We’re just entering the chilly months here in the UK but when it comes to the tile world, things are set for Spring. Sitting atop the wallpaper style tiles that have been big for the last few years, delicate, dainty florals in sickly sweet pastels were everywhere at Cersaie. Fitting in nicely with the Y2K colours I spotted throughout the show, these feminine flower patterns … Continue reading Trending: Springtime
Bold, playful, and a little dark and moody, 90s colours carry an air of nostalgia for both the lighthearted world of sitcoms like the Fresh Prince, Friends, and Home Improvement, as well as the casual angst of grunge. At Cersaie, these 90s styles combined with the cutesy, light pastels of the early 2000s collaborated to bring back the soul of the early internet age. Colourful … Continue reading Trending: The 90s and Y2K
Walking around the show this year I didn’t see much in the way of big trends (aside from that one particular wood-look). There was definitely some overspill of the trends I noticed at Cevisama (those will get their own article), but when it comes to what was trending at Cersaie it’s all about the mini trends. I’ll cover them all in more detail throughout this … Continue reading Trending at Cersaie 2023
I thought I’d kick off my Cersaie content with a distinctive tile design I saw on stand after stand. As I usually collect some of the more interesting wood-look tiles I find throughout the show, I’d already photographed three similar-looking slat-effect designs when it became a bit of a game to see where they would appear next. At least 21 stands/companies carried a range I’d … Continue reading The wood-look that was everywhere at Cersaie
Everybody is looking to add a little nature to their homes; to bring a little of the outside in. Potted plants, tropical wallpapers, green paint, and rattan furniture have all been trending but if you want to add a touch of the organic in a more permanent way, here are five tile trends that’ll help. 1) Marble Classic, elegant, and completely timeless, marble offers fresh … Continue reading Five tile trends that bring the outside in
The 70s are everywhere – in fashion, homes, shops, and trend reports. We’re bringing back flares, conversation pits, pampas grass, and mullets, and the tile world is following suit. Here are the five trends that have driven the 70s revival in the ceramics sphere. 1) Terracotta The colour, the texture, the finish, despite its timelessness and worldly charm terracotta has a rich 70s soul. Its … Continue reading Five tile trends that have aided the 70s revival
I dedicated January to the Colours of the Year various companies have selected for 2023. If you missed it, click on the Pinks, Greens, Earth Tones, or Everything Else to check it out. And as many Colours of the Year as there may be, they don’t cover every trend coming our way, so here is my take on the trending tones of 2023. Aesthetic Fungi … Continue reading The Trending Tones of 2023
We’ve got two more mini-trends for you today, the ever-comforting Autumn Leaves and the hip and funky Half-Moons. As Tile of Spain named it one of their top trends for 2023, I kept my eyes peeled for Autumn Leaves all through Cevisama and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Two fabulously frond-filled designs, City Crema Dec from Cristacer and Sassari-R from Vives both feature tropical flora in … Continue reading Half-Moon and Autumn Leaves
Getting creative with natural stone, today’s Cevisama mini-trend duo is the intricate Inlaid Marble and playful Pebblish. Crafting beautifully decorative design from marble or other stone-effect tiles, Inlaid Marble offers up timeless elegance whilst Pebblish plays around with organic forms and imitation mosaics for detail without the drama. Taking inspiration from Art Deco, classical art, and sleek minimalism, Anatolia‘s Utopio Artistry Mosaics range is an … Continue reading Inlaid Marble and Pebblish
Today’s mini-trend duo keeps a little of that 20s glamour alive – offering up chic metallics in glorious gold and gun metal – and highlights our beloved, underappreciated tin-effect tiles. Amongst their Kintsugi-effect tiles, Aparici‘s Basi decors blended the beauty of aged metal with the intricate detail of tin tiles. In green, blue, and white, these 3D relief decors offer up old world charm with … Continue reading Tin Tiles and Metallics
Despite a smaller number than expected of large format specialists at Cevisama, there was still plenty of wallpaper-effect tile action going on. Some kept it dainty, and some went big and bold, but all of them made a big impact wherever they were displayed. One of the most wonderfully three dimensional wallpaper-effect designs came from APE with their Deco Set (3) Hoss. Bold tropical leaves … Continue reading You’ve Got Wallpaper
The next trend is potentially the most adorable – Baby Metros. A simple size down from their classic counterpart, these mini metro tiles were everywhere at Cevisama, gracing walls in a number of colours and textures, but all with a certain sweetness that only tiny tiles can bring. Before I was aware of just how many baby metros I’d see throughout the show, I’d snapped … Continue reading Baby Metros
A beautiful blue-green taking the world by storm, this gorgeous colour was everywhere at Cevisama. I’ve landed on the name Sea Moss which may be controversial given that as a food sea moss is usually a shade of beige. But it can come in a variety of colours from purple, to green, to the exact shade of teal that’s trending, so I’m sticking with Sea … Continue reading Searching for Sea Moss
Entering the world of tiles through a psychedelic wormhole is the swirling, dramatic shapes of Intergalactica. What started out as a purely otherworldly onyx fantasy morphed into a broader trend encompassing water-marbling, metallic details, altered stone, and vivid colours, giving us a dynamic selection of intriguing tiles. And here they are. Bien‘s Hypnos tiles keep the colours simple with shades of blue, pops of gold, … Continue reading Intergalactica
The first trend spotted amongst the countless stands at Cevisama was terrazzo twisted toon-style. Some more daring than others, some more colourful, some dainty, some bold, but all of them with a little softness that led me to the name Toon Town Terrazzo. These playful designs offer up the same randomised aesthetic as classic terrazzo but just makes it a little more… fun. Perhaps the … Continue reading Toon Town Terrazzo
We’re back from Cevisama and are ready to bring you a fresh wave of trends, favourites, and curiosities. First up we’ve got a little rundown of the main trends spotted by Tile Addict, each of which will get their own spotlight in the coming days. Throughout the next few weeks we’ll also share a few mini-trends, our stand-out companies, and a whole raft of incredible … Continue reading Trends Spotted at Cevisama ’23
Functional nature is sexier than it sounds. It’s using organic, natural elements at their core, most raw and practical form. It’s decor that takes a back-seat whilst still managing to envelope a space in a sea of design. It’s hardy, it’s durable, and it’ll last through decades of changing tastes. It speaks to our modern desire to revert to simpler times. It takes inspiration from … Continue reading Five new tile ranges that prove modern design is all about functional nature
Following the fashions of lush jungle foliage, calming nature-inspired design, and warm earth-tones that enrich and embrace, this next tiling trend captures it all. Autumn leaves are sweeping their way across the surface of countless ceramics creating a stylish seasonal swirl. Both across the pond and on the continent, the deep tones of crispy fallen leaves, brilliant blues, and elegant fronds make up the motif … Continue reading Autumn leaves aren’t just for fall
It’s the end of the year which means it’s time to look update the trends lists and see what’s staying from 2022 and what’s new for 2023. We’ve scoured the internet to bring you the best of the bunch and the most exciting trends for Tile Addicts, so let’s get into it. 1) It’s still the 70s Although some interior trends come and go in … Continue reading What’ll be trending in 2023 interiors according to the internet
The 70s are taking over and we’re loving it, and if you’re loving it too we’ve got the interior inspo for you! 1) Half moon Peachy tones, earthy orange, and forest green mix and match on this fabulous halfmoon fireplace. Get the look with Harvest in a custom colourway from Fireclay Tile, Triptych Midnight from Zia Tile, or Madre Mostatza from Maitland & Poate. 2) … Continue reading Get the Look: The 70s
