Fabulously pigmented, striking, and warm, these Colours of the Year are giving us drama and elegance for 2026. Graham & Brown – Divine Damson Rich and glorious, Graham & Brown‘s Divine Damson is a bold jewel tone informed by dark oxblood and vintage design. And the tiles to match: Glidden – Warm Mahogany Deep and moody, Glidden‘s Warm Mahogany brings out the best of nature’s … Continue reading Colours of the Year 2026: Bold Warmth
There’s always a blue and green amongst the Colour of the Year picks, so let’s see what the shades of 2026 say. Valspar – Warm Eucalyptus Grounded and calm, Valspar‘s Warm Eucalyptus follows a trend for vintage shades with its perfect blend of softness and warmth. And the tiles to match: Dulux – Free Groove, Mellow Flow, and Slow Swing A trio of blues from … Continue reading Colours of the Year 2026: Field and Sky
Our year begins with colour! Here come the first set of 2026’s Colours of the Year: Chic Neutrals. Sherwin Williams – Universal Khaki Made for interiors with character, Sherwin-Williams‘ Universal Khaki is a mid-tone tan full of personality and layers of charm. And the tiles to match: Dutch Boy – Melodious Ivory A cosy, nostalgic shade, Dutch Boy‘s Melodious Ivory is an old-school off white. … Continue reading Colours of the Year 2026: Chic Neutrals
For our last trends piece looking towards 2026 we’re sticking to our niche. It’s tile time! 1) Florals Getting cutesy with motifs, the next year is set to be full of floral tiles. Hand painted beauties, striking mosaics, and pops of flower power are heading to homes in 2026. 2) Plaid There will be no escape from plaid for the next 12 months. Whether it’s … Continue reading Trending tiles for 2026
We’ve covered the colours, patterns, and kitchens coming in 2026, but the bathroom has its own thing going on. These are the trends to watch. 1) Vintage tiles Paired with playful colours, unique layouts, and contemporary fixtures and finesse, vintage tiles strike the perfect balance between timeless design and personalised style, making them a perfect choice for 2026. 2) Spa-like It’s the trend that keeps … Continue reading Bathroom trends for 2026
Every year we dive deep into the minds of trend ‘experts’ to predict and anticipate the big hitters for the months ahead. Themes, such as this year’s obsession with all things brown and edible (see Pantone’s Mocha Mousse, C2’s Raku, and Little Greene’s Mochi) or 2024’s love for light blue (see here), always appear. So what’s on the agenda for 2026? Before getting into the … Continue reading The trending colours of 2026
Although fashion and interiors seem to exist in very different bubbles, it’s social behaviour, the economic climate, and pop culture that drives trends. This means that whether you’re buying a new coat or upgrading your sofa, your choice will be a snapshot in time, guided by the pressures and tastes of that exact moment. It also means that we can look to the various fashion … Continue reading What fashion weeks tell us about the next interior design trends
The internet has spoken and it said that if you use these colours in 2026 you’re behind the times. Obviously you can do what you like, we’re just here to keep track of what’s in and out. And here’s what’s out: Stark White The unforgiving sharpness of bright white often comes across a little clinical and lacking in personality, even when paired with warmer, more … Continue reading Colours to avoid for 2026
It’s the time of year where trend forecasts begin so I thought I’d create my own set of micro styles based on some of the many fabulous interiors I’ve collected from instagram and beyond. Maybe they’ll be big in 2026! Bubblegum Filled with light pastel shades of baby pink and powder blue as well as whimsical patterns, gentle curves, and unexpected textural accents, Bubblegum is … Continue reading Five Micro Styles for 2026
Get the full Diary of a Tile Addict Colour of the Year experience with our shades of 2025 trend inspo selection and the tiles you need to get the look! 1) True Joy Lively, vibrant, and optimistic, Dulux’s sunny yellow finds a home in this fabulously lovely shower. Get the look with Dandelion Moroccan Fish Scale tiles from Mercury Mosaics, Ogee Drop Daffodil from Fireclay … Continue reading Trend inspo: Colours of the Year 2025
