Trends from Coverings 2018

Patterned, wallpaper-look tile, texture and dimension, warm colors, terrazzo, plus the triangle shape, stepped into the spotlight this past weekend at Coverings 2018, the largest global tile & stone exhibition in North America, held May 8-11, at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Bedrosians Tile and Stone booth at Coverings 2018

For almost thirty years, Coverings has been the most preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America. Year after year, visitors from every facet of the tile and stone industry find Coverings to be the most important event to see thousands of new products, new suppliers from around the globe and new information presented for the very first time to help them grow their business. Read on for the latest trends in tile and stone...

Patterned tile with a terrazzo-look base

Black and white, wall-paper look tile will create dramatic looks

Soft, pastel colors and romantic patterns in the classic hexagon shape

Patterned, wall-paper look tile is everywhere, in amazing colors, motifs and shapes. From subtle to bold, expect pattern to continue to explode on the scene.

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Textured tile emulates fabric and offers dimensional looks

Carved stone and raked textures add interesting dimension

Pair dimensional tile with plain solids to create a cohesive space.

Texture and dimension add so much interest to rooms. Light plays upon the carved and ridged surfaces to create amazing architecture across a wall.

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Beige and brown are back in stone and porcelain tile

Warm wood-look porcelain

Brown and beige is back in style! Grey still has its place, but the design path is leading more to cozy and inviting hues like cream and beige.

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The triangle shape in all colors and textures are making a huge appearance

Triangles and Terrazzo

The triangle is the new hexagon! The triangle is a stable, yet dynamic shape that will bring balance to your designs while adding a pop of visual interest. Terrazzo-look tile is gaining increased popularity. It's patterned after the classic terrazzo, which is made by mixing marble, granite, quartz, or glass chips into a cement binder. Clever designers are mixing terrazzo looks and triangles!

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For more ideas and inspiration to design your next space, browse our image gallery.