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
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
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
Opulent, luxurious, and intensely pigmented, jewel tones add a world of colour like no other. Get inspired by our bathroom picks below and see how you can recreate the looks at home with our tile matches! 1. Emerald Various tones of sea-blue, emerald, and jade mix together in a patchwork feature in this bathroom, adding delightful colour to the neutral floors and walls. Get the … Continue reading Trend inspo: Jewel Tone Bathrooms
Zellige and zellige style tiles have been a trend for a while now and these textured beauties seem to show no sign of falling out of favour. So we’ve gathered you some kitchen inspo and the tiles to match. 1) White Classic, clean, and perfect for any colour scheme, white zellige is an easy choice. Get the look with Snow Zellige from Tiles of Ezra, … Continue reading Trend inspo: Zellige Kitchen
Looking to create a calm chilled out bathroom? Look no further than Scandi/Japandi. Soft shades and neutrals, woods and natural stone make the most of nature and offer a clutter free chic design with relaxing spa-like vibes. 1) Textured stone Large format slabs in brushed beige tones offer height and texture in this @nobuhotels bathroom. Get the look with Eleganza Cream from Ape Grupo, Metropolis … Continue reading Trend inspo: Scandi Japandi
We’re kicking off 2022 with one of our favourite annual traditions – Colour of the Year! This time we’re not just sticking to one or two companies, we’re trying to include all the Colour of the Year predictions out there. As usual we’ll be giving a psychological rundown of the colours’ effects, the curious reasons it’s been chosen, and of course, all the tiles we … Continue reading Benjamin Moore’s Colour of the Year 2022
6. Yellow Maze Soft yellows with an intriguing maze-like patchwork makes for a fabulous feature floor. Brasilia in yellow from Popham Design (Worldwide) makes up the maze below, though a similar effect can be achived with Centina in Caffelatte and Autumn Sun from Elisa Passino (Europe) and Gensi Decor Terra Rainbow from Sartoria (Europe). 7. Beautifully Blue Vibrant blue patterns contrasted against white tiles and … Continue reading Trend inspo: Bathroom Feature Floors II
We love trend predictions. Whether they come true or not, it’s an excuse to see what’s out there, what people are loving, and what they might be loving in a few months time. With so much to see we thought we’d break it down room by room, sharing what the experts say about the year to come. First up it’s bathrooms – a space no … Continue reading Bathroom trends 2022 according to the internet
We’re still stuck at home, not visiting any tile shows and not getting our fix from Coverings, Revestir, Cevisama, or Cersaie. But Ceramics of Italy have come through with a trends report so at least we can share that! Organic Staying in makes the need for a relaxing home environment even stronger. And there is little more relaxing than nature. Emphasising wellness, calm, and rejuvenation, … Continue reading Ceramics of Italy Tile Trends Spring/Summer 2021
There is something completely magical about blue marble and blue-hued stone-effects. Nature’s abundant beauty knows no bounds but when it comes to practicality, porcelain and ceramic immitations can offer a little extra. To demonstrate we’ve compiled some of the stunning blue toned gems to be found in the tile world, and a little of their natural counterparts. 1. Marble Nouveau from Roca Tile As with … Continue reading Beauty in Blue Marble
The classic metro tile is given a refreshingly colourful makeover with Sartoria‘s new Tbrick tiles. With incredible vibrancy, Tbrick brings style forward, offering and undeniable burst of beauty to every conceivable interior. The stunning gloss finish highlights the artisanal, handcrafted look of the tile surface whilst the twelve carefully chosen shades offer variety and subtelty amongst their tones. Each colour, be it blue, pink, green, … Continue reading Tantalising Tbrick
Although interior decoration is a personal thing, certain events and happenings can skew popular opinion, leading to trends. Bold, characterful use of colour has been popular for the last few years, steering away from calm, neutral, greyscale interiors. However colour pops are still set to be big in 2021, and one half of Pantone’s Colours of the Year has launched grey back into favour. But … Continue reading Trendy Tones for 2021
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
Dulux recently released their 2021 colour of the year – Brave Ground. Selected as a “shade that connects back to nature and the simple things” a trend seen a few times in colour of the year selections, reminding designers and consumers alike about the importance of the natural world. In the spirit of the tumultuous and transformative year that 2020 has been, this “warm, earthy … Continue reading Dulux Colour of the Year 2021
It’s one thing to follow trends and obey their rules, but it’s another when your favourites never seem to stay in fashion. For Tile Addicts there are a few tile trends we see come and go, designs we love and features we fantasise about, but all too often they don’t stick around long enough for us to enjoy them. So here are Tile Addict’s top … Continue reading Top tile trends we hope to see more of
These exciting design tid-bits are one of our favourite things about these events, and there are still more curiosities to share from the show. One stand that had some wonderfully inspiring designs was Natucer whose collections repeatedly that stood out to us. Their 130 by 130mm D’Autore Dolce is unbelievably gorgeous, a textured mixed-glaze marvel that can be personalised to a client’s specification. Presented at … Continue reading Cevisama Curiosities III
Taking a break from traditional layouts, adding texture, and enjoying the hand-made chic of zellige tiles were all identified as being hot trends in 2020. At Cevisama it wasn’t hard to see them coming into affect. Standard formats still maintained prevalence, and it’s now a common site for them to be presented in a vertical or stack layout. These arrangementss can really alter interior appearances, … Continue reading Texture, Layout, and Zellige
Continuing our look at some of the mini-trends from Cevisama are two that lean towards the old-fashioned, replicating classic materials with ceramics. Tile textures have been all the rage for the past few years with companies exploring what can be done, and tactile surfaces adding an enticing element to interior design. At this year’s show there was one such surface that was especially appealing – … Continue reading Weaving and Panelling
There were a few trends around Cevisama that didn’t make it to the big list, but they’re still worth a mention. Florals didn’t stop at quaint and delicate or bold and tropical, for many companies they simply went hand-in-hand with their retro revival designs. Exaggerated curves and cartoonish shapes paired with earthy browns, yellows, pinks, oranges, greys, and blues to create a 70s style. Nexo‘s … Continue reading Hot and Cold with 70s Retro
