Before events were put on hold, Coverings led the fourth annual National Tile Day celebration in January. Now that people have spent a couple of months indoors, many are considering ways to add new life to their homes.
Tile is a timeless design element, as it is both durable and beautiful. While the trends and colors vary throughout the years, tile remains a popular option for flooring and backsplash in residential and commercial design.
As the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, Coverings gathered with sponsors Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America, and Tile of Spain to report 2020’s top 10 Tile Trends.
If you’re considering new flooring, check out what’s trending this year:
1. Mixed Color Palettes
Classic blues, blush pinks, sage green, and dusty oranges create a calming environment.
2. Refined Natural Wood Looks
If you prefer a natural look, wood continues to be prominent in interior design. Digital printing technology has made excellent advances, making it possible for tile to mimic natural wood.
3. Precious and Gemstone Style Made Sustainable
Precious materials are beloved, but not sustainable. Similar to wood, the evolution of technology allows for tile to look and feel like rare marbles and semi-precious stones. Onyx, agate, and Akoya pearls can all be emulated with tile.
4. Mixed Geometrics
There’s more to tile than the color and finish. Non-rectangular shapes, including trapezoid, rhombus, and diamond shapes, allow for attractive layouts.
5. Counter Culture
Flooring, backsplashes, and don’t forget about countertops! Tile is durable and stain-resistant, making it an excellent choice for counters.
6. Psychedelic
Bright colors and psychedelic patterns will be making a comeback this year. This trend is for the bold!
7. Industrial Chic
Concrete and stone create an industrial vibe. Just like tile that resembles wood or gemstone, this trend can replicate the look of concrete, or add in variations on color and patterns.
8. Modernized Marble
Ceramic materials, which in the past were inspired by traditional marble design, are being modernized for people who love a contemporary look.
9. Speckled Surfaces
Technicolor dots and specs, along with modern terrazzo styles, will make an appearance in 2020.
10. Large-Scale Patterns
Ceramic tiles will be used to create bigger, bolder patterns.
The versatility of tile allows it to be used in any room, no matter your style. Which of these ten trends are you most likely to bring into your home?