Each year brings new tile & stone trends, and 2020 is no exception! Alena Capra, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and Coverings Industry Ambassador, teamed up with Coverings’ sponsors – Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America and Tile of Spain – to identify and celebrate the Top 10 Tile Trends for 2020. From modernized marble-style applications and large-scale patterns, to wood-look and speckled surfaces, this year’s most important tile trends are primed for a number of residential and commercial designs. Keep reading – and watching – to learn all about them.
1. Mixed Color Palettes
Consumers are currently crazy for Pantone color of the year Classic Blue, blush pinks, sage green, and dusty orange hues for a calming look.
Wide & Style ABK, Art Shapes – Ceramics of Italy
Krea Deep Sea, Portobello America – Tile Council of North America
2. Refined Natural Wood Looks
Thanks to evolving digital printing technology and innovations in ink and fit technology, mimicking natural wood remains popular in 2020.
Timewood, Sant’Agostino – Ceramics of Italy
WEWOOD, KERABEN GRUPO – Tile of Spain
3. Precious- and Gemstone-style Made Sustainable
From designs emulating rare marbles and semi-precious stones, such as onyx and agate, to tiles with an iridescent finish reminiscent of Akoya pearls, precious material styles are set to make a splash in the tile industry in 2020.
Nolita, Vallelunga & Co. – Ceramics of Italy
Agata Atena, Fiandre – Tile Council of North America
4. Non-Rectangular / Mixed Geometrics
Trapezoid, rhombus and diamond-shaped tiles allow for more interesting layouts than simple grids and running bonds.
Cortina Rectified, Interceramic USA – Tile Council of North America
Cortina Rectified, Interceramic USA – Tile Council of North America
5. Counter Culture
The durability and stain-resistance of porcelain make it an excellent countertop choice, which is why this type of gauged porcelain’s expanding applications will continue to be a 2020 favorite.
Bravado, American Wonder Porcelain – Tile Council of North America
Porcelain Countertops, Crossville – Tile Council of North America
6. Psychedelic
Expect bright, psychedelic colors, playful geometries and trippy patterns galore this year!
Paprica, Marca Corona – Ceramics of Italy
Oro di, Ce. Vi Ceramica Vietrese – Ceramics of Italy
7. Industrial Chic
Concrete- and stone-look tile options enrich environments with a chic artfulness while opening the door to endless, unique style choices.
TAPISO, ALAPLANA – Tile of Spain
KARAKTER, DUNE – Tile of Spain
8. Modernized Marble
Traditional-inspired ceramic materials, such as emulated marble, have been modernized to adapt to today’s contemporary styles.
Onice Fantastico, Del Conca – Tile Council of North America
Fluid, APAVISA – Tile of Spain
9. Speckled Surfaces
This trend features technicolor dots and specks, and modern interpretations of terrazzo in 2020.
Overcome, Leonardo – Ceramics of Italy
Medley, Ergon – Ceramics of Italy
10. Large-Scale Patterns
We will see a shift towards ceramic tiles with big, bold patterns that instantly catch the eye this year.
SEQUOIA, REALONDA – Tile of Spain
VERSAILLES NATURAL-HERMITAGE, MAINZU – Tile of Spain
Want to learn more about these trends and preview where the industry is headed next? How will these trends transform the application and installation of tile? Hear from three tile experts as they dive deeper into the 2020 global tile trends.