Brat was just a flash in the pan, seemingly irrelevant to the choosers of 2025’s Colours of the Year, and regardless of the success of the equally verdant musical Wicked. Instead the next 12 months are set to tell us a very different story spread over four main themes of shade selection – Bold Primary, Moody Jewel, Soft Classic, and Delicious Brown. Bold Primary The … Continue reading What 2025’s Colours of the Year Mean
As our final Colour of the Year article for 2024 it’s the biggie – Pantone – who released their 2025 shade yesterday. Following the trend for delicious browns (something we’ll speak more about in January) Pantone have gone understated and edible with Mocha Mousse. This soft earthy neutral was selected for its ability to break barriers between humble simplicity and aspirational luxury. Inspired by the … Continue reading Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025
Rather than select one shade for the year to come, old school American paint company Sherwin-Williams has opted to curate a colour capsule comprised of nine hues. This selection is made up of unusual neutrals designed to party perfectly together, whilst also forming distinctive aesthetics themselves. Dark and smoky Clove and moody grey blue Rain Cloud sit alongside the earthier caramel of Bosc Pear, chocolatey … Continue reading Sherwin-Williams’ Colour Capsule of the Year
Next up in our 2025 Colour of the Year series we’re talking about paint company C2. After their choice of a creamy brown for 2023 and a sky blue for 2024, what have they selected for the upcoming year? Something rich and delicious. C2’s Raku is a deeply earthy tone with red notes, a hint of burgundy, and a whole lot of chocolate. Acting as … Continue reading C2’s Colour of the Year 2025
Offering up something delicious for 2025, American paint brand Glidden has gone to the obscure herb section of shades to pick out their Colour of the Year. The bold and beautiful Purple Basil brings a burst of Maximalism and a hint of Y2K charm, encouraging brave design choices an representing a journey of “self-discovery and self-expression.” Emboldening people to go big with their colour choices, … Continue reading Glidden’s Colour of the Year 2025
A cosy, creamy, coffee-cake colour, Little Greene‘s Mochi offers warm neutrality with timeless versatility. A delightful alternative to classic white or cool-toned grey, the deliciously toasty beige of Mochi is made for spaces both retro and contemporary, pairing with earthy shades and toning down deep pigments. Match the paint or simply tile the shade with these tile matches. Little Greene More Colour of the Year … Continue reading Little Greene’s Colour of the Year 2025
Six years on from Pantone’s Classic Blue, and a year after the countless blue choices for 2024’s Colour of the Year, Valspar has selected aptly named Encore for 2025. This punchy blue’s hearty pigment was chosen to embody constancy and confidence, inviting joy alongside a comforting sense of stability. Echoing Valspar’s 2024 shade Renew Blue, Encore reaffirms a desire for optimism in the year ahead, … Continue reading Valspar’s Colour of the Year 2025
We usually wait until starting a new year before talking about all of the Colours of the Year, but this time we’re doing it early! And kicking it all off we’ve got UK paint giant – Dulux. Offering massive amount of optimism for 2025, Dulux has selected True Joy – a saturated sunshine shade bursting with happiness. Standing against the soul sucking realities of a … Continue reading Dulux Colour of the Year 2025
The trends continue with our rundown of the favourite shades for 2024. We’ve already looked at all the Colours of the Year that companies have chosen, but there are also a few shades that weren’t selected that are still set to take centre stage. Here they all are! 1) Brown Rich, earthy, and an unusual choice, brown is supposedly a hot colour for 2024. Splashed … Continue reading Trending Colours for 2024
We’re taking two weeks break from posting so here’s an extra long one about every predicted colour set to define 2024. There’s lots of blue, a couple of greens, some neutrals, and a few pinky tones and, as ever, we’ve got a bunch of tiles to match! Pantone Peach Fuzz Soft, comforting, and calming, Pantone’s pick for 2024 is the pale pinky-orange Peach Fuzz, selected … Continue reading All of the 2024 the Colours of the Year
