From cottagecore to grandmillennial, homeowners’ interior choices have been heavily influenced by social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest. With people staying in more as the night draws in, Alan Boswell Landlord Building Insurance were inspired to discover the trendiest paint colours on Instagram for a room makeover this year. The experts collated a seed list of popular paint shades from reputable sites … Continue reading Instagram colour faves
Every now and then a stand really stops you in your tracks at Cersaie. Mainly it will be a familiar brand, but one rare occasions you encounter a previously unknown brand and a display full of creativity and delight. In 2022, Tile Addict discovered some jaw-dropping architectural finishes and textures on the Gypsum stand. Based in Bergamo, Italy, Gypsum produces plaster, laminated polystyrene, and high … Continue reading Tone and texture totality
Wallpaper-effect tiles were the stand-out trend at Cersaie 2022. No one company caught the mood with greater visual impact that Tubadzin. This dynamic Polish producer delivered a simply stunning range of decorative 1,200 by 2,750mm ceramic panels. These ranged from sumptuous stone effects, such as Aquamarine, Calcatta Green, and Pietra Blu; through powerful wood-effect designs, to the Japanese inspired Matsu, and one of my favourite … Continue reading Polish porcelain perfection
One of the outstanding new ranges at Cersaie 2022 was Canal Grande by Refin, a collection inspired by glamor of Venice and the city’s nautical culture. Canal Grande pays homage to majestic mahogany, the material traditionally used to build vaporetti: the famous Venetian water taxis. Refin’s design team, in collaboration with an historic shipyard in Venice, studied these nautical mahogany boards in great detail to … Continue reading Venetian mahogany vibes
Apricity is a low-waste cooking and sustainable food sourcing restaurant in London’s Mayfair. Headed by Chantelle Nicholson, this restaurant’s interior reflects its low impact approach to dining, including recycled content tiles from Parkside. Sustainable hospitality design specialist, Object Place Space, has used its own Restorative Design Framework to design out waste and pollution and minimise carbon footprint. For the reception, bar and toilets with surfaces … Continue reading Eatery designs out waste
When a marketing-savvy company such as Cosentino announces a major product launch one month prior to Cersaie, Tile Addicts everywhere should pay close attention. In fact the Spanish solid surface experts launched two new collections – Kraftizen and Onirika – simultaneously at a virtual press event. This post looks at one of them, Onirika, an immersive collection by interior designer Nina Magon that taps into … Continue reading Immersive impressions
As the lockdown restrictions begin to be eased in the UK, my mind has naturally wandered to the possibility of seeing new tile designs in the flesh once more, and therefore to Cersaie in November. What surprised me was that one product group I’m really looking forward to exploring afresh are the new generation of marble-effect porcelains. This may seem strange from someone who has … Continue reading Rhapsody in blue
Recer’s New Neutrals range has volumetric pieces, dégradé effects, and an appealing aged look. Continue reading Fusing fashion and function
Island Stone’s Glass Essentials line of fused glass tiles provides timeless-yet-modern mosaics that enhance the overall aesthetic of any new build or refurb project. Continue reading Timeless tinges with Glass Essentials
In H24 by Supergres, the three coloured wall tile backgrounds (Blue, Jade and Coral) easily combine with the neutral Ivory and Pearl shades of the stoneware floor tiles. Continue reading Considered cincture of contemporary cement
Hub, by Naxos, lends itself to the creation of striking walls, and is enhanced by the material contrasts and special satin surfaces, with pearlescent or ‘sugared’ terrazzo effects. Continue reading Hub: a constellation of colour
With soothing textures and soft color blends, Tommy Bahama glass mosaics bring the freedom and mindset of the world’s most inspiring locales, evoking feelings of sanctuary, escape, and exploration. Continue reading Destination-inspired designs
Odine by Argenta is a stoneware tile inspired by aged marble, with veins that evoke the passage of time. Continue reading Subtle shade variations
Atlas Concorde offers a wide range of large porcelain slabs and the possibility of “unique style” solutions thanks to a harmonious coordination with the company’s wide range of surfaces. Continue reading Large formats in many forms
The Armonie Group offers a wide range of materials suitable for most environments: double firing, single firing, porcelain, 4.8mm stoneware, mosaics, glass, wood, brick, natural stone, and even quartz-resin. Continue reading Natural nuances and delicate details
Blok by FAP Ceramiche is a contemporary stone-effect that projects the power of nature into porcelain stoneware. Continue reading Projecting the power of nature
The pinnacle of the Sybil range by Cerdomus is a set of four book-matched 600 by 1,200mm tiles with truly dramatic aesthetic impact. Continue reading Magical Middle Eastern Marble
Kyushu by Colli has three key attributes: characterful gloss glazes, harmonious colours, and an elegant strip format. Continue reading Soft and seamless: Kyushu by Colli
The grip surface of Centuryu’s Stonerock, available in a 20mm thick option, is specifically intended for outdoor spaces. Continue reading Mining a deep seam of power and personality
Vallelunga & Co’s Nova is a very pure marble design with great visual depth to the vein pattern. Continue reading Refined marbles rock the romantic
