FLOORING TREND 1: STATEMENT MARBLE
Although marble has been around for a while in interiors, it’s usually in shades of black, grey and white, like classic Carrara marble for example. Onyx is fairly new on the scene, but both link into the overarching trend of statement stone with bold veining, big patterns and exotic blends of shades seen generally in color trends for the year.
FLOORING TREND 2: PATCHWORK TILES
There has been a growing flooring trend for patchwork or mix and match tiles as people look for more individual looks to express themselves. ‘Choosing three or four complimentary designs and plains means you can create your own unique style, adding more or less pattern feels expressive whilst being entirely livable,’ says founder of Otto Tiles and Design, Damla Turgut. ‘It’s a simple but effective tool for personalizing a space. Tiles can be turned on their side, upside down, any which way, or create patterns within patterns. This raises an ordinary interior into something unique.’
FLOORING TREND 3: MODERN METALLICS
Metallic tiles were another trend to come out of Cersaie. Again, technology has created realistic designs ranging from deep lead and iron tones to lighter aluminium and steel effects. Oxidized finishes give the impression of decay from the passing of time, creating imperfections, such as verdigris, like the Chemistry Denim by Artisan Tiles of Devizes which are striking when teamed with the deep blue walls, and going straight into our catalog of living room ideas.
FLOORING TREND 4: SOFT STRIPES IN NEUTRAL SHADES
Neutrals in soft flooring is an enduring trend as people are spending more time at home and want to feel comfortable and cocooned. For 2024, subtle stripes are growing in popularity, and in particular herringbone mixed with plain, perhaps inspired by the popularity of parquet flooring designs.
FLOORING TREND 5
With many people staying put rather than moving, a good way to inject some color into your space is with rugs. And as they have become more important in interior schemes, designers have been thinking outside the box to come up with asymmetrical shapes, bolder patterns and colors, and more intricate designs.