Trends in Tiles for Every Taste
Interiors

Trends in Tiles for Every Taste

Yes, there’s a tile for everyone! From the captivating beauty of onyx, the timeless elegance of marble and the durability of granite to limestone, an array of tiles is available to meet specific needs and transform spaces.

Architect Kapil Razdan, Co-Founder, Arquite, mentions nature-inspired tiles and emerald tiles as trends to watch for. “Ceramic tiles are a great choice for a budget-friendly option,” he says. “Porcelain tiles are also becoming increasingly popular with their unique look and durability, and are good for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Terrazzo tiles are gaining popularity due to their modern and stylish look. This trend encourages better use of available space and creates a harmonious connection between indoor and outdoor living areas.” He adds that emerald tiles are coming in a variety of shades and hues. “The colour green conjures images of jade, sage, mint and aloe.”

Meanwhile, Rahul Bansal, Partner, groupDCA, says,“Tiles will have a modern Indian look to them in terms of patterns, texture or colour. Indian companies are now manufacturing products that are beating Italian and Chinese companies. This trend is surging and will be seen this year as well as going forward.”

For his part, Gaurav Sanghavi, Partner, Pentaspace Design Studio, believes that more than tiles, terrazzo will be in vogue in the coming year, and in bolder colours. “Cement flooring will also be used as it gives a seamless look that interests people.”

Tiling for diverse spaces

In commercial and retail projects, wall tiles receive greater attention because of their durability, ease of maintenance, branding opportunities, ability to enhance ambience and practicality in high-traffic areas.

That said, Razdan lists some common tile types for residential projects that provide a range of options for homeowners to create beautiful and functional spaces...

To read the full story on diverse uses of tiles, CLICK HERE.

Yes, there’s a tile for everyone! From the captivating beauty of onyx, the timeless elegance of marble and the durability of granite to limestone, an array of tiles is available to meet specific needs and transform spaces. Architect Kapil Razdan, Co-Founder, Arquite, mentions nature-inspired tiles and emerald tiles as trends to watch for. “Ceramic tiles are a great choice for a budget-friendly option,” he says. “Porcelain tiles are also becoming increasingly popular with their unique look and durability, and are good for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Terrazzo tiles are gaining popularity due to their modern and stylish look. This trend encourages better use of available space and creates a harmonious connection between indoor and outdoor living areas.” He adds that emerald tiles are coming in a variety of shades and hues. “The colour green conjures images of jade, sage, mint and aloe.” Meanwhile, Rahul Bansal, Partner, groupDCA, says,“Tiles will have a modern Indian look to them in terms of patterns, texture or colour. Indian companies are now manufacturing products that are beating Italian and Chinese companies. This trend is surging and will be seen this year as well as going forward.” For his part, Gaurav Sanghavi, Partner, Pentaspace Design Studio, believes that more than tiles, terrazzo will be in vogue in the coming year, and in bolder colours. “Cement flooring will also be used as it gives a seamless look that interests people.” Tiling for diverse spaces In commercial and retail projects, wall tiles receive greater attention because of their durability, ease of maintenance, branding opportunities, ability to enhance ambience and practicality in high-traffic areas. That said, Razdan lists some common tile types for residential projects that provide a range of options for homeowners to create beautiful and functional spaces...To read the full story on diverse uses of tiles, CLICK HERE.

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