Tile of the Year 2023

Small in format but bold in design, Paradis Mere has four faces. Each face showcases more of the pattern, offering a varied abundance of tropical leaves. Inspired by gorgeous botanical gardens and the summer palms found in the English Riviera, Paradis Mere was a natural choice for our Tile of the Year 2023.

Paradis Mere has been designed and developed in our Design Studio in Devon and is manufactured in Exeter by our skilled and passionate production team. Using some of the most authentic manufacturing processes and glaze recipes, this tile is truly unique. Each tile is hand-crafted by skilled artisans using the longstanding screen printing method which, together with its reactive inks, means each kiln produces a different effect, so no two tiles are the same. Read our blog to discover more about our Paradis Mere.

Paradis Mere is a versatile product, create a range of different looks with this tile – whatever your style! For a rustic kitchen look, mix up the faces, using Mere or the coordinating plain tile Cotton from our Winchester collection, to break the pattern up and add a pop of colour.

 

 

 

We’ve styled Paradis Mere in a kitchen setting, with rustic textures, mixed concrete effects and touches of greenery
to create a contemporary yet charming scheme.


With green tones a constant trending option for interiors, Paradis Mere provides a new style in a classic shade. Mere is a soft, sage glaze,
available in small square and brick formats. Pair with Paradis Mere for subtle drop in detail, or use across an expanse of wall for a striking, intricate look.
For a pared back look team Paradis Mere with Papyrus field tiles, creating subtle detail and pops of colour.

‘Creating tile collections is a wonderful mix of trend research, design inspiration and ceramic innovations. We are incredibly blessed to work in a company
that is full of passion and drive and we are constantly striving to push technological and creative boundaries to bring new and innovative product to our various ranges. Our factory in Exeter is a wonderful combination of traditional ceramic processes and state of the art technology - many of our kilns are named after people that have or still work in our factory - hopefully there’ll be a kiln called Jane at some point in the future!’ 

Jade Addis New Products and Design Manager.

Tile of the Year 2023

Paradis Mere is a brand new tile and its versatile design can be styled to create a range of different looks - contemporary or traditional. But, however you choose to style Paradis Mere, this tile will no doubt bring a unique, botanical touch to your interior décor and we hope it brings as much joy to you as creating it has to us!

Tile of the Year 2023
 

Tile of the Year: Through the years

We have been nominating a Tile of the Year for the last six years, choosing exclusive tiles like Paradis Mere. That are truly unique and set to influence upcoming trends. We are the first business in the tile industry to do so, and we are proud of our choice's throughout the years. Our Tile of the Year is available through a network of carefully selected retailers, please head over to our find a retailer page and find a showroom near you.

 

Tile of the Year 2022

Tile of the Year 2022

Wonderfully whimsical and oozing with sophistication and natural beauty, it’s no wonder why Wildflower Rose has been crowned the must-have tile for 2021.

Created in-house by our talented team of designers and craftspeople, this one-of-a-kind tile was influenced by the cottagecore trend and was ignited during the summer of 2020 when rural walks and exploring the great outdoors was a welcome escape.

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Tile of the Year 2021

Tile of the Year 2021

Heritage, geometric Victorian Floor Tiles are a timeless interior trend and now the options are even more attractive with the contemporary, pastel tones of Hawthorn Yellow - the must have tile for 2021.

Hawthorn Yellow comes in a variety of shapes and can be teamed with a number of colourways to create a new dynamic with a fresh appeal. 

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Tile of the Year 2020

Tile of the Year 2020

It’s here, it’s pink, it’s small format and it’s square: Deco Tayberry is Original Style’s Tile of the Year 2020.

We are very excited to announce that the sophisticated, sumptuous and classic in design Deco Tayberry - part of Original Style’s Winchester collection of handcrafted English tiles - is set to be the must-have tile in the upcoming year.

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Tile of the Year 2019

Tile of the Year 2019

Reflecting movements in interior design trends, Midnight Blue encourages the embrace of darkness. Its deep, rich colour tones provide a sense of indulgence and when paired with warm earthy tones, feelings of serenity and calm create a sophisticated sanctuary.

In addition to its stunning colour variations, this tile stands out due to its larger than life format. 

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Tile of the Year 2018

Tile of the Year 2018

Heath is a shade drawn from nature with deep, warm, earthy tones that elicit a real sense of indulgence. This hue paired with the artisanal vibe of the Winchester Tile Collection Residence collection is brilliantly versatile with a spirit of Avant-garde.

For this look we’ve teamed the Heath field tile with a gorgeous glitter grout and luxurious accessories for a glamorous twist.

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