Alert! A new grout-centric tile duo from Ronan Bouroullec has entered the design world. Mutina‘s Otto & Bottone each feature distinctive recessed cutouts creating highly decorative details that emphasise grout. Osso’s subtle curved edge forms a sleek, delicate visual in both an elongated 30 by 275mm (S) and a stubbier 75 by 231mm (L). The dented sides produce a stylish wave where pockets of coloured … Continue reading Osso & Bottone
If you’re into unique, striking, and boundary-pushing art, today’s tile company feature is exactly what you need. Based in Girona, Spain, Bussoga blends the modular magic of mathematics with a wildly creative attitude, giving life to an enormous catalogue of incredible ceramics unlike any you have seen before. Founded in 2010 by Josep Motas, who was later joined by Irina Grosu, Bussoga was created to … Continue reading Bussoga: Beyond Brilliant
I went on a theme-heavy hunt to find a whole bunch of fabulous tiles and give myself an excuse to share them. A few weeks ago it was all about delicious fruity tiles and today we’re going for something completely different – Tiger Tiles! 1) Tiger Red from Motawi There is no end to the artistry of Motawi Tiles and I was delighted to find … Continue reading Five tiger tiles that look ready to pounce
This fabulously fishy feature tile collection from Italian handmade tile design house Ceramiche Arcea takes mix and match to the next level. Seven different compositions, each consisting of an individual head, body, and tail piece, make up Poisson. These compositions are distinguished through colour and pattern with three blues, one pink, one red, one yellow, and one black trio all making use of a different … Continue reading Pick and mix your Poisson
It all began on the Isle of Skye in 2007, supplying ceramic picture tiles of castle views to the local castles. Now Skye Tiles is a whole operation with over 250 designs of art tiles depicting scenic Scottish views, wildlife, flowers, sea-life, holiday scenes, clan crests, and a whole bunch of nostalgic imagery. The tiles are tube-lines, creating a delightfully tactile 3D relief to capture … Continue reading See Scotland through Skye Tiles
We’ve shared over 80 tiles across our Cyberspace Curiosities series so far but are you still on the lookout for unique, unusual, and wonderfully weird tiles? Then here are five more for our 17th instalment. 1) Mare The lovely Lili Cement graces our Curiosities once more with their seaside surprise Mare tiles. Three oceanic colour ways decorate the wibbly wobbly waves that travel across these … Continue reading Cyberspace Curiosities XVII
As Tile Addicts it’s undoubtedly a dream to create our own tile ranges, but as that is unfortunately not yet a reality it’s time to turn to AI. Using various prompts, DeepAI has ‘designed’ some Diary of a Tile Addict themed tiles and we asked ChatGPT to write a winning pitch. Let’s see what we got! “Step into a whimsical world where tiles reign supreme, … Continue reading We asked AI to create a DTA tile collection
During a routine scout about the internet to find tiling treats to share I stumbled across a veritable treasure trove of hydraulic designs. The name of this treasure trove? Tsourlakis Tiles. This Greek company’s catalogue features all the greats – traditional Victorian designs, geometric patterns, and intricate repeat motifs – but amongst these wonderful tiles sit a bunch that are a whole lot more unusual. … Continue reading The Treasure of Tsourlakis Tiles
As a little follow up from our coverage of 2024’s Trending Colours, here are five inspiring interiors and the tiles you need to get the look. 1) Brown With a 70s soul and deliciously hot chocolatey vibe, this textured splashback offers all things rich, earthy, and warm. Get the look with 1102 from Mosaic Factory, Brownstone from Zia Tile, or Zellige Umber from Cement Tile … Continue reading Trend inspo: 2024 Colour Scheme
Today’s colourful collection from Huguet Mallorca infuse maths and music for an unusual and unexpected set of decors. Designed by Giorgia Lupi, the patterns of Preludes are informed by Chopin’s 24 Preludes, written by the composer between 1838 and 1839 whilst he was living in Mallorca. Lupi, a designer who specialises in creating with data, curated a set of 24 tiles, each of which represents … Continue reading A Perceptible Performance of Preludes
