Laying tiles is mostly men’s work. Choosing the tiles is often the domain of the ladies. Whether in the bathroom, kitchen, or in the living room, bedroom, or dining room – which lady of the house would not want to call the most beautiful and trendy tiles her own?
There is always movement in the world of easy-care walls and floor panels. If there is a major renovation next year, then you should read the following lines carefully, because they reveal the current tile trends!
Material mixes never seen before
As the specialist magazine “Fille und Platten” reports, there will be completely new tile looks in the coming year. Discovered at the Italian trade fair “Cersaie”, concrete looks mixed with rust colors are the hit for the coming year. However, concrete should also be mixed with wood, and there are also combinations with stone. All have the advantage that they appear in the trendy “vintage” or “used” look. This also shows that the sizes of the tiles are becoming more individual in 2016. There is no longer a standard – or almost all formats have now become standard. The upper limit is no longer three meters by 1 meter, meanwhile oversizes are also on the rise.
The trend of the year: historical cement tiles
What actually belongs in the past suddenly meets up again in the future. Because historical cement tiles, which are made by hand, will be more than popular in the coming year. The colorful panels create a sensational look both on the wall and on the floor. Typical for this production and these tiles are the smooth transitions from the decor. These fiery structures give life to space. Mediterranean or oriental patterns are particularly popular with these tiles. So don’t wait any longer to renovate the bathroom.
Black is a trend color
Colors have long since conquered tiles. The design color of the coming season is perhaps a little surprising: black. Experts know that it has long been established in the bathroom and cuts a fine figure as an alternative to white tiles. But the color in combination with white tiles is also increasingly coming into play in other living areas. This connection is particularly suitable for rooms with a lot of light, as the black looks particularly noble and elegant here. Isn’t that often the demand for living and dining rooms? However, in small, dark rooms, black can be somber and oppressive. It is better to avoid this color here. Also, read our article about the advantages of bathroom tiles.
The joints are colored
Traditionally, the grout is white. But that’s the color of yesterday. If joints are to be laid in 2016, matching colored joints are a must. For example, pastel blue joints go well with white tiles. Black tiles should definitely be equipped with black grout. Other colors are excellent for setting accents. This is particularly important if the tiles not only adorn the bathroom and kitchen but are also used in the living room and bedroom in line with the latest furnishing trends.
But be careful: what works on the wall can also go under on the floor. Here the grout should be adorned with a strong color in order to come into its own. Many suppliers have already reacted to the trend and have colored joint compounds in their range. Whether gray or light blue, jasmine, Pergamon, beige, or the trend color black – all these colors are possible with the high-quality grout. Also, note our tips and home remedies for grout cleaning.
Courage to patterns
But not only “uni” will play a role in tiles in the coming season. Colorful floor tiles are also on the rise. Whether mosaics, floral patterns, or folklore motifs – patterned tiles are not only made for brave householders. The advantage of this trend: the elaborate decoration of the room is often superfluous. Because too much of a good thing is not recommended, otherwise the room can quickly appear restless. But especially in reception rooms and bathrooms, where not much is to be decorated, such a choice of tiles can become an eye-catcher. However, this does not mean that all the stylistic tendencies associated with tiles have been revealed. Consequently, read more tips on beautifying old tiles.
