People everywhere have fallen in love with architectural minimalism. The best proof of this are houses built in simple forms, all with flat roofs. They have been more and more frequently replacing buildings designed in the traditional style. Changes in the landscape force a completely different approach to the question of designing structures, as well as arranging the resultant interiors, where parquets, traditional wallpaper or ornamental furniture fronts are nowhere to found. What counts now is simple form, subtle colours and large formats.
Large formats – how large?
Gres tiles have been incorporated in designs for a long time. In the past, these were small elements with thick jointing. Today, the bigger they get, the better. Until recently, square tiles of 60 x 60cm were considered large. And although they still have a great appeal, they are slowly superseded by similar-shaped elements of 80 x 80cm, and by rectangles of 60 x 120cm.
The force of universality
The decorative potential of large-format tiles is unlimited, which definitely contributes to their appeal. It is obvious that they are a perfect material for floor arrangements, as they create an aesthetic homogeneous surface that will always inspire awe. This effect can be further reinforced with the use of 3mm jointing with matching colours. When tiling walls, it is possible to reduce this thickness even more (2mm). In this case, tiling selected wall fragments, e.g. above the fireplace, which will perk up each arrangement, creating a cohesive flow with an identically finished floor.
Large-format decor
Large formats of gres tiles are perfect for minimalist, sophisticated interiors; ones that are characterised by simplicity and elegance. They are a great fit for spacious, bright apartments, creating an ideal base for modern living room furniture or designer accessories in the form of massive lamps or an eye-catching armchair. In turn, bright-grey, square elements can create a homogeneous background for an open kitchen and living room plan, where a comfortable couch with soft apricot upholstery will serve as the centrepiece.
Abundance of motifs and finishing styles
The sheer force of large-format tiles lies in the abundance of structures and finishing styles, as well as in their subtlety of colours. Concrete inspirations have swept the board for several seasons now. The dusty colours, non-uniform surface structures and matt finishing of raw concrete is proving popular in industrial-themed interiors.
Large-format tiles are definitely the future of modernist design. They are definitely worth following, since, due to their completely new dimensions, their definition is about to change.