Author: H.L. Simpson

Ceramic Curiosities, Design, Design & Technology

Cyberspace Curiosities XXII

Tattoos, watercolours, shells, wiggles, and ladybirds, today’s Cyberspace Curiosities covers much! 1) Tattoo Tiles Designed by tattoo artist Alba Dhaya and made in collaboration with Bussoga, these gorgeous creations translate thorny rose ink designs onto tile. 2) Ciment Stamp This unusual decor from Aparici sits amongst a selection of plain grey cement-effect tiles. Drawing focus, Stamp features a watercolour effect in blue and white with … Continue reading Cyberspace Curiosities XXII

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Art and Artists, Design, Design & Technology, Weird & Wonderful

Claudia Wieser

Influenced by her studies in painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and a blacksmith apprenticeship at Bergmeister Kunstshmiede, the material range of Berlin-based artist Claudia Wieser is large and exciting. Her practice spans traditional materials like pencil and paper, extends to softer canvases of delicate textiles, and solid works like sculpture, all unified by a distinctive geometric style that is both meticulously … Continue reading Claudia Wieser

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3D tiles, Design, Design & Technology, Design Delights

Installing Illuminations

Seeking to drive an attitude towards design that encourages permanence over change, Normandy-based Unknown Untitled presents their UU Tiles collection. This trio of tiles is designed to bridge the gap between architecture and furnishings, creating objects that serve as both. Like the loops and rods of Marieke Van Heesbeen and the unique creations of Trix Newham of Lux Pottery, UU Tiles are made to be … Continue reading Installing Illuminations

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Design, Get the Look, Trends

Get the Look: Statement Showers III

I started the Get the Look series at the tail end of 2021 with a trio of double features- Pink Bathrooms, Bathroom Feature Floors, and Statement Showers – mostly just to serve as a supposedly easy end to the year. I quickly found out that no matter how many tiles I’ve seen and pictures I have saved, it’s surprisingly difficult to find tile matches for … Continue reading Get the Look: Statement Showers III

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Ceramic Curiosities, Design

Charming Ceramic Masks

With charming 3D masks by Gent-based Pieter Bostoen, Antimaterie joins the ranks of our collection of tile-adjacent ceramic curiosities. Combining ancient techniques with contemporary stylings, each mask is handmade with its own distinct personality. Ranging in size and shape from curved to geometric, stepped, striped, or scratched, every piece is a work of art. Intense shades of red, fresh whites, natural terracotta, forest green, and … Continue reading Charming Ceramic Masks

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Design

Woodio

Today we add another to our collection of woody surface hybrids – to the slabs of timber terrazzo from Foresso and the woodland floor inspired ForestBank we welcome Woodio. Made in Finland, Woodio blends wood chips with bio resin to create a waterproof composite material that can be formed into baths, basins, and toilets, as well as solids sheets that can serve as worktops, form … Continue reading Woodio

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Art and Artists, Design, Digital Art, Weird & Wonderful

Finding tile in art

After first covering the eerily empty and monochrome tiled interior paintings of Adriana Varejão a few years ago, I’ve become somewhat obsessed with the representation of tile in art. Sprinkling in a few findings amongst our regular content, namely the bold and beautiful creations of Rachael Tarravechia and the intensely detailed bed-centric style of Frances Featherstone, has only served to increase this obsession. So today … Continue reading Finding tile in art

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Design

Seven moon tiles full of lunar loveliness

Today I’ve chosen to celebrate the Flower Moon (May’s full moon) with a little collection of lunar loveliness. Taking us through the full cycle, these moon-inspired tiles are made to add celestial magic to your home. 1) Phase to Phase These waterjet mosaics from New Ravenna are part of Cean Irminger’s third Kiddo collection. Available in two colour ways – Orchid, Tiger Lily, and Magnolia, and Nero … Continue reading Seven moon tiles full of lunar loveliness

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Design, Tile Designers

A Carnival of Colours at Carocim

For over 40 years, Carocim has been producing expertly crafted cement tiles. At their base in Aix-en-Provence, Carocim develops their own strikingly unique patterns and works with designers to inject fresh personality to their portfolio. Embracing the stylish finesse of brands and creatives like Celeste Mogador, Petit Pan, and Margaux Keller, Carocim’s collections feature familiar patterns reworked, recoloured, and adapted to cement. Intense carnival colours … Continue reading A Carnival of Colours at Carocim

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Art and Artists, Weird & Wonderful

Marina Anaya

Multidisciplinary artist Marina Anaya creates vividly across multiple mediums – from jewellery and engravings to painting and embroidery. Vibrant colour and engaging shapes form striking visuals full of love and joy. Her talents also spread to the wonderful world of ceramics where sculptures, pottery, and murals receive whimsical decoration and showcase a spirited imagination. The wiggly bending bodies, rough marks, and simple stripes seen throughout … Continue reading Marina Anaya

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Art and Artists, Design & Technology, Design Delights, Digital Art, Weird & Wonderful

