Materials & Trends sessions at Coverings are crafted to ignite creativity, offer valuable insights, and provide essential knowledge for professionals navigating today’s dynamic design landscape. Discover cutting-edge tile and stone trends and global design influences that will motivate you to sell, specify, and install with confidence. Many sessions within this track are aligned with Coverings 2025’s key themes—Health & Wellness, Sustainability, Outdoor Spaces, and Timeless Luxury—ensuring attendees remain informed and at the forefront of industry developments.
In this highly anticipated session, Pantone’s Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman will share the 2025 color forecast entitled, Welcome Home. It is a theme that is highly relatable and well understood as home provides the “roof over our heads”, the place to escape to, to find respite and rest, while at the same time provides a source entertainment and a place to play. For many, it must provide a workspace, so the home is not to only to live within, but a space that allows us to make a living. In the contract and commercial industries there is a growing trend to make interiors feel more like a welcoming home. Join Lee as she guides you through the major trend directions for the future that will resonate for your customers and clients.
Explore the essentials of aging in place and how thoughtfully chosen tile and stone can enhance both safety and style in universal living spaces. This session delves into aging in place design principles, focusing on selecting tile and stone materials that prioritize slip-resistance, durability, and comfort. Learn best practices to make homes adaptable and beautiful, ensuring that every space supports safe, comfortable living at any age.
OMG! LEED. LBC. WELL. GBI. USGBC. EPA. GSA. IRA. PCR. HPD. EPD. EC3. Feeling overwhelmed by all the sustainability jargon? You’re not alone. One of the key takeaways from the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit was the need for clearer communication across the supply chain. Despite growing attention to sustainability standards, organizations, and initiatives, terminology can be inconsistent, and agreed-upon definitions are often elusive.
In this session, we’ll break down the most common sustainability terms, acronyms, and key players, providing you with a clear, 101-level understanding of the essential standards and frameworks shaping green building today. Whether you’re new to the field or just looking to brush up, this crash course will help you navigate the industry’s language, improve communication, and foster alignment across your sustainability efforts.
Join us for an accessible introduction to the world of sustainability—no jargon overload, just the essentials you need to know!
A Sampling of Materials & Trends Sessions From Coverings 2023
