Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2019

Using both the characteristic terracotta orange and vault curves, a series of connected ceramic tiles make up the display units, giving each shoe design its own individual space. The same dusty brick colour of the curved tiles is used to clad the cash register and non-display areas of the store. Kengo Kuma & Associates.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 29, 2019

NBK Terracotta. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, August 2019. Its entire appearance is dependent on where the observer stands and where the sun hits, eliciting varying responses, just as any work of art should. Hunter Douglas Architectural. Sauerbruch Hutton.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 23, 2019

Ceramica Francesco De Maio’s hand-decorated majolica tiles on show at the MAD in Paris. Tutto Ponti, Gio Ponti Archi-designer. A show-tribute, the only one of its genre ever realized on Gio Ponti’s works, to testify the design and creative genius of the great master, from architecture to publishing, from ceramics to glass. But not only.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Tile Addict has been following the wonderful work of Fenella Elms for some time, delighting in the unmistakable flowing figures of her ceramic designs. The enigmatic designs have been displayed throughout museums, private homes, within interior design magazines, and now finally on Diary of a Tile Addict. Terracotta and Porcelain Pot.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Ceramica Francesco De Maio have played a pivotal role in reproducing some of Ponti’s much loved shapes on hand-made majolica tiles that were installed in his Via Dezza apartment. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, December 2019. Francesco De Maio. Tickets and information on the exhibition here.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Ceramica Francesco De Maio have played a pivotal role in reproducing some of Ponti’s much loved shapes on hand-made majolica tiles that were installed in his Via Dezza apartment. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, December 2019. Francesco De Maio. Tickets and information on the exhibition here.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

2019’s Pantone colour of the year – Living Coral – is bright, bold and full of life. But if you’re looking for trendy tiles in this vivacious shade you’re likely to find more muted tones, more akin to Pratt and Lambert’s colour of the year – Earthen Trail. Encaustic cement tile (200x200mm) from Alhambra.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 7, 2019

There has been a growing trend towards Terrazzo-effect tiles and Tile Addict has been following the numerous terrazzo-inspired creations for the last few years. Black and White Terrazzo Tile from Terrazzco. The apartment’s original red clay tiles were repurposed into aggregate and combined with white plaster.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

2019’s Pantone colour of the year – Living Coral – is bright, bold and full of life. But if you’re looking for trendy tiles in this vivacious shade you’re likely to find more muted tones, more akin to Pratt and Lambert’s colour of the year – Earthen Trail. Encaustic cement tile (200x200mm) from Alhambra.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Stretching from floor to ceiling, large format tiles are here in a big way. Their large format marble and concrete effect porcelain tiles create a seamless look. Their ranges include pale concrete and classic grey looks, marble-effects in colours ranging from cool whites to warmer beige, and rougher looking stone effect tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Stretching from floor to ceiling, large format tiles are here in a big way. Their large format marble and concrete effect porcelain tiles create a seamless look. Their ranges include pale concrete and classic grey looks, marble-effects in colours ranging from cool whites to warmer beige, and rougher looking stone effect tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Although they were big last year, it is thought that 2019 is the time for them to make way for more creative, organic shapes. Alteret ’s handmade Arabesque terracotta tiles not only lend themselves to the shape trend, but also to the rising interest in unique artisanal products. The prevailing mood is; hexagons are out.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Although they were big last year, it is thought that 2019 is the time for them to make way for more creative, organic shapes. Alteret ’s handmade Arabesque terracotta tiles not only lend themselves to the shape trend, but also to the rising interest in unique artisanal products. The prevailing mood is; hexagons are out.

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