The warm and rich colours of autumn are perfect to create a cosy interior. Not only are the earthy tones extremely trendy, they offer an immediately recognisable atmosphere that welcomes the beginning of festivities. To celebrate this time of year we have compiled a selection of tiles that reflects this stylish season. Continue reading Five autumnal tiles that celebrate fall
Last month we covered the curious Squar tiles from Giovanni Barbieri, ‘presented’ at Dezeen’s Virtual Design Festival earlier this year. But that wasn’t all the Italian designer had to offer as two additional tile ranges made their mark, one of which we will share with you today. Continue reading Marvellous Murano
There is a focus on material and beauty over trend at Tabarka Studio. Inspired by the search for “an elusive tile in a centuries-old basement shop in Istanbul”, the expansion of Tabarka has taken its founders across the globe in search for authentic charm, finding elegance amongst the mundane and delight in the unexpected. Continue reading Tabarka Studio
Nathalie Du Pasquier has a mind full of design delights. Despite being a founding member of the Italian design and architecture group the Memphis Group, Du Pasquier later opted for painting over design with a strong emphasis on objects and object landscapes as her subjects. Continue reading Mattonelle Margherita
This summery collection is the work of Peronda Group brand Harmony. Nok is described as paying “tribute to tradition” with its tone an appearance. The sandy shades are varied and visually textured, with a look of the handmade. Continue reading Nautical Nok
It’s always fun to find the unsual amongst the standard, be it strange materials, imaginative layouts, or trials in texture. But there’s one thing that comes up at random, delighting the Tile Addicts and consumers alike – cartoon creations. We’ve collected some of the best over the years, and here are five of the prime examples. Continue reading Five fun cartoon features in tile
Textured tiles are increasing in popularity, partly due to the unique subtleties of decoration they can provide an interior, but also due to the increasing designs made available thanks to advances in tile technology. At this year’s Cevisama we focused on the hand-made look – the bumpy organic surface of Moroccan zellige – as well as intricately made ornate panel-looks. There is texture a-plenty cropping … Continue reading Ten terrific textured tiles
Paint and splatter effects have become increasing prevalent amongst tile designs recently. The unique appearance fits well with hand-crafted chic and artisanal creations (also extraordinarily popular for interiors). There are so many ways to incorporate this style – as we covered with a few of our Cevisama Curiosities – including today’s collection focus. Continue reading Delicate Decor Design
These 3D tiles break the abstract line between interior decor and art. Desiring to produce a collection that offers this artistic freedom to consumers, Italian designer Giovanni Barbieri makes use of relief for his Squar tiles. Continue reading Stone Squar
A curly marble creation from designer Tom Dixon is a material with a twist. This material is designed to look like marbled paper but functions as a something significantly more robust. Continue reading Curly Marble
Delightful abstract patterns help distinguish this unique tile range from Sartoria. A retro colour palette that features browns, blues, and greens, as well as a selection of rainbow mixes. Continue reading Abstracted Nature from Sartoria
A simple shape with extraordinary scope for decor. Wow Design‘s Elle Floor mixes media, colours, and texture with right-angles to produce a creative surface with endless layout possibilities. Continue reading Attractive Right Angles
Finding tile companies is always a joy, exploring ranges, patterns, design, shapes, and relief and finding the fun and fabulous ways creatives are taking advantage of tile to produce incredible surface solutions. Continue reading Oasis, Zing, and Starburst
Ceramic and porcelain tile specialists BottegaNove have a knack for textured relief tiles. Inspired to innovate and branch out from the norm Christian Pegoraro focuses on designs that offer effortless modernity whilst remaining steeped in a rich tradition of ceramic craftmanship. Continue reading Plumage and Flora
Luxury French jewellery company, and purveyor of fine things Céleste Mogador have added one of the finest things of all to their collections – tiles. Their range of nine patterns in a variety of bold hues and delightful designs are currently, unfortunately, sold out, but we can still admire them from afar. Continue reading Carreaux ciment de Céleste Mogador
It’s no secret that we Tile Addict’s love a wood-look tile and have done for years. Although the countless fascinating designs mixing media, shade, and effects with the wood-looks are extraordinarily exciting, sometimes it’s a standard plank that really needs a mention. Continue reading Green Wood
Here at Tile Addict we have a slight obsession with cogobós and Italian brand Mutina is doing a fine job of supplying these ceramic screens to the European market. Notably our last article on the subject covered the gorgeous Celosia, designed by another Tile Addict favourite, Patricia Urquiola. Continue reading Bric and Brac
A company nestled in California’s endless farmlands continues a family tradition that has been alive since the 1920s. Founded in 1986 by Paul Burns, the ever fascinating and necessary material – clay – offers surprise and inspiration for Fireclay Tile. With a commitment to the implementation of sustainable manufacturing practices, using recycled materials, and employee welfare, Fireclay Tile is a company full of soul. Continue reading Ceramic Crop Circles
Lifestyle brand and design aficionados Jungalow bring good vibes home with their mission to enrich the human/nature connection. Founder Justina Blakeney believes it is creativity that makes for an incredible home, and that good design can greatly improve ones quality of life. Continue reading Jungalow X Granada Tile
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
