The ‘80s are back! Not to worry though – we’re not talking the teased hair or parachute pants – but the incredible bold colors, geometric shapes, and juxtaposition of styles. It was a decade of independence, pop culture, booming economy and change. The essential design elements of the decade made a lasting impact that focused on breaking away from modernism.
From incorporating clean and curvy graphic design elements to embracing the love of sci-fi and technology, the ’80 design trends are now being re-embraced by Millennials and Gen Z. As they appreciate the coolness and vintage of the ‘80s without the many elements we want to forget, designers are incorporating many of the unique features into new spaces.
Let’s look at a few of these trends and how Crossville tile collections align well for the bold, the colors, the shapes and more.
Memphis Design – known for bright colors, bold shapes, squiggly lines and funkiness.
Swatches Wall Tile Collection – With a touch of retro and bold primary shades, Crossville’s Swatches evokes the dramatic visuals and techno-effects that are central to ‘80s design elements.
Cursive Collection – As unique as penmanship, Crossville’s Cursive Collection offers unique tile shapes bringing signature style to your interior design. Let walls be your memoir as you write with the eclectic colors and shapes.
Technology Focused – highlights the expansion of digital arts and love of sci-fi
Filo Collection – Crossville Porcelain Tile Panels by Laminam in the Filo Collection offer a surprising texture, stemming from the image of a continually repeated glistening wire that forms a woven pattern, a shiny metal surface.
Oxide Collection – Crossville Porcelain Tile Panels by Laminam feature an industrial aesthetic with a shimmery, modern finish.
‘80s cute – recognized for fun, colorful, sparkly, and playful designs
Cursive Collection – As unique as penmanship, Crossville’s Cursive Collection offers unique tile shapes bringing signature style to your interior design. Let walls be your memoir as you write with the eclectic colors and shapes.
Tropical Style – think Miami Vice with the palm trees and neon pastels
Glass Blox® Collection – Our expansive bright, neutral, and mosaic blends palettes range from gleaming jewel-tones to softly glowing neutrals to bring eye-catching light and life to walls.
Chic ‘80s – a contemporary style that is bold drama mainly playing off a high-contrast palette of black and white
Shades 2.0 Collection – Offering a palette of 13 sophisticated hues is a modern take on must-have neutrals, Shades 2.0 covers the gamut from cool to warm, light to dark. To add to the contemporary style, Shades 2.0 also offers a multi-directional graphic in a new patterned accent tile.
Most designers agree that the ‘80s trend is not solely focused on recreating an entire area with pieces and parts from that decade but more of a mix that gets the best of modern design ideas with the eclectic pieces to showcase the space.
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