Category: Design Trends

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What fashion weeks tell us about the next interior design trends

Although fashion and interiors seem to exist in very different bubbles, it’s social behaviour, the economic climate, and pop culture that drives trends. This means that whether you’re buying a new coat or upgrading your sofa, your choice will be a snapshot in time, guided by the pressures and tastes of that exact moment. It also means that we can look to the various fashion … Continue reading What fashion weeks tell us about the next interior design trends

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Colours to avoid for 2026

The internet has spoken and it said that if you use these colours in 2026 you’re behind the times. Obviously you can do what you like, we’re just here to keep track of what’s in and out. And here’s what’s out: Stark White The unforgiving sharpness of bright white often comes across a little clinical and lacking in personality, even when paired with warmer, more … Continue reading Colours to avoid for 2026

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Five Micro Styles for 2026

It’s the time of year where trend forecasts begin so I thought I’d create my own set of micro styles based on some of the many fabulous interiors I’ve collected from instagram and beyond. Maybe they’ll be big in 2026! Bubblegum Filled with light pastel shades of baby pink and powder blue as well as whimsical patterns, gentle curves, and unexpected textural accents, Bubblegum is … Continue reading Five Micro Styles for 2026

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Trends here to stay (forever)

The styles, colours, patterns, and aesthetics people love swap and change with the times. Some are short-lived, some are super niche, and some stick around for a long, long time. Reflecting changing needs, attitudes, and preferences, the trends that stick are usually low key, adaptable, and inoffensive, just like those we’re talking about today. 1) Biophilia Reminding us of the great outdoors, biophilic design never … Continue reading Trends here to stay (forever)

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Trend inspo: Colours of the Year 2025

Get the full Diary of a Tile Addict Colour of the Year experience with our shades of 2025 trend inspo selection and the tiles you need to get the look! 1) True Joy Lively, vibrant, and optimistic, Dulux’s sunny yellow finds a home in this fabulously lovely shower. Get the look with Dandelion Moroccan Fish Scale tiles from Mercury Mosaics, Ogee Drop Daffodil from Fireclay … Continue reading Trend inspo: Colours of the Year 2025

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Get the Look: 2025 trends

If you’re into some of the trends we shared earlier this week, here’s some extra inspo and the tiles you need to get the look! 1) Folksy Features Touches of folk art, traditional motifs, and handcrafted items combine beautifully in these delicately detailed corner decor tiles. Get the look with Petal Rojo from Old World Tiles, TC Ville from Casa Tile, or Corners Only Delft … Continue reading Get the Look: 2025 trends

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The trends set to shine in 2025

Beyond the everlasting love of nature and organic materials come the more niche trends that gain momentum, whether they’re a lean towards a certain set of colours, choice motifs that make their mark, or an entirely new way to design, these 2025 trends offer a fresh set of styles to look out for in the coming year. 1) Folksy Features Dainty florals, traditional motifs, paisley, … Continue reading The trends set to shine in 2025

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Get the Look: Decor Tiles V

Unique spaces await with these wonderful decor tiles! 1) Tri-tone Angles Go geometric and embrace multiple magical shades with an angular decorative design. Get the look with Pinnacle Marigold from Bert & May, Canyon 7 from Tabarka Studio, or Point in Mocha, Curry, and Caramel from Clé Tile. 2) Blue Diamonds Play with perspective on a feature floor with coloured cubes in a trio of … Continue reading Get the Look: Decor Tiles V

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Four interior trends coming in hot

Today we’re tagging onto our list of Styles & Aesthetics for 2024, with these four trending looks. Do any of them strike your fancy? 1) Western Gothic With roots in literature and fashion, the Western Gothic interior aesthetic blends the dark, moody, and macabre with the old school cowboy styles of the American frontier. It’s a countrified, less bookish Dark Academia with cacti replacing ferns … Continue reading Four interior trends coming in hot

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Cevisama Trends 2024

As I wasn’t there to gather up goodies, collect curiosities, and scout the trends, Joe (my dad and Tile Addict in chief) did all Cevisama the leg work for me, writing up a full report of everything that was worth seeing. And here is what he had to say about the trends. 1) Light Cotto and Deep Green There are currently two clear colour trends. The … Continue reading Cevisama Trends 2024

