Alert! A new grout-centric tile duo from Ronan Bouroullec has entered the design world. Mutina‘s Otto & Bottone each feature distinctive recessed cutouts creating highly decorative details that emphasise grout. Osso’s subtle curved edge forms a sleek, delicate visual in both an elongated 30 by 275mm (S) and a stubbier 75 by 231mm (L). The dented sides produce a stylish wave where pockets of coloured … Continue reading Osso & Bottone
If you’re into unique, striking, and boundary-pushing art, today’s tile company feature is exactly what you need. Based in Girona, Spain, Bussoga blends the modular magic of mathematics with a wildly creative attitude, giving life to an enormous catalogue of incredible ceramics unlike any you have seen before. Founded in 2010 by Josep Motas, who was later joined by Irina Grosu, Bussoga was created to … Continue reading Bussoga: Beyond Brilliant
I went on a theme-heavy hunt to find a whole bunch of fabulous tiles and give myself an excuse to share them. A few weeks ago it was all about delicious fruity tiles and today we’re going for something completely different – Tiger Tiles! 1) Tiger Red from Motawi There is no end to the artistry of Motawi Tiles and I was delighted to find … Continue reading Five tiger tiles that look ready to pounce
This fabulously fishy feature tile collection from Italian handmade tile design house Ceramiche Arcea takes mix and match to the next level. Seven different compositions, each consisting of an individual head, body, and tail piece, make up Poisson. These compositions are distinguished through colour and pattern with three blues, one pink, one red, one yellow, and one black trio all making use of a different … Continue reading Pick and mix your Poisson
It all began on the Isle of Skye in 2007, supplying ceramic picture tiles of castle views to the local castles. Now Skye Tiles is a whole operation with over 250 designs of art tiles depicting scenic Scottish views, wildlife, flowers, sea-life, holiday scenes, clan crests, and a whole bunch of nostalgic imagery. The tiles are tube-lines, creating a delightfully tactile 3D relief to capture … Continue reading See Scotland through Skye Tiles
During a routine scout about the internet to find tiling treats to share I stumbled across a veritable treasure trove of hydraulic designs. The name of this treasure trove? Tsourlakis Tiles. This Greek company’s catalogue features all the greats – traditional Victorian designs, geometric patterns, and intricate repeat motifs – but amongst these wonderful tiles sit a bunch that are a whole lot more unusual. … Continue reading The Treasure of Tsourlakis Tiles
As a little follow up from our coverage of 2024’s Trending Colours, here are five inspiring interiors and the tiles you need to get the look. 1) Brown With a 70s soul and deliciously hot chocolatey vibe, this textured splashback offers all things rich, earthy, and warm. Get the look with 1102 from Mosaic Factory, Brownstone from Zia Tile, or Zellige Umber from Cement Tile … Continue reading Trend inspo: 2024 Colour Scheme
Kiasmo, established in 2011 by Vincenzo D’Alba in Apulia, is a unique homeware brand offering statement decor items and functional art. Amongst their many marvellous plates, pillows, and pottery sit some treats for Tile Addicts. Framed and fabulous, the Ginevra series by illustrator, designer and Kiasmo co-founder Vincenzo D’Alba feature whimsical minimalist portraits in black and white applied to plain ceramic tiles. D’Alba’s faces span … Continue reading Into the Kiasmo Cosmos
I love a theme, especially when it means I can collect a whole bunch of fabulous tiles in one spot for Tile Addicts to enjoy. I’ve done Valentine’s tiles, dog-lover tiles, fabric-inspired tiles, pastel tiles, Barbiecore tiles, and Wes Anderson style tiles, and that’s not even including all the tiles collected from Cevisama and Cersaie. And today is a theme I’m very excited about – … Continue reading Five fruity tiles ripe for the picking
As I wasn’t there to gather up goodies, collect curiosities, and scout the trends, Joe (my dad and Tile Addict in chief) did all Cevisama the leg work for me, writing up a full report of everything that was worth seeing. And here is what he had to say about the trends. 1) Light Cotto and Deep Green There are currently two clear colour trends. The … Continue reading Cevisama Trends 2024
Using two waste materials created in plentiful numbers during the creation and operation of London’s Underground system – London clay and dust rich in iron oxide – designer Jeffrey Miller has performed alchemical genius by combining the two to create a unique set of tiles. London clay – the material most of the city is built on top of and the Underground system is built … Continue reading From the Underground
Bathrooms are the best place to experiment with colour, pattern, and wacky design. Choices that would overpower a living space you spend a lot of time in can instead become a fun surprise for a fleeting trip to the toilet, adding joy to your everyday and a space to let your creativity run free. For a bit of inspo, here are some fabulous wallpaper/tile combos … Continue reading Five phenomenal wallpaper/tile combos
At the end of last year I shared five funky flower power tiles to suit some seriously seventies styling and now that Flower Pop is definitely trending, here’s some interior inspo (and, as always, I’ve done my best to find the tiles to match). 1) Sunshine Daisy The tiles of this joyful retro bathroom in Joshua Tree were custom made for the project and I’ve … Continue reading Trend inspo: Flower Pop
In the Roma district of Mexico City stunning examples of Art Deco architecture and design can be found all over. But for one tiny taco eatery the playful nature of the area is represented in an different and unusual way. A random stylised scattering of fractured ceramics wash across the floor and wall of rough and ready taqueria Los Alexis. The mass trencadis is paired … Continue reading Tacobout Trencadis
Five fabulous decorative tiles coming up in today’s collection of Cyberspace Curiosities. 1) Biselado Vintage Pearlescent and shimmering in varying shades of pink, Dreamtile‘s Biselado Vintage tiles blend a mature shape with playful light and colour. 2) Art Deco Curve Blush Art Deco meets Barbiecore in Bert & May‘s Art Deco Curve Blush tiles. Pink and peach pair together for stunning statement design. Clean white … Continue reading Cyberspace Curiosities XVI
It all started when I was doing research for one of my Interior Inspo posts. I saw some gingham tiles. Then I saw some more. I squirrelled them away in my ’tile matching’ folder, hoping to be able to use them one day if I ever found a third gingham tile to complete my collection. Not only did I find that missing piece, I found … Continue reading A whole bunch of Gingham tiles
Zia Tile often has delicious designs to enjoy, particularly among their diverse and colourful cement collections, so I’m always checking in to see what’s new. This time it’s a whole bunch of terrazzo style decors taking centre stage. Individuals, duos, and trios of flecked, coloured terrazzo make up the varied and fabulous tiles with soft pastels, intense pigments, and calm neutrals mixing and matching with … Continue reading Zia Tile’s Terrazzo Touch
Geometrics are trending in 2024 so heres a little interior inspo and some tiles to match! 1) Moroccan Stars Go for gorgeous Moroccan design with a repeat motif in varying shades. Get the look with Zellige Medina From Mainzu, Moroccan Encaustic Cement Pattern 19C from Best Tile, or Spanish//Moroccan Style No.18 from Cerastone. 2) Zzz A woven herringbone look made from rows of Zs creates … Continue reading Trend inspo: Geometrics
It’s Valentine’s Day so I thought I’d run towards romance and share eight tiles that’ll fill your home with love. 1) Love from Maitland & Poate Coming in hot with hearts, Maitland & Poate‘s cement Love tiles offer up sweet lovey-dovey decors in classically romantic shades of pink as well as green, blue, and caramelly camel. 2) Hexa Floral from Loja Do Azulejo Handcrafted in … Continue reading It’s ValenTILE’s Day!
Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact. This means that any London-based specifier should really find the time each year for a 2 or 3 hours visit to the Business … Continue reading Surface showcase selections
