Influences are everywhere for the spaces we create today – fashion, upholstery, wallpaper, furniture, media and even electronics all must relate to each other in our spaces and uniquely embody the current style of the client. With so many indicators to track it can be difficult to hone in on the style and colors that define the coming year for tile. Fortunately, Tile of Spain consultant Ryan Fasan has done that for us.
Ryan presented his view of tile trends and the Complimentary Paradigm, the way things fit together, at Coverings 2013. Current tile trends include:
- Technology: the integration of photo luminescence and home automation into tile, touch sensitive glazes, nano technology that makes tile warm to the touch, and tiles that clean the air with biomimetics.
Spanish tile presents us with another tile trend makes an easy transition to commercial and residential spaces – that is the vintage look in black. Black, gray and white colored vintage tile designs were presented by a number of Tile of Spain manufacturers at the annual 
