Earlier this year, Spanish manufacturers vowed to continue to meet the needs of architects and interior designers by keeping production going in the ceramic tile sector. Maintaining that commitment, Spanish manufacturers overcame the setbacks that 2020 presented and emerged with new designs, technologies and innovations in tile.
Tile of Spain has announced the top trends in tile for fall with a preview of novelties for 2021.
2 CM Pavers:
Leveraging outdoor space to the fullest has become important this year. The ability to transition from indoor, out with a unified flooring creates the illusion of more space. 2cm pavers allows for less costly installs for exterior hardscapes than traditional mortar applications. Thanks to its technical properties, ceramic tile can withstand the passing of time, resisting temperature changes, humidity, and inclement weather, making it a preferred material for outdoor living spaces.
Long gone are the days when ceramic is just seen on backsplashes and floors.
Gauged Porcelain:
From worktops to bathroom sinks, large seamless multi-use surfaces are more relevant now, and the benefits of tile goes beyond aesthetic. With anti-microbial technologies and durability along with cleaning ease and an array of surface options, gauged porcelain slabs are perhaps leading the trends as a versatile design solution this season.
Subway:
With the expanding growth of formats, there remains a market for subway tile. Small rectangles and square formats have become increasingly present in the space in matte and glossy glazes, but we expect more multi-finish programs to emerge, lending another layer of interest to this traditional format.
Biophilia:
In this trend, ceramic surfaces bring us back to basics with a color scheme reminiscent of hues found in nature. The true natural tones of fired clay are one of the anchoring mediums on par with white, black and grey. Green tones such as moss and mint evoke an organic feel while shades in sunset orange and deep brown create a relaxing ambiance. Known for its earthy appeal, terracotta takes the lead in this palette with organic textures like woodgrain and rattan.
Looking Ahead to Layers:
While many of the trends introduced earlier this year have continued throughout, what we expect to see in the coming year are more Spanish manufacturers filling in the gaps of existing collections and building layers into their tile program.
Collections will broaden their range by adding multiple finish options and coordinating accents. An entire room can be created with a unified aesthetic but still present depth through changes in scale, ratio or finish for a cohesive design language.
For a look at additional trends and predictions for 2021, join Tile of Spain for a live virtual CEU on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 1:00pm EST.