Bathroom tile trends in 2025 – our top picks

We were chatting with a client last week about their bathroom renovation when the homeowner asked, “What's actually on trend right now? Not what influencers say, but what real people are doing?” That’s a smart question, and we’re happy to share the styles Melburnians are loving in 2025.

After 20+ years helping Melbourne locals choose natural stone, our whole team has seen trends come and go. Some stick around, while others disappear faster than a bathroom update can be completed. So, what's actually happening with bathroom tile trends in 2025? We’re here to give you the real scoop.

Remember when subway tiles were everywhere? That’s becoming a thing of the past. We're now increasingly installing massive 600x1200mm tiles and even whopping 2400x1200mm panels that practically eliminate grout lines altogether. Last month, we finished a project in Malvern using a minimal amount of huge tiles, and our client's exact words were, “Why didn't I do this years ago?”

The large format shift isn't just aesthetic but practical:

• There’s significantly less grout, which means much less weekend scrubbing.
• Bigger tiles can make small bathrooms feel larger than they really are.
• The seamless look brings a high-end hotel vibe to ordinary homes.
• Those gorgeous natural stone patterns flow uninterrupted.

At Attila, we're importing more large porcelain sheets in 2025 than ever before. They're perfect for people who want the look of continuous stone without maintenance concerns.

The modern bathroom tiles we're selling a lot of this year mostly aren't white. They're not grey either. They're warm.

Our beige collection has been one of our fastest movers this year. There's something about those sandy, earthy tones that just work in Melbourne homes. They hide dust between cleans, they warm up spaces that need it, and they don't feel clinical like those all-white bathrooms that were so popular for a while. Beige stone delivers cosy comfort without trying too hard.

While most bathrooms are going neutral overall, there's also a fun trend of adding one absolutely show-stopping feature to bathrooms. After years of playing it safe, people are getting gutsy with their colour choices and including some pretty jewel tones.

Two stones in particular have been flying out our door:

• Rosso onyx porcelain - This dramatic reddish product with terracotta, amber, and rust shades is gorgeous for a bathroom feature wall. We installed it in a Fitzroy bathroom against soft cream walls, and it changed the entire feeling of the home.
• Violet onyx - Luxe and look-at-me with hues of lilac, gold, white, this stone is popular for splashbacks, benchtops, vanities and hearths. Its translucent character creates a breathtaking visual effect when cleverly paired with lights. 

If you normally roll your eyes at the whole "bathroom sanctuary" concept, just wait until you try it. When designed right, your bathroom can become an escape from kids, work stress, and all the things. In particular, we love the following combination to create a modern zen bathroom:

• Clear whites from any of our stone selections
• Subtle botanic accents through our soft green bathroom tiles, as well as plants and accessories
• The use of natural materials that age gracefully, such as timber
• Curved elements that soften the space, such as arched mirrors and curved vanities

If you're planning a bathroom update, we recommend starting with the stone after you have your desired layout in place. Everything else can work around it, but quality stone is the foundation that elevates the ordinary bathroom to an extraordinary one. Visit our Melbourne showroom to touch these materials and see how they look and feel in real life. Photos can never quite capture the subtle textures and variations that make natural stone special. Feel free to bring your measurements, your ideas, or just your questions and we’ll help you get started.