Coverings 2018: Editor's Picks

This year's Coverings showed both new and established trends. Here, part one of our round-up from this year's show. [caption id="attachment_2819" align="aligncenter" width="640"] LaFence’s fresh take on wood look tile mixes effortlessly with classic and graphic patterns.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2817" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Patchwork tiles from Keros show last years trend is still holding strong. This look is great on entryway floors or on a backsplash.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2815" align="aligncenter" width="640"] A bathroom and outdoor kitchen clad in Keraben surfaces show the everyday consumer how to effectively use these their tiles for the most impact.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2813" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Ken Mason’s eponymous tile groupings highlight his penchant for the fresh and unexpected.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2812" align="aligncenter" width="640"] High lacquer small and large format surfaces use natural wood as the basis of inspiration.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2809" align="aligncenter" width="640"] A wall of new colors mimicking natural stone takes over the walls of Gruppo Romani.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2807" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Florim’s “outdoor” kitchen uses their materials on every surface, from countertops to tables to flooring.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2805" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Fincibec creates rustic, cool bathroom environments that can easily be recreated at home.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2804" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Fap’s new line of tiles mimics a nubby, grasscloth wallpaper, adding warmth to any interior.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2803" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Add a little glitz to the bar area with Equipe’s 3D gold metallic triangles.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2801" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Emil Groupe’s parquet inspired tiles offer a modern take on this classic style.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2799" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Shapes by Dune, shows just how transformative color can be in altering the style of any like materials.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2798" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Coem Ceramiche’s plays with lines using their various color ways to create a dynamic “striped” surface for wall or flooring.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2797" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For those that long for pattern, Cevica answers with an unusual mix of styles and colors.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2796" align="aligncenter" width="640"] K2, Ceramiche Koepe, small format tile, shows a range of textures and colors in organically inspired motifs.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2795" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Ceramic Vogue’s confetti comes in a range of color combinations that work perfectly in a shower surround.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2793" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Oxidation, a trend we saw a couple of markets ago, still held true this year with Sant’Agostino’s small format tiles. While their New Deco line provided a fresh take on terrazzo inspired surfaces.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2790" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Casa Ceramiche’s colorful and artful designs long to be displayed on a huge panel or in an outdoor setting.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2788" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Feel as if you’re always at a resort with Bati Orient’s globally inspired mosaics and tiles. Paired with an eclectic mix of wash basins they truly inspire design creativity.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2785" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Ape Group plays with graphics in both subtle grays and whites, then moves into classic blues with a Moorish point of view.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2781" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Aparici’s delicate motifs offer a retro-inspired look, while their unexpected tattoo like dog adds an unexpected shot of whimsy.[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_2779" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The ever popular Hexagon shape gets a graphic, textural update with fabric motifs done in metallics.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2776" align="aligncenter" width="640"] ABK’s “stitched” overcalled pattern has the look of patchwork cowhide and leather.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2775" align="aligncenter" width="640"] 41Zero42 uses a range of pale neutrals and whites to create texture in contemporary settings.[/caption]