We’ve covered the colours, patterns, and kitchens coming in 2026, but the bathroom has its own thing going on. These are the trends to watch. 1) Vintage tiles Paired with playful colours, unique layouts, and contemporary fixtures and finesse, vintage tiles strike the perfect balance between timeless design and personalised style, making them a perfect choice for 2026. 2) Spa-like It’s the trend that keeps … Continue reading Bathroom trends for 2026
Stripes, checks, geometrics, and more have had their moment in the sun. But what patterns are set to be big for 2026? 1) Plaid Adding a twist on the recent love for checkerboard, 90s plaid is having a moment. Enjoy the look on feature floors, statement walls, stylised island units, fireplaces, and headboards for a vintage look that is stylish but playful. 2) Vintage Everyone … Continue reading Pattern trends for 2026
Vintage mosaic motifs from zig-zags to pinwheels bring old-school cool to Appiani‘s Pastelli collection. Pastelli’s eight shades reference countless historical periods – from Rococo to Art Deco – with dusty pink, rich maroon, faded sea foam, and pared-back blue bringing a splash of colour to be mixed and matched amongst a quartet of greyscale neutrals. Seven mosaic patterns create a spectrum of shades and designs, … Continue reading Vintage Versatility
Partnering with Giovanni De Maio for a fabulous collection ripe with ripples, Cristina Celestino brings the tile world yet another gorgeous range of unique ceramic creations with Abaco Celeste. Richly pigmented in ocean blues, punchy corals, and vibrant oranges, five personalities – Helios, Graph, Thalassa, Peploe, and Chloris – make up the collection, bringing forward their unique takes on a wavy aesthetic. Helios, available in … Continue reading Wavy Wonders
Maitland & Poate add another fabulous range to their expansive collection with a new retro collaboration. The new addition – The Italian Collection – was created by design journalist and interiors expert Kate Watson-Smyth who founded Mad About the House. Taking inspiration from her recent Italian home renovation, the collection’s colourways reflect some of the 300-year-old property’s original features with unusual, rich, and lovely combos. … Continue reading The Italian Collection
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
Old-school style with a wise worldly soul, these interiors have the vintage vibe down, so we’ve found the tiles you need to get the look. 1) Old Portugal Clean white walls and an intricately painted door frame are brought together with these cosy blue and yellow patterned tiles. Get the look with FS-1 from Peronda, Lisbon Vintage from Porcelain Superstore, or Tangier Isla Blue from … Continue reading Get the Look: Vintage vibe
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
Looking at the portfolio of Amsterdam-based designers Studio Modijefsky it appears that they love tiles as much as we do. With countless restaurants, hotels, bars, and cafes under their belts we’ve got plenty to share, but here are some of our favourites. 1. Otto’s Burger in Cologne A miscellany of tiles blends old and new elements in this former bakery, respecting its history whilst adding … Continue reading Stylish tiling with Studio Modijefsky
There is little better than reclaimed tile. Enjoying the beauty of a fantastically crafted specimen, getting an injection of invaluable history, and helping to save the planet all at the same time? Who doesn’t want that? Nobody, that’s who. That’s why we’re sharing another company bringing the beauty of reclaimed tile to the masses. The Antique Floor Company was started by Philip Marr 12 years … Continue reading The Antique Floor Company
Bringing the traditions and atmosphere of classic Spanish buildings is Maitland & Poate, a London-based company with an eye for encaustic. What initially started as a quest to find fantastic Andalusian tiles for their own home soon blossomed into an obsession to source and collect some of the finest examples of handmade spanish tiles, and reclaim them for use in modern builds and remodels. As … Continue reading Maitland & Poate
