How to Choose Tiles for a Mediterranean-Style Home

Step into the rich and vibrant world of the Mediterranean from the comfort of your home. Opting for a Mediterranean aesthetic is not only about choosing a design style — it's about adding warmth and texture to your home. We’re here to guide you on your journey to transform your home into a space that reflects the admired Mediterranean lifestyle.

What makes Mediterranean style work?

Mediterranean style is defined by its warm earthy colours, natural materials and textured finishes. The colours come from the landscape — deep ocean blues, rich terracotta and golden sun tones. These colours create spaces that feel relaxed and social, perfect for long lunches and afternoon drinks in the garden.

Choosing your tiles 

Mediterranean homes blend indoor and outdoor spaces naturally. The style uses colours and textures from nature, particularly ones you'd find around the Mediterranean coast. At TileCloud, we've chosen tiles that create this natural but refined feeling. They work on both floors and walls to give your whole home that Mediterranean look.

Terracotta tiles

Mediterranean style starts with materials from the surrounding environment. Terracotta brings rich, warm colours that remind you of red earth. Peach tones add softness, like morning or evening light on stone walls. These colours suit any room or surface.

The Thirroul Terracotta Look Matte Subway Tile and Northbridge Peach Terracotta Look Subway Tile are prime examples, with warmth and an inviting texture that feels rustic. These tiles can also bring warmth and character to floors, enhancing the overall ambience of your space.

Travertine tiles

Travertine stone forms naturally in mineral springs. It has subtle colour changes and textures that make spaces feel natural and lush. Travertine-look tiles have a similar effect, bringing natural beauty and Mediterranean vibe into modern homes.

The Byron Travertine Look Ivory Matte Tile is our way of creating that gently worn travertine look. It works everywhere from bathroom walls to kitchen floors, helping you create a consistent style throughout your Mediterranean-inspired home.

White tiles

Mediterranean spaces need light backdrops to balance earthy tones like terracotta and travertine. White or off-white walls reflect sunlight and make rooms feel open. They also show off architectural features and styling touches.

The Newport Gloss Subway White Tile gives you a clean, bright backdrop. It makes the most of natural light — essential for Mediterranean style.

Green tiles

Mediterranean landscapes provide perfect colour inspiration. Greens connect your indoor spaces to nature. Use these colours in splashbacks or feature walls to bring the outdoors in.

Any variation of muted green will do in a Mediterranean-inspired space — sage green reminds you of plants and olive green of groves. Our Newport Matte Subways in Sage Green are ideal for creating a fun splashback or feature wall that brings nature inside.

Textured tiles

Textured tiles make spaces more interesting. The Clovelly StoneLook Crazy Paving Tile works as a feature wall or outdoor paving. It gives you that stone-look common in the Mediterranean while still feeling modern.

Our Mediterranean tile collection 

See how these tiles create an island-inspired look in our Mediterranean tile and tapware collection. We've included everything from terracotta to stonelook tiles. 

If you're finding it hard to visualise how these tiles will come together in your space, our Mediterranean Style Sample Pack is a great place to start. It lets you see and feel the textures and colours of the tiles, helping you make more confident decisions.