Polish porcelain perfection

Wallpaper-effect tiles were the stand-out trend at Cersaie 2022. No one company caught the mood with greater visual impact that Tubadzin. This dynamic Polish producer delivered a simply stunning range of decorative 1,200 by 2,750mm ceramic panels. These ranged from sumptuous stone effects, such as Aquamarine, Calcatta Green, and Pietra Blu; through powerful wood-effect designs, to the Japanese inspired Matsu, and one of my favourite … Continue reading Polish porcelain perfection

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Dulux Colour of the Year 2022

Our next 2022 Colour of the Year comes from Dulux who have previously selected the delightful neutral Brave Ground for 2021, and Tranquil Dawn for 2020 (a shade surprisingly similar to Benjamin Moore’s October Mist). But for 2022 the experts at Dulux have selected Bright Skies -an airy blue that works with everything. Demonstrating the global desire for a fresh start, Bright Skies evokes the … Continue reading Dulux Colour of the Year 2022

H.L. SimpsonJanuary 5, 2022October 31, 2022Leave a comment

Design Trends, Trend Inspo

Trend inspo: Statement Showers II

6. Perfect Pattern Keeping the rest of the bathroom simple with wood and neutrals makes the shower free to express itself. Find an unusual pattern in a vibrant colour for maximum effect. Featured is Goa from Popham Designs (Worldwide), although Oriental Fairy from Otto Tiles & Design (UK) and Granada Turquoise Crackle from Clay Imports (USA) are equally as lovely. 7. Simple Statement A statement … Continue reading Trend inspo: Statement Showers II

H.L. SimpsonDecember 22, 2021August 10, 2022Leave a comment

Design & Technology

OTT Korean glaze

Recycling spent ceramics back into production is an important aim to increase the sustainability of mass produced tableware and tiles. Though we’ve covered the work of Hanneke de Leeuw of Fabrique Pu which makes use of discarded vases, mugs, and plates, today’s feature takes the process a step further. Continue reading OTT Korean glaze

H.L. SimpsonNovember 29, 2021March 11, 20221 Comment

Architecture & Interiors, Art and Artists

Bathrooms become conceptual centres

With work featuring on the cover of The New Yorker, National Geographic, and The New York Times, today’s featured artist isn’t exactly underground. He’s drawn live at the Venice Art Biennale, the London Olympics, and the New York City Marathon (whilst running it), and hand-drew a 360 degree VR animation for The New Yorker. But somehow it’s his… bathrooms that we’re most interested in. Christoph … Continue reading Bathrooms become conceptual centres

H.L. SimpsonSeptember 24, 2021September 1, 20211 Comment

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Tile of Spain Cevisama 2020 Preview

Cevisama starts next week and it’s always good to have a little look at what to expect, even though the surprises are undeniably exciting, so we’ll keep the previews to a minimum. Tile of Spain have released a tiny amount of sneak peeks of their companies’ collections so we shall share them with you today. Continue reading Tile of Spain Cevisama 2020 Preview

H.L. SimpsonJanuary 30, 2020June 26, 2020Leave a comment

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Slab Sophistication

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

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Architecture & Interiors, New Tile Designs

Casacor Collections

Tiles from Cerâmica Elizabeth have been used with great flair to decorate 18 installations for Casacor, currently being staged at Itapema Beach Place, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Continue reading Casacor Collections

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Interior Design Trends, New Tile Designs

Terracotta Tesselations

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

diaryofatileaddictJune 28, 2018June 23, 2020Leave a comment

Creative Grouting, New Tile Designs

Grouted Geometry

Cava’s strength lies in graphic patterns of incisions, instead of surface decoration. The true reveal does not occur until the tiles are installed … at the moment when the chosen coloured grout joint is complete and the design is fully expressed. Continue reading Grouted Geometry

diaryofatileaddictJune 13, 2018June 23, 20202 Comments

Iconic Designs, New Tile Designs

Harlequin Huzza

Portinari presented Carmen, designed by Alessandro Mendini, at the International Furniture Show in Milan. The diamond format, vibrant colours, and subtle relief reflect Mendini’s interest in the masks worn by Harlequin, the medieval puppet famous for his multi-coloured garments. Continue reading Harlequin Huzza

diaryofatileaddictJune 5, 2018June 23, 2020Leave a comment

New Tile Designs

Winsome Wow

Mesmerising, hypnotic and uber cool, Wow’s decorative tile portfolio that would grace the showroom of any aspirational retailer around the world. It should also prove a hit with architects and designers as it offers a great opportunity to express creativity in surprisingly innovative ways. Continue reading Winsome Wow

diaryofatileaddictMay 24, 2018June 23, 2020Leave a comment

New Tile Designs

Metropolitan Mastery

On its Coverings stand, Colorker gave star billing to the new Metropolitan collection. Perhaps the most retro design to date from the hugely impressive ZYX brand, these tiles offer a trip back in time … while at the same time reinventing a great icons of ceramic design – one that is redolent of urban Paris and London at the turn of the 20th century. Continue reading Metropolitan Mastery

diaryofatileaddictMay 21, 2018June 23, 20201 Comment

Art and Artists, Design Delights, Iconic Designs, New Tile Designs

Rilievi Reallignment

Florim is not, strictly speaking, a ceramics firm; it is an Italian design firm that is proud to work in ceramics. The Rilievi collection fits perfectly into our mission, which is to transform the perception of industrial ceramics from functional objects to design objects, an essential part of any aesthetically optimal interior. Stefano Torrenti, CEO. Continue reading Rilievi Reallignment

diaryofatileaddictMay 7, 2018June 23, 20204 Comments

New Tile Designs

Concrete Collaboration

Concreto by Lea explores the possibilities of concrete through a hyper-realistic representation of cement surfaces. The design process started with aesthetic and material analysis to fully capture the features of the material. These were then warped and selectively emphasised so that the different textures and colours of cement could become the range’s background. Continue reading Concrete Collaboration

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New Tile Designs

Italian Instincts

Tile Addict’s ongoing preview of Ceramics of Italy at Coverings selects some stunning Italian products – all recently launched – that will be lighting up the aisles at Coverings in Atlanta. Continue reading Italian Instincts

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New Tile Designs

Italian Inspiration

As thought leaders in the industry, representatives from Ceramics of Italy will participate in several educational sessions within Covering’s extensive conference programme. Continue reading Italian Inspiration

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New Tile Designs

Colorker Countdown

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

diaryofatileaddictApril 19, 2018June 23, 2020Leave a comment

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Water-based Innovation

H2O IPlus Full Digital processes are thus being billed as a revolution for the ceramic industry, since this innovative water-based technology allows the creation of collections with an outstanding resolution, that are also sustainable and environmentally friendly. As Inalco’s own recent production show, these production advances can deliver highly naturalistic surfaces inspired by materials such as stone, marble or wood: ceramic designs full of sensory appeal. Continue reading Water-based Innovation

diaryofatileaddictApril 3, 2018June 23, 2020Leave a comment

New Tile Designs

Cement At Coverings

At Coverings 2018, CIR will present a version of cement that claims will offer a concept that transcends this meterial’s essential style to turn it into a glamorous product. The new range, called Revolution, has three design strands: Cemento, Marmette and Maioliche. Continue reading Cement At Coverings