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  • Embracing the Imperfect
    Embracing the Imperfect
    April 29, 2026

    For a long time, the most admired homes had a certain kind of polish. Everything neatly aligned, carefully arranged, and just a little too well behaved. Floors followed suit — precise, predictable, and designed not to disrupt.
    But that mood is shifting.  

    Enso Collection
    Enso Collection
    March 17, 2026

    Our new Enso mosaics are irresistibly tactile, with a softly undulating surface designed to be experienced as much by touch as by sight.  Named after the Zen Buddhist theme of Ensō, which encompasses the ideals of wholeness through imperfection, these mosaics evoke the look of crystal-clear streams flowing over pebbles, each gently rounding and becoming more characterful over time. Light these mosaics for best effect, to reveal a dappled, organic texture.

    Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026: Ca’ Pietra reveals how to bring the shade into your home through tiles
    Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026: Ca’ Pietra reveals how to bring the shade into your home through tiles
    January 9, 2026

    Pantone has named Cloud Dancer as the Colour of the Year 2026. It is a soft white that feels light and open, chosen to reflect a shift towards interiors that restore rather than overstimulate.

  • Tile Trend Report 2026
    Tile Trend Report 2026
    December 4, 2025

    Welcome to our 2026 tile trend forecast, where we set the tone for the year ahead and beyond.

    Maximising Natural Light
    Maximising Natural Light
    November 24, 2025

    Light has always been one of the most effective tools in spatial design. The way it interacts with materials can completely alter how a space feels and functions. When it comes to natural stone and tiles, thoughtful selection of tone, texture and finish can make the difference between a space that absorbs light and one that enhances it.

    The Ultimate Luxury Staircases
    The Ultimate Luxury Staircases
    November 24, 2025

    A staircase is more than a link between floors. It is one of the few architectural features that can define both structure and character in a single gesture.

  • Ca’ Pietra unveils the next chapter in patterned tiles: The rise of “pattern splicing” for 2026
    Ca’ Pietra unveils the next chapter in patterned tiles: The rise of “pattern splicing” for 2026
    November 20, 2025

    There is a new direction emerging in decorative tile design for 2026. After years of safe neutrals and uniform surfaces, homeowners are beginning to embrace schemes that feel layered, tactile and personal.

    Tactile Treasures
    Tactile Treasures
    October 28, 2025

    The shape of things to come, our four new tile collections feature designs specially curated to celebrate contour and form, and are guaranteed to transform a space. Embodying both form and function, the exquisite shaping of the tiles goes hand in hand with the practicality and durability of the porcelain finishes.

    A Celebration of Artistry
    A Celebration of Artistry
    September 24, 2025

    Encapsulating the alchemy of craft, our beguiling new Stone Glaze collection has dropped, and we’ve completely fallen under its spell. Each tile is expertly handcrafted using time-honoured stoneware methods and features a thick, hand-applied glaze that captures the nuances of this ancient ceramic technique, honed over the centuries. 

  • Using grout as a Design Tool
    Using grout as a Design Tool
    August 27, 2025

    Grout is often seen as purely functional, but its role in design is far more significant. The colour you select can seamlessly unify tiles for a refined, cohesive look, or provide striking contrast that highlights tile shapes and patterns.

    The Rise of Onyx Tiles
    The Rise of Onyx Tiles
    June 26, 2025

    Softly luminous, gently layered, endlessly elegant: onyx tiles are having a moment.

    Sourcing Rare and Unique Stones
    Sourcing Rare and Unique Stones
    June 23, 2025

    ‘In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different,’ said Coco Chanel, and that could certainly apply to the application of unique stones. 

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