May 2023

We are getting down to earth with a nature inspired mood board, showcasing building blocks of some of Earth’s greatest wonders. Close your eyes and let your senses create an organic spa-like atmosphere. Explore the imperfect edges of the Lynx Tumbled 4” x 12” or feel the different textures of the Atrium Linear Mosaic. The Three-Way Border from our Ménage et Trois Collection is a perfect blend of warm tones seen in nature, and the Clear Green from our Nico Mozaics Collection resembles a hint of moss found in luscious forests. Even the veining in the Elongated Hexagon mimics the majestic mountains it was found in, filling a room with awe and glamour. Celebrate our planet’s effortless beauty, today, and every day. Inspire, create, design something fabulous with it. 

Take your next space from drab to fab when you have a think about blue with pink. What do we love about these two colors? Their versatility in design! Soft neutral tones like the Lichene from Abitare La Terra or the Ivoor in Cape Town add a sense of soothing. The technique in making the stained glass collection, Kiss My Big Fat Glass, create a calming effect as you can see the transition of tones in each color. Mixing the Cotton Candy Kisses, from our Half Baked Collection, can evoke a feeling of compassion and composure. Adding a white like You Don’t Snow Me from Tongue in Chic can bring in brightness. The fuse of colors work so well that in 2016 Pantone combined them for their first ever blend of 2 colors for the color of the year! So, now are you in sync with blue and pink?

Neutral, open-minded tones…check. Textures…check. Fun shapes…check. Just because Brandi’s Tan Isn’t From The Sand, doesn’t mean she’s a Basic B, and you don’t have to be either! Our new porcelain wood-look tiles are the perfect start to a blank canvas, floor or wall! Keeping the design of a room open and neutral can allow you to accessorize with your own personal style. After all, nobody said neutral had to be boring! A rippled wall ceramic like our Abitare Bianco adds a sheen and crispness to the room. You can incorporate fun shapes like Tongue in Chics’ Don’t Be A Shell Out Triangles or the Half Baked Whipped Cream Honeycomb Hexagons for a modern look. Take a rustic turn with Cape Town’s Shark Tooth Serge in Ivoor or the White Monochromic 8” x 8” from our Nico Mozaics collection. If you want to keep it classy you can use a marble mosaic like our Mod Rocks, Square Peg Round Hole Border, always a great finishing touch. Keeping it simple with glass is always an option, mosaics like our 2” x 6” Wanderlust Taupe-less in St. Tropez and stacked mosaic Bazaar Encounters in Marrakech are versatile and and easy to care for. Keeping an easily adjustable design along with emphasizing your other design elements such as furniture and greenery will ensure your space will be anything but basic! 

Have you ever heard the saying “gray is the new black”? Well... black is the new gray. We are getting black to the basics with this sophisticated mood board. Sleek lines, like the Flannel Blocks from Mod Dots or Mercury Rising from Wanderlust, create a contemporary look. Opting for a bold tile like the Pecora Nera Freccia from Suave Due can create a feeling of instant luxury. The refined textures make it one of a kind. Add a touch of warmth and depth by accessorizing with touches of wood and leather and don’t underestimate the power of the Midnight Romance from Man About You. It won’t disappoint, we promise. Draw in the eye with our building blocks today!

If your heart lies within the sea, bring the warm airy sensations of the coast home to create your very own coastal retreat. Adding touches of seashells and driftwood create a coastal ambiance. Incorporating cooler tones, like Basic B’s Britney Goes Cray Cray for Gray, offers a calming effect while subtle metal finishes like Tongue in Chic’s I Gold You So give just the right amount of glam. Decorate your sand castle by accessorizing with natural elements such as twine, sea glass, and crystals. Use glass mosaics in seaside colors like Wanderlust’s Island Hopping to Sand-torini or Fusion’s Tranquil Dream to bring the breeze indoors. Our building blocks will have you relaxing on your favorite beach each time you walk through your door.