Stylish summer décor: ceramic inspirations from around the world

When summer hots up, it also transforms our living spaces. Surfaces take on a key role in settings that are an invitation to relaxation, contact with nature and indeed a little healthy escapism.

These days, tiles are no longer just for floors and walls: they’re making their way onto fireplaces, cookers, furniture and bespoke décor. The message is clear: ceramic materials are becoming an integral part of design language, especially in the summer months, when our homes open their doors and seek to engage smoothly with the surrounding landscape.

Indoor pool with light grey stone-effect tiles. — Trevi White

Summer tile trends 2025: surfaces that boost both style and mood

The key word? Authenticity. Summer surfaces must be able to convey calm, balance and a connection with the environment. Neutral colors, natural textures and tactile finishes are a must for this season. One of the most fascinating trends is color drenching, in which a single dominant color, in different shades (ranging from vibrant and intense to more subtle) envelops the entire room, from floor to ceiling, creating an immersive, relaxing effect.

Ceramiche Keope has also tuned into this vision, with versatile collections designed to establish a dialogue with light, spaces and emotions. Let’s take a look at some projects that show the difference a floor can make... even on holiday.

Bedroom with forest view and grey resin-effect floor. — Dolmix Grey

La Vista Suites, Zadar – Elegance by the Adriatic Sea

At the heart of the Croatian coast, La Vista Suites is an oasis of contemporary elegance overlooking the Adriatic. For some of its suites, the architects chose Keope's Dolmix Grey collection, in the 120x120 cm size: a supremely practical stone-effect tile with a sophisticated aesthetic.

The rich texture and neutral tone help shape a soft, cozy ambience, perfect for a relaxing stay. In addition, the surface delivers resistance, hygiene and comfort, indispensable for high-end accommodation. An interesting detail? The stone effect amplifies the connection with the outdoors, bringing the natural charm of the landscape indoors.

Wellness area with pool and quarzite-effect floor tiles. — Percorsi Extra Pietra di Vals

Six Senses Crans-Montana – Alpine luxury and smooth visual appeal

From the beaches to the heart of the Swiss Alps. Hotel Six Senses, in Crans-Montana, offers a contemporary take on the architecture of traditional mountain chalets. For this project, the choice fell to the Percorsi Extra collection, inspired by Vals Stone, a quartzite typical of the Grisons in Switzerland.

More than 14,000 square meters of porcelain stoneware were used to tile the common areas and bedrooms, guaranteeing durability in extreme weather conditions, with a style in perfect harmony with the Alpine landscape. The result? A warm, cozy ambience with a deep connection with nature, where design is not an end in itself, but is placed at the service of well-being.

Summer terrace with relaxation area, beige cement-effect floor. — Moov Moka

Beach Club Versilia – The industrial-chic soul of the Tuscan coastline

And for those who love summer in Italy, Beach Club Versilia is an icon of contemporary beach style, where the concrete-effect Moov Moka porcelain stoneware tiles (size 120x120 cm) combine with natural materials such as wood and bamboo to define a gritty yet classy aesthetic, perfect for the pool area, solarium and beach bar.

The inviting, deep mocha brown shade brings character to the spaces without being intrusive, while the durability of the stoneware delivers flawless performance even outdoors, able to stand up to sun, salt and chlorine. A perfect example of how design can be both refined and easy-going.

To sum up...

Summer is the ideal time to rethink our living spaces, create sensory connections and design settings where well-being also comes from our surroundings. Surfaces become silent but essential elements in this transformation, able to stir the emotions, tell stories, and perhaps even offer us a little holiday allure all year round.