# Metallic Tiles Another Funky Home Design from Karim Rashid By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-tiles References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/004082.html) & [alloydesign.au](http://www.alloydesign.com.au/shop/category/5079) Karim Rashid is at it again and this time he has teamed up with [Alloy Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/505-state-street) for a collection of metallic tiles. The funky collection come in eight different designs and each is a take on recurring cells. The silver and black tiles make for a psychedelic yet modern 3-D look that will have your visitors mesmerized. Each of the metallic tiles in the collection come in different shapes and sizes, some with smooth curves and others with jagged edges. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Metallic Tile Decor:** The trend of metallic tiles for home decor is on the rise. - **3D Tiles:** The trend of three-dimensional tiles is adding a new dimension to home design. - **Funky Tile Designs:** The trend of funky tile designs is giving homeowners more options to express their unique style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of metallic tiles to offer customers new and innovative design options. - **Tile Manufacturing:** The tile manufacturing industry can benefit from offering more three-dimensional and unique tile designs. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace the trend of funky tile designs to set themselves apart from competitors and offer clients new and exciting design options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Graphics-Inspired Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-collections.md) - [Dynamic Interchangeable Wall Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abyss-wall.md) - [Embellished Patterned Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lili-tile.md) - [Sophisticated Spanish Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aparici.md) - [Ombre Effect Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melange.md) - [Dynamic Outdoor Tile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outercl.md) - [Rusted Patch Porcelain Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erosion-series.md) - [Performance-Driven Minimalist Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-tile.md) - [Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uu-tiles-collection.md)