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Six fabric inspired tile designs

Combining the familiar patterns and soft surfaces of fabric with the solid permanence of tile makes for many a marvellous design. Companies have created all sorts of fabric-inspired collections taking inspiration from craft, heritage, and texture, and here are six to show how unusual the end result can be. 1) Quilt from Studio Irvine Designed by Marialaura Rossiello, Quilt references the patchwork nature of quilting, … Continue reading Six fabric inspired tile designs

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Five tile trends that bring the outside in

Everybody is looking to add a little nature to their homes; to bring a little of the outside in. Potted plants, tropical wallpapers, green paint, and rattan furniture have all been trending but if you want to add a touch of the organic in a more permanent way, here are five tile trends that’ll help. 1) Marble Classic, elegant, and completely timeless, marble offers fresh … Continue reading Five tile trends that bring the outside in

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Slithering Salomè

Delighted by last years release of a tile collection by the great colour master Adam Nathaniel Furman, I was even more excited to learn that a new collection was on its way. And finally it’s here! Paying homage to Italian painting style La Figura Serpentinata painting, Furman’s new Salomè ceramic tiles twist and turn like the curving of a snake or the shape of a … Continue reading Slithering Salomè

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Akashic Tiles

In the lush landscape of South Africa’s Knysna dwells a crafty company with a keen sense for the beauty of handmade tiles. What was formally Renwick Tiles – a company we’ve covered here after their move stateside – Akashic Tiles is the new name given by husband and wife team Sharon and Ryan Kensley after purchasing Renwick Tiles from friends and former founders of the … Continue reading Akashic Tiles

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Five perfectly pastel tiles

Searching for picture perfect pastel tiles? Right this way. 1) Confetti Designed by Oh Joy! for Clé Tiles, Confetti combines the soft tones of mocha, crema, ice, stone, powder, and white for a delicate polka dot display of pastels. 2) New Town Baby blues and pastel pinks decorate the textured curves and ridges of New Town by Adam Nathanial Furman for Botteganove. 3) Lozenge and … Continue reading Five perfectly pastel tiles

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Craggy Chamotte

Chamotte, otherwise known as grog or firesand, is the name given to crushed ceramics used to strengthen clay mixtures and create a rugged, gritty texture. And thats exactly what Chamotte gives us. Designed by tile visionary Patricia Urquiola for Mutina, Chamotte places hand-made rustica front and centre with pits and ripples texturing the surface and catching the glossy glaze in irregular patterns. Three variants add … Continue reading Craggy Chamotte

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Five tile trends that have aided the 70s revival

The 70s are everywhere – in fashion, homes, shops, and trend reports. We’re bringing back flares, conversation pits, pampas grass, and mullets, and the tile world is following suit. Here are the five trends that have driven the 70s revival in the ceramics sphere. 1) Terracotta The colour, the texture, the finish, despite its timelessness and worldly charm terracotta has a rich 70s soul. Its … Continue reading Five tile trends that have aided the 70s revival

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Cevisama, Design & Technology, Exhibitions, Motifs & Materials, New Tile Designs

Cevisama Curiosities: The Favourites

Rounding off our Cevisama Curiosities is a selection of our absolute favourites from the show. Full of texture, glaze effects, shapes, and joy, these tiles all sit somewhere special in the Curiosities hierarchy. Coming as a twosome, Kyoto and Arco from Natucer are a pair of tiles that took our tile-addicted breath away. The metallic sheen from the Raku glaze, the intriguing colours, and the … Continue reading Cevisama Curiosities: The Favourites

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Cevisama Curiosities: Pinkish

Today’s family of Curiosities are all a little pink. Muted but earthy, calming yet colourful, these tiles all have shades of pink in common, each presenting them in unique, textured ways. This wall of curated earth tones and neutrals was a show highlight for me, purely because of the colours selected. Decocer‘s elongated metro Harlem tiles come in 11 colours including blues, greens, and greys, … Continue reading Cevisama Curiosities: Pinkish

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Cevisama Curiosities: 3D

Amongst the many Curiosities Cevisama had on offer, there were a few that added an extra dimension to their designs. These textural treats all have relief work in common, here are our 3D finds from the show. These lovely elongated metro tiles from Cebimar feature a raised frame and glittery crackle-effect surface in a delicious minty apple green for a verdant a vintage vibe. Like … Continue reading Cevisama Curiosities: 3D

