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Tile Trends for 2017

The London Tile Co.

We’ve picked out our top five favourite tile trends that we think will be most popular for 2017. From feature walls in living rooms to textured shower areas, we love the 3D designs we are seeing in tiles at the moment and think this trend will continue to grow in 2017. Outdoor Porcelain. Wood Effect. Fabric Style.

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Keeping Warm with Fireplace Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Made to look like Italian travertine, this large format porcelain tile from our in-stock Monticello Collection , does double-duty as a stylish and durable fireplace option. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. Modern & Moody. Pleasing Patchwork.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. These two tile types are mentioned together, because porcelain and glass both undergo high heat and pressure when made. Porcelain & Glass. Thicket Porcelain. Cement & Terracotta.

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Displays of Diversity

Diary of a Tile Addict

As well as the XXL formats and gauged porcelain panels seeking traction in the worktop market, 20mm exterior grade tiles looking to compete with traditional landscaping pavers, and the full-blown revival of small format wall and floor tiles, there are interesting developments in surface textures, colour palettes and graphic forms.

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Rilievi Reallignment

Diary of a Tile Addict

Zaven’s creative spark found its highest expression in Cedit and gave life to a unique and original collection that plays on the modular repetition of a 3D element in ever-changing configurations: a design that combines different shapes and shades on large porcelain slabs of different colors, in order to maximize customization freedom. “

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The World of Wood-Effects

Diary of a Tile Addict

In 2016 and 2017 plank format tiles continued to develop as digital printing enabled an acute level of detail in grain patterns and distressed, aged wood. Continuous ink-jet printing enables surface decoration on 3D and textured tiles allowing graining to match up with relief throughout the designs providing an uncanny dupe for natural wood.

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Ten Years of Tile Timber

Diary of a Tile Addict

In 2016 and 2017 plank format tiles continued to develop as digital printing enabled an acute level of detail in grain patterns and distressed, aged wood. Continuous ink-jet printing enables surface decoration on 3D and textured tiles allowing graining to match up with relief throughout the designs providing an uncanny dupe for natural wood.

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