Opus Motus by Raffaello Galiotto and Lithos Design.

Mosaics in Motion

Opus Motus was created by Raffaello Galiotto in conjunction with Lithos Design. It comprised six colourful mechanical spinning tops featuring an inlaid marble circle. When activated by a lever, these vertically-mounted tops begin to spin progressively faster. As this happens, the natural colours merge together, amalgamating and forming new and surprising shades. The net effect is an explosion of colours and shapes that reveal unique and surprising optical effects to onlookers. Continue reading Mosaics in Motion

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New Tile Designs

Mexican Tsunami

In 2015, Vitromex had installed production capacity in excess of 56,000,000 sq. metres. And they have clearly kicked on since then! Continue reading Mexican Tsunami

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Coverings, Hand-made Tiles, India, Leather Tiles, Tile Designers, Tiled Interiors, USA, Wall Tiles

Luxury Leather Look

Tempesta’s Foundation was one of single most desirable surface finishes on display at the recent Coverings exhibition at Orlando, USA. It was created by Erin Adams, best known for her work for Ann Sacks Tile and Stone and for her ground breaking mosaic tile rug for Cynthia Steffe’s showroom. Continue reading Luxury Leather Look

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Tempesta's 1in by 12in Stack designed by Erin Adams

New Tile Designs

Erin Adams & Tempesta

At Coverings, the fruits of Tempesta’s collaboration with Erin Adams, one of the most celebrated product designers in the United States, was clear for everyone to see. Continue reading Erin Adams & Tempesta

diaryofatileaddictJune 4, 2017September 15, 2023Leave a comment

New Tile Designs

Italian Impact

Made +39 is an Italian manufacturer of luxury surface finishes. As well as utterly on-trend porcelain tiles, Made +39 also produces marble resin products and wallpapers. Continue reading Italian Impact

diaryofatileaddictJune 3, 2017September 15, 2023Leave a comment

New Tile Designs

Dark Drama

The dark dramatic look is turned up a notch or two in Charwood and Gemme: two collections from Serenissima that interpret the warmth of wood and the elegance of marble, and marry them with the latest in ceramic technology. Continue reading Dark Drama

diaryofatileaddictMay 8, 2017September 15, 2023Leave a comment

New Tile Designs

Sensual Stones

Authentic and characterful recreations of natural stone, granite and marble are delivered forcefully in the new Uniquestone range from Ceramiche Piemme. Continue reading Sensual Stones

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Design Delights, Motifs & Materials, Moulded Tiles, New Tile Designs

Curvaceous Cement

The latest additions to Aguayo Tiles’ Elevations collection are Dunes, Curves, Bloom and Wave, the latter two created by renowned artist Tania Marmolejo. Continue reading Curvaceous Cement

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Design Delights

Fluorite Fashion

Inalco’s Fluorite is a new porcelain tile collection inspired by the terrazzo floors of yesteryear, but one with an innovative revamped air. The range was developed in collaboration with Katty Schiebeck. This talented young designer has delivered a collection offering neutral tones, plus white, black, blue and green, that delivers harmony and balance. Continue reading Fluorite Fashion

diaryofatileaddictApril 19, 2017September 15, 2023Leave a comment

New Tile Designs

Rock Redefined

Waterfall by Lea Ceramiche realistically and physically represents slate.   Recreating, on the stoneware surface, the iridescence typical of sedimentary rocks, Waterfall has surface texture, pattern irregularities and variations in colour; all natural expressions of the passage of time. Continue reading Rock Redefined

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New Tile Designs

Timber Typologies

At Coverings, CIR Ceramiche presented Alaska and Kentucky, two exclusive interpretations of the charm of wooden flooring, ideal for creating elegant, original floors. Continue reading Timber Typologies

diaryofatileaddictApril 15, 2017September 15, 2023Leave a comment

New Tile Designs

Strange Superimpositions

I want to draw attention to Filigrane, the latest decoration from Lea Ceramiche designed by Philippe Nigro. This design is based on a regular geometric pattern of iridescent effects that extends outwards randomly like the characteristic veining of fine marble. Continue reading Strange Superimpositions

diaryofatileaddictApril 13, 2017April 1, 2024Leave a comment

Design Delights, Motifs & Materials, New Tile Designs

Elemental Extrusions

At Coverings 2017 Natucer showed off the ultimate aesthetic possibilities of extruded ceramic wall tile with its Escama collection comprising Art, Caprice and Riad designs. Continue reading Elemental Extrusions

diaryofatileaddictApril 10, 2017September 15, 2023Leave a comment

Brick Tiles, New Tile Designs

Natucer Naturally

Natucer is something of a one off. The company’s use of extruded clay techniques mean that is is able to offer 3D shapes, moulded pieces and textures that few other manufacturers can emulate. Continue reading Natucer Naturally

diaryofatileaddictApril 9, 2017January 26, 2023Leave a comment

Raja Ampat: Tommy Bahama by Lunada Bay Tile

Mosaics & Glass Tiles

Luminescent Lunada Bay

Lunada Bay Tile designs and produces hand-crafted glass, ceramic, pewter, stone and wood tiles with the emphasis on simplicity, texture and colour. Continue reading Luminescent Lunada Bay

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Brick Tiles, New Tile Designs

Brick Bonanza

Metropoltan’s Royal Thin Brick colour palette consists of single tones and blends that beautifully capture the character of walls from bygone eras – from rich reds and earthy browns through to soft greys and charcoal. Continue reading Brick Bonanza

diaryofatileaddictApril 7, 2017January 26, 2023Leave a comment

Coverings, Exhibitions, New Tile Designs

Covering Coverings

Joe Simpson dons his Tile Addict costume and heads off to Orlando to enjoy everything Coverings has to offer. Continue reading Covering Coverings

diaryofatileaddictApril 6, 2017June 27, 2024Leave a comment

New Tile Designs

Wonderous Wood

Serenissima’s Tahoe range gives living spaces the casual elegance of well-worn, cherished wood flooring. a trendy design offering minimal chic with an historical richness. It comes in five colour options: white, grey, black, brown and gold. Continue reading Wonderous Wood

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One of the designs from the Dolce Vita collection by Vives

Cevisama, Exhibitions, New Tile Designs

Cevisama: Viva Vives

Vives’ new Dolce Vita collection is a multi-design range offering a fresh take on the decorative trend, with more than a nod to the enduring appeal of terrazzo, trencardis and stracciato. Continue reading Cevisama: Viva Vives

diaryofatileaddictFebruary 20, 2017September 4, 2025Leave a comment

New Tile Designs

Unforgettable Flandes

Cool, contemporary and very chic, Flandes was, quite simply, a ceramic design classic and a worthy winner of Tile UK’s inaugural Best New Wall Tile Design Award for 1999. Continue reading Unforgettable Flandes

diaryofatileaddictJanuary 6, 2017September 4, 2025Leave a comment

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