What are the latest tile trends?
By Autumn Sibo,
Tile flooring is durable and will last 20+ years if installed and maintained correctly. It is generally a safe, non-toxic flooring option. You can create patterns, keep it neutral, blast with colors, go with textures or keep it smooth. Ceramic is the cheapest tile to install, with porcelain coming in second. Tile is attractive and can complement and enhance any style décor. Not to mention it is easy to clean more hygienic than other flooring materials.
2021 TILE TRENDS
BIOPHILIC STYLES
Shaw Floors - Fusion Herringbone Mosaic in Steel
Thanks to modern technology and high-definition printing, more natural stone and untreated wood looks are available. You can bring nature inside with natural tile trends in shades of greens and earth tones. Go with timber elements or a textured stone-look tile for a calm, nature-like environment. The organic shapes, textures and colors are endless.
EXTRA-LARGE
Happy Floors - Onyx in Honey
Extra-large ceramic tiles have numerous design potentials and applications. These tiles can be utilized on countertops, innovative feature walls or a seamless backsplash. Create a natural stone look or even a wallpapered look. Custom designing is a breeze with extra-large tiles. They are also a great alternative to metal panels and precast concrete.
FAUX CONCRETE
Daltile - Haut monde in Empire Black
Concrete-looking tiles add a dramatic impact on any indoor or outdoor space. You can create playful patterns with infinite laying schemes.
FLECKS
Flecks are a blend of different color and shape fragments. These colors and patterns create a burst of energy on floors. Fleck pieces can be chunky, fine or a mixture of both and are available in large slabs and smaller tiles. Flecked tile is easy to incorporate into any design and décor style. The unique style options obtainable are infinite due to the wide variety in color and scale.
GREENS
Different shades of green with tile textures are popular since green has a connection to nature. There are tons of design options to green up our interior spaces and bring the outdoors in. Green tiles provide a natural feel to an area giving a sense of calm. There is an abundant selection of green tile options available.
HIGH GLOSS
Mid America Tile - Slash in Sage
The eye-catching shine with high gloss tile portrays a feeling of movement and water. It is popular and available in several different tile styles. High gloss tile is excellent when and where cleanliness is essential. It’s incredibly durable in areas that frequently need to be cleaned.
LARGE HEXAGONS
Large non-rectangular, hexagon tile styles up to two feet in diameter can add a ton of drama to a space. You can have fun and create unique, lively and classy designs. Emphasize the clean lines and geometric angles by mixing colors in an artistic layout. Large hexes can effortlessly be the main focal point of a space or play a modest part by sticking to one pattern.
SKINNY
Shaw Floors - Atomic Glass Mosaic in Rock
Contrastive to extra-large tile are skinny tile shapes. You can create a biophilic design with a mosaic look to increase your connectivity to nature. The color combinations you can fabricate are endless, so any décor style is obtainable.
SOFT TEXTURES & MUTED TONES
Tile trends of soft textures are preferred for toned-down designs. It creates a more relaxed and more natural look with a connection to nature. Muted tones like soft blues and greens create a soothing and relaxing space.
VEINING
Happy Floors - Italia in Polished
Large-scale veining is all the rage. These marble designs are growing in popularity. Some will have less comprehensive, river-looking veins with fluid movement and a clean outline, where others have more forked, chaotic looks. Finding repeating patterns is difficult. Extra-large tiles provide a larger framework for artistic veining designs. With extra-large tiles, the unique and elaborate veining styles can go on indefinitely with various stunning variations.
PREDICTIONS FOR 2022
As we turn to health more and more, greens and biophilia are trending for a more natural environment. Likewise, going green and finding healthy materials for our homes and our planet has become more critical. Since health and hygiene continue to grow, there will be a focus on antimicrobial products.
With the emphasis on health, ceramic tile will be in the spotlight due to its hygienic benefits. It is easy to clean and naturally inhospitable to mildew, mold and bacteria. In addition, you can create one-of-a-kind installations that are works of art for any style of décor.
Expect more color for 2022, especially variations of turquoise and teal. Turquoise is an emerging tile color that will make any room pop. In addition, veining creativity will continue through 2022. Look for more checkerboard patterns and a mixture of various popular designs to create a single look. Also, ceramic tile outdoors is up-and-coming as more people are staying home and enjoying their outdoor space.