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Themes to spot at the Surface Design Show

The Surface Design Show is fast approaching and Tile of Spain have shared five themes to look out for amongst the leading Spanish brands. Fine Lines Faintly textured with matchstick stripes and three dimensional detail, Fine Lines offer subtle decor and perspective play whilst interacting with light and shadow for depth and finesse. Faded Elegance The wear and tear of well loved surfaces comes to … Continue reading Themes to spot at the Surface Design Show

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Styles & Aesthetics for 2024

Maximalism. Scandi Chic. Hellenistic Revival. Quiet Luxury. Interior styles and aesthetics come and go, drifting in and out of fashion and leaving behind their best features to be reimagined and reintroduced year after year. So what are people going to be choosing for 2024? Let’s find out. 1) Dopamine Decor Dopamine Decor became big at the tail end of last year, strutting into the design … Continue reading Styles & Aesthetics for 2024

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Trending Colours for 2024

The trends continue with our rundown of the favourite shades for 2024. We’ve already looked at all the Colours of the Year that companies have chosen, but there are also a few shades that weren’t selected that are still set to take centre stage. Here they all are! 1) Brown Rich, earthy, and an unusual choice, brown is supposedly a hot colour for 2024. Splashed … Continue reading Trending Colours for 2024

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The Trending Patterns of 2024

We’re back, we’re refreshed, and we’ve got a trio of trend content coming your way. First for your eyes to feast on we’re talking the patterns and decors set to star in 2024. 1) Checkerboard A timeless classic with ties to numerous iconic aesthetics, checkerboard is never out but sometimes it’s even more in. With bold contrast, playful detail, unusual combinations, and patterns within patterns, … Continue reading The Trending Patterns of 2024

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All of the 2024 the Colours of the Year

We’re taking two weeks break from posting so here’s an extra long one about every predicted colour set to define 2024. There’s lots of blue, a couple of greens, some neutrals, and a few pinky tones and, as ever, we’ve got a bunch of tiles to match! Pantone Peach Fuzz Soft, comforting, and calming, Pantone’s pick for 2024 is the pale pinky-orange Peach Fuzz, selected … Continue reading All of the 2024 the Colours of the Year

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Cersaie, Design Trends, Exhibitions

A trio of mini trends at Cersaie

Today we’re sharing the last of our Cersaie trends content before we get into the Curiosities and a few other finds. This trio of mini trends may be ones to watch in the coming months – let’s see if they get bigger. Ombré Ombré was touted as an interior design trend almost five years ago but it might be making its way into the tile … Continue reading A trio of mini trends at Cersaie

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Cevisama trend overspill at Cersaie

Although I was on the hunt for fresh new trends at Cersaie this year, I couldn’t help but scout out a few of the trends from Cevisama to see if they’ve remained relatively consistent over the last few months. This is what I found. Toon Town Terrazzo One of my favourites – the playful, colourful, whimsical Toon Town Terrazzo was still very much around. Fun … Continue reading Cevisama trend overspill at Cersaie

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Trending: Feathers

Although it’s on a smaller scale than The 90s/Y2K, Springtime, Fabric-effect, and Roadside Chic, our final trend from Cersaie is still definitely one to watch. The stretched shape of feather tiles offer effortless elegance and a touch of curvaceous charm. A cool combination of classic metro and fancy fishscale, feather tiles are highly versatile, having the ability to play with perspective, add character, and create … Continue reading Trending: Feathers

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Trending: Roadside Chic

This trend appeared a little bit at Cevisama, and although it didn’t make it to my final edit (two examples from Mykonos and Vives are included below) I was primed and on the lookout at Cersaie to see if there was more. Specifically I was searching for patterns you usually see on drains and sewage grates, as well as tactile pavers used to improve accessibility … Continue reading Trending: Roadside Chic

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Trending: Fabric-effect

Coming in on the coat tails of wallpaper looks and beyond, at Cersaie fabric-effect tiles were making themselves known, adding a layer of texture, a depth to design, and a touch of detail. Florals and foliage formed an ideal basis for fabric-effects to flourish, with these two examples from Novabell highlighting the variety that can be achieved whether you focus on the imagery or the … Continue reading Trending: Fabric-effect

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