Lights
and Shadows at Cersaie with the New Brillant and Contemporanea Collections
At
the 23rd Cersaie Iris Ceramica presented
its latest creations: two collections of tiles for creative, dynamic flooring
and finishes.
Dynamism, creativity, decoration, reflection: four key concepts expressing
the qualities of the new Iris Ceramica tile collections, unveiled at Cersaie
2006.
Brilliant and Contemporanea are two collections based on a new concept
of decoration that nonetheless evokes the classic vintage style of today's
most elegant, glamorous interiors.
Floral motifs, light effects and pearly hues for Contemporanea, a collection
created to interact with the new decorative spaces and blend into them:
finishing tiles in strong hues, with sensual modern textures to decorate
spaces and blend in perfectly with minimal-chic furnishings.
Scratches of light and glossy surfaces for Brilliant, a tile collection
intended for contract and interior design.
Matter becomes light and complements, in new formats that give free rein
to the designer's creativity and respond to light to add a warm, sensuous
note to your interiors.
Two top collections for the Iris Ceramica brand, were back at Cersaie
this year to present its elegant, innovative materials, to attract attention
with their unusual textures and original content.
The
Candy Tile Co Introduces Buxton Tile Range
The
Candy Tile Company,
a division of BCT Ltd, has launched
a new range, Buxton, along with additions to six existing ranges to further
enhance its collection.
With earthy and neutral shades always a popular choice, the new range,
Buxton, has been designed to offer a natural stone texture with a subtle
satin finish in white, light and dark beige. Featuring a softly structured,
slate-like surface, the 248x398mm tile provides a timeless feel that would
suit any surroundings. A large size, real marble mosaic strip (300x48mm),
to complement the field tiles, is also available in both beige and black/white
colourways.
Additions to existing ranges
A specially-designed, ‘easy to fix’ mosaic tile in a rectangular
format (298x398mm), has been included in The Candy Tile ranges: Lichfield,
Chester and Candy White.
Available in both the grey and beige colourways of the Lichfield range
, the Lichfield Mosaic contains a combination of both light and mid Lichfield
tones. This looks particularly striking when coupled with the Lichfield
Glass strips.
(Left)
Buxton, (centre) Lichfield, (right) Silk Flower
Designed
to co-ordinate with the existing field tiles in the Chester range, the
Chester Mosaic (below right) features light and dark beige shades.
Joining the classic Candy White range, are the gloss white Candy Mosaic
(248x398mm) and Candy Tablette (248x398mm). With a gloss finish, and suitable
for both bathrooms and kitchens, they will work well in both contemporary
and period interiors.
Other
new elements include:
- the Chester Deva Strip (248x40mm) and insert (248x398mm), complementing
the Light and Dark beige Chester field tiles. The insert is printed on
the Chester Light field tile and can be used vertically to create a continuous
border;
- a third, lighter beige field tile (248x331mm) has been introduced to
the ever-popular Richmond range featuring a simple linear design with
elegant ‘platinum’ detailing;
- the Silk range sees the introduction of the Silk Flower strip (248x80mm),
a photographic floral design, offering a modern twist to a traditional
theme and available in black, pink and aqua. Also new to the range is
the Silk Thread insert (248x398mm) which coordinates with the existing
Thread strip (248x40mm);
- two new profile strips have also been introduced to the Reflections
range. The Apollo strip (198x70mm) is designed to appeal to a younger
audience, and features sun and floral motifs. The Chequer strip (198x70mm)
features a number of squares made of delicately combined marble and stone
textures;
- and finally, meeting the current home trends for retro design, the new
Reflections Retro strip (248x80mm) and insert (248x398mm) have a Fifties
feel, but will bring a modern style to the bathroom.
The launch is being supported with new product information pages for the
Candy Tile Presenter, point of sale displays, high-quality room set photography
and a consumer PR campaign with the home interest press.
http://www.candytiles.co.uk/
Tiles
with the Perfect Finishing Touch: RAK Ceramics Launches Gems Collection
RAK
Ceramics
has launched a distinctive new range of porcelain tiles called Gems.
Featuring
matt polished or gentle rustic relief finishes, the collection has been
designed to be a highly tactile wall or floor covering.
