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 9668 2017 | TRENDS INTERNATIONAL TRENDS FROM ITALY (continued) that tile companies are adding more metallics to the mix than ever before. Bronze, platinum and gold are the key players, often acting as inserts or decorative accents, adding a bit of glamour to collections often inspired by natural materials. Seamless With decorative surfaces under- going a renaissance, tile offers the perfect solution to create a contem- porary fresco, combining the tac- tile, seamless appeal of wallpaper with the durability of ceramic. From large, thin porcelain tile panels and mesh-mounted mosaics to patterns that traverse a single tile’s dimen- sions, Italian manufacturers are giv- ing designers the tools to create a beautifully seamless surface. Cotto d’Este is one company combining artistic wall decoration with ultra- thin ceramic, offering 12 decorative patterns on large (1 x 3m) thin por- celain slabs with two distinct surface effects reminiscent of canvas and hand applied resin. The following trends were detailed in the Cersaie Recap in the December 2016 issue of TileLetter. To read the story, visit http://bit.ly/2n7RYoV or http://tileletter.com/2016/12/cer- saie-2016/. Bits These collections feature a random assortment of fragmented pieces, creat- ing a playful visual narra- tive to the surface. Some designs are inspired by natural mate- rials with a conglomerate look such as Ceppo di Gré, while oth- ers conjure a sense of hand- work such as Venetian terrazzo and irregular stone mosaics. Black & Blue Intense blacks with matte finishes are mak- ing a strong statement this year. Meanwhile, blue – which has been p o p p i n g up every- where this year from fall fashion shows to hair color – is taking the tile industry by storm, expanding beyond last year’s marine palette to include dusty, vibrant, and sophisticated blue hues. Retro Good designers learn from history, borrowing elements from the past and infusing it with fresh ideas and cutting edge technologies to create something completely new. Historical elements have joined the longtime Retro trend from the elegance of Art Deco to the bold shapes of Memphis. (L-R): Unica Brique, Casamood Neutra 6.0, ABK Alpes, 41zero42 Loop (L-R): Ornamenta Oplus, Panaria Urbanature, Cotto d’Este Wonderwall, Appiani Texture Pennellato by Campogalliano A terrazzo look in Pietre di Paragone by Casalgrande Padana Tulip by Isla, a wood plank look with smoky blue tones Infinito 2.0 by Fondovalle makes a strong statement in black Memory Mood from Panaria harkens back to yesteryear with refreshed palettes for 2017 Cement designs in Fioranese’s Cementine Retro combine a sense of new and old