LOCATION: BATHROOMS & KITCHENS OUT ON THE TILES
Claire O’ Brien, Head of Design and Product at British Ceramic Tile, explores the kitchen and bathroom trends set to make an impact in the home in 2019.
Illusion Blush 331x331mm
The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the home. Once upon a time, the lounge was the place to take some time out, now it’s the bathroom – a tranquil sanctuary where homeowners can escape the chaos.
Perfect Harmony
There’s a mix and match approach to surface coverings; combining colour and texture to create a playful pattern. Colours are subtle and understated to capture the ultimate cosy feel. Texture is in abundance, with wall tiles featuring a tactile finish to transform a bathroom into a spa-inspired space. Natural wood and stone effects with subtle raised textures are in demand, tapping into the textured surfaces trend.
Bright but far from brash, homeowners are slowly warming to the idea of colour in the bathroom. Unlike the garish avocado and salmon bathrooms of the past, this new experimental approach is more about subtle flashes of colour through tiles. Delicate, feminine shades of blush, soft jade, mint and pale blue will be in demand, offering plenty of charm.
A Pop of Personality
The kitchen has become a functional living area with a fashion-forward twist. Homeowners want a practical space, but there’s also a desire for kitchens with character and personality. With the continued trend for open-plan living, homeowners continue to embrace the kitchen/diner. The way modern open-plan areas are decorated is entirely dependent on the individual, however some of the most successful schemes incorporate a mix of old and new. Distressed, worn natural stone or wood effects, teamed with stunning gold accessories and metallic accents are the ultimate juxtaposition but complement each other beautifully.
The Scandi-Noir trend is another design movement which incorporates old and new. A modern, crisp black canvas, made using sleek, matt metro tiles combined with tarnished brass, dark wood and jade green creates a masculine aesthetic, which can be as dressed up or stripped back as
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Industrial White 303x74mm
desired. Lay the metro tiles in a way that is out of the ordinary. Chevron and herringbone are the most striking layouts and sit well with this trend.
Statement Style
Patterned feature tiles continue to see strong sales. Bold and beautiful, the surfaces become the star of the show. Whether pattern is confined to the floor, or unleashed on the walls for maximum impact, the style will never disappoint. Not for the faint of heart, full coverage feature walls and floors are for the brave homeowner, seeking design-led homewares that become an extension of their personality. Neo-Victorian inspired monochrome colourways are particularly popular on the floor as people seek a traditional, familiar design which has been known and adored for years.
Laura Ashley Mr Jones in Midnight 331x331mm
Likewise, terracotta tiles, in particular, are making a comeback, fuelled by the nation’s appetite to bring Mediterranean design influences home. A rich, warm shade, the trend for terracotta has been brought back to life through striking designs, which see the colour fused together with detailed prints. A confident, bold look, is definitely a trend that is set to go full force in 2019.
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