Regardless of whether you came across a chic new hotel or were scrolled through the Instagram of your favorite designer, you have seen the likelihood of cell tiles. The traditional Moroccan sound material has been around for centuries, but has become increasingly popular in recent years. This is thanks to the beautiful raw texture of the tile and its tonal range, which can immediately change a bathroom or kitchen.
However, design trends come and go what the question arises: Is cellical tiles just a moment, or is it here to stay in the long run? In front of us we have used experts for their attitude to the longevity of cellular tiles and to use the use so that it feels timeless and not timeless.
What is celly tiles?
Photo by Kelly Christine / Design of Gilded Heights
The traditional cell -like tile comes from Morocco and is meticulously handmade with sound from the region and gives it a unique texture.
“We call it the 'jewel of the tile world', but there is absolutely nothing perfectly in the cellous,” says Deborah Osburn, artist and founder of Clé Tile. “Every single tile is unique. Some may be thicker than others and some may have irregular edges, and there will probably be pitches and dents and hair systems. And everything is nice.”
Deborah Osburn, artist and founder of Clé Tile
Celly is like color for an artist – there is the opportunity to create your own design, but that looks.
– Deborah Osburn, artist and founder of Clé Tile
Every tile is fired one after the other by artisans and glazed, which means that these complicated, unique details appear. Everything – of the fuel that is used to the point in the oven on which every tile sits – has an impact on the final appearance.
“The subtle variation in the glaze and the texture adds the visual depth and a unique heat that is rare with other hard materials,” says Aubrey Butcher, interior designer for gold -plated heights and founders of Riad Tile.
Osburn notes that there are many cell-like tiles that try to catch this alchemy, but is nothing like the original. “You cannot create his magic with a machine – authenticity is the key,” she adds. “If you are looking for a tile with a uniform color and consistent size, then cells are not for you.”
Is it a temporary trend?
Photo by Kelly Christine / Design of Gilded Heights
Overall, designers agree that cell -like tile remains here – and not Only a temporary trend.
“It has been used for centuries and I think its attractiveness only grows when people bend into natural, handmade materials,” says Barbi Walters, owner and main designer of Lynden Lane. “There is something about the texture and depth that brings soul into a room in a world full of AI.”
Even if the western world has recently spoiled itself, the story shows that celly tiles have never really left the zeitgeist.
“It is so great to see that the Americans have finally recorded the charm of cells, but I want to scream, “It's time!” “Osburn says.” Of course it has nothing new. It has been done the same for centuries, but it had to find its foundation here. ”
Ultimately, it is the art of craftsmanship that gives cell tiles its timeless attraction. “They tell a story,” says Eddie Maestri, director and creative director of Maestri Studio. “There is something of the irregularity that feels timeless and conceivable. It doesn't look overly or excessively perfect-and that makes it last.”
How to decorate it
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There are a variety of ways to decorate with cells so that it looks timeless and chic – regardless of how often it appears in your feed. On the one hand, Maestri likes to breathe the tile.
“Lately I've played with broader joint lines to emphasize myself [the tile’s] The handmade nature is even more – it is such a small shift, but it makes a big difference in as it reads in a room, ”he says.
For a brave look, Maestri suggests a tonal pallet or combines cells with natural stone that has changed an outstanding depressed. “This mixture of organic movement and refined texture creates a balance that feels both thoughtful and effortlessly,” he says.
Osburn also likes to use natural, unglazed cells – which is often overlooked compared to its brilliant counterparts. “It is the typical neutral with a reserved organic elegance,” she says. “And of course terracotta is always timeless. The patina that she deserves exceeds every aesthetics.”
The decision for a mixture of colors is another way to include the character, as in Morocco traditionally with “complex geometric patterns, stars, polygons and lively colors such as cobalt, blue, green, yellow and black,” says interior designer Nicole Hollis.
Chess board, two -colored and even monochromatic designs can also make the trick. “Celly is like color for an artist – there is the opportunity to create your own design, but that looks,” says Osburn. “The key is to make it curated and not to make it out of the cookie. If that means for you to put it on a blanket, then put it on a blanket … please.”