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28 | Kitchen & Bath Design News | May 2015 Trend Spotting American Brand Lunada Bay de- buted a dramatic dimensional series with its Concrete Line, scheduled to launch in June. Penny rounds could be found everywhere at Coverings, from tiny bumps like Candy Buttons from German brand JASBA to mod- ern metallics scattered around the exhibit hall. Retro styles weren't limited to penny rounds, either. Encaus- tic and hydraulic looks continue to be a strong trend, with some oversized, colorful twists on the tradition. Hexagons and Ara- besques remain popular, too, with modern interpretations of their own. Retro also played out in colorful pop art looks and black and white series. The most intriguing pop art collections were created by actual artists. COI brand Ascot is licensing the work of the late Keith Haring to produce tiles featuring his iconic works. CR Studio 4 and Street & Smith are two tile lines designed by women artists working today. CR brings playful shapes and color to its tiles, while Street & Smith plays with retro im- ages for a pop look. Both are worth exploring for those with clients seek ing somet hing unique. Polished stone and classic looks showed up widely again for those looking for some- thing less rustic. Most notably, Fiandre USA showed off its Nero black polished slabs and COI member Rex Ceramiche (Florim) showcased a magnif- cent Alabaster slab. TECHNO TRENDS Thin slabs continue to grow in popularity, with more nations adding the technology to pro- duce what Italy and Spain have been duopolizing for years. Even the American brands that sell them are import- ing the product from Europe, but that's starting to change. Fiandre USA, an Italian-owned brand, is getting set to pro- duce oversized slabs in its Tennessee factory by the end of the year. Dubai has a brand, G Hexagons and dimensional tile were both strong show trends. H Hydraulic and encaustic trends have been updated and popularized. Photo: Lunada Bay Tile Photo: Ceramics of Italy member brand Century (part of the Fincibec Group) G H www.blanco-one.com With 3 sinks in 3 sizes and inspired accessories to choose from, you can create the ultimate experience in your clients' kitchens. From families who need more of everything, to smaller spaces, or those with a passion for prep, our German-engineered ONE ™ Collection simplifies the challenges of daily life at a price to fit any budget. Everything your clients require is within reach, including the sink. The affordable ONE ™ Collection. Circle No. 17 on Product Card