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 9658 2017 | TRENDS TRENDS: What are the most dynamic trends you see emerging in tile today and in the foreseeable future? LM: Mixing materials such as wood, stone and tile in designs. I am also seeing more customization in product lines. I think the future will bring even more options for customization. I also see tile as taking a stronger hold in the marketplace with the introduction of tile that looks like wood. To be able to have a wood look in a product with little or no maintenance is fabulous. PG: There has been a dramatic shift happening in tile that’s been emerging these past few years. I believe the first big shift was digital printing, with the capability of re- creating stone patterns that are virtually identical to natu- ral stone. There’s a trend now towards patterns, from geometric to floral, the busier the better. Re-creations of authentic looking Italian mosaics, Byzantine or Moroccan patterns, florals, geometrics, rustic and textured woods: you name it. TRENDS: How do you incorporate these trends into your work residentially and/or commercially? LM: To be able to customize a product allows me to make the product what I need it to be for the project rather than settling for what is offered. I like to customize options for home owners and also for commercial projects to create something unique to the project and owner. PG: Dimensional tile, with undulating curves and pat- terns, is stronger than ever. Creating walls with these tiles becomes architectural, making dramatic statements on walls. Mid-Century Modern design is extremely popular right now, and these dimensional tiles are a great way to enhance this iconic style. These new advances in tile, used both residentially and commercially, create strong design statements, and pro- vide exceptional and long-lasting use, thereby prolonging A&D Q&A Designers share trend outlooks for 2017 At TISE West/Surfaces, Lindsey Waldrep of Crossville, Inc., interviewed Lisa Mende, Lisa Mende Design, and Patricia Gaylor, Patricia Gaylor Interior Design, about trending styles and directions of tile. Here, Mende and Gaylor share their thoughts about emerging tile trends in residential and commercial settings, sustainable design, qualified labor and more. – Lesley Goddin Lisa Mende, Lisa Mende Design Patricia Gaylor, Patricia Gaylor Interior Design ” “ “I love the seamless look of thin porcelain tile…Being able to do away with so many grout lines makes the project more seam- less visually... I also love that it can be installed over old tile, which makes it so much easier to install with less mess and less expense for the homeowner” – Lisa Mende