Fluted Tile Expansion With 5 New Urbanslat Additions

Designing stylish home interiors entails visual variety that adds complexity to your living spaces. Fluted tile has recently emerged as a versatile and refined means of bringing texture and dimension to vertical expanses.

Fluting is a concave treatment involving rows of linear channels that curve inward. This unique design creates a repeating pattern of shadow and light that creates intricate visual texture on wall surfaces while enhancing depth.

The large format 16”x48” tiles in MSI’s new UrbanSlat Collection are easy to apply to accent walls, recessed niches, faux headboards, fireplace surrounds, shower enclosures, kitchen backsplashes, and more.

Resilient, glazed ceramic tile offers practical solutions for modern living, while various designs in nature-inspired tones offer versatile styling and unexpected architectural presence.

Whether you’re looking to update traditional spaces or elevate sleek, contemporary home designs, trending UrbanSlat panels offer aesthetic appeal while supporting functional living. 

Versatile Slats to Refine Every Room

The new Flute colors introduce a rounded, concave profile, creating a softer, sculpted look that emphasizes curved dimensionality. These gently arched grooves catch light differently than the linear, evenly spaced slatted design of the original UrbanSlat styles, resulting in a fluid, architectural feel ideal for today’s warm, more organic interiors.

With the exception of Tawny, which maintains the straight slatted structure of the existing collection, the new Flute Maple, Flute Oak, Flute Timber, and Flute Umber tiles showcase this updated concave shaping. The result is a modern interpretation of fluting—one that layers subtle curvature and luxurious depth onto any vertical surface.

Whether you're enhancing a feature wall, creating definition behind a headboard, or adding dimension to kitchens and baths, the combined UrbanSlat offerings make it easy to tailor a space with texture. Below are a few inspirational ways to bring these versatile profiles—both slatted and concave—into your home.

Flute Maple

The lovely, pale beige of this color is on full display with UrbanSlat Flute Maple Wall Tile, exuding a soft, inviting charm that instantly puts you at ease. Gentle curvature creates a soothing play of light across wall surfaces, while a velvety, matte finish pairs understated grace with casual appeal.

Add subtle depth and movement to a tub surround with a tile that delivers both brightness and warmth. It pairs beautifully with stone-look ceramic tiles in similar shades of beige and cream, saturating your space in a muted, neutral palette that serves as the ideal backdrop for a spa-like primary bath.

Flute Oak

With warm beige tones and a matte finish, UrbanSlat Flute Oak Wall Tile instills all the best qualities of natural oak in your home design, including honeyed hues that contribute to a cozy, relaxing atmosphere.

The serene, natural charm of oak is enhanced by the rhythmic fluting, creating an enchanting atmosphere conducive to letting the worries of the world fade away.

It's particularly stunning in a bedroom setting, where it highlights the architectural beauty of an arched niche that serves as a faux headboard. This neutral ceramic tile pairs effortlessly with wood elements in the design, including lighter blonde flooring planks and coffered ceiling beams in a darker wood tone. Bright white linens and russet-colored accents, including a plush bench at the foot of the bed, foster a sense of warm welcome.

Flute Timber

The darker beige of UrbanSlat Flute Timber Wall Tile offers the dynamic appeal of an inconspicuous neutral that embodies a bold, contemporary edge when paired with dazzling white surfaces.

Earthy and chic, this matte tile infuses your kitchen with sculptural appeal, perfectly offsetting the tranquility of a white, marble-look countertop and backsplash. When added to an island base and back panel for open shelving, the vibrant fluting becomes an instant focal point that supports your signature style.

Tawny

Bridging the gap between a formal dining room and a casual breakfast nook can seem like an impossible task, but for modern homeowners, it’s important to create a casual dining space where family and friends can gather to connect over meals.

This is where UrbanSlat Tawny Wall Tile shines, with distinctive chestnut tones and a matte finish that create a calming and unobtrusive backdrop for your life. Designed for seamless installation, large-format tiles require minimal grout lines, making them a smart choice for larger applications like floor-to-ceiling accent walls.

The contemporary vibes of this fluted design add restrained movement that feeds a feeling of quiet luxury. When paired with wood tables, woven chairs, ample greenery, and a privacy screen designed for light filtration, the environment takes on the feeling of a natural setting, like you’re dining in a woodland glade.

Flute Umber

The darkest shade in the UrbanSlat collection is UrbanSlat Flute Umber Wall Tile, featuring a deep, coffee hue enhanced by a modern, matte finish. Fluting adds even more richness and depth as light and shadow enhance the rippling surface.

Although it’s common to highlight the height of wall surfaces by placing linear slats in vertical alignment, you can establish a unique and refreshing perspective with a horizontal arrangement.

If you’re going for a wainscotting effect for a bath surround behind a free-standing soaker tub, placing fluted slats horizontally emphasizes the lower quadrant of the room, creating a grounded presence.

The effect is especially powerful when the slatted wall serves as a privacy screen beneath a frosted, fluted glass window wall arranged vertically to add an airy dimension to the upper portion of the room. The addition of potted greenery contributes to calming, natural vibes.

Fluting Is the Subtle Drama Your Design Needs

The combination of fluted surfaces and neutral wood tones is the perfect complement to both traditional and contemporary home interiors in need of a boost. With added depth and visual texture, the ceramic tiles in our UrbanSlat collection offer the perfect blend of eye-catching, yet understated luxury that elevates any home.

Visit an MSI showroom today to speak with a friendly and knowledgeable team member and view our entire collection of fluted tile. Or chat with us now online to find a dealer in your area and discover where to buy fluted tile for your next project.