As personal wellness and biophilic influences continue to permeate interior residential design, products that mimic the look and feel of natural elements captivate both homeowners and designers alike. Whether those items are sleek and elegant, such as natural marble or polished metal, or rustic and raw like wood and stone, all have a place in today’s kitchen and bath designs.
When it comes to tile, nature-based materials such as painted clay, as well as artisan-crafted items, are trending, as are ceramics and porcelains showcasing 3D printed surfaces inspired by nature’s canvas. Texture also continues to be a major draw, with ribbing, fluting, weaves and hand-hewn surfacing delivering distinctive looks for more personalized spaces.
On this page, Kitchen & Bath Design News highlights tile looks that are sharing the spotlight.
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Crafted in Italy by the creative ceramic studio 41Zero42, Opustone’s Dandy Collection of glazed porcelain tiles presents a refined interpretation of marble featuring clean, distinctive geometric patterns. The tile is available in a white, black and green color palette in a number of patterns.
WOW Design’s Spike Bars collection is a modern twist on the company’s Sweet Bars series in a new shape: a ceramic parallelogram with a diagonal relief pattern that follows the sloping edges of the tiles. The collection comes in nine autumnal colors in both a matte and glossy finish.
Handcrafted by Kohler WasteLAB artisans, the Landshapes by Daniel Arsham tile collection is produced from nearly 100% recycled material. It is poured around hand-layered patterns of torn paper and then fired at a soft incline to create subtle, eye-catching shifts in color, according to the company.
The Ann Sacks Elements Collection features a range of colors and sizes and works well for a variety of design styles, notes the firm. It is suitable for indoor wall and flooring applications, as well as high temperature areas.
MILEstone’s Travertine Collection is available in 12″x24″, 24″x48″ and 48″x96″ field tiles, as well as other options, including mosaics. The Travertine Collection is showcased in four finishes: Matte, Polished, Chiseled and Grip.