The benefits of using porcelain tile for both residential and commercial flooring are many. Porcelain tile is a lasting material, even in high traffic areas, and will keep its appearance as it performs well over time. With its dense, durable body, porcelain tile supports healthy indoor environments (no VOCs, hard surfaces don’t trap allergens). Additionally, it requires minimal maintenance—especially relative to other flooring types, and in terms of life cycle of an installation, it’s often more economical than other surfacing alternatives. Perhaps the most exciting thing about floor tile these days is that it’s incredibly versatile in design thanks to the huge range of options available in terms of color, shape, size, and style. Because of tile’s longevity, good tile design will stand the test of time; but like all design elements, floor tile is not without its trends. Let’s take a look at the tile styles that designers and homeowners are crushing for.
It’s All About Bold
We develop our tile collections to help designers make bold, statement-making looks for interiors. Daring, inky dark hues, rangy contrasts, and even inventive textures are all making big impressions in interior design, and Crossville collections align beautifully.
Bold Color
Film Noir from our Notorious collection delivers urban sophistication in big, bold 24 x 36 inch planks. The concrete-look tiles in urban hues offer statement-making contrast to the expansive white walls while enhancing the industrial chic vibe of the loft space.
Bold Contrast
Sharp contrasts in color will always make a design statement! This eye-catching retail floor is comprised of Snow Blind and Royal Navy from our Retro Active 2.0 collection.
Bold Texture
Our fabric-inspired Bohemia has a beautiful textile-like finish. The effect is similar to the look and feel of burlap over concrete, giving the collection a versatile, boho chic vibe. Bohemia’s dark gray “Beatnik” stands in bold contrast to the lighter “Artist” colorway to create a memorable backdrop in this retail store space.
Bold Combinations
The distressed floor style has been around for a while, but the look is trending strong today. The “luxury aged” look is extremely popular for both residential and commercial environments where a rustic elegance is desired. Echoing the comeback spirit of reclaimed materials and revitalized cities, our Reclamation line brings the best of both worlds with its mix of surface visuals and details. The line combines hints of worn concrete and aged wood interpreted in durable porcelain tile. The overall effect is a modern aesthetic with warmth and hints of nostalgia.
Bold and Big
By big, we mean big porcelain tile panels that are measured in feet, not inches! Our gauged porcelain tile panels (GPTP) are just the thing for surfacing floors when you want a clean, seamless look. As an added bonus, GPTP can be installed over existing tile (in many cases) to eliminate the need for demolition during renovations. While a real boon for commercial renovations, these big tiles are taking the residential design world by storm. Laminam I Naturali in Calacatta Oro Venato was used in this private yacht renovation to replace the original aged marble on the main deck. With a rich beautiful look akin to premium calacatta marble, the panels provided an elegant look as well as fulfilled the unique performance requirements of an ocean-going vessel.
There are so many great looks in floor tile! And with increasing advances in technology, the looks just keep getting better and better. You can depend on Crossville to answer to the latest floor tile trends with up-to-the-minute looks for both residential and commercial interiors.
