Clay Imports are coming in strong with another fabulous collaboration. Created by print and textile designer Shadé Akanbi, their new Daedream Series is a magical amalgam of African-inspired patterns presented with a contemporary twist. In both a 6″ by 6″ relief and 8″ by 8″ printed pattern clay tile in matt and glossy glazes, Daedream offers options for all forms of interior and exterior design … Continue reading Daedream Delights
Our August Curiosities might be our best yet! 1) Greek Vase Decorate your walls with everlasting flowers in textured vases with this collection from Original Style. Add one or many for a unique feature wall and add or leave flowers as you desire. 2) Frea This range from Milagros offers up gorgeous, colourful zig zags and geometric paterns in a range of vibrant shades. Each … Continue reading Cyberspace Curiosities VIII
It’s textured, it’s warm, and it’s earthy – Desert Modern packs a punch of stylish character that is understated but deeply satisfying. Sandy shades, terracotta tones, burnt reds, and hints of olive and aubergine work together in harmony alongside natural materials full of soft, enticing textures. Get inspired by our small sample of kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces, and outdoor areas and recreate the looks at … Continue reading Get the Look: Desert Modern
Tile designer Ayse Iyriboz has created a delectable range of ice cream shop-inspired tiles for Clay Imports. Reigniting memories and blending recollections of 1970s France and Izmir, Turkey, Iyriboz’s designs offer up retro glamour with a delicious side of romantic youth. La Patisserie features four motifs – the stylised Tulipe, the elegant Bonjour, and the adorable Pio Pio in Petit and Grande. A soft, warm … Continue reading Deliciously Retro
Zellige and zellige style tiles have been a trend for a while now and these textured beauties seem to show no sign of falling out of favour. So we’ve gathered you some kitchen inspo and the tiles to match. 1) White Classic, clean, and perfect for any colour scheme, white zellige is an easy choice. Get the look with Snow Zellige from Tiles of Ezra, … Continue reading Get the Look: Zellige Kitchen
Green is an interior favourite. Perfect for statement design, natural vibes, or as a subtle neutral, green of all kinds are a kitchen’s best friend. So we’ve gathered some inspo and the tiles to match! 1) Scales Fabulous fishscales add a splash of contrasting colour against the black ceiling and rich wood. Get the look with Abanico Light Green Gloss from Clay Imports, Green Graffito … Continue reading Get the Look: Green Kitchens
In our 2022 trends series colourful kitchens got a shout-out. Playfully incorporating bright oranges, reds, and pinks, and mixing and matching bolder shades with calmer colours is set to be big for the year, so we’ve got some kitchen inspo for you! 1) Pink and Teal In this kitchen found on House Beautiful, cheerful pink cabinets are paired with patterned tiles in teal. A few … Continue reading Get the Look: Colourful Kitchens
Finally in our bathroom trend prediciton extension posts we’ve selected the feature floor. With endless possibilities in colour and pattern choice, texture, material, and finish, the feature floor is a fantastic way to add personality that doesn’t overwhelm a space. 1. Black Lily Pad Simple yet striking, black and white lily pad tiles pack a punch and go with practically anything. In the bathroom below … Continue reading Get the Look: Bathroom Feature Floors
To further emphasise our love for statement showers (and to offer oodles of inspiration for those looking to create one of their own) we’ve gathered a bunch more and located the tiles needed to make them! 1. Soft Zellige Calming greeny blue toned zelige tiles offer floor to ceiling beachy vibes. Create something similar with Ice Blue Zellige from Otto Tiles & Design (UK), Moss … Continue reading Get the Look: Statement Showers
Brothers Zac and Nick Barreiro founded Austin-based Clay Imports in 2012, primarily focusing on small batch Mexican tiles. Over the years their love of travel and craftsmanship has inspired an expansion of their collections which now incorporate creations from as far as Vietnam and Turkey. Collaborating with artists, illustrators, ceramicists, and graphic and textile designers from around the world to ensure an ever growing portfolio … Continue reading Seven striking tiles from Clay Imports
