Outdoor areas are increasingly recognized as extensions of our homes and workplaces, serving as spaces for relaxation, work, and entertainment. Research suggests that the desire to connect with nature will significantly influence design choices in residential settings through 2025. Employers and facility planners also acknowledge the benefits of providing spaces where employees can disconnect from technology and enjoy healthy outdoor breaks. In 2025, we can expect commercial real estate sectors, from office buildings to multifamily properties, to intensify their focus on offering extraordinary outdoor amenities. Here's a glimpse into the popular trends in outdoor design for 2025 and some of the Crossville Studios™ tile collections that answer to the trend. 

Embracing Nature's Essence

Biophilic design principles continue to dominate in 2025, emphasizing the integration of natural elements into both indoor and outdoor living spaces. Key biophilic features like lush greenery, flowing water features, and vertical gardens are increasingly incorporated to infuse natural beauty and enhance well-being in living environments. These designs forge seamless connections between indoor spaces and the outdoors, facilitating a smooth transition to nature. Color schemes reflecting the natural environment contribute to a calming outdoor ambiance. This year, outdoor areas are adopting a palette inspired by the earth, featuring soft greens, warm browns, charcoal grays, rustic metallics, and muted blues.

Lazy Daze 2cm porcelain pavers and matching interior tiles embody humanity’s desire to reconnect with the natural environment around them.

Inspired by nature, Roots porcelain tile is an organic, terracotta look tile that authentically captures of the impact of time and the character of aging graciously.

Our Portico Dream 2 CM exterior porcelain pavers collection has been a designer’s dream come true for its sophisticated, white marble look for creating chic outdoor spaces with a metropolitan mood.

Sanctuaries of Healing

Outdoor spaces designed with a focus on wellness are becoming increasingly sought after in both residential and commercial settings. Homeowners are eager to transform their backyards into tranquil wellness retreats, incorporating soothing elements like water features, designated yoga areas, and meditation corners to enhance mental and physical well-being.


Inspired by the Sukabumi stone, valued for its natural aesthetic and purifying capabilities, Wellness Sukabumi porcelain tile plays with light and shadow, presenting hues ranging from the purest white to vibrant greens, deep blues, and the sophisticated elegance of graphite.


 Wellness Aqua porcelain tile is designed to invoke the calm and beauty of aquatic spaces. The tile collection’s delicate textures and subtle tones beckon us to touch and feel, to connect with the present moment.

Wellness Marble porcelain tile is a collection specially curated for wellness spaces and pools. This series is a poetic tribute to the serene elegance of marble, crafted to infuse tranquility into every aspect of your space.
 

As business owners understand the significance of fostering environments that enhance well-being, productivity, and engagement, they are developing wellness-focused outdoor spaces. These areas provide employees, visitors, and tenants with access to natural light, fresh air, and tranquil surroundings. These spaces include therapeutic gardens, wellness trails, pocket parks, and rooftop gardens equipped with seating areas.

Like its Belgian limestone inspiration, Beljn™ porcelain tile features the look of visible ancient fossils, corals, and white calcite veins, yet the collection is decidedly contemporary in color and sizing.  



Create the low-maintenance look of travertine with Traveler’s Rest, an elegant 2cm porcelain paver inspired by nature. The look is refined and earthy, creating a natural and worn look that gives the perfect touch to any outdoor space. 
 

Flexible Outdoor Spaces 

With space often at a premium, designs that accommodate multiple uses are becoming more popular. In commercial settings, designers are crafting versatile outdoor areas that can support a range of activities from events to meetings and dining. Key features of these flexible designs include modular and foldable furniture, combined work and social spaces, dynamic landscaping, and adaptable shade and weather protection solutions.

Inspired by old concrete and stone walkways, Middle Ground 2cm porcelain pavers combine old city charm with modern style. The deep color palette lends itself to both interior and exterior spaces - creating a beautiful aged effect.


Inspired by handmade cement tiles, Tesserae porcelain tiles recalls the mastery of 19th-century Valencian artisans who composed their mosaic designs one small piece at a time.
 

Residential spaces with limited outdoor areas are incorporating versatile design elements like convertible dining zones, multipurpose decks and patios, mobile planters and green walls, as well as foldable or concealable features.

The beautiful organic qualities of Outdoor Earth exterior porcelain pavers were inspired by the mountains, rivers, and valleys of the Trentino region and create a natural, effortless style in any outdoor setting.


Trail™ a thoughtfully crafted porcelain paver collection tailored for urban and residential outdoor spaces, blending natural elegance, adaptability, and exceptional performance.



Inspired by the timeless allure of live-sawn white oak, Rural Retreat™ wood-look porcelaian tile collection brings a warm, earthy sophistication and a calming sense of harmony to any home. The 8" x 48" wood-look planks are available in an exterior finish for creating backyard sanctuaries, exterior entryways, and poolside retreats.
 

Preserving the Planet

In 2025, sustainability is no longer just a trend—it's an imperative. Homeowners and businesses are focusing on luxurious yet eco-friendly materials and designs, emphasizing protecting our environment. Specifiers are choosing eco-friendly materials to enhance the style and sustainability of patios, porches, pools, and decks. Both commercial and residential outdoor spaces are being crafted with an acute awareness of environmental impact.

Inspired by Belgian Bluestone, a unique limestone with an incredible history that dates back approximately 350 million years, our carbon-neutral Beljn porcelain tile collection is highly versatile, with an unpolished FeatherSoft and a bush-hammered style exterior finish.



Winner of a Metropolis Planet Positive award, Icon terracotta tile collection offers minimalist character in geometric perfection. BONUS: These terracotta pieces can be custom colored for endless design possibilities!
 

Built to Endure

Durability is integral to sustainability, prompting eco-conscious buyers to prioritize robust, high-quality materials. Material specifiers are focusing on products that offer an optimal blend of style, functionality, and longevity, and consumers are increasingly willing to invest in high-quality materials.

Campground 2m porcelain pavers  offer a rich and modern wood look with light knots and a medium grain that reflect the essence of nature. The color palette fits easily into any outdoor space, creating an inspiring covering that can stand out or blend in with the setting.


Mellow Out 2cm porcelain pavers  offers a serene effect with subtle grain variations and texture. Crafted to reference multidimensional stone, this porcelain paver collection has a look that is suitable for a variety of outdoor living spaces.
 

Above Ground 2CM porcelain pavers breathe new life into outdoor surfaces. Strikingly realistic stone visuals are guaranteed to take your patio, pool surrounds, and exterior projects to the next level.

Tile Ticks All the Boxes When it Comes to Outdoor Living & Working

From pools to patios, Crossville Studios’ sustainable, luxury tile designs offer long-term durability and high style to allow you to create the outdoor space of your dreams.

Make Your Outdoor Living Design Dreams Come True!

Whether the surfaces you wish to tile are vertical or horizontal, covered or fully exposed, in temperate or extreme weather conditions or climates, our tile pros can guide you to select the outdoor tile best suited to answer your technical specification requirements and desired aesthetic. Specifying the right tile for your exterior application’s unique needs is essential — turn to the Crossville Studios tile experts at our 28 showroom locations to help you choose your outdoor tile confidently for long-term enjoyment. Connect with us today!

Visit the outdoor section of our website to see all Crossville Studios outdoor collections: pool tile, decking, coping, pavers, exterior cladding, and porcelain countertops.

Browse our Pool & Outdoor Digital Catalog

From decorative mosaics to stepping stones — flip through Crossville Studios Pool & Outdoor digital catalog to see our featured exterior surfaces.

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