Coverings 2014 Exhibitors Brought Spectacular Tile and Stone Products to Las Vegas

When the tile and stone industry gathered together to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Coverings, I was blown away by the latest introductions from more than 900 exhibitors representing more than 35 countries. Coverings offers an in-depth view of tile and stone that is truly impressive, and just when I thought I saw all the trends and new products for kitchens and baths there was more to see

Fusion

Tile manufacturers are fusing natural inspirations to create distinctively unique expressions for designers and homeowners. According to Colorker, The phenomenon of fusion has become the identifying signal of our time. We see it in music, fashion, architecture, technology, art and in ceramic design. Colorker, which won a Coverings Best Booth award (shown above), presented the Fusion series in which cement, wood and stone are strewn together to offer a graphic richness united by a single color range.

Vintage, Lived In

One of the hottest trends right now is the idea of vintage or lived-in looks. Companies like Tile of Spains Grespania have the skill to make these looks authentic and warm in its new Amazonia collection of wood-look ceramic tiles that boast a stylish relief and a gently timeworn appearance.

Grespania's Amazonia collection

Textiles

Inspired by traditional textiles from around the world, the Cape Town collection from AlysEdwards Tile & Stone brings ethnic flair in soft, muted colors that enable it to be incorporated into a variety of design styles. Cape Town is hand made in Tunisia, using ancient stone artistry that gives every piece a one-of-a-kind look and is available in eight fabulous patterns and six subtle color ways.

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Coverings 2014 Exhibitors Brought Spectacular Tile and Stone Products to Las Vegas