2024 Fall Winter Featured Collections
This Fall Winter season, we proudly unveil our latest collections, meticulously curated to showcase the enduring elements of color and value in architecture and design. These collections are more than just a palette of hues and textures—they represent a deep connection to design’s emotional and functional aspects, transforming spaces into expressive works of art.
In design, the integration of color and value goes beyond mere decoration—it becomes a tool for shaping spaces that resonate with purpose.
Color: Color is perhaps the most striking and influential design element regarding tiles, conveying mood, light, depth, and point of view. Utilizing the color wheel and the principles of color theory – a set of guidelines for mixing, combining, and manipulating colors – designers formulate color schemes. The vast spectrum of tile colors allows for endless possibilities in crafting a space’s desired ambiance and style.
Value: Value, the contrast between light and dark elements in a design, is another crucial aspect of tile design, influencing a space’s perceived size, brightness, and visual balance.
Take advantage of the opportunity to elevate your design projects this season by scrolling down to learn more about the defining trends for the 2024 Fall Winter product launch. Below the trends, you’ll discover our new collections featuring color and value as pivotal elements to transform your spaces.
What is popular in both fashion and design, translates to tile. Vintage clothing styles we thought were gone for good are making a strong comeback, and the same is true for interior design. This revival includes classic size formats like 6″x6″ and 8″x8″, timeless materials such as terracotta and colorful marbles, and retro patterns like grids and pinwheels. However, instead of simply replicating these past trends, we’re seeing modern twists that make them fresh and relevant for today’s aesthetic.
Everything Old is New Again manifests through reviving historical design elements infused with modern innovation. Architects are reinterpreting traditional styles, materials, and forms, blending them with cutting-edge technology and contemporary sensibilities. This approach honors the past, while creating structures that feel both timeless and forward-looking.
With tile being a fundamental element in buildings throughout history, it’s no surprise that architecture inspires tile manufacturers. Leading ceramic brands are collaborating with top industry designers to infuse their unique creativity into this timeless material. Additionally, many are drawing inspiration from historic buildings and architectural details, including stained glass and Byzantine cut mosaics. These trends, highlighted at Coverings 2024, showcase the enduring connection between architecture and tile design.
Architectonic refers to something related to or characteristic of architecture or the design and structure of buildings. It often implies a sense of order, structure, and design coherence within the architectural field.
Slats emerged as a key trend at Cersaie 2023, gaining momentum from earlier appearances at Cevisama and Coverings. The natural wood-slatted textures, iconic in mid-century modern design, are experiencing a resurgence in contemporary architecture. Integrating this aesthetic into commercial design can be challenging, making porcelain and ceramic tile options that mimic slats a perfect solution for these projects.
Slats in architecture refer to thin, narrow strips of material, typically wood, metal, or composite, arranged in parallel to create a linear pattern. Slats are often used in exterior and interior design for ventilation, privacy screens, shading systems, or purely decorative purposes, adding texture and depth to architectural surfaces.
The Selection of Featured Collections
Featured collections from Creative Materials represent the pinnacle of our intensive selection process, curated from attendance at major industry tradeshows. These collections result from a deep understanding of emerging trends and their application within design elements. Meticulously selecting products that embody fresh, innovative, and trend-worthy qualities ensures that our featured collections optimize commercial designs. The collections provide cutting-edge solutions that exceed aesthetic and functional expectations, setting a new standard in the industry.