is going to witness a strong comeback of warm, earthy tones of tiles in terracotta, ochre, and warm mahogany. These shades draw inspiration from natural elements such as soil, clay, and wood to give the space an instant feel of being grounded and welcoming. Terracotta tiles are a hit with any space, let it be the living room, dining area, balconies, or even the outdoor patio, they seamlessly blend with the wooden or cane furniture, and soft linen.
Tiles in ochre and earthy browns add a visual depth without making the room feel heavy. In Indian homes, these earthy tones blend very well with the traditional decor, bringing in a sense of cultural elegance, while keeping the overall look balanced and refined.
To achieve this look, Orientbell’s Apricot Limestone Matte digital floor tiles offer the warmth of terracotta-inspired earth tones with a soft matte finish that feels natural. Pair it with wooden or cane furniture and neutral linens to create a space which is grounded, welcoming, and effortlessly elegant.
Nature’s Serenity: Eucalyptus Green, Moss & Teal
Nature-inspired green is a tile colour trend we can not ignore in the year 2026. Softer versions of greens in eucalyptus, moss, and calming teal are finding their way into the modern kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and balconies. People love them for their calming, restorative feel. Eucalyptus green, especially, hits this sweet spot: soft, muted, modern, and super easy to pair with whites, beiges, or light wood.
Teal, on the other hand, is bolder, and interior designers are incorporating these into the kitchen backsplash or as accent walls to add personality to the space without overwhelming it. Use these in a glossy finish to give your interior a rich, lively feel, or use these in a matte finish to add a spa-like feel to the space.
To bring this look to life, Orientbell’s Light Green Gloss Arch Subway tiles, made from ceramic with a glossy finish, add a fresh eucalyptus-inspired touch to walls. Their soft green tone pairs beautifully with neutral palettes and light wood, creating a calm bedroom space.
Rich Jewel Tones: Emerald, Deep Blue & Citrine Accents
Modern homes in 2026 are welcoming a little bit of drama and luxury in the form of rich jewel-tone tiles. Deep emerald, rich navy, and flashes of citrine yellow are colours that add richness to the interiors without making it too loud. The key thing to remember while using these colours is to use them very thoughtfully, only as a feature wall or in niche areas. Deep blue tiles can make your dining area, or the study, look stunning effortlessly, while the emerald green works like magic in the powder room.
Orientbell’s Navy Blue Matte Sandy Subway tiles are the perfect pick if you want to create a bold yet controlled focal point. Their matte finish and contemporary subway form pair beautifully with light beige or stone-finish floor tiles, warm wood interiors, and brushed brass or matte black accents.
Citrine yellow, which is a medium deep shade of golden yellow, is perfect if you want to add a vibrant accent wall to your otherwise minimal decor in your living room. If overused, jewel tone titles can make the space look gaudy and loud, which is why balance is very important. Pair these rich jewel tone tiles with neutral interiors of beige and soft grey for that perfect rich combination.
Orientbell’s SHG Mosaic Yellow HL tiles introduce a subtle patterned twist on classic yellow, perfect for lively accent walls that add personality without overwhelming the room.
Soft & Romantic Pastels: Dusty Pink & Periwinkle
Pastel colours can never go wrong, and these remain on the list of the most preferred by homeowners in 2026 who want to add a hint of dreaminess to their interiors. Dusty pink colour is highly versatile and adds charm to bedrooms and powder rooms without feeling overly feminine. Pair these tiles with a neutral floor, warm lights, and metal accents to make your space stylish yet elegant.
Orientbell SHG Moroccan Art Pink HL makes for a charming kitchen backsplash, adding soft pattern and warmth without feeling busy. It pairs best with light stone or beige floor tiles and white, greige, or light wood cabinets to keep the space fresh and balanced.
Periwinkle, a soft purple-blue shade with hints of violet, is a distinctive colour and brings tranquillity to interiors. It’s a nice change from the usual blues.
Orientbell’s ODH Eros Flora HL is a ceramic highlighter wall tile in a soft periwinkle-blue shade with a glossy finish that reflects light beautifully. Ideal for bathrooms, creative corners, or as a subtle accent wall, it pairs best with light neutral floor tiles in beige, ivory, or soft grey to keep the look calm and balanced.
Sophisticated Neutrals with Bold Accents
Neutrals are the backbone of title colour in 2026, but they are definitely evolving this year. Warm taupes, milky whites, and pale beiges are replacing stark greys, creating softer and more inviting interiors. These colours allow the interior designers to play around with bold accents.
Picture neutral floor tiles paired with a teal backsplash, dusty pink wall tiles, or a deep blue accent wall—each combination creating a striking yet balanced visual impact. You can also opt for light wooden-look floor tiles and complement them with a rich blue accent wall to add contrast and depth.
If you want flexibility, go with neutral tiles. They let you play with furniture and decor, switching up colours and styles as you like, while the base stays timeless. Plus, large neutral tiles can make smaller rooms look more open and put-together.
Orientbell’s Navy Blue Matte Bamboo Flutes Subway is a matte ceramic wall tile that brings quiet depth and texture to interiors. It pairs effortlessly with soft whites, light wood flooring, and muted upholstery, creating a calm, contemporary space that feels balanced, airy, and refined rather than dramatic.
Final Thought
The tile colour trend in 2026 is all about combining sophistication with warmth. Creating a space with timeless charm yet a splash of boldness. No matter your style, go for tiles built to last so your space keeps looking great year after year. With thoughtfully designed collections that reflect both global trends and Indian sensibilities, Orientbell Tiles offers options that help homeowners bring these 2026 colour trends to life.
Prerna Sharma boasts 12 years of comprehensive experience in content creation and marketing strategies. For the past two years, she has served as the Content Website Editor at Orientbell Tiles, where she has been instrumental in shaping engaging online narratives. Prerna's expertise has been honed through impactful roles at CyberMedia, HT Media, and NIIT University. She holds an MBA in International Business from Amity International Business School and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Asia Pacific Institute of Management.
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