Jinyoung Korea Co., Ltd. (CEO Ko Gil-seok), a company specializing in tiles and bathrooms, has introduced the '2020 Domestic and Global Tile Trends' and offered a detailed explanation of the characteristics of these trends through its own tile products. A defining feature of 2020 domestic and global tile design is the expanded realistic expression of natural stone, marble, metal, wood, and more, made possible by the application of ultra-high-resolution digital printing. Digital printing is drawing worldwide attention as an alternative to costly, finite resources. Another notable point in the 2020 tile trends is that the white marble that once enjoyed great popularity is now radiating its appeal through bold designs emphasizing black tones, while terrazzo designs and the similarly styled natural stone Ceppo designs also continue to be popular. In addition, a wide variety of designs featuring standout color have recently been released, and along with them, unique pattern tiles that can add an accent continue to enjoy steady demand.
▲'Lithos' is a 2020 new product from the high-end tile brand Cotto d'Este, a collection encompassing 14㎜ high-strength porcelain stoneware and 6.5㎜ large-format tiles. As the porcelain tile market grows as an alternative to natural stone alongside advances in ceramic technology, this top-tier product—combining robust material properties guaranteed for 20 years with semi-permanent antibacterial functionality—has developed a new stone unlike anything before. With its deep color tones and grand patterns, it is highly recommended for a variety of buildings and premium interior materials. Measuring 14㎜ thick, it maximizes the natural feel that is the strength of natural stone while compensating for its weaknesses as much as possible, making it suitable even as an exterior material. The large-format tiles are highly versatile, ideal for interior walls, feature walls, countertops, islands, kitchen and bathroom furniture, built-in closets, and various other furniture finishes. In particular, the 6.5㎜ large-format tiles are distinguished by fiberglass mesh reinforcement on the back, allowing them to be applied even in heavy-traffic spaces such as airport and shopping-mall floors. Available in 600×1200㎜×14T and 1200×2600㎜×6.5T.
▲'Boutique Bloom' is a 2020 new product within 'Boutique,' the ceramic large-format tile collection, whose bold, grand-scale design creates an overwhelming beauty. With its rich black-and-white tones, it is a product that even feels mysterious, exuding an intense yet elegant atmosphere. Its differentiated high-gloss finish, achieved through a proprietary production method, adds splendor and sophistication, and wherever it is applied—feature walls, countertops, islands, and more—it is perfectly suited to be the one and only star that maximizes the overall atmosphere. Available in 1200×2600㎜×6.5T.
▲'Cementine Home' features a design based on a wood texture, interwoven with classic and decorative or modern geometric patterns. The comfort needed in the space of a 'home' and the visual impact delivered by the patterns give the space a sense of rhythm and volume. Moving between warm, natural tones and refined urban tones, its harmonious color composition enriches the interior atmosphere. In particular, with classic blue emerging as the color of the year, the blue geometric patterns stand out all the more. It is a highly versatile product that also mixes and matches well with flooring in a hardwood or wood style. Available in 200×200㎜×8.5T.
▲'Fra㎜enti,' a collection symbolizing the past encountering the present, means 'pieces' or 'fragments' in Italian. It is a new terrazzo design tile in which fragments of marble, earthenware, and glass of various sizes harmonize within the ceramic. It reinterprets the feel of traditional terrazzo made by hand in a contemporary way, together with rich color. As a most welcome item for these times moving between retro and newtro moods, along with its charming patterns, its 3D pattern rendering provides a subtle, non-excessive sense of dimension, while another great appeal is that the grout lines are barely visible after installation, allowing it to be styled like a single seamless surface. With the popularity of terrazzo design showing no signs of fading, it can be the optimal choice for those looking for a unique product. Available in 200×200㎜×8.5T.
▲'Stelvio' is a 2020 new product collection featuring the natural stone Ceppo di Gre design representative of northern Italy—which seems to be establishing itself as a new classic—distinguished by softer, more sophisticated color tones and surface finishing. With soft white and gray tones that look as if dusted with powder, it takes on a more feminine atmosphere and can be applied more comfortably even in residential spaces. Its soft yet three-dimensional finish, appearing embedded with rock fragments, emphasizes the natural texture, offering a natural sophistication that sets it apart from the various Ceppo designs seen so far. The product measures 400×800㎜×10T. 02-416-0417
▲ Boutique Bloom
▲ Cementine Home ▲ Fra㎜enti
▲ Stelvio