Partnering with Giovanni De Maio for a fabulous collection ripe with ripples, Cristina Celestino brings the tile world yet another gorgeous range of unique ceramic creations with Abaco Celeste.

Richly pigmented in ocean blues, punchy corals, and vibrant oranges, five personalities – Helios, Graph, Thalassa, Peploe, and Chloris – make up the collection, bringing forward their unique takes on a wavy aesthetic.

Helios, available in soft beige Cipria and earthy Terra, offers a simple two-toned undulation akin to wood-grain. Thalassa, available in sandy Avana and turquiose Giada, has added detail with mix and match shells in four styles.

Graph adds a more retro look with two colourways – the yellow, brown, and blue Avana, and the chocolatey toned Terra – meeting in the middle with two opposing waves made for impact.

Chloris opts for a more angular look with dramatic stripes in blues (Giada) and orange with contrasting blue (Creta). Four layouts – Fiore, Greca, Incrocio, and Pennellato – open up a huge range of design possibilities for sectioning, highlighting, and getting creative.

The final design, Peplos, pairs stripes and ribbons for a uniquely antique look, with five variants offering borders and continuous decor. Despite their differences, all the Abaco Celeste tiles harmonise together with exceptional finesse. The expertly crafted colour family benefits from both high contrast and stylish coordination for interiors packed full of artistic flair.

Giovanni De Maio
Cristina Celestino

A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, September 2024.