Whether they’re in the bathroom, kitchen, ensuite or throughout the home, tiles have become an important factor in bringing style and practicality to a space. Here’s a rundown of the top 2016 tile trends:
Brick
The raw and rustic beauty of exposed brickwork looks equally great in contemporary and classic designs. However, due to the high maintenance and the labour intense work involved in achieving this look, it has been out of reach for most people, until now. With the new introduction of porcelain made bricks the resemblance is so true-to-life you’d be hard pressed to see the difference between the man-made version and the real thing. Every detail, texture and colour variation has been carefully considered including the mortar and the end result is nothing short of spectacular.
Geometric
Geometric tile takes on a new meaning in 2016. Standard cubes and penny rounds are out making room for new patterns such as irregular hexagons, diamonds and star shapes. The shape of the tile has become the focal point adding creative interest and a design element not seen before.
Chevron/Herringbone Pattern
New textures inspired by a variety of material including porcelain, wood, metal, marble and stone will hit our shores in 2016 taking this age-old pattern to greater heights and further increasing its popularity status.
Colour and Handmade
Even though earthy greys and neutrals will never go out of fashion, expect a welcoming shift towards a lot more colour, personality and handmade texture in 2016 . There’s something very special about tiles made by hand that cannot be captured by a factory made product. Handmade tiles encapsulate a unique and irresistible human quality with their subtle imperfections and colour rich tones.
Terrazzo Look
There’s been a lot of hype on Carrara and Calacatta marble tiles of late and as beautiful as they are, 2016 will demand you pay attention to the very stylish, edgy tones and patterns of terrazzo stone. The technology is so advanced these days that the porcelain product flawlessly simulates the real thing making it even more irresistible when installed.
3D Tiles
Although already introduced into the marketplace, 3D tiles will hit new levels in 2016 pushing the boundaries of design even further. New styles, colours and patterns adding dimension and pattern that appear to be jumping off the walls will hit our shores changing the way we think about tiles forever.
Hexagon
Hexagons have been popular for some time now and are showing no signs of waning in 2016. In fact the new breed of this versatile format have taken on new life and are demanding the spotlight once again. Manufacturers are thinking outside the square and have created a revival by using new materials, textures , colours and formats. New for 2016 are these super-sized hexagons in an array of colours and textures creating serious drama and stunning visual impact.
With so many options available, it’s now easier than ever to find the tiles for your build or renovation yet harder to make a decision! We hope you enjoyed our roundup of the top 2016 tile trends.
