Up and Coming Trends in Porcelain Design You Don’t Want to Miss
Up and Coming Trends in Porcelain Design You Don’t Want to Miss
At Archant, we believe that identifying great design trends comes from being proactive rather than reactive. Part of our mission statement is about searching the globe for leading trends and bringing them back to New Zealand. This isn’t merely marketing copy, but a window into how we operate.
In Europe for example, porcelain is thought of as more of a surface material with unlimited application potential. This differs from the conventional way it’s viewed in New Zealand as yet another stone option.
To help break down these barriers and educate industry design experts on the latest trends in porcelain design, our team members recently travelled overseas . What they came back with was vastly more interesting than beautiful photos, but a cutting-edge knowledge of how porcelain is taking the design world by storm.
In this article, we’ll be looking at some of the best up-and-coming trends in porcelain design. You can expect to see many of these ideas in 2023 and beyond.
The five main takeaways are as follows:
- Earthy Tones Are in High Demand, Including Green and Brown
- Colourful Bathroom Vanities with Top Mounted Bowls are Making Waves
- Porcelain Planter Boxes are a Cut Above the Rest
- Lush Outdoor Environments Can be Adorned with Porcelain
- 3D Porcelain Wall Designs Can Go Beyond Basic Applications
1) It’s All About Colour – Earthy Tones of Porcelain
The Archant showcase of recently completed projects features stunning kitchens and bathrooms with bold applications of light and dark shades of porcelain. These are indeed impressive and have become quite sought after here in New Zealand.
Yet a new trend is starting to take shape in Europe. This involves a different colour palette, one that includes more earthy tones like beige, brown, and green.
While they offer a more natural appeal, these new options still fit the bill for just about any design style you can envision. From modern, contemporary, traditional, or rustic, there is something for everyone.
Below are a series of images that highlight this gorgeous look.
2) Next Level Bathrooms that Leverage Porcelain Throughout
At Archant, we’re involved with hundreds of bathroom renovations each year. This usually consists of showers, vanities, new flooring, and more. Although these spaces are typically smaller in dimension, they can be big on style. Yet, in terms of what’s possible with bathroom design, we’ve only seen the beginning. The new ways porcelain is being used in Europe are simply next-level interior design. From colourful vanities with top mount bowls to large format porcelain for showers, walls, and flooring, there’s virtually no limit to what can be achieved.
Below are some stunning examples of how porcelain can transform a bathroom.
3) Bringing the Outdoors In with Stylish Porcelain Planter Boxes
To make a space more inviting, it helps to add life with some natural greenery. To do this in a modern way while maintaining the cohesive quality of a design requires a new way of thinking about planter boxes.
These creative and beautiful planters are made solely from porcelain. They add a sophisticated edge to both residential and commercial spaces. Thanks to the durability of porcelain, they are easy to care for and will look amazing for many years ahead.
Here are some examples of spectacular planter boxes made from porcelain.
4) Beyond the Barbecue – Create Amazing Outdoor Spaces with Porcelain
We’ve talked about how to create an outdoor kitchen in NZ by using porcelain for a benchtop. Thanks to its resistance to ultraviolet rays, this decorative surface can be used in direct sun without fading or discolouring.
In this new trend, designers are building upon these durable characteristics of porcelain by incorporating it into decadent outdoor environments. From seating areas to planters, garden pathways, feature walls, and more, they all have the potential to upscale a garden with elegant class.
Check out some of the ways porcelain can be used to create a lush outdoor space.
5) Add Depth to Your Design with 3D Wall Applications of Porcelain
Whether you’re looking to add visual interest to an office, lobby, or residential area, large-format porcelain has long been used as a stylish wall feature. In this latest iteration of porcelain design, impressive three-dimensional designs have become quite the addition.
With different shapes, cuts, and patterns, the walls seem to come alive in dramatic fashion. Coupled with LED lighting and a clean layout, the entire space is adorned with beautiful impact.
These inspiring photos show just how impressive these three-dimensional porcelain wall features are.
2023 Promises to be an Exciting Year for Porcelain Design
Now that we’ve revealed some of the latest in porcelain design trends, we hope you’re as excited as we are for the year ahead. These ideas are just a starting point for what promises to be a profound opportunity for great design in New Zealand.
As these images show, porcelain applications are not limited to kitchens and bathrooms but can elevate the entire space indoors and out. This includes commercial as well as residential areas.
How Would You Like to Use Porcelain in Your Project?
We trust this article has stirred your imagination and inspired some ideas about how to use porcelain in your project. There’s no need to figure out the details on your own. Our Archant showrooms are staffed with leading design experts right here in New Zealand.
From Auckland to Christchurch, Wellington, Havelock North, and beyond, we have you covered. Set up a one-on-one appointment to start prepping your project specifications. We look forward to speaking with you.
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