Bestile has a large collection catalogue covering many styles and finishes so we’ve selected a few of their more curious ranges to share today. Afra: A mysterious mix-and-match collection, Afra makes the most of glaze to highlight motifs and the varied shapes and styles the range utilises. At 225 by 225mm, matt grey and dark metallic gold mix together in geometric patterns and futuristic designs. … Continue reading A bit of Bestile
Paying homage to the classic look of Mediterranean majolica is Sartoria‘s MAR. Designed to look like recovered, ancient pieces, MAR’s muted palette and subtle details hint towards a former life with scuffs and scratches and signs of age and wear. Along with the marks of a pre-loved surface, MAR’s decorative elements have hallmark features of artisan craft. Irregularities and hints at a hand-painted design adds … Continue reading Mar’s Memories of Majolica
It’s the irregularity and beauty found in ‘patching’ rather than perfection which inspires the range we’re focusing on today – Quilt. Designer Marialaura Rossiello explains the background of the design, how it is the old tradition of patchwork, a craft that often utilises geometrics and highlights the decorative qualities in the ‘patches’. To make a feature of this, Quilt’s design occupies a corner with an … Continue reading Quirks of Quilt
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. The decors that work alongside the warmth of the tiles offer roughly and randomly coloured sections in white and blue with a matt-gloss effect. They’re subtle and … Continue reading Nautical Nok
Continuing our look at some of the mini-trends from Cevisama are two that lean towards the old-fashioned, replicating classic materials with ceramics. Tile textures have been all the rage for the past few years with companies exploring what can be done, and tactile surfaces adding an enticing element to interior design. At this year’s show there was one such surface that was especially appealing – … Continue reading Weaving and Panelling
