Offering up uniquely patterned and textured tiles, textile design expert Lindsey Lang breathes bold modernity into the antique art of producing handmade encaustic cement tiles and historic tradition of terrazzo. Vibrant colours and striking motifs make up the Leaf, Ellipse, Scallop, and Hex collections whilst the innovative London Chevron, London Roundel, and Quarter Roundel demonstrate unusual geometric 3D relief cement tiles inspired by the London … Continue reading Lindsey Lang
Combining the familiar patterns and soft surfaces of fabric with the solid permanence of tile makes for many a marvellous design. Companies have created all sorts of fabric-inspired collections taking inspiration from craft, heritage, and texture, and here are six to show how unusual the end result can be. 1) Quilt from Studio Irvine Designed by Marialaura Rossiello, Quilt references the patchwork nature of quilting, … Continue reading Six fabric inspired tile designs
We’re suckers for any tile design that incorporates grout into its decor and we’ve got one to share today. Taking its name from the decorative border that frames clothes, furnishings, and faces, Fringe is a tile range that makes the most of parallel lines, offering order and symmetry with flair. Designed by Michael Anastassiades for Mutina, Fringe plays with borders with the two patterns – … Continue reading Feature Fringe
Everybody is looking to add a little nature to their homes; to bring a little of the outside in. Potted plants, tropical wallpapers, green paint, and rattan furniture have all been trending but if you want to add a touch of the organic in a more permanent way, here are five tile trends that’ll help. 1) Marble Classic, elegant, and completely timeless, marble offers fresh … Continue reading Five tile trends that bring the outside in
Launched at this year’s Clerkenwell and spreading joy wherever they land, the joyful debut tile collection by British artist Yinka Ilori is one for the books. Made in collaboration with Domus, the handmade Glaze range features 16 joyful colours and five modular shapes designed to be used alone or to create dopamine-boosting kaleidoscopic designs full of vibrancy and vim. The glossy ceramic surface lightly varies … Continue reading Yinka Ilori x Domus
Inspired by a Japanese traditional Kimono pattern, this delightfully simple collection from Inax does a lot of what we love when it comes to tile. The small repeat mosaic pattern of curved-edge hollow squares of Kanoko comes in two colours – Black and White – with each sheet featuring the sporadic inclusion of gloss tessera that contrast against the blanket of matt tone. The name … Continue reading Kimono-like Kanoko
Delighted by last years release of a tile collection by the great colour master Adam Nathaniel Furman, I was even more excited to learn that a new collection was on its way. And finally it’s here! Paying homage to Italian painting style La Figura Serpentinata painting, Furman’s new Salomè ceramic tiles twist and turn like the curving of a snake or the shape of a … Continue reading Slithering Salomè
Folding, rippling, and forming into a cane is what millefiori is all about. Literally ‘a thousand flowers’, millefiori is an ancient process used to manipulate clay or glass, with each bend and twist creating a uniquely kaleidoscopic pattern hidden within a long, unassuming pole. And it’s millefiori that forms the basis of the many marvellous designs found on DoodlePippin. Artist and DoodlePippin owner Ruth uses … Continue reading DoodlePippin
Unusual swirls, streaks, and specks bespatter the surface of Ceramica Fioranese‘s I Variegati collection. Inspired by Italian variegated terracotta, I Variegati translates the skilful work of Lombardia craftsmen with the precise hand of technology. The resulting surface brings the best of both industry and the artisanal hand, offering up a delightfully rippled design as delicious as freshly churned ice cream. Six neutrals and earth tones … Continue reading Variegati Visuals
Earthy shades and organic textures play together with sharp geometric lines for this intriguing collection from The Baked Tile Co. Dark slate, burnt orange terracotta, and a delicate off white create the trio of shades, each mixing and matching amongst each other to create the angular hexagonal patchwork of patterns that forms Africa. A hand-crafted, raw earth look is created with details that imitate scores … Continue reading Baked Africa
Searching for picture perfect pastel tiles? Right this way. 1) Confetti Designed by Oh Joy! for Clé Tiles, Confetti combines the soft tones of mocha, crema, ice, stone, powder, and white for a delicate polka dot display of pastels. 2) New Town Baby blues and pastel pinks decorate the textured curves and ridges of New Town by Adam Nathanial Furman for Botteganove. 3) Lozenge and … Continue reading Five perfectly pastel tiles
Chamotte, otherwise known as grog or firesand, is the name given to crushed ceramics used to strengthen clay mixtures and create a rugged, gritty texture. And thats exactly what Chamotte gives us. Designed by tile visionary Patricia Urquiola for Mutina, Chamotte places hand-made rustica front and centre with pits and ripples texturing the surface and catching the glossy glaze in irregular patterns. Three variants add … Continue reading Craggy Chamotte
We’ve spoken a lot about shells here, from mussel glass to eggshell surfaces, and from mother of pearl mosaics to scallop shell desks, and today we add another magnificent material to the mix – Istrenn. Developed by French company Malàkio, Istrenn is composed of 60% recycled shells (collected locally) and a 40% mineral matrix resulting in a stunningly unusual shell based terrazzo effect that features the many … Continue reading Shellazzo?
The long anticipated Barbie hits our screens this month so we’ve decided to collect a few suitable tiles to celebrate. We’re also doing a ‘pink out’ all over our Instagram this month so if you’re a pink lover you won’t want to miss it! 1) Cake and Love This adorable duo Designed by 2LG Studio for Maitland & Poate are the pastel pink tiles of … Continue reading 20 tiles to make your Barbie Dreamhouse a reality
1) Elements Giving shimmering seas and cloudy, Elements 1 Nuvole Elements 2 Acqua designed by Seletti for Ceramica Bardelli create a designer dreamscape to tantalise and excite. 2) Mosaic Tiles Glass Button Petrol Transform you swimming pool, kitchen, or bathroom with these mystical glass mosaics from Mosafil. In shades of gold, bronze, and aqua, these stunning circles glisten with iridescence, with subtle ridges adding a … Continue reading Cyberspace Curiosities XII
Located in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside neighbouring the rolling hills of the Peak District and in the hamlet of Toadhole Furnace, the Wheelhouse of Amber Mill is home to the studio and showroom of the glaze extraordinaires of Royce Wood Studio. Since 1997 Peter Wood and his team have been wholly focused on ceramic tile and glaze production, creating a large number of unique reactive … Continue reading Royce Wood Studio
The pebblish trend continues beyond Cevisama with this wonderful little collection by Gordon Guillaumier for Ceramiche Piemme. Evoking the timeless beauty of Ancient Rome, Bits & Pieces reimagines natural stone in seven colours (Power Bone, Pewter Smoke, Pearl Grey, Peat Brown, Pitch Black, Steel Grain, and Ash Grain) with two unusual decors (Facet and Quad). Facet takes a fragmented approach to surface covering, contrasting two … Continue reading Bits & Pieces
Symmetry, nostalgia, and highly saturated, emotive colours typify the cinematic world of Wes Anderson. Each scene tells a story and every setting sells us a sense of regimented chaos, as equally distant as it is close to reality. It’s an aesthetic many love, and with his new film Asteroid City released this month we thought it would be a bit of fun to find some … Continue reading Six tiles full of Wes Anderson style
Black, scratched charcoal graphics form the fabulous decors of Ceramica Fioranese‘s Riggiole collection. Designed with a hand-crafted look, the patterns feature irregularities and imperfections in their shade and shape, adding an organic feel to interiors and a touch of the old world. The decorative motifs have been created with both repeat patterns and patchwork mixing in mind, and offering up a dual sense of tradition … Continue reading Charming Charcoal
