2025 Tile Trends For Your New Steel Frame Home

byron sands tiles used as kitchen splashback from Tile Warehouse

2025 Tile Trends For Your New Steel Frame Home: Insights From Tile Warehouse

If you're planning to build a new steel frame home in 2025, the finishing touches like tile selection can dramatically shape the look and feel of your space.

At Australian Steel Framing, we’re proud to partner with trusted suppliers like Tile Warehouse, whose design expertise helps homeowners bring their vision to life.

We recently sat down with Rose Gosper, Sales Manager at Tile Warehouse, to unpack this year’s tile trends and explore how they pair beautifully with the clean lines and design freedom offered by light-gauge steel framing.

Tile Trends With Impact – What’s Hot In 2025

“Natural tones and tactile finishes are leading the way this year,” says Rose. “Homeowners want connection to nature, and that’s showing up in organic textures, earthy colours and raw materials. But at the same time, we’re seeing an uptick in bold feature tiles—people want a space that reflects their personality.”

According to Rose, the top trends emerging across Tile Warehouse’s Newcastle and Warners Bay showrooms include:

Textured neutrals – Think subtle movement, soft contours, and natural imperfections. Ideal for bathrooms and feature walls.
Large-format slabs – Minimal grout lines create a sleek, high-end finish, perfect for open-plan spaces in modern steel homes.
Terracotta and warm tones – A resurgence of warmth that complements timber-look flooring or black-framed windows.
Kit Kat and finger tiles – Still popular in vertical applications, especially around vanities and splashbacks.
Outdoor tiles with grip – As alfresco areas become extensions of indoor living, safe and stylish outdoor tile options are in high demand.

Steel Frame Builds Meet Sophisticated Interiors

Gavin Sharpe, Director of Australian Steel Framing, says a growing number of clients are incorporating more advanced finishes into their builds thanks to the flexibility of steel framing.

“Because our steel frames are dimensionally accurate and straight, there’s less adjustment needed on site—which helps when you're working with high-end finishes like large-format tiles or flush wall-to-ceiling installations,” says Gavin.

He adds, “Our clients often come to us for the structural integrity and speed of steel, but they stay because it allows them to achieve their dream design finishes, including those trending tile layouts we’re seeing from Rose and the team.”

Planning Your Tile Selection

If you’re building with Australian Steel Framing, Rose recommends starting your tile selection early in the design process.

“Tiles aren’t just a surface—they define mood, texture, and light. If you're working on a new home design, especially something custom, your tile choices can influence cabinetry colours, benchtop selections and even paint,” Rose explains.

To simplify the process, Tile Warehouse’s newly upgraded tile shop in Warners Bay is air-conditioned and is Newcastle’s go-to destination for premium tiles. With fresh, curated displays and an inspiring layout, our space showcases a wide selection of styles, from classic and contemporary to bold European designs and beyond.

Final Thoughts: Building Beautiful From The Ground Up

When steel framing and sophisticated tile design come together, the result is a home that’s not only structurally sound but beautifully personalised. As 2025 continues to push boundaries in both construction and design, now’s the perfect time to explore your tile options and see how they complement your home’s architectural style.

2025 Tile Trends For Your New Steel Frame Home