Eclectic combinations and total freedom of expression. Here are seven interior design trends of the year 2020, according to the experts of Ceramika Paradyż.

The current interior design trends allow you to arrange rooms in accordance with your taste and ideas like never before. Amidst the various themes of 2020, both the traditionalists who value universal solutions and the people with a tendency to have some fun with aesthetics will find something for themselves. 'Currently, the look of our surroundings starts to depend only on our imagination. More and more people are trying something bolder than minimalism, introducing juicy colours of deep cobalt, energetic red or green broken by golden accents,' says Justyna Regulska, head of the creative section at Ceramika Paradyż. At the same time, interior arrangements aim to promote relaxation in line with ecological trends and slow life. 'The furniture in an ecological interior composition will be based on simple functional forms, without decorative elements. They will be supplemented with accessories enriched with ethnic patterns and expressive structures. Items made of recycled materials or renovated will become very fashionable,' adds Justyna Regulska. The current themes will also be evident in the new collections of ceramic tiles. The experts of Ceramika Paradyż have pointed out the 7 most important trends of the year 2020 for fashionable ceramic tiles.

The fascination with stone is a natural consequence of the trend of getting inspiration from nature. The household members are looking for ways to bring some nature to the interior in the hustle and bustle of urban life. Ceramic tiles which – thanks to deep-coloured stone patterns, contrasting graphics and intensive veining of luxurious marble – ensure freedom of expression, are perfect for this. 'Tiles become real competition for stone. Diverse high-quality prints and the constantly developing production technology are bringing ceramics closer to the natural material. A simple, elegant tile with a polished surface will match the beautiful stone patterns. It is a combination of luxury with a unique colour scheme,' comments Aldona Chudzicka, director of the product development department at Ceramika Paradyż. The timeless wood and cement inspirations also do not go out of fashion. 'Calm, balanced tiles, imitating the structure of cement or wood in various shades, will still constitute the basis of the ceramic offer. In the wood motifs, you can feel a touch of the Scandinavian atmosphere, and the cement ones have slightly warmer shades', adds Monika Wiśniewska, product leader at Ceramika Paradyż.

Terrazzo, usually seen as a relic of the past era, becomes an elegant material to be combined with stones, cement or wood. 'We are rediscovering the versatility of this pattern, which can be left as matte or be polished to a high gloss on a ceramic tile. The modern technologies, such as the possibility of digital printing in any colour range or applying visible structures on the surface, ensure the flexibility,' says Katarzyna Pardiak-Borowska, product leader at Ceramika Paradyż.

There will be two clear trends in tile formats in the year 2020. On the one hand, thanks to a breakthrough in technology, new collections of large-size tiles which allow you to create an almost uniform surface with an intriguing structure and expressive pattern, will appear on the market. On the other – we are going to witness a return to small ceramic tiles in the form of squares, rectangles or diamonds, from which subtle and unique arrangements are being created. This year, we can, therefore, expect multi-format collections containing designs in various compatible sizes to be used according to one's needs and tastes.

We will also see this year's eclecticism in the combinations of colours, patterns and materials. There will be virtually no restrictions here. 'The more surprising the solutions, the more eye-catching the effect. The tendency to combine non-obvious textures or colours is also evident in the arrangement of tiles. Terrazzo appears next to wood or stone, cosy wood is being broken with cool cement; fanciful variations using different stones are being created,' says Beata Dela. Subtle, fine wallpaper graphics with subdued, soft colours will become a new typology of decorations. Delicate floral or geometric patterns on the wall surfaces will fill the spaces that previously were minimalistic.

For several seasons, there has been a noticeable growing need to introduce intense colours into the interior – contrary to the prevailing minimalism. Energetic colours are brought back into vogue: strong, deep greens and navy blues, browns, reds, turquoises, but also – pastel pinks, willow-greens and sky blues. The collection is complemented by gold and copper elements that sparkle with different shades in light. Glass and ceramic surfaces imitating metal work well with this trend. Gold – so popular among interior designers last year – is joined by copper with a characteristic blue-green coating, and other decorations in the colours of verdigris, rust and patina which introduce a bit of contrariness but also nobility into the arrangement.

Along with the return to styles and characteristic motifs of past decades, the interest in Polish design traditions is growing. In addition to products firmly embedded in modern trends, we increasingly choose timeless designs. 'In this context, I consider the care for tradition and roots of ceramics to be very important,' says Maria Majewska, leader of product innovations at Ceramika Paradyż. 'This is evidenced by reviving the iconic corsets – commonly used in public buildings and private tenement houses and villas in pre-war Poland.' This pattern is part of the Polish identity, and its triumphant return to the market as part of the Modernizm collection of Ceramika Paradyż was met with great interest of design fans.

The developing technology of tiles of the 2.0 thickness allows for an easier adaptation of new spaces around the house. The specific nature of structures and graphics, increasingly larger sizes and very good parameters of the new products mean that ceramics can replace materials such as paving stones, natural wood and concrete slabs. At the same time, the graphic consistency of tiles makes it possible to maintain the home surroundings in the same style as its interior.