Tiles outshine paint: the new interior design trend for living rooms…

They have long been established in the bathroom, but tiles are now taking over other rooms, too. How modern wall coverings made of innovative materials are redefining the home.

In recent years, a notable trend has emerged in interior design: the use of tiles, porcelain stoneware and ceramics as wall coverings. This trend is not only evident in kitchens and bathrooms, but is increasingly spreading to other areas such as living rooms, hallways and even bedrooms.

Wall Couture Cr Flavika Pisa 1 — With bright colours and a 3D effect, the elegant porcelain stoneware tiles from the Flow collection by Flaviker offer a range of applications in both home and commercial spaces © Flavika Pisa

Flaviker 13 FLOW MINT SATIN 6 X25 OCEAN GLOSSY 6 X25 SUPREME MEMORIES PULPIS IVORY N R 120 X28060 X120 MATERIA PULPIS IVORY 12 MM — © Flaviker Pisa

Flaviker 12 FLOW WHITE TANGERINE SATIN 6 X25 FOUR SEASONS HONEY N R 26 X200 — © Flaviker Pisa

Flaviker 08 FLOW SAFFRON SATIN POWDER GLOSSYOCEAN GLOSSY 6 X25 HYPER GREY N R 120 X120 — © Flaviker Pisa

POP TILE Sixties Celeste Cavern — With their retro style, the Pop Tile porcelain stoneware tiles by Vives are suitable for a wide range of projects © Vives Cerámica

VIVES A990 Micra Verde Zepto Verde — © Vives Cerámica

POP RD SET07 CAMERA DA LETTO LATTE BLUAVIO 02 — Pop style designs by the Terratinta Group © Terratinta Group

POP RD SET08 COMMERCIALE BLUAVIO VP — Blu Avio from the Pop collection by Terratinta Group © Terratinta Group

POP RD SET01 BAGNO Verde Acqua Latte — Verde Acqua and Latte from the Pop collection by Terratinta Group © Terratinta Group

POP RD SET02 CUCINA OCRA — Ocra from the Pop collection by Terratinta Group © Terratinta Group

Creative and functional

Wall coverings offer an almost endless variety of designs, colours and textures. From natural stone looks and minimalist white to eye-catching, colourful patterns, there is a design to suit every interior design style. Whether it’s large-format tiles or creative mosaics, these materials can be used to transform walls into real showstoppers. In addition to their attractive appearance, tiles and ceramics also impress with their functional properties – they are extremely durable, resistant to moisture and easy to clean. Thanks to modern manufacturing techniques, it is now possible to produce tiles with wood or metal finishes that look deceptively real, yet offer the practical advantages of ceramics.