Undoubtedly, tile is a versatile material that can transform and elevate the look of kitchens and baths, as well as living spaces, mantles, and mudrooms. But just like paint colors, tile designs go in and out of style and can ultimately date a space.
If you’re planning to re-tile part of your home in the coming months, consider the following insight professional designers have on what will be in vogue in 2024—and have staying power.
The last decade has seen a revival of terrazzo in the traditional sense but also in modern reinterpretations that add another dimension from giant and unconventionally colored flecks to intriguing material juxtapositions. And it looks like the trend isn’t dying down anytime soon.
Laurence Carr, founder and CEO of Laurence Carr, explains how Terrazzo tiles create a classic and timeless look which is why they're making a big comeback. Terrazzo tiles can often be made from a mixture of marble chips and cement, she says.
“Terrazzo made a spirited appearance at this year’s Cersaie, exhibiting a delightful vitality,” Cristina Stivala, creative director of Taller KEN, says. One of the biggest international tile fairs in the world, Italy’s Cersaie is often thought of as an indicator of tile trends to come.
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“Throughout the fair, terrazzo flaunted its charm in a palette of nostalgic hues and earthy tones, while also daringly branching out into fresh and vibrant color variations, some of which sparkled with playful exuberance," Stivala says.
These atypical colors range from pastels and primaries to metallic, and the flecks can be massive with exaggerated asymmetry.
Carr says that due to sustainability becoming increasingly important to consumers, more
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