ABK has used the Wide range as the starting point to develop its Bath Design collection of co-ordinating floor and wall elements that includes suspended shelves, washbasins and shower trays with a minimalist design; all of which can be made to measure. Continue reading Slab Sophistication
Nina Martinelli used and abused the plasticity of ceramics to create Giotto, a design inspired by the work of the Italian painter and architect Giotto di Bondoni. He was a pioneer of perspective, who adopted the visual language of sculptors. Continue reading Terracotta Tesselations
Mutina Accents is the latest piece of evidence that Mutina is a company that celebrates following a bold new approach to ceramics … no longer conceived as a mere material for making tiles but as an interior design project. Continue reading Integrated Inspiration
At Coverings. Lea Ceramiche presented what has to be the most carefully-considered and fully realised concrete portfolio to date. Concreto, designed by Fabio Novembre is a varied and original reinterpretation of this iconic construction material. Continue reading Consummate Concreto
Mimicking the look of pressed wood chips, the Fusta Collection from Fanal brings a raw and natural look to floors and walls. This polished glazed porcelain range is available in a 450 by 1,180mm rectified format. Continue reading Spanish Surprises
Visitors to the Spanish Pavilion will witness some of the most advanced ceramic tile technology and breathtaking design choices the world has to offer from the 85 Spanish ceramic and stone manufacturers exhibiting at the show. Continue reading Colorker Countdown
The Capo di Latte artisanal ice cream parlour in Vicenza, Italy has chosen Lapitec sintered stone for its work surfaces and serving counters. The design by 02AA specified Lapitec satin finish slabs for the project. Continue reading Ice Cream Creation
Natucer’s extruded porcelain products have an on-trend hand-crafted look. The subtle variation in size and surface texture is a desirable characteristic and adds to the appeal of the company’s tiles. At Cevisama, Natucer explored geometry through different formats, combining irregular with traditional forms; adding value while delivering new decorative options. Continue reading Extruding Excellence
The current vogue for all things terrazzo has proved a strange personal experience. When I was just 18 months old, way back in 1961, my family moved to a new house that my parents had had designed and built, largely using reclaimed materials, to be our forever family home. Continue reading Inviting Inclusions
The new Gaia range from Kerateam is available in a 300 by 600mm format with rectified edges in Jurassic Grey matt and Jurassic Beige matt, complemented by contrasting tiles in Jurassic Grey matt textured and Jurassic Beige matt textured; plus matching 300 by 300mm mosaics. Continue reading Gaia Glamour
Woodstock by Ceramica Portinari looks like a painted timber board with a visible grain pattern. It is a very commercial design because it can work equally well alongside natural stone, embossed wallpaper, paint, gloss wall tiles or concrete-effect floor tiles. Continue reading Mellifluent Monotones
Atlas Concore’s NID floor tiles’ pure timber-effect personality is augmented by 3D wall tiles rich in relief and decorative character. They are available in a matt finish, in two shades of oak: one light and delicate, the other elegant and sophisticated. The 3D ceramic surface comprises irregular and asymmetrical horizontal lines, inspired by planks viewed from the side.
Continue reading Mixed Messages
The Surface & Materials Show will take place at NEC Birmingham, between 10th and 12th October 2017 as part of UK Construction Week. Now in its third year, Surface & Materials will showcase the latest surface solutions for architects, interior designers, specifiers and design savvy homeowners and self-builders seeking a broad range of innovative and high-performance products. Continue reading Naturally Natural
GH+A Design’s challenge was to project gourmet food retailer Pusateri’s powerful brand image, develop chic and elegant spaces, and also deliver an exceptional client experience. Ceragres’s contribution was a tile range that embodies this ethos: the White Experience. Continue reading Pusateri’s Porcelain Projection
Rachel Dein’s composition can be as simple as a single stem or as complex as a melange of wildflowers, leaves and grasses. The resultant tiles preserve a fleeting moment of natural perfection for the future: both a celebration and a memorial. Continue reading Cast of Thousands
Lapicida, which offers a wide selection of original antique terracotta tiles, salvaged from 18th and 19th Century buildings, mainly in France, reports that terracotta floors are now gracing some of the smartest interiors with their warm, natural appeal. The epitome of relaxed living, they come in a wide range of pinks, reds and creams – reflecting the clays native to the regions from which they hail. Continue reading Trending: Antique Terracotta
In Stone Pit and Edenrock, Isla Tiles have created porcelain tile ranges in which the original inspiration – natural stone – is multiplied into four different colourways for each collection. Continue reading Stone Solidity
At Cersaie 2017, Ariana are promising to show where the natural appeal of wood meets contemporary design trends to create a warm, elegant look: captured in the company’s new Essential range. Continue reading Chic Cersaie Collection
The Foresta Sawncut collection of porcelain wood from Peronda is directly inspired by the work of Tom Raffield and by his use of elements taken directly from nature: the main characteristic of the original planks that formed the inspiration for this range. Continue reading Crosscut Character
Wood-look stoneware and cementine tiles by Marazzi have been used to create a stylish interior for a bakery in Ragusa, Italy. Continue reading Bread Winner
