Tile Trends

Tile Trends, the short version.

Todays tile manufacturing processes have made the tile market explode with optoins.  We have water jet cutting machines, laser etching, automated mosaic assembly, high definition printing, new glazes, better kilns, and all in all better design people being drawn to the industry because of it all.  Back only 10-15 years we were a showroom of mostly basic beige and gray 12x12 tiles with a few 18x18's for our really cutting edge customers.  Now we have design options that almost seem endless.  The other exciting thing about lots of manufacturers with all these great ideas is that they are all pushing to be number one in the market.  This means that the product stock levels and delivery are being improved every day.   They are also being much more competitive on the pricing of these new products.  Tile can now be the focal point of any room, it can tell a story, add focus, bring in lights, change a mood.  Try doing that with basic beige 12x12's.  This is also making the showroom experience so much more diverse as well.  Our team has found ways to hone in on what your style and preferences are, and then bring the products that match to your attention.  The selection process can be daunting on your with so many choices, but we would love to have a chance to help walk you through it.  When you start using tile in the ways it can now be used it is even more important then ever to get just the right design and product application.

A couple of other things that are very prevalent in tile design today are not only size and color, but shape and texture as well. Tile has come a long way from a 12x12. Tile in the form of a plank with increasing size and finer grout joints is producing a sleek clean updated look. Hexagons from small deco sheets to larger formats are being used for additional design interest on floors and walls. Color is also trending a long way from the basic beige. Taupe and gray are all the rage.Ghosting patterns on wood look planks, hexagons, as well as the traditional 12x12's add an updated patterned look. Textured tile introduces a design appeal which adds dimensional interest that is captured by the light of the space. Printed textured wall tiles are replacing dated pealing wallpapers. Wood look tiles have become increasingly realistic to hardwoods in appearance and texture. Wood look tile is being used as a maintenance free alternative to hardwoods in high traffic areas to avoid the maintenance refinishing due to damage from scratching or water. The current tile trends are adding new design possibilities to every space. Our showroom team continues to research and stay a step ahead in bringing our customers the latest trends as they are available to provide the most diverse and current selection.