The evolution of tools for cutting, handling and placing ceramics has always been and will continue to be linked to the evolution of ceramic materials and, consequently, to ceramic trends.

Ceramic is characterized by its resistance, adaptability and functionality, but also by its variety of designs. The new ceramic trends that appear year after year force us to develop new tools and evolve existing ones.

Simplicity and nature

Most of the ceramic trends of 2021 are inspired by simple figures and shapes. These evoke the natural and organic, creating a deep sense of neatness.
There is a wide variety of manufacturers that give rise to a multitude of ceramic trends, in this article we summarize them in the 10 that we believe are most relevant.

Evocation of luxury

Luxury at home is a trend that has already begun to attract attention at the latest trade shows in the sector. This ceramic trend is characterized by perfect gloss and mattes, raised surfaces and effects with many veins.

Renewed traditionalism

This trend takes traditional materials as a reference to create new spaces, combining traditional and contemporary inspiration. It is one of the most innovative ceramic trends.

Modernity revisited

It is characterized by enhancing simplicity in everyday life seeking purity through simplicity, thus reaffirming the personality of ceramics.

Rustic finishes

In this 2021, the rustic and striking finishes are a ceramic trend, especially of natural and wild inspiration such as stone, wood or blackened metal.

Calacatta style ceramic marble

This trend refers to any design that includes marble and that combines a white background with black faded details, following the classic outline of marble.

Imitation metal: weathered ceramic with oxidized finishes

For those who want to try something different, this ceramic trend that imitates metal with oxidized finishes may be the perfect choice. It is a great example of the different environments that we can achieve starting from the same material.

Wood imitation

In harmony with that rustic trend that we mentioned, we find the ceramic trend to imitate natural materials such as wood. Among others, we find ceramics that imitate parquet slats not only visually, but also at the level of finishes, including grain and roughness typical of wood.

Neutral and warm tones, but also cold tones

Regarding the chromatic scale, this year warm colors such as garnet, saffron, terracotta predominate, which contrast with more country or wild tones such as fir green, aqua green or turquoise blue. In addition, details in shades of chalk and black can be added.
Abstract or geometric figures
If we say that simple and simple designs that combine the traditional with the contemporary predominate, it is normal for us to talk about the use of abstract or geometric figures, wavy lines, stripes, and any other type of shapes that designers want to imagine.

Large dimensions

A ceramic trend that is here to stay and that grows year after year is the exponential increase in the dimensions of the tiles.

We speak of large format when it comes to pieces with a surface greater than 900 cm2, or a side with a length greater than 40 cm.

However, the large format has been converted into XL formats, reaching the XXL type SLAB or ceramic sheet. These have incredible dimensions that reach up to 3.60 x 1.60 m, and with thicknesses that go from 3 to 12 mm.

We also find large format tiles for exteriors with thicknesses that reach 20 mm.