Designer tile in the interior

Ceramic tile has long been to this day one of the most sought-after and high-quality finishing materials. Suppliers from different countries offer different formats and sizes on the market, as well as various rulers and seasonal collections.

Undoubtedly, everyone, choosing a finishing material, wants to create a special design of his interior and make the room unique. In this case, designer collections of tiles with limited release will always come to the rescue. Thus, the release of style and color of unique design tiles can be done by famous designers and even fashion designers.

While giving preference to designer tiles, it should be borne in mind that the raid of exclusivity does not add special properties to the material, does not make the tile super-resistant and extremely durable.The high cost of finishing material is largely due to the chosen brand, as well as its established reputation and demand.

When choosing any ceramics, it is worth remembering about some features of the material:

• The material is durable and quite durable.
• The moisture resistance of ceramic tiles allows you to find its widespread use even in especially wet areas.
• The tile does not require special care and easily withstands the effects of any cleaning substances (even chemicals).
• The complexity of installation. Only a professional can easily handle all the joints and lay out the ornaments in the correct sequence.
• The smaller the format of the selected ceramics, the greater the number of joints that need to be processed and, therefore, covered with a grout. It should be borne in mind that the color and appearance of the grout may subsequently change.

Let's look at the most popular suppliers of designer ceramic tiles in the domestic market.

• Versace. You will be surprised and honored to learn that Donatella and her team are working on the design of one of the tile lines of the Italian company Gardenia Orchidea.Proceeding from the impressions received from the designer’s creations in the field of modern fashion, one can safely call her collection of tiles especially fashionable, unlike anything and, unequivocally, elegant. A special chic coating attached to the inserts of crystals Swarovski. This option is suitable for decoration of palaces, country cottages and luxury housing.

• Vitra. A company that originated in Turkey and collaborates with our Russian eminent designer Dmitry Loginov. The project was not limited to the release of one limited collection and, in general, the designer managed to develop six full collections of tiles within the company. The material is perfect for creating a stylish bathroom, thanks to well-placed accents, interesting prints and atypical colors.

• Valentino. Italy has always been a leader in the supply of tiles to the expanses of the entire globe. Therefore, eminent designers collaborate with proven companies. So, back in 1977, Valentino entered into an agreement with the well-known company Piemme, which assumed the creation of a specific collection. The fruit of their joint activities can be observed at popular exhibitions. Often the company has a double name.In the collections there are many bright solemn and elegant shades that add to the interior a special chic and glitter. For contrast, black is used. Also presented and porcelain, which in appearance can be easily confused with stone or natural wood.

• Ceramica Bardelli. Again an Italian company, one of the first to start working on designer tiles and attracting creative people to constant interaction. The company at various times worked well-known professionals in their field, including: Piero Fornasetti, Luca Scacchetti, Joe Ponti, Torda Buntie, and many others. Ceramica Bardelli stands out in the market for its unique collections. The inclusion of ornaments and illustrations of designers helps to create an incomparable atmosphere in the room. Variations of images fit perfectly on kitchen surfaces, fit into a bathroom or even a children's room.

• Armani. And here it was not without the famous fashion house. With his ideas in the field of interior tiles, the designer helped the Spanish factory Roca. The company is distinguished by the fact that, in addition to the manufacture of finishing materials, it is also engaged in the production of equipment for bathrooms. That is why the design project in a duet with Armani assumed the creation of a bathroom inside and out, including lighting and plumbing.

• Kenzo Kenzo Kimono - collection, born in collaboration with the German company Villeroy & Boch. A unique collection of handmade tiles can hardly be found in stores, but this only increases its value. The project conveys Japanese refinement and easily finds its application not only in the bathroom, but also in catering establishments with its proper application.

• Agatha Ruz De La Prada. Bright and sensual Spain led to the collaboration of the famous designer with the company Pamesa. The unusual collection at the first release was sold out fairly quickly, which led to its re-release and the search for new tile sizes. Even today, getting to the exhibition, the tile diverges at an incredible speed. The designer himself is also interested in promoting the brand and is happy to take part in the exhibition process and promotion.

• Max Mara The Italian factory ABK decided to invite one of the leading designers of the latest Max Mara collections, thereby raising its sales. The tile differs in rather favorable prices, and also high quality of production.

How to choose a tile, you will learn in the next video.