Any time you feel like the space around you needs refreshing, there are a variety of options available for you. You can opt for short term measures such as replacing the rug or adding a bright piece of art to give your space a new touch. But, if you are looking for a more permanent change, tiles are your best bet!
Tiles are superior to the 2 dimensional feel wall paints exude and are available in a myriad of designs, textures and colours. They also have the ability to tone down the look and feel of bolder hues and finishes. For example, an electric blue painted wall might feel too in-your-face, but tiles in a similar colour palette can make the space feel refreshingly bright. Or a busy pattern that would look too busy on a rug works well as a floor pattern.
Understandably, homeowners as well as designers cannot get enough of tiles and their application has extended far beyond bathrooms and kitchens. With the increase in demand, manufacturers are churning out even better design and colour patterns, spoiling you for choice!
Here are some latest tile trends you should look out for.
Grey Is The New Black
Grey interiors have been on the top of interior trends for a while now and the trend doesn’t seem to be letting up any time soon. With an urban and minimalist feel, grey is a neutral shade that works well with a plethora of design and colour schemes, making it a popular choice for residential as well as commercial spaces. Grey tiles can be used in almost any space and each shade and design can have a different impact on the space. For example, dark grey floor tiles can give the space a crisp industrial feel, while patterned grey tiles can be used to subtly add design to your walls – the possibilities are endless!
Terracotta Is Back
Terracotta, as a material, has been in use since centuries now. Once a popular tiling material, the terracotta tile trend had run its course, but it is slowly making its way back into interiors. These tiles exude warmth and earthiness, while being just the right combination of ruggedness and refinement, adding to their popularity. These stunning tiles can be used in kitchens, corridors, and even dining rooms to warm up your spaces and make them feel inviting.
Induce Nostalgia With Brick Look Tiles
Natural exposed brick walls were a popular feature in Indian homes. In actuality, they are still a common sight in villages. While the rustic and rugged look of exposed bricks helps add character to your space, the impracticality and hassle of maintenance led to the decline of this trend. Brick look tiles have helped bring back the trend, but in a convenient tile form. Replicating the nostalgic brick look, these tiles are available in a variety of designs and colours, helping you create the right look for your space. While these tiles are often used to create accent walls in spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, offices, restaurants and malls, they are also a popular choice for kitchen splashbacks.
Jewel Tones For that Pop Of Colour
If neutrals such as whites and greys bore you, this trend was tailor made for you. Inspired by the beauty of natural gems, colours such as teal, emerald green, gold, ruby red, mustard yellow, rustic colours, and bright purples are making their way into interiors. You can use these colours in a variety of ways – a bright smattering of coloured tiles to highlight the area behind the television or a touch of gold to your floors – they are bound to make your space look a lot more interesting.
Eye Pleasing Moroccan Designs
Moroccan tiles are most known for their vibrant colours and patterns. The juxtaposition of colours and patterns is what makes these tiles mesmerising to look at. One of the most significant trends this year looks like Moroccan tiles can add a timeless beauty to your space. While these tiles were traditionally used only in bathrooms and kitchen areas, the tiles have now seen use in a variety of spaces, such as offices, boutiques, living rooms and dining rooms. If you are looking to refresh the look of your space in an easy way, add Moroccan tiles to bring the space to life.
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Go Big And Bold With Large Tiles
Large tiles have been trending and for good reason. Not only do they make your space feel bigger, the smaller number of grout lines ensures that you get an almost seamless look. Large tiles exude a feeling of grandeur by evoking memories of grand spaces, such as premium hotels. Available in a number of colours, designs and finishes, these tiles can be used on both floors and walls. Marble look tiles in large sizes can further emphasise on the opulence of the space, making you feel like royalty. The look of larger tiles can further be stressed upon by opting for darker and bolder colours such as black and dark blue.
While most trends have their own life, the trends we have compiled are timeless classics and will never go out of fashion, even after years! Confused which tile trend will work best for your space? Upload a picture of your space on TriaLook and try the various tile trends mentioned in this blog to see which trend looks best for your space!
