Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 9614 2017 | TRENDS Black is a staple of both modern and classic combinations – expect black and white marbles used in checker- board. Greige – Halbert pointed out that grays have reigned for more than five years, and warmed-up grays will remain an important neutral. She sees beiges starting to come back into the market with a fleshy under- tone and the “greige” hue is a transi- tion color between the two. Blue – Halbert said that blue came strongly into the tile market at Coverings last year, and at the fall CERSAIE expo in Bologna, Italy, blue was evident everywhere in many dif- ferent types of concepts. Sensitive Blue – This is a calming soft blue. It’s balanced, comfortable and casual like an old pair of faded jeans. Relaxing Cloud – This color trend is restful and calming, with cool, minimalistic influences that are derived from nature. It’s often seen in Scandinavian design. Metallic Taupe – With medium- brownundertones,thistaupe-inspired metallic is bold, rich and warm, grow- ing out of the popularity of rose gold in the last couple of years. Pottery – These mid-range red- browns bring warmth of nature and earth and help create cozy, comfort- ing atmospheres and rooms. Coral Beach – A refreshing tone that pairs well with gray, Halbert said it’s “like a walk on the beach.” Vintage Reserve – Like the deep red wine, this color is rich, bold and pleasing to the palate, incorporating red/blue/brown hues. Chipotle – Derived from and prevalent in Spanish Mediterranean design, Halbert called Chipotle “spicy and fun; a twist on classic red with rosy undertone; good for teens.” Sassy Orange – This very modern color pulls in red influences, and is bold, invigorating, and full of energy – a popular European wall tile color. Organic Olive – A color that evokes hope for the future, green is growth. Organic Olive is a balance between light and dark hues, Halbert said, and an important hue in 2017 (see sidebar on page 18 on “Greenery” – PANTONE’s Color of the Year for 2017). Relaxed – This fresh hue encour- ages people to unwind and relax, like a cup of green tea and escape from the crush of technology. Whisper – Halbert said this organic and neutral tone is soft and pulls in hues of and beige, green and yellow. COLOR AND TILE TRENDS (continued) Warmed up greys, known as “greige” will be a strong neutral. Blue burst onto the fashion scene last year, and continues into 2017. Look for these colors to star in 2017.