Tile of Spain presents two key new looks by leading Spanish manufacturers, as seen at the recent Cersaie trade fair in Italy: Random, improvised geometric compositions are taking over the tile scene and humble old school formats, such as classic square and subway tiles, are making a big comeback with an unexpected twist.
1. Evolution InMetro by Equipe
Glazed ceramic ‘metro’ wall tiles with a distinctive inwardly bevelled edge, 7.5x15cm. Comes both in matt and gloss finishes and in a range of urban-inspired hues such as Victorian Green, Cobalt, Amber, and in timeless neutrals. Pictured here in Dark Grey. www.equipeceramicas.com
2. Dunas by Equipe
Ceramic wall tile in 6×24.6cm with a sinuous relief and artisan glaze that allows for customised parquet style patterns. Available in 9 matt and 2 glossy colours, as well as in two patchwork decors – Signum and Mantille. www.equipeceramicas.com
3. Hexagon Blends by Onix
98% recycled glass mosaics with hexagonal tessellates in Aquamarine blends. Mesh mounted, these tiles come in 30x29cm sheets. www.onixmosaic.com
4. Feeling & Sensations by Cevica
Feelings is a collection of solid colour glazed, artisan-style ceramic ‘metro’ tiles – complemented by the décor Sensations range with poetic floral reliefs. Both available in 7.5x15cm and in 11 colours, pictured here in green and off-white. www.cevica.es
5. Biselados by Fabresa
Bevelled 7.5x15cm glazed ceramic tiles in a soft and feminine pale pink. Also available in 10x20cm and in a wide selection of colours. www.fabresa.com
6. Scales by Peronda
White glazed 12x12cm ceramics with varying thicknesses, featuring a neon painted edge, these tiles create a dramatic 3D wall effect. www.peronda.com
7. Rabari Multicolor by Vives
Ceramic wall tiles with aged-effect triangular prints in a choice of earthy tones, 10x20cm. www.vivesceramica.com
8. Tandem Avanti by Natucer
Porcelain tiles in a new 5x20cm ‘irregular hexagonal’ shape. Available in two thicknesses, 8mm and 13mm, and in a refined selection of hues from blues and greys to creams and whites. www.natucer.es
BREAKING THE PATTERN
Pattern has been liberated. Random, improvised geometric compositions are taking over the tile scene – from ‘scattered’ zigzags to over-sized ‘pixels’ and ‘broken’ kaleidoscopic images. Versatile tile formats from innovative Spanish manufacturers in a variety of colours, finishes and effects offer an enhanced design palette that enables a playful freedom with pattern. This new way of designing with tiles allows for the effortless creation and application of unique wall and floor installations, adding both high impact – and that personal touch. Timeless earthy colours and striking monochromes make these accent surfaces a stylish backdrop for all manner of interior and exterior settings.
9. Art by Inalco
Porcelain tiles in 60x60cm and 25×28.8cm formats, suitable for indoor, outdoor, floor and wall applications and available in an anti-slip finish. Colours pictured: Stone and Lead. Also available in White and Corten. www.inalco.es
10. Manocar by Dune
Crackle glaze mosaic effect wall tiles in beige, brown and blue. By inventively positioning the individual elements, a vast spectrum of different designs can be created. 28.1×28.1cm www.dune.es
11. Telegú-R Natural by Vives
Feature porcelain floor tiles in a painted, reclaimed wood plank effect, measuring 59.3×119.3cm. www.vivesceramica.com
12. Biselados by Fabresa
Bevelled 10×20 cm glazed ceramic tiles in white, grey and dark grey. www.fabresa.com
13. Hexatile by Equipe
Porcelain honeycomb tiles in a 17.5x20cm format and a selection of easy to mix and match colours and finishes. Pictured in Cement Mud, Deco Geo Sand and Hexawood Natural. www.equipeceramicas.com
About Tile of Spain
Tile of Spain is the voice of the Spanish tile industry, encompassing more than 100 tile manufacturers. Renowned worldwide for an inspiring blend of aesthetic and technical innovation, Spanish tiles draw on a rich heritage of skill and creativity, while remaining at cutting edge of design. Manufactured in Spain and widely available in the UK, these products embody the spirit of an industry that prides itself on proposing beautiful, meaningful and high-performance solutions to flooring, wall coverings, furnishing and external paving and cladding.
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