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 9616 2017 | TRENDS Authentic and romantic, it’s prevalent in Scandinavian Farmhouse design. Aged Yellow – Warm and authen- tic, this tone is optimistic and enthu- siastic. Savory Orange –This global color is earthy and spicy, grounded and flavorful. It goes well with Vintage Reserve and Chipotle in Spanish inte- riors. Lemon Bar – Lemon yellow, this hue radiates vitality and just the right amount of pop in modern settings. Victorian Plum – Dark, strong, solid, Victorian Plum is a rich hue of velvet, and pairs well with lace. Tile Trends So, we have taken a journey through the spectrum of colors we’ll see in the coming year. Next Halbert talked about the designs and influ- ences evident for tile lines in 2017. Wood – As one of largest floor- ing categories, wood-look tiles will show up in many forms and formats: farmhouse, modern, traditional, reclaimed rustic. Wood “fits every- where,” Halbert said, adding that the challenge for manufacturers is to “keep coming out with differ- ent woods” to keep the lines fresh. Expect lots of wood species and formats that range from small brick to very large sizes, and hexagon and chevrons, on walls as well as floors. Modern designs offer smooth sur- faces; traditional oaks come with heavy structure, worn edges and more character. Graphic details, chatter marks, and slight gloss – today’s technologies synchronize the glazing effects with the graphics. One thing that is freshening the wood trend is new surface fin- ishes, Halbert said. You’ll find this in vaporized wood in which the grains come up to the surface of the wood. Glossy ink is added to the veins that provides a contrast between vein and body of tile. White or lime finish replicate limed vanishes with white and glossy ink together synchronized to the vein- ing patterns. Halbert said there’s a surge in rus- tic reclaimed design, which is versa- tile for modern or traditional rustic. For instance, to create some wood lines, “Dal-Tile has purchased multiple styles of wood in different widths, and scanned them at 18” x 36”; 6” x 36” or 9” x 36”,” Halbert said. “This creates the illusion of multi format floors.” Also popular are small and nar- row planks, vintage designs and small formats, which enable herringbone patterns, Halbert said. Nontraditional shapes including square patterns and chevrons (many of which were on display at CERSAIE) allow authentic installations. Large planks up to 70” long are also growing in popularity, following the actual wood market, which is showing larger sizes as well, she said. 2 cm outdoor tile pavers in 24” x 24” and 24” x 48” formats are gaining ground. Halbert said they allow for a seamless transition from interior to the exterior, and can utilize natural materials like grass or gravel instead of grout in the joints. Stone and terra cotta looks are popular here. COLOR TRENDS (continued) One direction for wood tiles is a smooth surface shown on the floor in American Olean’s Rosendal in Urban Mocha. New surface finishes for wood, like glossy ink or limed finishes, freshen wood tile designs. Plank tiles – like Preservation from Marazzi, here in Aged Walnut – have the rustic reclaimed look that’s versatile for modern or traditional rustic settings. Small narrow planks in wood tile allow her- ringbone patterning. 2 cm pavers provide a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor settings, such as Daltile’s Dignitary pavers in Superior Taupe.