Our year begins with colour! Here come the first set of 2026’s Colours of the Year: Chic Neutrals. Sherwin Williams – Universal Khaki Made for interiors with character, Sherwin-Williams‘ Universal Khaki is a mid-tone tan full of personality and layers of charm. And the tiles to match: Dutch Boy – Melodious Ivory A cosy, nostalgic shade, Dutch Boy‘s Melodious Ivory is an old-school off white. … Continue reading Colours of the Year 2026: Chic Neutrals
As our final Colour of the Year article for 2024 it’s the biggie – Pantone – who released their 2025 shade yesterday. Following the trend for delicious browns (something we’ll speak more about in January) Pantone have gone understated and edible with Mocha Mousse. This soft earthy neutral was selected for its ability to break barriers between humble simplicity and aspirational luxury. Inspired by the … Continue reading Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025
Joining the ranks of companies voting purple for 2022, Pantone‘s selection for Colour of the Year is Very Peri. Almost indistinguishable (but with a touch more red) from their 2008 colour Blue Iris we’re hoping this doesn’t follow Pantone’s habit of somewhat predicting world events and that we’ll steer clear from recession. Despite this similarity, Pantone’s choice was selected to embody innovation by “creating a … Continue reading Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2022
Pantone‘s Colour of the Year 2021 is in fact two colours – something they have only done once before in 2016. And here at Tile Addict we feel bang on trend, with our yellow and grey colour scheme matching almost perfectly with Pantone’s choices – Ultimate Gray and Illuminated – although we will concede to being a few shades darker. Chosen to represent the dichotomy … Continue reading Pantone’s Colours of the Year 2021
The year 2016 was a big one for many reasons: the EU referendum, the American election, the Zika outbreak, continued terror attacks, we lost Prince, Bowie, and a host of other icons, Pantone released not one, but two colours of the year, and we saw the birth of Diary of a Tile Addict. As if forseeing a tumultuous year filled with division and incohesion, Pantone’s … Continue reading A Decade in Colour III
A rich take on hope, growth, and freshness was offered with Pantone’s 2013 shade Emerald. Much like 2010’s Turquoise, this natural stone inspired colour has long been present in building and decor. It was chosen to counteract our complex world, as Executive Director of the Pantone Colour Institute stated “Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation”. The green shade also fell in … Continue reading A Decade in Colour II
Last year we made a point of highlighting the importance of colour as it was warmly welcomed back into the design world. It was exciting to see the ways companies interpreted and utilised the new-found passion for pigment, from the varied use of Pantone‘s Living Coral, to the plentiful display of pastels, to the vivacious and vibrant Cersaie stand of Francesco de Maio. Now with … Continue reading A Decade in Colour I
2019’s Pantone colour of the year – Living Coral – is bright, bold and full of life. But if you’re looking for trendy tiles in this vivacious shade you’re likely to find more muted tones… Continue reading Living with Coral
Data from the 2016-2017 eporta trend report showed brass and marble were on rise but, in the past three months, copper and copper finishes are more popular across both residential and commercial spaces, while g. lass and crystal searches are up 44% . Continue reading Interior Trends Report 2018
Matcgh My Mood, CTD’s new on-line tool is able to recommend potential tile buyers a custom colour palette based on personally-selected emotions that draws on historical data and psychological research into the impact of colour on mood. Continue reading Match My Mood
The Color of the Year is one moment in time that provides strategic direction for the world of trend and design, reflecting the Pantone Color Institute’s year-round work doing the same for designers and brands. Continue reading Pantone Color of the Year 2018
While greige, taupe and buttermilk are clearly the dominant palette in today’s homes, there is still plenty of scope for more vibrant, optimistic, hues: and for accent colours that celebrate life rather than withdraw from it. Continue reading Palette Psychoanalysis
