Today we’re sharing two branches of the same creative family tree – StoneImpressions and Livden. The story of StoneImpressions began almost three decades ago in a makeshift studio where Melinda Earl transformed simple natural stone into patterned beauties using a patented process. Textured stone and the irregular patterns created by veining and tonal variation create an enticing background for the orderly and finessed designs printed … Continue reading Creative Company Duo
Another warm, earthy shade has been selected by our next Colour of the Year 2022, this time by Dunn-Edwards. Their chosen colour – Art and Craft – is a dusty brown that offers a sense of calm and stability. Reflecting the trend towards nature-inspired interiors and decor choices, Art and Craft celebrates the organic whilst acting as a grounding neutral. As well as working perfectly … Continue reading Dunn-Edwards’ Colour of the Year 2022
There is something completely magical about blue marble and blue-hued stone-effects. Nature’s abundant beauty knows no bounds but when it comes to practicality, porcelain and ceramic immitations can offer a little extra. To demonstrate we’ve compiled some of the stunning blue toned gems to be found in the tile world, and a little of their natural counterparts. 1. Marble Nouveau from Roca Tile As with … Continue reading Beauty in Blue Marble
Dutch fashion brand Reinders recently opened a new showroom and headquarters in Zandvoort outside Haarlem in the Netherlands, taking to natural stone to illustrate their reputation of distinctive style. Three individual areas were created within the space to showcase their new collections and meet with wholesalers. They specified SolidNature to create the furniture and fittings that would generate the atmosphere sought, and work alongside the … Continue reading Reinvigorating Reinders
De Ferranti’s Bitter Chocolate Limestone suits both traditional and contemporary interiors. It is typically supplied in tile formats: 400 by 400 by 20mm; honed and pre-sealed. Although rare in large sizes, De Ferranti can also source slab and block to carve basins and form architectural details, such as staircases, friezes and cornicing. Bespoke sizes and finishes are available to order Continue reading Bitter Chocolate Limestone
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
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
Joe Simpson dons his Tile Addict costume and heads off to Orlando to enjoy everything Coverings has to offer. Continue reading Covering Coverings
