Coverings, the most influential ceramic fair in the United States, has recently published the 10 ceramic trends within the sector for the year 2023. These aesthetic lines selected by the international contest have been compiled by the Tile of Spain specialists, Ceramics of Italy and the American TCNA.
The 10 top ceramic trends in interior decoration
1. Baroque
In the 17th century, the Baroque style dominated art and architecture. The ceramics that are inspired by this era enhance the exuberance and excessive surfaces. Many international manufacturers are giving prominence to collections that reproduce the spectacularity of marble with striking colors and thick veins, while others offer luxurious tiles with gold details and reflective surfaces, highly appreciated in many markets.
2. Bas –relief
With rounded edges that simulate ancient stone and bas-reliefs that add depth, ceramic manufacturers have invested in new technology to create pieces that go beyond the third dimension.
3. Three color palettes prevail
- The celebration of color: the industry is returning to classics from past centuries. They are pieces that do not try to imitate anything, but instead honor the rich artisan history of this material with worn edges, classic enamel techniques and traditional patterns.
- Natural tones: after the pandemic quarantine, and because of it, the colors of nature invade the habitat. In this category, the jewels of nature prevail, including amber, brick, emerald and aquamarine tones. Lush greens and rich clay colors also provide a great connection between home and outside.
- Pastels: pastel colors such as sage, mint, pink and sky blue are going to be widely used in 2023, as they provide a calming and organic effect in the environments in which they are inserted.
4. Miscellaneous styles
The mixtures often paste. The apparent dissonance in the styles serves to highlight the differences by showing combinations, a priori, that do not add up and that generate surprising environments.
5. Curved Forms
The curvy forms of arches and softly rounded rectangles that characterize art deco design find a very welcome presence in 2023 design. These curves bring a sense of whimsy and accessibility to even the most austere and luxurious aesthetics. .
6. Murals
With extra-large sizes, today’s ceramics are becoming more and more attractive as a substitute material for wallpaper. Many manufacturers offer a wide range of patterns to choose from, including large floral prints with the outstanding technical finishes of porcelain.
7. The reinvention of plaster
The search for striking and functional finishes is a constant in the sector, as is the commitment to natural surfaces and earthy elements. In this trend, the pieces that reproduce the plaster with a plus of warmth and craftsmanship win the whole.
8. Marble at its best
Ceramic marble is always in fashion, although its forms are adapting to consumer tastes. So now these types of surfaces make a leap towards a more homogeneous general aesthetic in which a mix of textures, finishes and effects gain prominence that manage to be the center of visual impact in any environment.
9. Singular shapes
If large-format hexagons became popular in 2022, 2023 brings several other shapes in XXL size such as triangles, diamonds and parallelograms. Set in bold patterns, these shapes offer a contemporary twist on a classic design element. They are the perfect complement to standard parts and a real gem for prescribers.
10. Warm stones
Stone surfaces on ceramic supports are an excellent way to add natural charm and textures to spaces. Stones in warm tones are becoming more popular, an upward trend in recent years with excellent aesthetic results.
Top 10 Tile Trends of 2023
Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, announced the top ten tile trends for 2023. The tile trends were gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings, Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica, Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association of Spain (ASCER)/Tile of Spain and Tile Council of North America (TCNA). .
Baroque Tile Trend: In the 17th century, the Baroque style dominated European art and architecture, defined by a sense of movement and grandeur. Similarly, these tiles are full of exuberance, particularly when produced on floor-to-ceiling porcelain slabs. Many tile manufacturers are producing dramatic marble looks with striking colors and heavy veining while others offer luxurious tiles with gold detailing and reflective surfaces.
Bas Relief Tile Trend: From rounded edges that simulate ancient stone to low relief that add depth and structure, manufacturers have invested heavily in new technologies this past year to create ceramic and porcelain tiles that break through the third dimension.
Captivating Colors Tile Trend, with three palettes:
- Celebrating Ceramics in Color: The industry is circling back to some intriguing classics from centuries past. These are ceramics that are not trying to mimic anything, instead honoring the rich and artisanal history of this material and industry such as weathered edges, classic glaze techniques and traditional patterns. This celebration of ceramic roots plays beautifully with preceding trends and is often seen in soft color tones like greens with twilight undertones, peachy- and chestnut-brown terra cotta hues, creamy tans, sandy beiges, and even Santorini Blue.
- Earthy Jewel Tones: Because of the pandemic quarantine, the world is ready to invite more natural colors into the home and onto the walls. Jewel tones that can be found in nature, including amber, brick, emerald, and aquamarine hues, are popular palettes for tile in 2023. Leafy greens and rich clay colors give us a grounded connection to the outdoors.
- Pastels: Dovetailing with a ubiquitous feeling of romanticism, ceramic manufacturers are incorporating pastel colors like sage, mint, rose, and sky blue to their collections, which add a soothing and organic effect to interiors. These hues also fit into larger color trends in the industry such as Colors of the Year.
Crisp & Clean Tile Trend: During this new era of ceramic design, a more delicate approach will run parallel with artisanal textures and organic materials. Smooth compositions, hushed textures and minimalistic patterns will lend a sense of balance. The seeming dissonance in style serves to highlight and praise differences by showcasing unlikely pairings throughout designs and the harmony that can be found.
Golden Arches Tile Trend: Curvaceous forms of arches and softly rounded rectangles that characterize art deco design find a niche in 2023’s design language. A nod to organic shapes while retaining the straight gridlines of a tile matrix, these curves bring a sense of whimsy and approachability to even the most austere and luxurious aesthetics.
Murals Tile Trend: With extra-large sizes and super-thin profiles, ceramic tile is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to wallpaper. Many manufacturers offer large portfolios of patterns to choose from, including large florals and historical patterns like toile, chinoiserie, and damask, showcasing the artistic capabilities of designers combined with the durable advantages of porcelain.
Plaster Looks Tile Trend: Thanks to the current trend toward nature and earthy elements, textured wall treatments are having a resurgence. Most notably, are the textural appearance and subtle color variations that replicate the artistic layering of plaster. Plaster looks bring an immediate warmth and richness to walls as well as an artisanal touch.
Polarized Marble Tile Trend: While white marbles still reign supreme, the fierce stone look of the past takes a back seat to the refined spectrum of the marbleized look. This new approach retains the organic variation of a veined stone with an overall aesthetic that is more homogenic with a symphony of texture, finish and effects.
Shapes Scaled Tile Trend: As last year brought oversized hexagons, 2023 brings various, other oversized shapes, such as triangles, diamonds and parallelograms, as well as their counterparts, pocket-sized hexagons and polygons. Configured in eye-catching patterns, these shapes of various scales offer a contemporary twist on a classic design element. They are the perfect complement to standard square and rectangular field tiles.
Warm Stones Tile Trend: Stone looks are a great way to add natural allure and texture to a space. With the general warming up of color palettes the past few years, it should only follow that stone looks are also heating up, color-wise.