Top Tile Trends Revisited | Exploring Form And Finish

Last month, we took you on a journey, exploring 2021’s Top Tile Trends and hearing from leading industry experts on pairing popular styles with our designer tapware finishes. Now we delve into more unique designs to see how their form and finish can be incorporated into your home, instantly transforming a space and creating the wow factor.

GET THE LOOK

Creating a cohesive look within the home goes beyond colour and furnishings. Attention to the finer details allows for a show-stopping statement. To help inspire you, we’ve sourced three additional tile trends for kitchens, bathrooms and laundries and we demonstrate how to adopt these styles into your next project.

TREND 4 | PENNY ROUNDS

As their symbolic name suggests, their silhouette derives from their vintage timeline, first introduced as the round penny currency. Whilst balanced and circular in shape, Penny Rounds have a unique way of appearing linear and streamlined. Their small scale gives them this quality, and the result is a punctuated modern look with soft tactility.

As seen in the following kitchen zone, Perini Glass Moda Dots in Blush demonstrate how the subtle addition of colour can elevate a space and pop against contrasting finishes with subdued materiality.

Featured | Perini Moda Dots Blush Glass Tiles paired with Meir Matte Black Round Kitchen Mixer Tap (SKU: MK03)

“Moda enamelled glass is a unique collection as it is made from a high percentage of recycled glass, making it very earth-friendly.  It is incredibly tough and can be used on floors and walls. There are many colours and shapes to choose from. There is no special maintenance involved in keeping them clean, and they do not need to be sealed.”

~ KATE FULLER | Perini

Pair with Meir Matte Black Tapware for a contrasting effect and monochromatic style; A sleek choice, enhancing the Penny Rounds textural layering and tactility.

TREND 5 | TERRAZZO

Without question, now’s the time for Terrazzo, with the trend making a comeback from its 1920’s debut.
Eclectic and eccentric, every square inch is unique with endless combinations possible.
When it comes to incorporating this robust style in your home, consider the grain, texture and touch, and how you can apply it as a statement feature or an additional textural layer.

Featured | Cerdomus Tile Studio Grigio Chiaro Terrazzo Honed paired with Meir PVD Brushed Nickel Round Curved Spout (SKU: MS05-PVDBN + Meir Round Wall Mixer (SKU: MW08-PVDBN

“Terrazzo is quite timeless and very much on-trend. With its textural quality, it is quite adaptable in any space, and the monolithic look Terrazzo stone produces is popular among many. Terrazzo is perfectly suitable for commercial and residential projects in all applications, interior and exterior.”

~ MATTHEW TURCO | Cerdomus Tiles

Pair with PVD Brushed Nickel, Matte Black, Tiger Bronze or Champagne tapware.

Terrazzo is a durable and versatile material available in varying colours, shapes and sizes, it is ideal for contemporary homes, creating a natural yet modern look when paired with luxury finishes. The Meir range of wall taps and spouts come in a variety of style’s to truly complement your Terrazzo trend.

TREND 6 | FISH SCALES

If standard geometric styles leave you unimpressed, then perhaps a patterned style is an ideal alternate. 
Fish Scale tiles (also known as Mermaid or Scallop tiles) are sure to add interest to your tiling repertoire.
The tesselation makes for a dynamic look without over-embellishing your bathroom, laundry or kitchen.

Captured here, soft pink Perini Moda Scale Blush Glass Tiles are paired perfectly with a strikingly sleek Meir Round Pull Out Kitchen Mixer Tap and a Lavello Gunmetal Black Sink.

Ultra-modern with a layer of softness, this laundry zone embraces a splash colour whilst creating a distinguished look enhanced by a collection of contrasts, a harmonious balance even in the most compact of spaces.

Featured |Perini Moda Scale Blush Glass Tiles and Meir Round Pull Out Kitchen Mixer Tap (SKU: MK07) and Lavello Gunmetal Black Sink (SKU: MKSP-D670440-GM)

“Soft pastel pink works perfectly with a large range of classic neutral toned floor tiles. The pink creates a beautiful aesthetic and is a favourite amongst our customers. Geometric tiles also create an interesting feature in any space.”

~ KATE FULLER | Perini

THAT’S A WRAP!

Now that we’ve heard from the industry experts and explored all six top tile trends, why not start piecing together a collection of swatches, paint chips, tile and colour samples to begin curating your dream mood board.
For an added source of inspiration, take a look through our gallery from our industry professionals and Meir renovating customers, and be on your way to transforming your vision into reality.

Once you’ve combined your perfect tapware tile pairing, we’d love to see it.
Be sure to share your creation by tagging us, using @meiraustralia in all your Meir renovation projects.