Seeing as we have so many smaller companies that deserve a mention, we’ve decided to make this a regular monthly slot, at least until we run out of names! So with that said, here are five for March! 1. Everett & Blue Specialising in traditional Portuguese tiles, Everett & Blue brings the best of hand-painted, artisanal designs to their collections. Inspired by the façades in … Continue reading Five companies to keep an eye on III
Sometimes there are projects and creations that are not quite tile but that implement the same sort of methodology – be it with medium used for mosaics or with tile type materials and motifs used in a unique way. We think they belong in the Tile Addict blogosphere so we’ve compiled a list of some of the best to demonstrate why. 1. Smoke and Fire … Continue reading Five of Tile Addict’s Favourite Companies
The warm and rich colours of autumn are perfect to create a cosy interior. Not only are the earthy tones extremely trendy, they offer an immediately recognisable atmosphere that welcomes the beginning of festivities. To celebrate this time of year we have compiled a selection of tiles that reflects this stylish season. 1. ExCinere from Formafantasma and Dzek Perhaps an unusual pick for autumn tile … Continue reading Five autumnal tiles that celebrate fall
We’ve enjoyed following the work of Granby, with their uniquely organic and creative outlook, community-led approach, and appetite for experimentation. Now we’re excited to cover their large range of abstract style tiles from six different collections. Their Blob Tiles offer a selection of random ‘blob’ shapes that can be combined together to produce a sequence of fun, drippy shapes reminiscent of cowhide. There are 21 … Continue reading Abstract Art
Granby, previously covered by Tile Addict here, have continued their tireless work in ceramics, creating extraordinary tile designs. The newest addition to their range more or less takes the form of their original Granby Rock, a terrazzo-like material created utilising waste bricks, slate, and other similar items sourced from skips. Their Brick & Slate terrazzo similarly replaces the usual marble chip with recycled local by-products. … Continue reading Granby’s Brick & Slate
Experimenting with production technique is something of a specialty for Liverpool based Granby Workshop. Formed by Assemble in an attempt to rebuild the almost derelict neighbourhood of Granby, the Workshop brought together a group of creative residents to breathe life back into the area. After decades of regeneration initiatives which were utlimately doomed, in 2011 this new attempt saw ten empty houses secured in a … Continue reading Granby Grows Great
