Rhapsody in blue
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. Continue reading Rhapsody in blue
Category: Design & Technology
Codicer Collections
Codicer is usually a favourite stand of ours at major tiling shows, so much so that we have, on occasion, dedicated entire articles to singing its praises. Seeing as there are no shows to head to we’ve taken to exploring its site instead, picking out ranges that we may have missed in our previous coverings of the company. Continue reading Codicer Collections
Antwerp’s Ace & Tate Terrazzo
We last took a look at this Rotterdam-based company in September, taking special interest in their materials Blizzard, Nova, Greyish, and Chocolate Factory. But since then Plasticiet has introduced a few more members to their family – Rhinestone Black and White – both made from Dutch post-production cutoffs and Belgian household waste. Continue reading Antwerp’s Ace & Tate Terrazzo
Seashell Surfaces
Nature Squared take unusual materials and transform them into intriguing elements of interior design. They choose to celebrate nature through the inclusion of items such as eggshell, seeds, and bark, producing unique items that are predominantly sold in the luxury market, decorating superyachts. Continue reading Seashell Surfaces
Abstract Art
We’ve enjoyed following the work of Granby, with their uniquely organic and creative outlook, community-led approach, and appetite for experimentation. Now we’re excited to cover their large range of abstract style tiles from six different collections. Continue reading Abstract Art
Salvaged Marble
A collaboration between Mia Castenskjold, Klaus Weiskopf, and Stefan Zschernitz led to the creation of Marble Partners, founded in 2018. A quick look around the company’s website shows the exciting innovations the team has created, using predominantly offcuts and marble salvaged from manufacturers. Continue reading Salvaged Marble
Hub: a constellation of colour
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
Destination-inspired designs
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
Magical Middle Eastern Marble
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
Ergon: turning out terrific terrazzo
This spectacular terrazzo surprise comes from Emilgroup brand Ergon. Inspired by a tradition of ancient Venetian Seminato, one of the oldest forms of recycling, Medley offers an enticing combination of colour and composition. Continue reading Ergon: turning out terrific terrazzo
Sound of Marbles
Ceramica Fioranese‘s Sound of Marbles rethinks this classic material to celebrate nature and combine it with tradition and craftsmanship. Five distinctive marble-effect porcelain stoneware surfaces make up the collection – Beige Antico, Rosa Cipria, Nero Fondo, Verde Intenso, and Screziato Vivace. Continue reading Sound of Marbles
Blend Textures with Blaze
Mixing media is an important trend for the year, and there are so many ways that companies are incorporating it into their collections. Iris Ceramica have released a wall tile collection that offer their own take on this theme. Taking the standard metro tile (a 100 by 300mm format) Blaze offers subtle natural textures contrasted with gloss with stylish results. Continue reading Blend Textures with Blaze
Algae Infused Tiles
Last year The Bio-Integrated Design Lab at the Bartlett School of Architecture developed a truly wonderful creation – algae inlaid tiles that are able to filter heavy metals and toxic chemical dyes out of water. Continue reading Algae Infused Tiles
Plastic Stone Tiles
Materials master Enis Akiev has taken surface experimentation to another level. For the past few years she has taken inspiration from an eclectic selection of substances. A project at Hong Kong Polytechnic University led to the exploration of a cellulose creation from kombucha bacteria utilising black tea and various sugar solutions and heat treatment to develop skin-like materials that can be dyed with fruit juice. Continue reading Plastic Stone Tiles
Powerful interplay of colour, light, and shade
Bow really encapsulates Harmony’s avant-garde approach to interior design. Continue reading Powerful interplay of colour, light, and shade
BBQ Smoked
If there’s one creation that brings the magic of ceramics to life, it’s the BBQ’d tiles from Granby. Systems of glazing and decorating tiles have been developed over centuries, investigating the many ways heat, clay, pigments, and minerals react with one another and sometimes you really have to see it to believe it. Continue reading BBQ Smoked
Say it with Seaweed
German designer Julia Lohmann has brought a global issue to the fore with and awesomely weird and wonderful pavillion. Showcased at the World Economic Forum in Davos, ‘Hidaka Ohmu’ is a small thought-inducing creation composed of stretched seaweed. Continue reading Say it with Seaweed
All in One
Creating collections that enable some level of customisation is becoming something of a necessity for today’s interior design. Variations in shape, size, and colour that can be combined in a large range of layouts ensure a level of harmony in spaces. Gigacer‘s Concept 1 enables this level of continuity, providing surface options for all kinds of needs: for both indoor and outdoor applications, as well … Continue reading All in One
Hemp House
Hemp is fast being recognised as one of the most important crops to tackle climate change due to its prolific growing potential, carbon-sequestering nature, and its capacity to be used in almost any industry. Its ability to sequester carbon begins from the moment it is seeded, with one ton of harvested hemp fiber sequestering approximately 1.62 tons of CO². Continue reading Hemp House
Crossville’s Cursive
This customisable collection from Crossville creates captivating compositions with contemporary colours and coordinated choices. Cursive utlises a select variety of shapes and colours, with design freedom for consumers that, as Crossville’s Lindsey Waldrep states, enables “designers to create spaces as unique as their personal handwriting.” Continue reading Crossville’s Cursive