A Tile’s Tale

LET’S TALK TILE

We have entered an exciting time in the world of tile. While subway tile will always be a staple in the industry, you have more options than ever to design the space of your dreams.

Fresh off her trip from the Coverings 2018 tile trade show in Atlanta, and the ICFF show here in NYC, Atmosphere Kitchen & Bath’s resident tile expert Suzanne Cook sat down with me to talk about her top picks for what’s trending in tile.

Read on for the scoop on her favorite tile trends this year!

AT THE CORNER OF 90TH & COLUMBUS, ON MANHATTAN’S UPPER WEST SIDE

MIRROR ANTIQUE FINISH

MIRROR BEVEL FINISHING

MIRROR WITH COPPER INLAY

TILE WITH GLASS OVERLAY

“We’re seeing a lot of texture and finishes
Whether it’s an antique beveled mirror tile or textured wood, there’s an edgy-ness happening right now.”

— SUZANNE COOK, ATMOSPHERE KITCHEN & BATH

Q: WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE TILE TRENDS FROM THE COVERINGS & ICFF SHOWS?

A: Laser cut tiles continue to have a very strong presence in the market. And the way they’re doing it now is more out-of-the box. It’s not so modular anymore. The idea of laser cut is continuously evolving. One way this has changed is with the use of classic materials, such as marble or stone. Using classic materials, in particular marble, that’s cut in different shapes, always looks great in a bathroom.

Q: WHAT ARE COST-EFFECTIVE WAYS TO USE LASER TILE THAT YOU RECOMMEND?

A: When you use the laser cut format on the floor of a bathroom it gives your bathroom that “wow” factor. It adds texture and dimension. Because, typically the floor is a smaller amount of square footage to cover you don’t need to purchase an exorbitant amount to create an impressive space.

As long as you’re using the same type of marble–to keep the look consistent–you can divide the tile in different directions and shapes. I love seeing the variety this installation gives. You can create this by using a hexagon floor, a 3×6 wall tile in a shower, a 12×24 outside of the shower…there are no rules.