Looking to create an otherworldly interior filled with curious celestial details? Look no further than these five space-inspired tiles. 1) Cosmic Clouds These unique tiles from Clay Squared offer up a fabulous fusion of star clusters, galaxies, and swirling solar plumes in vibrant colours that mix and mingle at will. 2) Gem Glass Although technically a collection created to represent the majesty and magic of … Continue reading Five space-inspired tiles
In an age that rejects single-use plastic it feels only natural to replace the bounty of packaging, bags, and disposable goods with something more permanent, reusable, and practical. But Diesel Living and Iris Ceramica have taken this far beyond the imagination with their new collection. Pluriball is bubblewrap like no other. Un-poppable, un-bendable, and definitely not for use wrapping glass or other breakables, this curious … Continue reading Pop the Pluriball
Sticking to their roots – both social and geographical – the artisans at Le Nid handcraft stunning ceramics at the base of Mount Etna, highlighting the magic of being Made in Sicily. Studio Le Nid – then Il Nido – was founded in 1966 by Barbaro Messina, a creative inspired by the ancients and on the hunt for innovative techniques. In the 70s experimentation led … Continue reading It’s like déjà vu
Every now and then a stand really stops you in your tracks at Cersaie. Mainly it will be a familiar brand, but one rare occasions you encounter a previously unknown brand and a display full of creativity and delight. In 2022, Tile Addict discovered some jaw-dropping architectural finishes and textures on the Gypsum stand. Based in Bergamo, Italy, Gypsum produces plaster, laminated polystyrene, and high … Continue reading Tone and texture totality
One of the outstanding new ranges at Cersaie 2022 was Canal Grande by Refin, a collection inspired by glamor of Venice and the city’s nautical culture. Canal Grande pays homage to majestic mahogany, the material traditionally used to build vaporetti: the famous Venetian water taxis. Continue reading Venetian mahogany vibes
We spend a lot of time looking at tile company websites and we know what we like and what we don’t. Easy to search, instinctive to navigate, and quick to load are just three factors which determine whether or not a portfolio is a pleasure to peruse and today we’re sharing a company whose website almost has it all. Danish Tile and Stone company Made … Continue reading Made a Mano
Reclaimed tiles are big news – they’re eco-friendly, carry a wealth of historic charm, and can suit any number of favoured contemporary interior styles from desert modern to farmhouse chic. There are countless companies offering a rich portfolio of salvaged vintage tiles (including some we have already covered such as Maitland & Poate, Bert & May, and The Antique Floor Company) and today we’re sharing … Continue reading Reclaiming Italy’s Finest
Like many other patchwork collections, this tile range is bold and busy. Each of Corrispondenza’s faces is a mini modern artwork, angular, considered, and in a range of rich tones. Conceptualised by architecture and interior design firm Dimorestudio, Corrispondenza acts as a tangible extension of their admiration for Italian ceramic heritage and brings together a wealth of knowledge about historical art, fashion, and design. The … Continue reading Corrispondenza
He’s been on our radar as a master of colour with a rich imagination full of design delights. Though tiles have featured in his murals and thoroughout his vision for the future of town halls, there haven’t been any official Adam Nathaniel Furman tiles… until now. In a collaboration with Botteganove, Furman’s New Town collection pairs vibrant, playful shades with a textured mix and match … Continue reading Good news! An ANF Tile Collection!
Although pick-n-mix patchwork tiles have been big in the past few years, when they meet another tiling trend something truly wonderful is created. Blending botanical motifs with an unpredictable mismatched layout produces a surface with the elegance and grace of floral design and modernity and unique vibe achieved from mixing and matching. With Marazzi‘s Crogiolo Rice quaint watercolour style details of leaves and flowers dance … Continue reading Marazzi’s Mix and Match
We’re still stuck at home, not visiting any tile shows and not getting our fix from Coverings, Revestir, Cevisama, or Cersaie. But Ceramics of Italy have come through with a trends report so at least we can share that! Continue reading Ceramics of Italy Tile Trends Spring/Summer 2021
Today we bring you a collection that is designed to brighten any space – Soda. These porcelain tiles are made for use on both floors and walls, indoors and outdoors. Designed by Ukrianian designer Daria Zinovatnaya for Ceramica Bardelli, Soda is a delighful mix of 16 different décor tiles. The collection is composed of three colour families – Soda 1) a combination of soft, dusty … Continue reading Soda Pops
In H24 by Supergres, the three coloured wall tile backgrounds (Blue, Jade and Coral) easily combine with the neutral Ivory and Pearl shades of the stoneware floor tiles. Continue reading Considered cincture of contemporary cement
Hub, by Naxos, lends itself to the creation of striking walls, and is enhanced by the material contrasts and special satin surfaces, with pearlescent or ‘sugared’ terrazzo effects. Continue reading Hub: a constellation of colour
The Armonie Group offers a wide range of materials suitable for most environments: double firing, single firing, porcelain, 4.8mm stoneware, mosaics, glass, wood, brick, natural stone, and even quartz-resin. Continue reading Natural nuances and delicate details
The grip surface of Centuryu’s Stonerock, available in a 20mm thick option, is specifically intended for outdoor spaces. Continue reading Mining a deep seam of power and personality
Vallelunga & Co’s Nova is a very pure marble design with great visual depth to the vein pattern. Continue reading Refined marbles rock the romantic
The new Opulence collection by Ceramiche Piemme combines aesthetics and sustainability. Rare minerals shades merge into a high-tech, yet totally recyclable, material. Continue reading Precious patterns from Piemme
NovaBell’s vibrant BrickUp surfaces create strikingly realistic walls, and are suitable for all applications, both indoors and outdoors. Continue reading NovaBell: Naturally in three dimensions
There is something comforting about this slate range from Artesia. Origami 2’s array of cool toned greys and blues have an unusual warmth emanating from the richness of the shades. Continue reading Artesia Slate
