A Look Back At 2023’s Products, Projects & More
It’s exciting to see that the interior design industry has continued its trajectory of robust growth in 2023, with the number of interior design firms accelerating at a historic pace. Top priorities in the design world include designing spaces to alleviate stress and promote an overall sense of wellness, with an emphasis on sustainability embedded into both the form and function of a space. The line between residential and commercial design remains blurry, with resimercial” design principles bringing the comforts of home into workplaces and hospitality environments, as well as the blurring of lines between health care and retail environments. The underlying sentiment industry-wide has been, and continues to be, one of optimism and reinvention.
To celebrate the close of an excellent year for our industry, we’d like to share our “best of everything,” including 2023 product launches, top projects, most popular blogs, and awards.
2023 Product Launches
This past year introduced many new tile collections, including two new carbon neutral porcelain lines, a stunning porcelain panel, three gorgeous wall tile collections, and a stunning porcelain tile line that’s perfect for price-conscious projects. Visit the product pages for the full rundown, and be sure to order your complimentary samples.
Carbon Neutral Collections
Shown: Civilization carbon neutral porcelin tile
Civilization and Native Metal are our first carbon neutral tile collections from Crossville, but they won’t be the last. As with all Crossville manufactured products, these collections are carefully and responsibly manufactured on U.S. soil. This first carbon neutral products represent a significant first step toward achieving our current short-term goal of a 30% carbon footprint reduction. View the tile collections and earn more about our goals for a more sustainable future.
Wall Tile Collections
Shown: Hide. and Sleek ceramic wall tile
While Crossville is known for incredible, long-lasting, and fashionable floor tile, we’re excited to add to our wall tile lineup, not one but three new collections! These wall tile lines provide superior surfacing options not only because of their remarkable durability in both residential and commercial applications but also because of their stunning aesthetics.
Sahara Noir
Inspired by evocative Tunisian black marble, Sahara Noir is a porcelain panel by Laminam that offers the fragile stone’s dramatic aesthetic in a durable, non-porous, sustainable porcelain body. Learn more this porcelain panel product here.
Access Point
Get immediate access to great design with beautiful, on-trend products at a value price. This line of always-on-point and in-stock genuine porcelain tiles features some of today’s most sought-after looks – including concrete, travertine, and white marble visuals. Perfect for budget-conscious projects that demand technical performance and durability. See the full porcelain tile collection here.
Top Interior Design Projects
So many stunning design projects, both residential and commercial, were completed this year. Here are our top three projects incorporating Crossville tile. Click over to the case studies for the full design stories.
Residential Kitchen | Asheville
Beautiful western North Carolina is the setting for a stunning retirement home designed with accessibility in mind. For the kitchen, the design team created a functional space showcasing up-to-date styles starring our porcelain slab in the Lighting hue for the kitchen countertops and island. Get the full design scoop here in our Project Gallery.
Project Participants
Builder: Osada Construction
Architect: Michael McDonough
Interior Design: Nate Fischer and the homeowner
Tile Distributor: Mosaic Tile
O’Hare International Airport Pedestrian Tunnels | Chicago
The design team behind an extensive renovation of O’Hare International Airport’s pedestrian tunnels chose Crossville Porcelain Tile Panels by Laminam® for the line’s aesthetically appealing texture and high durability. Read the case study to learn how Crossville porcelain panels created a uniform yet dimensional canvas upon which the asymmetrical design shines as the focal point.
Project Participants
Owner: Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)
Architect and Structure Engineer: Epstein
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering: CCJM
General Contractor: FH Paschen
Wall Panel Installation: Kingston Tile
Photography: Mark Ballogg
Park Hill Whole House Renovation | Denver
Talented Denver designer Diane Gordon once again hits a home run with a gorgeous whole house renovation. Diane wanted to specify materials that looked modern, clean, and offered durability but fit with the home’s historic character and would add texture and warmth. Visit our Project Gallery to see how she used Crossville tile in the kitchen and bath!
Project Participants
General Contractor: Best Builders
Interior Design: Diane Gordon Design
Photographer: Elisabeth Gordon Photography
Most Popular Blogs
Our blogs cover a plethora of topics, from design trends and design projects to company news and tile tech. Here are three of our most popular blogs of 2023.
It’s the Crossville Faux Show!
Shown: I Naturali porcelain panels by Laminam
Crossville’s got you covered with tile solutions that cover the gamut of looks from sophisticated and elegant marble and onyx to earthy natural stones like basalt, slate, sandstone, limestone, and travertine, plus an array of tile collections inspired by natural wood, cement, and even textile. Head over to our blog for a look at beautiful doppelgängers interpreted in durable, affordable, and sustainable porcelain tile
Coverings Top Ten Tile Trend and the Crossville Collections that Align
Shown: Argent porcelain tile
Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, announced the top ten ceramic tile trends for 2023. The tile trends were gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings 2023 — Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America, and Tile of Spain — to highlight the most popular, on-trend styles of tile from the global marketplace. Our blog looks at the Crossville tile collections that align with these trends.
Hospitality Solutions and Design Inspiration with Crossville Tile!
Shown: Owen Stone porcelain tile
When it comes to beautiful, durable surface solutions for hospitality projects, Crossville has you covered! With brand new images to inspire your next hospitality design, this blog explores the many applications, surface solutions, and tile collections ideal for hospitality.
Best Award
Planet Positive Award
The winners of Metropolitan Magazine’s Planet Positive Awards represent the highest achievements today in design that addresses climate change, ecosystem health, human health, and equity. We’re honored that our carbon neutral Native Metal collection was recently recognized with a prestigious Planet Positive Award in the Surfaces, Tiles, and Materials category! Click here to learn more.
As we near the end of 2023, we want to thank all Crossville employees, distributors, designers, architects, and builders — and all their customers and clients — for making this great year possible. We’re excited about what lies ahead for the industry in 2024 — stay tuned!
