The plain white tile has had its day. Now, we are seeing walls and floors dressed in the kind of pattern, movement and tactility once reserved for fabric. From the suggestion of hand-loomed linen to the softened geometry of embroidery, textile-inspired tiles are quietly transforming how we layer texture at home.

At Ca’ Pietra, we’ve always been drawn to surfaces with a sense of soul, and these tiles deliver exactly that. They capture the painterly rhythm of a repeat, the faded softness of a hand-dyed print, the perfectly imperfect detail that hints at a human hand behind the design. It’s less about copying cloth and more about distilling its essence into something enduring. The result is a surface that tempers sharp edges, adds visual movement, and brings an easy familiarity to any room, whether that is a pared-back bathroom or a kitchen rich in colour.

Hamish Smith, Creative Director at Ca’ Pietra, says:

“Textiles carry stories, the well-worn runner in a hallway, the linen laid out every summer, the pattern you remember from your grandmother’s table. When you translate those stories into tile, you keep the warmth and nostalgia, but gain the durability and practicality that means they can live anywhere in the home. They look like they’ve always been part of the space, which is a rare and special quality.

“What I love most is how textile-inspired tiles can completely change the feeling of a room. They soften hard edges, add movement to a plain wall, and bring in that hit of character that makes a home feel layered and lived-in. It is a look that works just as well in a minimalist bathroom as it does in a colour-drenched kitchen.”

The collections we are loving:

Aventuras (in collaboration with textile designer Zoe Glencross)

A meeting of fabric and tile in the most effortless way. Four of Zoe’s signature prints are reimagined in porcelain, each one carrying that relaxed, sketchbook-meets-textile spirit she’s known for. The patterns feel as if they’ve travelled; sun-bleached, storied, and ready to bring a touch of far-flung charm to your own home.

Assisi

Lightly raised and quietly rustic, Assisi has the softness of woven cloth captured in stone. Gentle tones and subtle patterns offer a sense of heritage without tipping into nostalgia, making it an easy choice for spaces that call for warmth and texture.

Studio Nonna

All the charm of a much-loved tablecloth, reworked for the walls or floor. Studio Nonna layers its repeat pattern with the brightness of Mediterranean lemon groves, the kind of tile that instantly makes a kitchen feel generous, welcoming and full of life.

Folly

Loose, fluid and joyfully unpolished, Folly captures the freedom of a watercolour wash. It has the character of a hand-dyed napkin or a paint-splattered drop cloth, bringing an easy, artistic energy to bathrooms, kitchens and beyond.

Silk Screen

Crisp, graphic and beautifully precise, Silk Screen takes its cue from traditional printmaking. Blocks of earthy greens, browns and deep crimson create a look that’s bold yet grounded, perfect for those who want pattern with presence.

If you are after tiles with a bit of texture, a bit of story, and a whole lot of style, textile-inspired is where it is at. Soft furnishings are great, but tiled ones? Even better.