This list is by no means comprehensive, and we’d love to hear about any surprising designs you think belong here. But we’ve selected a few that stand out for us as being fantastically usable, but with a twist that provides just enough intrigue.
1. Zip by Ceramica Bardelli
The creation of a collaboration between Ceramica Bardelli and Meneghello Paolelli Associati, Zip offers one of our favourite details – grout decor. The shaped edges of these tiles allow for a range of layouts and design looks, with the beautiful earthy tones of the tiles contrasted against vibrant grout colours, or soft neutrals.
2. Wainscot Panel by Lapicida
Imitating the traditional interior look of Wainscoting, these lovely subtle tiles by Lapicida offer 3D relief and classic shapes in a variety of gentle pastels. They’re just plain enough to fade into the background with just enough decor to make a space unqiue.
3. Arché range by Mario Montanari for Katy’s Line
This is a range truly, magnificently special. One of these tiles also sits proudly framed in the hallway of the Tile Addict home. These Katy’s Line tiles created by Mario Montanari were first spotted by chief Tile Addict Joe in 1999 at Cersaie and have remained a favourite ever since. The beautifully simple Etruscan designs depict ancient scenes, figures fighting, playing music, and standing with spears. Glistening gold accents stand out amongst the ivory background and offers a small touch of antiquity.
4. Arazzi by Matteo Brioni
This delightful panel system by Matteo Brioni (and with artistic direction from architect Marialaura Rossiell) is a modern take on tapestry. Plain, textured clay modules form together to create unique and interesting wall decor that is simple but intriguing. The raw earth mixture used in the panel boasts hypoallergenic properties and the ability to regulate humidity and temperature, as well as absorbing sound.
5. Foresso
The classic terrazzo is given a woody twist with Foresso. Combining offcuts and sawdust from British manufacturing with a 0% VOC resin cast to produce each slab. The company’s first range of surfaces “The London Collection” showcases the wood grains of oak, walnut, London plane, and cedar alongside colours chosen to represent London neighborhoods.
A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, March 2021.