It seems like 2017 is off to a great start. Last month we said good bye to the Design Week and Salone del Mobile in Milan — events that every year set the bar high for all things design. But today we’ll talk about other things, we’ll talk about trends in flooring and coverings for this year.When creating the house (or room) of your dreams it’s not only about furniture. It can be about function, about choosing wall colors, lights or plants. It can be about a very special carpet or in our case today, it can be about flooring and coverings. So what should we expect from 2017 and what are the trends that will grow on us for the years to come" Let’s delve in.2017 Trends: Ceramic TilesMixing wood and ceramicsDuring this year’s Design Exhibition in Valencia, Porcelanosa announced a new tile design that brings together two of the finest materials provided by nature; wood and stone. Dubbed the Bolonia collection, it’s a daring combination between the beauty of oak and the elegance of Belgian blue stone.Two different models are available. Bolonia Colonial has darker wood and grey finished stone, while on the other hand the Bolonia Cognac gets they eye with the beauty of its ash-coloured wood and the metal shades of the stone.The natural essence of woodThere’s no denial we’re living in a modern world with technology shaping our lives. A world that is calling for innovation and modernism, pulling us towards new visions and mea...