Posted in Minoli
26th September 2025
This week and through to October 16th Minoli are attending ‘The Longer View’, an extended exhibition at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, as part of the Focus/25 event.
Our stand is staffed the majority of the time through this period, so do drop by and say hello. We have a broad selection of our most frequently specified porcelain tile and slab series on display and we’re taking sample requests at the show as well.
Alongside our latest brochures and complimentary Minoli tote bags, visitors can also collect a copy of the Minoli Design Trends Report 2025, which explores the latest design directions and how they align with new additions to our expanding porcelain tile product portfolio.
Inspired by innovation in tile design and production, from leading producers in the Italian ceramics industry, and working closely with creative interior designers, architects and property developers, the report showcases the material effects, patterns, formats and finishes that are taking centre stage in 2025.
In this year’s report we outline five trends that embrace the latest design-led themes and manufacturing technologies, which are aptly captured in the porcelain tile and slab ranges that you can see in person on our stand:
Trend 01 – Iconic Inspiration
Bolder, radiant colours inspired by rare marble
While porcelain tiles that emulate classic Italian marble, such as Calacatta, Carrara and Statuario, have become staples in the professional designer’s material toolkit, new ranges inspired by some of the most iconic, rare marbles and precious gemstones are perfectly on trend for 2025.
Trend 02 – Sustainable Surfaces
Respecting the environment with responsible choices
An increasingly important requirement and preference in modern building practice is to lessen the environmental impact and improve the sustainability of the materials used in construction and performance of the final built environment, and this continues to drive the trend for more responsible choices.
Trend 03 – Glorious Glazing
High-shine finishes to illuminate interiors
The trend for incorporating retro style materials, with an authentic, hand-made appearance, is not confined to those seeking a solely classic design direction. Combined with more modern, large format concrete, stone or marble-effect tiles and slabs, creative and contemporary décor schemes can also be achieved.
Trend 04 – Tactile Textures
Structured surfaces and characterful compositions
A notable proliferation in tactile tiles signals the further acceleration of a trend for favouring texture to bring variety of finish and appearance into environments. Textured tiles play to the senses of both touch and sight. Whether naturally varied or featuring regular geometric forms, the surface treatments of tiles are simply tempting to touch and mesmerising to behold.
Trend 05 – Naturally Nuanced
The variety and versatility of wood-effect tiles
A marked increase in demand for porcelain tiles that faithfully reproduce the look of natural materials is fuelling a trend for timber toned tiles. The density and definition of open and closed graining, knots, burrs and saw marks have all been meticulously reproduced to increase the authenticity of wood-effect porcelain.
This comprehensive and colourful compilation of previously published articles is a valuable resource for interior designers, professional architects, housebuilders, property developers and homeowners alike, so why not visit our stand and collect a copy.
Alternatively, you can visit our website here and read as a PDF today.