We’re heading deep into the ocean for today’s collection of unusual tiles. From crabs to jellyfish, creatures from the deep are the decoration of choice for these awesome designs. 1) Jellyfish from Tubadzin Found at Cersaie in 2022, these Jellyfish tiles from Tubadzin perfectly encompass the creepiness and beauty of these painful gelatinous blobs with a dark textured background and shimmering jellyfish. 2) Modern Kulture from Glitschka Studios Stylised and striking, these two designs from Glitschka Studios‘ Modern Kulture series are fabulously fun. Charming and cartoonish, this crab and shrim ..read more

Alert! A new grout-centric tile duo from Ronan Bouroullec has entered the design world. Mutina‘s Otto & Bottone each feature distinctive recessed cutouts creating highly decorative details that emphasise grout. Osso’s subtle curved edge forms a sleek, delicate visual in both an elongated 30 by 275mm (S) and a stubbier 75 by 231mm (L). The dented sides produce a stylish wave where pockets of coloured grout peep through and add dimension and shadow play. By contrast, Bottone is shaped by an ordered strip of cutout buttons that line the borders of each tile’s length. The two sizes – 30 by 2 ..read more

If you’re into unique, striking, and boundary-pushing art, today’s tile company feature is exactly what you need. Based in Girona, Spain, Bussoga blends the modular magic of mathematics with a wildly creative attitude, giving life to an enormous catalogue of incredible ceramics unlike any you have seen before. Founded in 2010 by Josep Motas, who was later joined by Irina Grosu, Bussoga was created to fill a gap in a market that lacked humour. They are often joined by a range of collaborating artists to help add to their distinctive range of designs and murals. Whimsical decors featuring beac ..read more

I went on a theme-heavy hunt to find a whole bunch of fabulous tiles and give myself an excuse to share them. A few weeks ago it was all about delicious fruity tiles and today we’re going for something completely different – Tiger Tiles! 1) Tiger Red from Motawi There is no end to the artistry of Motawi Tiles and I was delighted to find a solitary tiger amongst their collections. Flanked by bamboo with his stripy neck peeping from above, these gorgeously composed designs are fierce and fabulous. 2) Paper41Lux Gianni from 41zero42 For bold, unapologetic design, 41Zero42 are usually a pretty sa ..read more

This fabulously fishy feature tile collection from Italian handmade tile design house Ceramiche Arcea takes mix and match to the next level. Seven different compositions, each consisting of an individual head, body, and tail piece, make up Poisson. These compositions are distinguished through colour and pattern with three blues, one pink, one red, one yellow, and one black trio all making use of a different combination of stripes and various motifs to form the fish. With each head, body, and tail piece designed to line up across the collection, you can mix and match across colour schemes to ..read more

It all began on the Isle of Skye in 2007, supplying ceramic picture tiles of castle views to the local castles. Now Skye Tiles is a whole operation with over 250 designs of art tiles depicting scenic Scottish views, wildlife, flowers, sea-life, holiday scenes, clan crests, and a whole bunch of nostalgic imagery. The tiles are tube-lines, creating a delightfully tactile 3D relief to capture and translate the visuals being presented. Although they are designed as one of artworks for display, they are made a standard thickness for use in kitchens and bathrooms amongst more plain, traditional til ..read more

As Tile Addicts it’s undoubtedly a dream to create our own tile ranges, but as that is unfortunately not yet a reality it’s time to turn to AI. Using various prompts, DeepAI has ‘designed’ some Diary of a Tile Addict themed tiles and we asked ChatGPT to write a winning pitch. Let’s see what we got! “Step into a whimsical world where tiles reign supreme, courtesy of Diary of a Tile Addict’s latest collection. Imagine a palette bursting with sunny yellows, cool greys, and fiery oranges, ready to inject a dose of personality into any space. These tiles aren’t just your average squares – oh no! T ..read more

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 treasture 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. Orderly stripes of bubbles, heart decors, bold colour combos, curious shapes, cracked earth effects, and a number of border tiles designed for homes both old and new. Their striking use ..read more

As a little follow up from our coverage of 2024’s Trending Colours, here are five inspiring interiors and the tiles you need to get the look. 1) Brown With a 70s soul and deliciously hot chocolatey vibe, this textured splashback offers all things rich, earthy, and warm. Get the look with 1102 from Mosaic Factory, Brownstone from Zia Tile, or Zellige Umber from Cement Tile USA. @mosaic.factory 2) Blush Elegant matchstick mosaics in a soft peachy pink offer height and beauty in this colourful bathroom. Get the look with Zeze Blossom Mosaic from Claybrook Studio, Bamboo Blush Gloss Mosaic from Ca ..read more

Today’s colourful collection from Huguet Mallorca infuse maths and music for an unusual and unexpected set of decors. Designed by Giorgia Lupi, the patterns of Preludes are informed by Chopin’s 24 Preludes, written by the composer between 1838 and 1839 whilst he was living in Mallorca. Lupi, a designer who specialises in creating with data, curated a set of 24 tiles, each of which represents one of the compositions and within which a series of stripes, colours, and shapes signify various elements of the music. The colour is defined by the key with red, pink, and yellow referencing a major k ..read more