1. Color Power
Color and different ways of using it in tile design are trending. A bold approach is demonstrated by the Apavisa collections – Fire, Wind and Fluid. Inspired by nature and looking more like abstract paintings than tiles, these large-format options come in a variety of different shades. The Fire and Wind collections include both decorative tiles and simpler neutral colors, allowing you to harmoniously combine wall and floor finishes. The Italian brand Ceramica Bardelli decorated the announcement of its 2021 collection with a quote from Wassily Kandinsky: “Color is a force that directly affects the soul.” Cromia consists of solid ceramic tiles with a glossy surface and an extraordinary depth of color. Two formats in 14 different colors (7 dominant colors and 7 neutral shades) designed like a paint box:
2. Strange terrazzo
Terrazzo, which has never lost its popularity, is back on the trend list, but this time it’s being looked at from a new angle. Examples include Saloni with its Shiro collection and Apavisa with its Wind Ivory Geometry tiles: both feature terrazzo elements with colorful geometric patterns. An even more playful interpretation is offered by Spanish designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, who developed the Confetti collection for Pamesa: what from afar looks like familiar terrazzo, upon closer inspection turns out to be interspersed in the form of stars, hearts, flowers and moons.
3. All shades of blue
Blue, a color associated with both nature and technology, is among the favorites of tile manufacturers. Thus, Bestile, Roca, Arcana and Azteca included blue and light blue marble-effect tiles in their collections, while Peronda is promoting the FS Raku collection – the latest result of a collaboration with designer Francisco Segarra – in blue. These wall tiles feature a metallic glaze that is fired at high temperatures to create a cracked surface effect.
4. Pop and Dot
A new way to experiment with color is to create looks from the 1960s or 1970s. The Vives brand has embodied this trend in its Pop Tile collection. These are wall and floor tiles with expressive patterns in the decor. It is available in eight retro colours, including chocolate, amber and ocher, which blend harmoniously and allow for custom combinations.
5. Tangram
Designers and brands are breaking the rules by mixing a variety of materials: wood, marble, concrete, stone are combined in different installation schemes. Thus, Seine Hexagono floor tiles from Vives can be mixed to create eclectic compositions, as well as combine multi-colored concrete and wood. ABK’s Play imitates colored pencil drawing, while Arcana’s Komi porcelain tile series takes inspiration from the intricate art of marquetry.
6. Sculptural minimalism
The main trend was the volumetric design of wall tiles: many collections were created using new production technologies. Geometric shapes with tangible relief added completely new possibilities for wall decoration. Even if you choose a monochromatic color scheme, the surface will show different effects created by the interaction of light and shadow. Natural simplicity is still mainstream. It was enriched by collections with Japanese motifs: rhythmic and devoid of chaos (such as Yubi from Domus). Unity of space, harmony of vision and original combination of home details create a simple and elegant home style.
7 Waves and leaves
New minimalism involves enhancing neutral-hued surfaces through different textures and textures. Volumetric tiles with wavy patterns and palm leaf decor, with the effect of hand-applied material, are popular. Such collections were presented by Fap Ceramiche, Panel Piedra and other brands, including Vives with Banawe tiles. Such finishing materials not only create interesting effects depending on the lighting, but can also influence how we perceive the shape of the room. Waves and leaves are good on tiles of the widest possible format.
8 Metal effect
The expressiveness of the voluminous and smooth wall tiles is enhanced by the metal finish. It reflects light, adds shine and an element of maximalism to the interior. Brilliant geometric shapes such as Bestile’s Orion hexagonal tiles are available in shades of gold, silver, iron and copper, which can be used for both full coverage and as statement accents.