Surfacing trends are galvanizing design professionals right now. Ideal for heavy traffic and wet areas, Armstrong Flooring’s Empower Rigid Core Flooring features a fiberglass-reinforced mineral core that enhances dimensional stability.
Debossed veining in Cambria’s Inverness Frost creates a textural contrast with the smooth finish of the quartz surface.
For indoor vertical applications, the Yin + Yang Natural Stone Tile from Crossville offers a cool neutral background for art and decor.
“People are now willing to commit to surfacing trends that have personality, as opposed to blending in like a ‘wallflower’,” said Lindsey Waldrep, Crossville’s vice president of marketing. “Those who embrace minimalism appreciate the large format and visual interest these surfacing materials bring as a focus to a room. On the other hand, maximalists and new traditionalists love how the drama of large veins can layer into their design scheme.”
The lustrous quality of Formica’s White Pearl Cascade adds durable, low-maintenance sparkle to kitchen and bath counters.
Inspired by rare and exotic stones from around the world, Imola Ceramica adds Onyx Aqua Blue Gold to its The Room Collection of ceramic slabs.
“When in doubt, go big!” said designer Marie Soliman of Bergman Design House, speaking of the artistic possibilities found underfoot. “Floors are works of art and are one of the biggest surfaces in a room, so choose materials that enhance your clients’ daily life and bring beautiful vibes and energy to the space.”
Part of Neolith’s New Classtone Collection of sintered stone, Arabesque is an expressive variation on classic black and white marble.
The most effective design statements are often understated and focused. Subtle and sustainable, the Sunlit Days Collection from Silestone offers color in a carbon-neutral product.
“Everyone is excited about the color green right now and I think that will continue as people embrace more and more color in their kitchens and baths,” said Young Huh, owner of Young Huh Interior Design in New York City. “For example, Posidonia Green from Silestone’s Sunlit Days collection of quartz surfacing is serene and soft, making it a durable and sustainable way to bring color to backsplashes and counters.”