Not On Walls: How Tile Is Making A Big Statement In 2026 Living Rooms

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The switch to a new year may make you want to update your space for a fresh feel, and a tiled element might be just what you need. While it may seem like a huge renovation is called for to renew your living quarters, you might be able to make a big statement with just a new or revamped coffee table. It turns out the material common to bathrooms and kitchens can also make an impact in the living room — not on floors or walls, but on tabletops. That's right, tiled coffee tables are one of the trends you'll be seeing more of in 2026, and it's one that you might want to embrace for a welcome refresh in your home.

These eye-catching pieces of living room furniture are showing up on social media and in the displays of high-end home decor boutiques. They're also being used by interior decorators like Erin Sander, who, in a conversation with Better Homes and Gardens, pointed to tiled coffee tables as a means of adding texture to a living space for 2026. Incorporating one of these pieces of furniture into your sitting room can be an easy way to keep your space feeling current. And since you can make the perfect DIY coffee table with tiles, you can create the exact type you want, while staying within your own budget.

Whether you decide to purchase a tiled coffee table or are thinking of crafting your own, there are different stylistic directions you can go with, even if your main goal is to update your living room. There's not one single style trending for 2026, but a variety of décor inclinations. For some decorators, earth tones are on point this year, and if you're drawn to those rich, muted colors, you might want to reach for terra cotta or plum-colored tiles. On the other hand, bold colors are also popular as a throwback to the 80s and may have you considering a selection of bold primary colors for your table as part of a maximalist décor. There are also many tile shapes and styles you can try.

While different tile palettes and forms are up for grabs, various types of low tables will work for this purpose as well. Ceramic, clay, or glass squares can be used to create a piece of furniture that is luxurious, practical, or somewhere in between. A tiled inset on a wooden coffee table might convey elegance and refinement, while a chunky coffee table fully covered in a ceramic grid can offer a fun, pop-culture vibe. Whatever your style, to complete your living room's new look, you might consider additional upgrades to align yourself with 2026 trends, like eye-catching rugs and uncoordinated interiors.