The Maison & Objet design and lifestyle fair for interior design is a bi-annual event held in Paris, France, and is considered one of the three most important European design events. Objet and Maison are the sections of the show, with the Objet section exhibiting objects and decorative accessories and Maison showcasing decoration and interior home solutions.
The inspiration theme for the first Maison & Objet fair of 2023 was Take Care. Maison & Objet describes the theme,
“Taking care…of yourself, of your mental and physical health, of others, of the planet, of one’s expert skill. This notion of “care”, which is on the rise, reflects this absolute need and sees examples flourishing in society.”
The Take Care theme was not only a reminder to slow down and take care of ourselves and others but was also a directive to be mindful and deliberate in considering the future of our planet. Let’s look at the significant design trends that emerged from the fair and explore Crossville tile collections that align with the trends.
More Color & Exuberance
The fair revealed the return of colorful, striking, and authentic designs. Monochromatic and minimalist designs are becoming a thing of the past, with colorful interiors burgeoning in 2023 as we yearn for more personality in our surroundings.
Check out our Swatches, Glass Blox, Argent, Cursive, and Color Blox 2.0 for injecting more color and personality into both commercial and residential interior designs.
Argent Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile
Cursive Wall Tile, Anthony Carrino’s TheBuild.TV Stone House Project. Read the case study.
Argent Porcelain Floor Tile Tile, Nara Ya, Washington, DC. Read the case study.
Argent Porcelain Floor Tile,* La Vie, Washington, DC. Read the case study.
Glass Blox, Tennessee Modern Farmhouse. Read the case study.
Bold Contrast & Geometrics
Following the resurgence of the Memphis movement, bold contrast and geometric patterns inspired by the 70s and 80s are on the rise. People want to add more playful and creative elements in interiors, but this does not mean their ignoring traditional design – instead, it means reinterpreting old things in a new, fun way.
Cursive wall tile, Groove Glass. Glass Blox, Shades 2.0 , and Retro Active 2.0 are the perfect tile collections for creating bold contrasts and geometric patterns.
Groove Glass, Kaleidoscope Project. Read the design story on our blog.
Shades 2.0 Porclein Floor and Wall Tile
Retro Active 2.0 Floor and Wall Tile
Rich, Natural Materials
In the context of “slow living” and environmental concerns, wooden, marble, travertine, and other rich natural materials will be prominent in interior design this year. Crossville offers various beautiful and sustainable porcelain tile products that mimic their natural counterparts. Porcelain tiles are also inherently natural because they are basically comprised of clay and water. However, these porcelain tile lookalikes are not only stunning but are also more durable and easier to maintain.
Our wood-look Nest, travertine-look Stone Fiction, limestone-inspired Portugal, and elegant marble-look Stones at Large are just a few porcelain examples of our “natural materials” doppelgängers.
Nest Wood-Look Porcelain Tile, American Farmhouse Magazine Project. Read the case study.
Stone Fiction Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile
Stone at Large Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile
Portugal Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile
Bringing The Outdoors Inside & Vice Versa
Versatile design elements and furnishings that work equally well inside & outside played a part in the environmental focus at Maison & Objet. However, the idea of indoor-outdoor pieces can go beyond furnishings and decor. We offer three porcelain floor and wall tile collections that have matching outdoor finish options so designers can create cohesive designs that flow beautifully from indoors to out. The exterior tiles also provide the extra slip resistance required for outdoor flooring.
Our Owen Stone, Portugal, and Stone Fiction porcelain exterior tiles offer the performance that outdoor spaces require without sacrificing style.
Portugal Porcelain Interior and Exterior Floor and Wall Tile
Owen Stone Exterior Floor Tile
Stone Fiction Exterior and Interior Floor and Wall Tile
Taking Care of the Planet — Green is Our Signature Color
At Crossville, “green” has always been our signature color. All of our tile products embody the “Take Care” theme of this year’s Maison & Objet design fair. You can count on Crossville tile for your sustainable projects because every product we manufacture is responsibly made here in the U.S. Additionally, our manufactured tiles are Green Squared Certified and can contribute up to 6 LEED credits. Our ongoing efforts in sustainability support the belief that the built environment should foster well-being in our lives at home, at work, and beyond. Learn more about all our sustainability initiatives here.
Great Design Starts with a Sample
Ordering a tile sample from Crossville’s Sample Express is easy and always free. Create an account here so that you can quickly order a sample from any product page with just the click of a button. When you craete an account, you’ll also be able to:
- Order complimentary samples
- Save your favorite products and resources
- Create and organize projects
- Review sample order history
* 50% offsets are allowed by TCNA and ANSI guidelines if the resulting lippage is first approved by the owner or specifier via mockup.