Further enhancing their interior design appeal, Gems come in the popular
large format sizes of 29.5 x 29.5cm and 30 x 60cm and are available in
a selection of neutral colours including light beige (pictured left),
dark grey, light brown and black.
'Clearly a tile to be proud of, they feature on the front cover of RAK
Ceramics' new 2006 porcelain and ceramic tile brochure', the company says.
‘The new Gems Collection is both beautiful to look at and also highly
practical, featuring all the hard wearing qualities of our world famous
porcelain.
'Especially effective when installed side by side, the polished and rustic
textures create an elegant and subtly understated effect to any wall or
floor,’ adds RAK Ceramics UK Managing Director Rob Jull.
For more details on the complete range of RAK Ceramics tiles and sanitaryware,
or to request the new RAK Ceramics tile brochure telephone 01730 815 507,
or visit http://www.rakceramics.co.uk.
PWS
Step Ahead with Limestone Flooring
PWS
says that its new stone flooring range is surpassing original expectations,
becoming an increasingly successful new product area in the company's
portfolio.
Encompassing a wide range of natural materials, the collection includes
slate, marble, travertine and limestone and although premium priced products
it appears that consumers do not appear daunted to spend serious money
on quality flooring.
The new limestone flooring options from PWS include Lisboa Cream and Marbella,
neutral colourways that highlight the beauty of the natural stone. There
are two sizes of floor tile available, 400x400mm or 600x400mm. Stone is
an elegant and timeless material that is very much part of our ancient
heritage having graced homes and buildings for thousands of years. However,
in spite of its history, limestone is a versatile material and although
it captures the antiquity of years gone by it is perfectly at home in
a modern kitchen scheme.
For further information on PWS' extensive stone flooring collection, visit
http://www.pws.co.uk
with a link to order on PWS' e-commerce solution Tradezone', or alternatively
telephone PWS Customer Services on 01325 505555.
Imperial
Bathrooms Launches Unique Wall Tile Collection
Designed
to complement its handcrafted collection of timeless and modern classic
bathroom products, British manufacturer, Imperial
Bathrooms, has introduced a range of antique crackle-glaze
wall tiles. As with so many of the company’s products, these tiles
feature an additional clear glaze that provides a protective seal to guard
against staining and colour discolouration.
Managing
Director Antonio Garrido explains: 'Imperial Bathrooms’ products
are all about opulence and distinction and, through extensive market research,
we have identified a niche opportunity to supply a prestigious range of
wall tiles that befits the superiority of our bathroom offering. Combining
period style with modern quality, the outstanding technical and aesthetic
properties of our tile collection not only enable us to meet the demanding
expectations of our target audience, they help complete a customised and
exclusive bathroom solution.'
Using the latest manufacturing technology, Imperial Bathrooms has created
an exclusive range of classic brick shaped and square, white-bodied tiles
using the highest quality clay. In order to replicate an authentic handmade
appearance, each tile features irregular edges and has an elegant lustrous
surface for a distinctive, iridescent effect that is reminiscent of the
turn-of the-century look.
Outstanding aesthetics aside, however, it is thetechnical properties of
these tiles that set them apart from others, as their separate protective
sealing glaze means that, amongst other benefits, they will not stain
or discolour in years to come.
Alongside White Linen and Cream Haze, Imperial Bathrooms’ new tile
collection incorporates five other subtle pastel shades – Ivory Shell,
Canvas Wheat, Grey Ecru, Sage Thistle and Blue Nimbus. Complementing both
contemporary and traditional bathroom interiors, these colours may be
used to create a single colour backdrop or combined to provide a multi-coloured
effect.
Imperial Bathrooms’ tile collection is available in two sizes - 13
x 13cm and 6.5 x 13 cm - and further detail may be created using an extensive
choice of complementary dado tiles, capping strips and glass mosaic tiles
available in grey, white and cream.
For further information on Imperial Bathrooms’ tile collection visit
http://www.imperial-bathrooms.com
or contact the customer services team on 0870 60 61 62 3 for a copy of
the new 2006 Design Guide. Imperial Bathrooms – A Modern Classic.