Dune tile, Piccola, Tile of Spain © Tile of Spain
Looking for inspiration to choose your tile? Discover the major trends that will dress kitchens and bathrooms in 2021. An anthology of materials and colors for a classic, vintage or more original decoration. Guaranteed ‘wow’ effect!
An essential element in the decoration of the bathroom and the kitchen, the tiling has not had its last word and seduces us with new and very inspired collections. 2021 offers us a pleasing batch of novelties and trends, both in terms of materials, shapes, colors, effects (concrete, wood, marble, stone) and even formats. The tiles show off and gain volume. Already trendy in 2020, the relief tile remains as dynamic as ever. The bathrooms were the first to adopt these contemporary and original models, with linear effects (Bambou collection at Surface), vintage (Dolce or Flauti at Carrément Victoire) or in 3D (Twist at Décoceram). Today, it’s the kitchen that takes it in small decorative touches or in large widths. To be combined with more classic tiles or in a different format so as not to visually overload the room. We thought she was banished from our homes. Think again ! Color is making a comeback thanks in particular to cement tiles and zelliges (Emery & Cie, Lapeyre, Leroy-Merlin, etc.) which offer a wide choice and have been democratizing in terms of price in recent years. the black tile is also making a comeback and is available in a matte or glossy version, in kitchens in particular, to provide a designer and elegant appearance. The pastel colors, vintage charm, are also popular with pink, blue or green. The two Pantone colors of the year, gray and yellow, are also appearing on walls or floors. And even if white is not really a color, it retains its letters of nobility, in particular thanks to atypical shapes, in 3D reliefs, or by imitating other materials such as marble. In matt or glossy finish, he remains unbeatable. THE’parquet look is ultra trendy on the floor, on the wall and in formwork. The tiles are available in all shades of wood (from light to dark), but also in all sizes (narrow or wide planks, small or large). To bring modernity, you can opt for graphic weddings, such as the association of white tiles with Scandinavian-type planks. If you like the look of old parquet floors, lay your herringbone or Hungarian point tiling. Anything is possible as long as the mixture remains harmonious. Concrete, terrazzo, stone and marble will also have their effect in 2021. Engineers and designers have competed in creativity for be as close as possible to the original textures, thus offering products that are less expensive than the original raw materials. These imitations can be used in all living spaces, from floor to walls. The colors are available here in a sober way (gray, white, black, shades of brown …) and bring a refined and elegant touch.
From XL to XXL: large format tiles
The XXL tile has been particularly trendy for two years. It comes in all styles, in all colors, on the floor or on the wall, and in almost the whole house where it brings elegance and modernity. Whether it is white, charcoal gray for the classics, concrete for an industrial look, or a cement tile effect for a vintage decor, XXL tiles are available in rectangular or square format, but it is the latter that remains the most requested. . Despite their success, squares, rectangles and blades now compete with graphic or hexagonal tiles. These give a certain character to your interior especially when mixed with other styles such as imitation parquet or tiles of different colors. Cement tiles also play with shapes such as fish scales or even the cabochons. These models break the monotony to bring dynamism through color and shape. If the tiling is not geometric, it is its pattern that becomes so (Mutina at Carrément Victoire). Be careful, however, not to use too much to avoid a ‘loaded’ effect. the panoramic tiles is slowly arriving in 2021 and is playing the escape card in the kitchen or the bathroom. It then becomes the central element of your decoration. Paintings with botanical motifs have inspired decorators since 2021. This trend, which came from wallpaper, can now be seen on splashbacks in the kitchen, but also around the bathtub or the shower in the bathroom.
The elegance of the chevron pose
Wood Mid & Calacatta tiles, 9.8×52.2 cm, David B © David B
The slats of marble tiles (floor and wall) blend harmoniously with parquet tiles (floor), herringbone style.
The decorative effect: Chevron laying visually enlarges the room. Neutral colors and the charm of wood bring a feeling of well-being in the bathroom.
