Tile Trends with Alena Capra

Floral patterns, soft textures and shades of green and blue rank at the top of today’s designs

By Jennifer Richinelli

CSTD 2021 Fall Alena Capra — Alena Capra, owner of Alena Capra Designs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

CSTD 2021 Fall Alena Capra Floral patterns 1a — Floral tile patterns are rising in popularity for interior applications such as accent walls. Tile Manufacturer: ABK; Collection: Wide&Style Mini

CSTD 2021 Fall Alena Capra Floral patterns 1b — Floral tile patterns are rising in popularity for interior applications such as accent walls. Tile Manufacturer: ABK; Collection: Wide&Style Mini

CSTD 2021 Fall Alena Capra Shade of Green — Floral tile patterns are rising in popularity for interior applications such as accent walls. Tile Manufacturer: ABK; Collection: Wide&Style Mini

CSTD 2021 Fall Alena Capra Blues — Blues are also bringing a splash of color to interior spaces, such as bathrooms. Tile Manufacturer: Antiche Fornaci D’Agostino; Collection: Riflessi Di Cava

CSTD 2021 Fall Alena Capra Porcelain Tile Outdoors — Porcelain tile has become an ideal choice for outdoor areas, such as patio. Tile Manufacturer: Novabell; Collection: Eiche

CSTD 2021 Fall Alena Capra Onyx Replication — Capra also pointed out that porcelain replicating the aesthetic of luxurious stone varieties, including onyx, is also currently trending. Tile Manufacturer: Rex; Collection: Rêves De Rex

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design caught up with designer Alena Capra of Alena Capra Designs in Fort Lauderdale, FL, at Coverings 2021 to gain insight into what is trending in tile designs these days. Capra, who is also industry ambassador for the international tile and stone show, chatted about colors, patterns, sizes and more. Listen to what the designer revealed.

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As Group Editorial Director of Stone World, Contemporary Stone & Tile Design and TILE, Jennifer Richinelli has been covering the stone and tile industries since she launched her career at BNP Media in 1996. Throughout her tenure, she has visited and reported on numerous national and international quarries, stone fabrication shops, trade shows and other industry events. She has also collaborated with members of the A&D community, including many renowned architects, on articles about designing with stone and tile.

Contact Jennifer at richinellij@bnpmedia.com or (201) 245-5204.