Wood-effect tiles don’t have to be limited to simple planks, and the companies at Cersaie did a good job of showing just how versatile they can be. Ceramica Rondine was the first to draw Tile Addict’s attention with its curious multi-layered effect wood-look planks. With the collection consisting of predominantly traditional wood-effects, the decors have a very different take on the style. A variety of … Continue reading Wacky Wood
The worn, rustic, and rough wood-look tiles from Portinari‘s Memory collection add immediate atmosphere. The colour and texture of the tiles were inspired by northern Italy’s mountain houses, whose exteriors have been deeply affected by years of sun and rain. The sun-bleached pale grey, and the jagged surface have a well worn appearance. They help one imagine time passed and add a sense of strength … Continue reading Worn Wood
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
Revestir offers a full range of coverings and displays world-wide trends in colours, textures, formats and ceramic technology; as well as a generous smattering of wood, laminate, glass, natural stone and composites. Continue reading Revestir Rewind
Cersaie 2016 saw everything from the neo-industrial chic of large format corten and burnished steel slabs, through to bright cold, copper and platinum tesserae; and this design thread had some fresh impetus at Cersaie 2018 through the widespread adoption of continuous pressing technology giving rise to the simulated sheet-metal ultra-large tile ranges. Metallic tiles are also featuring in cutting-edge interiors as decorative inlays, either framing tiles or creating geometric motifs. Continue reading Metallic Tile Morphism
Portinari’s Connect collection, which won the Best in Show Award at Revestir, created much entertainment with triangular-shaped tiles which people could move and place on a magnetic board to create different tile installations. A clever video was shown on a loop to market this simple but clever concept. Continue reading Triangular Temptation
Portinari launched several eye-catching new ranges at Revestir 2017. Continue reading Portinari Presents
Clever and creative, the new Connect range by Portinari was one of best new concepts at Revestir 2017. Continue reading Ceramic Connectivity