Our selection :
Floor and wall tiles Amboise, Leroy Merlin Porcelain stoneware tile, Wood, Casa lux Collection Treveksoul, Décoceram Floor tiles Guerigny, Lapeyre Collection enamelled stoneware Chevron, Roca
The elegance of the chevron pose
Cement tile-style tiling
Glazed porcelain stoneware floor tile, 20.3×20.3 cm, Helios, Lapeyre © Lapeyre
Create an atmosphere by mixing several patterns and bring a breath of freshness to your interior. This tile is placed on the floor, on the wall and even on a splashback.
The decorative effect: A pleasant decorative effect on the floor that plays on both modern and classic style.
Our selection :
Collection Konkrete, Castorama Collection Gatsby, Leroy Merlin Collection Carreau, Saint-Maclou Collection Del Conca, Point P
Cement tile-style tiling
Tiles inspired by the Pantone colors of the year
Diamond 11.5 cm tile, Tex collection by Raw Edges for Mutina, Carrément Victoire © Carrément Victoire
With small touches, these two Pantone colors awaken a floor or a section of wall. We have fun putting them together to form a tone-on-tone octagonal pattern or simply by mixing colors.
The decorative effect: Graphics, color and an optical effect to create a splashback. A surprising game that modernizes the room while retaining its primary function.
Our selection :
Diamonds, Normandy Ceramics Foam diamond tile, Ace of tiles Flow Diamond Collection, Casalux Linea Collection, Surface
Tiles inspired by the Pantone colors of the year
Tiles set the scene
Twist Sensation earthenware, 20 x 60 cm, Décoceram © Décoceram
Create a section of green wall with XL wall tiles in the bathroom. Green brings a dominant decorative touch and will be highlighted by the association of large white tiles.
The decorative effect: An exotic, fresh and original decoration that mixes abstract and graphic patterns to give an illusion of the jungle.
Our selection :
Silver Collection Flowers, Surface Collection Barlowf, Point P Collection Urban Jungle, Villeroy & Boch Collection Tropicale, Decoceram
Tiles set the scene
We fall for the zelliges
Black zelliges enamelled gold, 10×10 cm and 12×12 cm, Emery & Cie © Emery & Cie
The splashback was made with black zelliges. These traditional Moroccan tiles are in natural or glazed terracotta. They find their place on walls or floors with low traffic.
The decorative effect: Black is very trendy in kitchens and bathrooms. It brings a note of modernity and classicism, in particular with the shiny effects of enameling. All tiles are unique pieces, so there may be variations in tone that are appreciated in decoration.
Our selection :
Collection Zellige noir, Leroy Merlin Collection Creative, Atelier Zelij Collection Zellige noir, Art et Sud Déco Collection Zellige Carbone, Marrazi
We fall for the zelliges
A marble effect larger than life
Wall and floor tiles, 29.7×59.7 cm, Genuis, Lapeyre © Lapeyre
Tiling over the entire surface of the bathroom with a mat or polished finish for a ‘stunning’ marble effect. It can also be installed as a splashback by pairing it with a plain black or white tiling.
The decorative effect: Combined with a black sink and faucet, these porcelain stoneware tiles give a chic and modern style.
Our selection :
Collection Elegance Marbre, Castorama Collection Murano, Leroy Merlin Collection Marquina Nero, Surface Collection Ceramin Tiles, Saint-Maclou Collection Marbleplay, Marazzi
A marble effect larger than life
Soothing and luminous colors
Tiles 6×12.5 cm, Fez mint mat, Surface © Surface
Inspired by Moroccan craftsmanship, these glazed terracotta tiles are placed vertically or horizontally depending on the desired effect. They are available in mat or gloss finish.
The decorative effect: The mint water color brings delicacy and naturalness to the bathroom. The purity of forms offers a moment of serenity and appeasement.
Our selection :
Enamelled terracotta collection, Casalux Pastel tones collection, The …