A selection of swimmer tiles

Tiles are hitting the water today with this delightful collection of swim-themed decors. 1) Swimmers Along with the London street scapes, market stalls, and allotment scenes of Helen Beard‘s artwork sit a stylish selection of swimmers. Peering poolside, diving, splashing, and stepping into the blue, Beard’s swimmers are comforting and familiar. 2) Piruet Capped and cozzied, the delightful divers of Bussoga‘s Piruet designed by Sergi … Continue reading A selection of swimmer tiles

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Design, Design Delights, Tile Designers

Hoops of Heesbeen

We love nothing more than stumbling across tiles that cleverly combine function and beauty. Previous examples include the 3D printed succulent pot facade of the Cabin of 3D Printed Curiosities, tiles made to protect reefs and imitate mangroves, and the gorgeously colourful designs by Trix Newham of Lux Pottery. And today we add another wonder to the list – the playful loops of Dutch product … Continue reading Hoops of Heesbeen

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Architecture & Interiors, Get the Look, Trends

Get the look: Light Blue Bathrooms II

Encouraged by the seemingly endless popularity of our last light blue bathroom get the look post (from almost three years ago!), I’ve decided to add another to help inspire the masses! So here are five more light blue bathrooms and the tiles you need to get the look. 1) Powder Blue Pattern Create a sweeping statement that flows from floor to shower with a perfect … Continue reading Get the look: Light Blue Bathrooms II

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Architecture, Architecture & Interiors, Design & Technology, Design Delights

Cosmic Koibird

It’s not AI, it’s just some wonderfully weird tiled flooring for Koibird. Self-styled “multidisciplinary collective” design studio Uchronia went full cosmic disco for the colourful revamp of this boutique London store. The lively lavender facade welcomes customers to an out of this world shopping experience, complete with bursts of lime green, baby pink, and vivid violet that float up through the walls, across shelving and … Continue reading Cosmic Koibird

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Design, New Collections, Trends

Rings of oak

In another collaboration between London-based designer Michael Anastassiades and Mutina, fresh-faced wood gets a revamp with Rings. Stepping away from ceramic, cement, and porcelain, the Rings collection selects natural oak as its tile medium of choice. Inspired by traditional industrial flooring, the end grain of wood takes centre stage, forming a stylish quadrant on each 175 by 175mm tile. Natural variety in shade, curvature, and … Continue reading Rings of oak

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Design, Design & Technology, Design Delights

Five titillating boob tiles

Today’s tile theme may be unexpected, but after being asked on Instagram to find a bunch of interiors featuring nudes on tile I fell down a fun little rabbit hole. Surprisingly, some boob tiles have already featured across various articles but I had to find a few more to flesh out the list. So please enjoy this breast-taking selection! 1) Boobs à l’unité From Tue … Continue reading Five titillating boob tiles

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Design, Motifs & Materials, Tile Companies, Tile Designers

Caribbean Charm with Cobblers Cove

In a collaboration with the vibrant luxury boutique hotel in Barbados – Cobblers Cove – Bert & May‘s new collection brings the lively energy of the Caribbean to a striking set of tile rugs. Leafy shapes and geometric designs form playful borders made to be mixed and matched for unique layouts. Adding layers to the tile rugs, palm frond patterns, bold cross hatching, and wavy … Continue reading Caribbean Charm with Cobblers Cove

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Art and Artists, Design & Technology, Street Art, Urban Art

Beneath Bruce Grove Bridge

Stretching for six metres on a wall underneath the Bruce Grove railway bridge in north London, a playful glass mosaic pays homage to the local area. Designed by Italian artist Anna Nicolò, the large public artwork was commissioned by Haringey Council and led by architecture and interior design practice Office S&M with collaborations from over 300 residents, businesses, and local community groups. Depicting buildings, parks, … Continue reading Beneath Bruce Grove Bridge

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Design & Technology, Design Delights

Five deliciously zesty fruity tiles

Since our fruity tile post last April I’ve been on the hunt for more. So join me in enjoying this collection of deliciously zesty fruity tiles. 1) Fruity Fun from Erick Millan Making excellent use of the curvaceous shape of fishscale tiles, designer Erick Millan creates vibrant fruity cross sections. Featuring watermelons, cantaloupes, lemons, and kiwis, intense shades of red, green, and yellow offer an … Continue reading Five deliciously zesty fruity tiles

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Design, Design Delights, Motifs & Materials, Tile Companies, Tile Designers

Artistic Abode

Using the strikingly elegant wax-resist method, Artistic Abode‘s hand crafted tiles are bursting with vibrant pigments, laced with intricate designs, and dripping in timeless charm. A series of Egyptian revival tiles blend Art Deco glamour with the intrigue of Egyptian motifs. These unique creations form extravagant borders, or decorate spaced with infinitely captivating colours and shapes. The iconic forms of Celtic crosses also feature in … Continue reading Artistic Abode

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