Kiasmo, established in 2011 by Vincenzo D’Alba in Apulia, is a unique homeware brand offering statement decor items and functional art. Amongst their many marvellous plates, pillows, and pottery sit some treats for Tile Addicts. Framed and fabulous, the Ginevra series by illustrator, designer and Kiasmo co-founder Vincenzo D’Alba feature whimsical minimalist portraits in black and white applied to plain ceramic tiles. D’Alba’s faces span … Continue reading Into the Kiasmo Cosmos
I love a theme, especially when it means I can collect a whole bunch of fabulous tiles in one spot for Tile Addicts to enjoy. I’ve done Valentine’s tiles, dog-lover tiles, fabric-inspired tiles, pastel tiles, Barbiecore tiles, and Wes Anderson style tiles, and that’s not even including all the tiles collected from Cevisama and Cersaie. And today is a theme I’m very excited about – … Continue reading Five fruity tiles ripe for the picking
Lili Cement have previously brought us such wonderful creations as the Canine collection featuring pop art style doggy portraits and the elegantly animal-forward designs by Adam Trest and their fabulous collabs keep coming. Their recent collaboration with artist and illustrator Mary Engelbreit offers a trio of distinct and characterful patterns, each with its own unique attitude and vibe. Iconic sits alongside Hounds (from the Adam … Continue reading Lili Cement Collabs
Today we’re sharing two branches of the same creative family tree – StoneImpressions and Livden. The story of StoneImpressions began almost three decades ago in a makeshift studio where Melinda Earl transformed simple natural stone into patterned beauties using a patented process. Textured stone and the irregular patterns created by veining and tonal variation create an enticing background for the orderly and finessed designs printed … Continue reading Creative Company Duo
As I wasn’t there to gather up goodies, collect curiosities, and scout the trends, Joe (my dad and Tile Addict in chief) did all Cevisama the leg work for me, writing up a full report of everything that was worth seeing. And here is what he had to say about the trends. 1) Light Cotto and Deep Green There are currently two clear colour trends. The … Continue reading Cevisama Trends 2024
Using two waste materials created in plentiful numbers during the creation and operation of London’s Underground system – London clay and dust rich in iron oxide – designer Jeffrey Miller has performed alchemical genius by combining the two to create a unique set of tiles. London clay – the material most of the city is built on top of and the Underground system is built … Continue reading From the Underground
Inspired and informed by Brazilian tiling tradition, self taught artist Alexandre Mancini specialises in creating large scale murals decorated with both traditional motifs and abstracted shapes. Covering the entire sides of buildings, walls, smaller scale details, mobile panels, and private interiors, Mancini’s artworks offer vibrancy, enlivening the spaces where they sit, producing relief from plain architecture, and providing an enticing focus for the eyes. The … Continue reading Meet Mancini
Bathrooms are the best place to experiment with colour, pattern, and wacky design. Choices that would overpower a living space you spend a lot of time in can instead become a fun surprise for a fleeting trip to the toilet, adding joy to your everyday and a space to let your creativity run free. For a bit of inspo, here are some fabulous wallpaper/tile combos … Continue reading Five phenomenal wallpaper/tile combos
Today we’re adding to our long list of innovative, exciting, and sustainable surface design companies. And it’s another corn-based creation. From Amsterdam-based StoneCycling (who also produce WasteBasedBricks® made from 60% construction waste and BioBasedTiles® which are grown with the help of bacteria) comes CornWall, an interior wall finishing full of organic charm. Made from the central cobs of corn, CornWall makes the most of an … Continue reading Corn Cobs to CornWall
For floral fanatics and those that marvel at murals Original Style‘s Living collection is one to explore. Seventeen unique patterns designed and printed in the heart of Devon offer up a fantasy of flowers and a few features to furnish you space with details and delights. Nine floral designs including wildflower gardenscapes and delicate silhouettes make up the statement wallpaper effects with varying shades found … Continue reading Living Tiles
