Reimagining retro cool in three dimensions, Sartoria‘s fresh and fabulous Pop collection takes us back to the 70s with a captivating selection of 3D shapes and curated shades. Nine hues – Latte, Perla, Rosa, Verde, Ocra, Terra, Muschio, Blue Avio, and Nero – span dainty pastels and richer vintage tones as well as a sophisticated selection of neutrals. Adding extra dimension to the classic 62 … Continue reading Pop back to the 70s
Focusing on the fractured, fragmented, forgotten, and found, Yorkshire born Philip Jolley morphs meaning, memory, and multidimensional delights into his ceramic work. Designed to look distorted and created as relics, Jolley’s unconventional vases, bowls, and wall decors appear as though they were lifted from history. Deliberately rough edges, a patchwork appearance, and crafted signs of wear give each piece a unique character that draws you … Continue reading Fragments Featured
Cats, dogs, and sealife have all had their own little home here so today it’s time to celebrate some of the world’s unsung heroes of beauty – bugs! 1) Bee & Skep From the fabulous Grow House Grow, Bee & Skep shines a spotlight on these vital insects, emphasising the importance they’ve held throughout history, not only in the natural world, but as spiritual symbols. … Continue reading Six unexpectedly lovely insect tiles
With the wibbly-wobbly, wavy, zebra-esque flair of Henry Holland Studio, Bert & May‘s newest collection translates an iconic aesthetic onto tile. Inspired by the Japanese art of nerikomi, these hand-poured cement pieces are unique every time as threads of colour flutter across the surface, pooling and streaking at random. Four homely shades – Rosemary Green, Mineral Blue, Rust, and Purple Brown – create diverse characters, … Continue reading Perfectly Poured
Partnering with Los Angeles based design studio Commune Design, Exquisite Surfaces have created a striking selection of handmade tiles, rich with earthy charm and enticing personality. Eight different designs – Sitio, Najavo, Zuni, Mochi, Circle, Drop, Bean, and Abstrakt – provide enormous variety, both across the design families and within them. Sitio alone is made up of eight variations of surface relief and four contrasting … Continue reading Commune Collection
A few weeks ago we took a look at a few fabulous tile collections inspired by landscapes, but today we’re going underwater. These curious designs take cues from the sea and the rich and vibrant world that lives there. 1) Paper41 Lux Jacques from 41zero42 Amongst their many magnificent large format tile wallpaper designs, 41zero42 keep a bold and beautiful coralscape in intense shades of … Continue reading Five tiles that take you underwater
Presenting an entirely new type of tile, Ronan Bouroullec’s Adagio for Mutina offers a way to weave with ceramics. A singular arched form with a central section removed for easy installation, Adagio’s unique shape is made from double fired white-paste ceramic, glazed on all visible sides in a high gloss finish to create striking shiny visuals. Five colours (Bianco, Grigio, Rosso, Blu, and Verde) and … Continue reading Weave for the Wall
Please welcome to the fold June’s collection of Cyberspace Curiosities! 1) Wiltshire Hares This adorable collection by Wiltshire artist Joanna May for Ca’ Pietra sets the scene of eight hares playfully running, leaping, and posing for a sweet and simple rural farmhouse vibe made to be mixed and matched. 2) Phase to Phase Showing the cycle of the moon in a striking sequence, these stunning … Continue reading Cyberspace Curiosities XIX
Pairing lively botanical murals with characterful zellige, Audrey Lane‘s fresh Brick & Brush collection is an artisanal dream. Seeking out the unusual, beautiful, and bespoke, this brand new collection binds the skill and artful eyes of Naples-based painter Kristy Gammill and co-founder of CID Design Group Jenn Zella. Kristy Gammill’s seven abstract murals are buzzing with brush strokes. Nature’s rhythm is reflected in swooping shapes … Continue reading Brick & Brush
Flecked and fabulous, these terrazzoesque tiles designed by Astrid Stavro for Huguet utilise some unexpected materials to create their texture and freckles. The first of these materials is Posidonia Oceanica, a seagrass known as “the lungs of the Mediterranean”. Growing in underwater meadows around the Balearic Islands, posidonia plays a vital role in the marine ecosystem and as a natural defence against climate change. Unfortunately … Continue reading Preserving Posidonia
