WORDS Jo Buitendach
The 1970s are back, inspiring interiors once again – and nowhere is this more evident than in the latest tile trends.
Whether you’re a devotee of all things maximalist or your tastes run a little neater, you can make the 1970s aesthetic work for you. For an understated look, go with simple tiles and pair them with mid-century furniture or sleek wooden pieces. But if “more is more” is right up your cluttered alley, well then, there’s no end to your options.
Perfectly suited hues like avocado green, marigold yellow, burnt orange and chocolate brown add a cheery punch – or give your shower the Studio 54 treatment with a dash of disco-inspired metallic. For ’70s-style drama, include tiles with pattern or texture, glossy glaze, over-the-top florals and funky geometric shapes. And don’t forget terrazzo: the old flooring favourite is back in all its bespeckled glory.
Penny rounds in Orange Gloss
R228/sheet | douglasjones.co.za
Palmetto by Skinny laMinx
R1 300/m2 | concretestudio.co.za
Fluted Gloss in Pale Green
R4 950/m2 | vlvlk.com
Marigold tile installation
R4 620/m2 | akashictiles.co.za
Spearhead porcelain mosaic in Coral
R119/sheet | italtile.co.za
Rectangular 3D Bauble in Gloss Blue Green Glaze
R8250/m2 | vlvlk.com
KitKat porcelain mosaic in Emerald Gloss
R159/sheet | taltile.co.za
Portinari Tavola Decor Mix Rectified in Natural
R690/m2 | stiles.co.za
Terra-Stone in Charcoal Speckle
R519/m2 | terrazzotiles.co.za
Classic tile in Emerald Green Crackled
R160/sheet | douglasjones.co.za
Skinny Curve by Skinny laMinx
R1 300/m2 | concretestudio.co.za
Half Moon
R2 995/m2 | rialheim.co.za
Talking about a twist on tiles
Local home decor brand Concrete Studio together with Skinny laMinx have created a fun limited edition range of concrete coasters, exclusively for the VISI Shop.
The coasters are made from concrete with a cork base underneath. The collection is sold in sets of four and is available in four fun designs which means you can mix and match to create patterns:
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