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Tin Tiles and Metallics

Today’s mini-trend duo keeps a little of that 20s glamour alive – offering up chic metallics in glorious gold and gun metal – and highlights our beloved, underappreciated tin-effect tiles. Amongst their Kintsugi-effect tiles, Aparici‘s Basi decors blended the beauty of aged metal with the intricate detail of tin tiles. In green, blue, and white, these 3D relief decors offer up old world charm with … Continue reading Tin Tiles and Metallics

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Illusion and Lava

Alongside the hard-hitting big tile trends from this year’s Cevisama came a few mini trends and the first pair to explore are Illusion and Lava. Illusion designs played with the eye – monochrome patterns with thin lines and repetitive motifs that created a sort of moiré effect when viewed from afar. The most intense examples of this are Codicer95‘s Streamline and Fisher Black Kayak tiles … Continue reading Illusion and Lava

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Baby Metros

The next trend is potentially the most adorable – Baby Metros. A simple size down from their classic counterpart, these mini metro tiles were everywhere at Cevisama, gracing walls in a number of colours and textures, but all with a certain sweetness that only tiny tiles can bring. Before I was aware of just how many baby metros I’d see throughout the show, I’d snapped … Continue reading Baby Metros

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Searching for Sea Moss

A beautiful blue-green taking the world by storm, this gorgeous colour was everywhere at Cevisama. I’ve landed on the name Sea Moss which may be controversial given that as a food sea moss is usually a shade of beige. But it can come in a variety of colours from purple, to green, to the exact shade of teal that’s trending, so I’m sticking with Sea … Continue reading Searching for Sea Moss

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Trends Spotted at Cevisama ’23

We’re back from Cevisama and are ready to bring you a fresh wave of trends, favourites, and curiosities. First up we’ve got a little rundown of the main trends spotted by Tile Addict, each of which will get their own spotlight in the coming days. Throughout the next few weeks we’ll also share a few mini-trends, our stand-out companies, and a whole raft of incredible … Continue reading Trends Spotted at Cevisama ’23

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Mudlarking Master

Inventing and imagining lives, storytelling artist Jacqui Wise takes found objects and transforms them into keepsakes, deeply flavoured with past, present, and future. Born in London, Wise makes use of the rich history afforded by the River Thames, undertaking mudlarking expeditions that mirror a childhood of fossil hunting and beachcombing. Painting lost treasures, transplanting motifs, and making mosaics of sorts from objects lost to time, … Continue reading Mudlarking Master

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Six tile collections inspired by Japan

Tiles come in may forms and styles, influenced and inspired by many artists, materials, and locations. Ancient mosaics, handcrafted zellige, vintage Majolica, and vibrant Talavera tiles to name but a few, but today it’s all about six collections inspired by a place as far away as it is culturally rich – Japan. 1) Watermark from Clé Tile Designed by Clé Tile‘s founder Deborah Osburn, the … Continue reading Six tile collections inspired by Japan

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Even More Tile Designers You Should Know

Tile draws attention from creatives of all kinds, offering up inspiration and a whole new medium for them to share their style. Adding to our fabulous list of tile designers that make the tile world so diverse and exciting, here are some more you should know! 1) Hayley Stuart Interior stylist and DIY blogger Hayley Stuart is all about colour, warmth, and creating a comforting … Continue reading Even More Tile Designers You Should Know

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Spotted: the earth tones of 2023

Earth tones have been everywhere the past few years and 2023 will be no different. Here are some we’ve spotted with the tiles that match. If you missed Monday’s post, discover all this year’s earth tones here. Multi-tone The rich red earth tones of Graham & Brown‘s Alizarin is a blend of the burnt rock of Uluru and deep umber brown. Embrace a multitonal pattern … Continue reading Spotted: the earth tones of 2023

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Seven spotty tiles to fulfill your polka dot dreams

Spotty tiles are suprisingly rare if you take terrazzo out of the equation, but whenever we see some they give us a lovely burst of joy. If you love spots and have been looking for some dotty tiles, this is the place for you. 1) Confetti These adorable tiles designed by Oh Joy! for Clé Tile offer playfully dancing pastels in a classic polka dot … Continue reading Seven spotty tiles to fulfill your polka dot dreams

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