From dusty desert plains to rocky mountains, the varied and intriguing landscapes of the world form a fabulous fount of inspiration for the design world. And, as always, this trickles down into tiles, this time to give us these five collections 1) Desert Collection from Fireclay Tile Inspired by the expansive deserts of the American West, Fireclay Tile’s Desert Collection shares a selection of eight … Continue reading Five tiles inspired by landscapes
Channelling wire cybermesh matrix-style vibes, Quintessenza Ceramiche‘s Oltre collection plays with lines to create striking patterns and alluring lattice world. Five combos mix and match the five down-to-earth colours (Bianco, Nero, Verde, Cotto, and Blu), bringing definition front and centre, highlighting grout and embracing it to enhance design. Grids in Verde/Cotto, Cotto/Blu, Blu/Bianco, Bianco/Nero, and Nero/Verde as well as a tri-stripe are paired with plain … Continue reading Get Meshy
On rare and wonderful days I come across tiles so beautiful I could cry. And the day I discovered Myrsini Alexandridi I very nearly shed a tear. Greek-born and Stockholm-based interior architect Myrsini Alexandridi creates artworks informed by her architectural practice, Greek tradition, and topographical forms, neatly and uniquely on the world’s greatest canvas – tile. Mini murals as small as two tiles and up … Continue reading Myrsini Alexandridi
Into interior decor that grabs the attention? What if you’d grabbed its attention right back? That’s what you get when you decorate with all these eyes! 1) Third Eye from Haustile Hand-drawn in black watercolour pens, Third Eye from Haustile offers eyes on eyes on eyes with a pattern that helps you see it all (and then some). 2) Alexandria from Grow House Grow The … Continue reading Seven eye tiles that’ll stare right back at you
Take yourself on a trip to the tropics with Da Vinci Cerámica‘s Earth collection. Named after stunning locations around the globe, Earth offers up a rich tapestry of unusual surface patterns and effects inspired by some of nature’s finest creations. Intensely blue geodes form the striking decors of Belice, Daira, and Onoa, creating a captivating crystal carpet full of fine, dainty details. In vibrant Turquesa, … Continue reading Earth to Da Vinci
The newest member of the Branded Tile Company family, born from a collaboration with Sanderson Design Group brand Harlequin, adds four contemporary designs to hang out alongside Branded Tile’s more traditional Burmantofts tile siblings. Each showcasing a different attitude, Sumi, Enigmatic, Tessellation, and Bodega offer raw design potential straight from the belly of Harlequin’s bold and beautiful portfolio. With striking angles and captivating geometrics, Sumi … Continue reading The Branded Tile Company x Harlequin
Can’t get enough of cats? Looking for a fun feline feature for your home? These tiles are for you! 1) Cats from Otto Tiles & Design Subtly hidden within a repeat motif, the prancing cats form the central core of these adorable creations fro Otto Tiles & Design. In a light and airy blue and white combo and a warm and toasty pink duo, the … Continue reading Tiles for cat lovers
Two years ago our very first Cyberspace Curiosities post covered the Abecedari Collection by Lluís Clotet for Huguet Mallorca, a range of 26 simplistic graphics depicting each letter of the alphabet ready to be mixed and matched and formed into words or geometric patterns. But that’s not the only lettering offered by this innovative company. A modular font designed by Sascha Lobe fragments the letters into … Continue reading The Huguet Alphabet
Unusual patterns, wondrous colours, and striking designs, these unique interiors are full of personality, so we’ve found the tiles you need to get the look. 1) Checker Wall Add a contemporary take on a traditional style with an unexpected checkered feature wall. Get the look with Checkmate in Metal, White, and Black from Clé Tile, Britannia Light, Snow White, Black Marble Mosaic from Marble Systems, … Continue reading Get the Look: Decor Tiles II
It has been four years since our last look at Austrian company Karak so it’s time for a refresher. If you’d like a bit of background or more information on their production process read this first! Their trio of first-rate finishes (Screenprinted Raku, Screenprinted White, and Embossed Relief) all tell the tales of an artisan’s hand. Crackles, pockets of pigment, and marks from the tongs … Continue reading Karak Revisted
