The ceramic floors are in fashion. Something that is not surprising if we consider all the advantages they offer. However, do you know exactly what the most popular styles, designs and trends are today?
In ParaTuReforma we are going to tell you about it in a precise and detailed way. Information that will be very useful if you are thinking of putting ceramic floor in the whole of your home or only in some of its rooms.
Ceramic tile flooring: style and design trends
Ceramic floor tile brings a number of unquestionable benefits to users. Let’s take a look at them:
- Impact resistance and durability. Porcelain stoneware is the exact material from which these tiles are made and is extremely strong. In fact, it is almost unbreakable to impacts once installed. At the same time, it is not affected by humidity, cold or heat. As a result, it is capable of preserving its aesthetic finish intact for decades.
- Ease of cleaning. The surface of ceramic floors is not porous and, therefore, does not absorb dirt. This not only facilitates its removal with a simple wipe with a damp mop, but also prevents staining.
- Very easy to lay. Laying ceramic tiles is no mystery at all. If you have the right tools and the required building materials, you can install them yourself if you wish.
To all this we have to add that ceramic floor tiles have an infinite number of alternatives in terms of design. Below, we show you which are the most important style trends at the moment.
Imitation wood
Undoubtedly, imitation wood floors are a favorite among users. Especially those who are attracted by Nordic and minimalist style trends.
As you can imagine, natural wood is a material that has many drawbacks in the home. For example, it is very vulnerable to moisture and drastic temperature changes. In addition, although its aesthetic finish is beautiful, it requires a lot of maintenance.
Fortunately, ceramic floors that mimic the appearance of wood recreate its aesthetics with great fidelity. However, they do not have these disadvantages that we have just mentioned, which makes them a much more interesting option, and they can even be installed in bathrooms and kitchens!
Another related trend is the installation of ceramic baseboards. Above all, in white.
Geometric designs
Now let’s go with a trend that better suits the tastes of the followers of retro style. Surely if your parents or grandparents have had a house in the country, you remember that on the floor there were some small square tiles that represented very interesting mosaics and geometric shapes. Well, in case you didn’t know, they were called hydraulic floors due to their manufacturing process.
Nowadays, hydraulic floors are not manufactured, since the process is quite expensive and the tiles do not offer the performance that ceramic tiles do. However, using this material it is possible to create imitation hydraulic floors that recreate these geometric designs with great precision.
In addition, this type of tiles are available in all kinds of formats. Tradition dictated that they should be 20 x 20 cm, but nowadays they are available in sizes of 10 x 10 cm, 15 x 15 cm, 25 x 25 cm, etc.
Large tiles
Likewise, ceramic floor tiles offer the possibility to easily manufacture and install large format tiles. By this we mean tiles between 80 and 100 cm long and between 20 and 30 cm wide. These are recommended to emulate the effect of the wood strips required for a natural parquet floor.
Imitation of natural stone
Another very interesting possibility that ceramic floors provide is to imitate the aesthetics of natural stone. As you can imagine, the price of slate, granite or marble is quite high. In addition, as we mentioned with respect to wood, these are very delicate materials that run the risk of staining (they are very porous) and require a lot of maintenance. It is even advisable to polish them from time to time to keep their shine intact.
All this has resulted in the fact that, nowadays, floors imitating natural stone are used in kitchens, bathrooms and, above all, classic style living rooms. All of them, spaces marked by elegance and exclusivity that leave no one indifferent.
Golden pavement
Undoubtedly, a risky bet, but nowadays we consider it a sure hit. The charm of golden tiles, due to their brightness and energy, does not fade with the passage of time. Likewise, there are associated variants in natural tones such as, for example, brown or copper, which are excellent alternatives.
Checkerboard style
Another trend linked to retro style. But what is checkerboard? Specifically, it refers to the placement of black and white tiles alternately. In other words, they are reminiscent of the squares of a chessboard.
However, the most modern interior design trends go a step further in terms of the chromatic range of this type of tiles. To the point that, nowadays, you can find combinations for all tastes.
That said, it is clear that buying ceramic floors for your home will give you a wide variety of options in terms of style and decoration. After all, it is a material that offers almost endless aesthetic possibilities. From here we invite you to take a look at our catalog and ask us for a quote without obligation. And, in case you have any doubts, we encourage you to contact our customer service, we will be happy to help you with whatever you need!
