We’ve collected all the recycled plastic tiles here, and all the unusual reclaimed material surfaces we know of here, and now we’ve combined the two with a collection of five tiles made from a whole host of waste materials. 1. Silicastone from Alusid Using 98% minimum of glass, ceramics and mineral waste, Silicastone from Alusid form tiles and all manner of surfaces. The random waste … Continue reading Five tiles made from reclaimed materials
A few years ago we first covered Durat. Finding such a versatile, eco material that was as beautiful and customisable as the multicoloured, terrazzo flecked, recycled plastic Durat gave us a fresh burst of enthusiasm for the future of surface design. And now they’ve added even more to their range. Durat Palace, developed in collaboration with Dutch design agency MOST Collective has added four new … Continue reading A few shades more
Although we should be tiring of terrazzo, it’s hard to obey trend laws when there are such curious collections to cover. And one such collection is Schegge from Ceramica Fioranese. Eight tiles (four simple colours, and four terrazzo style decors) make up this delightful range. Three lovely neutrals (Calce, Cenere, and Grafite) and one stunningly rich red (Porpora) offer varying levels of drama with rough, … Continue reading Specks of Schegge
It’s five more from around the world today, some we’ve known for a while and some that are new on our radar. 1. Fireclay Tile California-based Fireclay Tile has been churning out tiles since 1986. Each tile in their collection is handmade, and each of their many glazes are hand mixed. With modern looks from their Metropolitan collection, Farmland-inspired designs from Agrarian, or plain, simple, … Continue reading Five companies to to keep an eye on VI
Last year FMG released their highly versatile, large format tile collection MaxFine. Utilising natures greatest techniques of high pressure and higher heat, their surfaces are all but indistinguisable from the real thing. With MaxFine, the significance of imitation stone is highlighted. The strong, large format slabs are designed to be just 6mm thick, creating a lightweight solution to interior uses of all kinds. Made from … Continue reading Max Design with MaxFine
Architect Timothy Robinson offers a triumph of terrazzo at his new studio and workshop that has the perfect balance of tranquility and stylistic panache – enough to make any working-from-homer a little jealous. The vibrant greens and layered lines of the lush tropical planting, mixed with the bold green terrazzo cladding distracts the eye just enough that the beige brick building behind the studio fades … Continue reading Terrazzo Cladding
It was a few years ago when we first took a look at the Primavera range, designed by Barber & Osgerby for Mutina. It was Primavera Grigio that took home an award at Archiproducts Design Awards in 2019, and now the range has expanded! Introducing a new 600 by 600mm format, Mutina offer a smaller-scale version of Primavera that was initially designed in the large … Continue reading Primavera’s Petit Pieces
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
This list is by no means comprehensive, and we’d love to hear about any surprising designs you think belong here. But we’ve selected a few that stand out for us as being fantastically usable, but with a twist that provides just enough intrigue. 1. Zip by Ceramica Bardelli The creation of a collaboration between Ceramica Bardelli and Meneghello Paolelli Associati, Zip offers one of our … Continue reading Five collections with a twist
It’s been reasonably hard to explore the vastness of the tile world and select the stand-out trends, and we’ve really missed collecting our ‘curiosities‘ at Cersaie and Cevisama, but really the next best thing is to see what tile giants like Ceramics of Italy have found to be trending. So that’s exactly what we’ve done. Autumnal The rich comfort of all things autumnal was seen … Continue reading Tile Trends 2021
Pantone‘s Colour of the Year 2021 is in fact two colours – something they have only done once before in 2016. And here at Tile Addict we feel bang on trend, with our yellow and grey colour scheme matching almost perfectly with Pantone’s choices – Ultimate Gray and Illuminated – although we will concede to being a few shades darker. Chosen to represent the dichotomy … Continue reading Pantone’s Colours of the Year 2021
A surrealist fantasty has been created in the heart of Rome’s Appio Latino district. Rome-based design duo La Macchina Studio have transformed their client’s 1950s apartment into a theatrical interior. The apartment’s original terrazzo flooring was uncovered with the help of local craftsmen, reinstating the space’s heritage. However, a new narrative was given to the home with new materials, a new layout, and a bold … Continue reading Theatrical Interior with Retroscena
The warm and rich colours of autumn are perfect to create a cosy interior. Not only are the earthy tones extremely trendy, they offer an immediately recognisable atmosphere that welcomes the beginning of festivities. To celebrate this time of year we have compiled a selection of tiles that reflects this stylish season. 1. ExCinere from Formafantasma and Dzek Perhaps an unsual pick for autumn tile … Continue reading Five autumnal tiles that celebrate fall
There is a focus on material and beauty over trend at Tabarka Studio. Inspired by the search for “an elusive tile in a centuries-old basement shop in Istanbul”, the expansion of Tabarka has taken its founders across the globe in search for authentic charm, finding elegance amongst the mundane and delight in the unexpected. Despite beginning with a passion for terracotta (a humble material still … Continue reading Tabarka Studio
Design turning its attention to waste products is the way of the future. More and more frequently we are seeing the incredible creations that can be made with a huge range of previously overlooked materials. Again we are stretching the definition of tile as inspiration for our favourite surface can be found pretty much anywhere, and innovations in sustainable design are not only good for … Continue reading Copper Furniture
Due to the slow-down of industry and the cancellation of Coverings, and now Cersaie, tile trends are harder to spot. In Feburary we offered Tile Addict’s take on Cevisama, detailing the most notable trends seen throughout the show, with an additional three that were present but slightly less prolific – the patterns and colour palette of 70s retro, 3D tiles with a woven and panelled … Continue reading Tile Trends Summer 2020
This roasters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a space dedicated to coffee in more ways than one. Designed by AZAZ Architects, the new location for Elixir Bunn is awash with nutty browns to celebrate the region’s coffee tradition, as well as create a space that heightens the coffee-drinking experience. The architect’s vision for the roasters was rooted in the idea of a Deco Temple with … Continue reading Remarkable Riyadh Roasters
The hugely industrial look of this building has proved to be an incredible chance to juxtapose heavy, large format cement blocks with minimalise custom curved rectangular white tiles. The supposed disadvantages of the site, with the storefront is set back into frames, a basement shaft that takes up a large portion of the space’s bottom left, and an interior space made up of a variety … Continue reading Peaceful Patisserie
Waste is an unfortunate reality for the majority of industries, which is why at Diary of a Tile Addict we love to highlight companies and creatives seeking to minimise or re-use waste. The ceramic industry has its own share of waste related issues but Chinese company Bentu Design is determined to highlight this whilst producing a series of functional objects. Plates, mugs, bowls, and figurines … Continue reading Wrecked furniture but not as you know it
We last took a look at this Rotterdam-based company in September, taking special interest in their materials Blizzard, Nova, Greyish, and Chocolate Factory. But since then Plasticiet has introduced a few more members to their family – Rhinestone Black and White – both made from Dutch post-production cutoffs and Belgian household waste. Taking full advantage of the striking recycled plastic terrazzo surfaces are Ace & … Continue reading Antwerp’s Ace & Tate Terrazzo
