Coverings 2011, the International Tile and Stone Exposition, was held earlier this month in Las Vegas and revealed the latest trends in tile and stones. According to Editor at Large, new technology has had a great impact on the latest innovations, bringing about an abundance of unusual textures, shapes, and sizes.
Tiles that take on the appearance of other materials, like wood, are expected to be popular this year.
Porcelain tiles that mimic other surfaces are expected to be highly popular this year, as many manufacturers present at the show presented porcelain tiles that take on the appearance of materials like marble, travertine, wood planks, and bluestone. For texture, dimensional dots are appearing on tiles to create the illusion of linear patterns, as well as enhance color contrasts by making them appear more dramatic. The hexagon was a most popular shape among all the exhibitors present.
You can learn more about the latest tile and stone trends at Editor at Large.
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