Marble is never really out of fashion. It’s classic, it’s luxurious, and it works everywhere. But for us it’s coloured marble that really brings something special. So here’s a little inspo and the tiles to match. 1) Deep Blue In 2019 blue marble rocketed in popularity and though the trend has mellowed somewhat this striking style never fails to please. Get the look with Marvel … Continue reading Get the Look: Colourful Marble
There are some tile designs that are simply more than just tile. They transform a space, or they become art, or they have an uncanny ability to distract the eye. There are definitely more than we have selected here, but this is just a taster of five inspiring surface solutions. 1. Arazzi from Matteo Brioni This is a truly curious creation. Clay panels take the … Continue reading Five inspiring surface solutions
Mosaics are a fantastic art and have been an iconic mode of decoration for millenia. We’ve covered plenty of ancient mosaics, mosaic masters, and delightful designs, and now we’ve compiled a list of some of the best and most unique mosaics on offer. 1. FS Casale by Francisco Segarra for Peronda This simple design is supremely beautiful. Though not technically a mosaic, FS Casale has … Continue reading Six superbly memorable mosaics
It has been a long time since we took a look at the otherworldy Gem Glass collection from Sicis, but it is at the forefront of our minds again due to the supernatural presence it brings to this interior. At an exclusive perfumery in Milan’s via Monte Napolene, the hypnotic slabs create a magical focal point, evoking distant galaxies and mythical landscapes. The Gem Glass … Continue reading Powerful Perfumery
The i-SUITE Hotel in Rimini has given one of its pools a marvelous mosaic make-over. The i-CE AGE pool is a maze of curves and waves of varied heights and lengths. The seating areas, steps, bridge, and pool are all formed which this characteristic fluidity. Delightful organic bends designed by architect Simone Micheli provide an other-worldly appearance and form a swimming pool that one wants … Continue reading Intriguing i-CE AGE
This is a small selection of companies’ offerings that take large formats to the next level and into the ether. Using inspiration from nature in the form of marble and gemstones, digital printing helps to create truly incredible out-of-this-world tiles. Sicis offers both mystic marble and grand-scale gems. The veining in their marble collection comes in five powerful metallic shades, giving the collection its name … Continue reading Playing with Nature
With the modern desire for the unique, and an increased interest in pattern and visual intrigue, the mosaic rug ticks all the boxes for a modern home, despite its roots in antiquity. Combined with almost any material, or standard floor tiles, these rugs create bespoke spaces without overwhelming the senses with pattern and colour, or underwhelming them with sterile, naked surfaces. With tiles now used … Continue reading The Rug
The new Crystal mosaic collection from Sicis embodies the ability of this preeminent manufacturer to refine and enhance its product portfolio through detailed attention to the mosaic material itself. Continue reading Crystal Voyages
Through creativity, technology and experimentation Sicis has developed an extensive portfolio of mosaic products that are used in prestigious projects across the world. Typical is the new collection of micro-mosaic door and furniture pulls. Continue reading The Pull Factor
