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Dualé Purpose Shelving

Centring on the human body whilst exploring the theme of utility, experimental creative Charlotte Dualé forms compelling artworks that walk a fine line between chic homewares and personal discomfort. With gruesome inspirations and a fine eye for play, Dualé’s pieces range from wormy text and folded piles of glazed ceramic to intricately detailed shelving installations featuring unique elements to bolster storage and add beauty. From … Continue reading Dualé Purpose Shelving

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Scented Martian Veil

A futuristic take on an ancient material, this new creation from Fantini Mosaici and AB+AC Architects, offers an olfactory surprise alongside three dimensions of terrazzo. Multicoloured marbles (Rosso Verona, Rosso Francia, Verde Ming, and Giallo Siena) form the traditional terrazzo basis that is then infused with a curated selection of natural scents, namely eucalyptus, incense, and wood notes. These calming aromas are slowly released from … Continue reading Scented Martian Veil

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Get the Look: 2025 trends

If you’re into some of the trends we shared earlier this week, here’s some extra inspo and the tiles you need to get the look! 1) Folksy Features Touches of folk art, traditional motifs, and handcrafted items combine beautifully in these delicately detailed corner decor tiles. Get the look with Petal Rojo from Old World Tiles, TC Ville from Casa Tile, or Corners Only Delft … Continue reading Get the Look: 2025 trends

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The Treasure of Tsourlakis Tiles

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

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Pop the Pluriball

In an age that rejects single-use plastic it feels only natural to replace the bounty of packaging, bags, and disposable goods with something more permanent, reusable, and practical. But Diesel Living and Iris Ceramica have taken this far beyond the imagination with their new collection. Pluriball is bubblewrap like no other. Un-poppable, un-bendable, and definitely not for use wrapping glass or other breakables, this curious … Continue reading Pop the Pluriball

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Tiled Dark Lounge
Architecture & Interiors

A new way to bring the outside in

Roof tiles are what gives this cafe in Shanghai a luxury look rich with intrigue. This inspiring choice of surface came from Japanese studio Keiji Ashizawa Design who opted for a novel approach to celebrating Chinese culture at Blue Bottle Coffee. Located near to the Jing’an Temple, a Tangmi Buddhist temple first built in 247 AD, offering an appreciation and recognition of heritage within the … Continue reading A new way to bring the outside in

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Architecture & Interiors

Retrouvius Reclaims Character

With a penchant for salvage and reclaimation, Retrouvius has saved significant items of design from silk screens, to train car, to entire façades. On a smaller scale fabrics and materials such as leather, marble, and stone have been rehomed in the most stylish of ways. [mepr-show rules=”23028″ unauth=”message”]As for interior design the same adoration and respect for repurposed materials shows in each project. With only … Continue reading Retrouvius Reclaims Character

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Kwangho Lee’s Loops

In another collaboration, Tajimi Custom Tiles partnered with South Korean designer Kwangho Lee. As with their work with Max Lamb, Tajimi sought out Lee to demonstrate the huge versatility and potential of Tajimi tiles. These two collaborations were curated in order to launch the company, whilst also acting as a hub of inspiration for architects and designers in the global sphere. Due to be presented … Continue reading Kwangho Lee’s Loops

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3D Tile Furniture

Demonstrating the unending versatility of tiles with a custom set of curved tiles, Max Lamb has produced an exciting variety of tiled furniture. Created for Japanese company Tajimi Custom Tiles, these particular tiles were formed with architects in mind, allowing them to produce highly personalised, seamless designs. To fully express the design freedom these tiles afford Lamb curated an installation in Tokyo, filled with these … Continue reading 3D Tile Furniture

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