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ALT BERLIN

Alt Berlin represents a look that carries history without feeling like a museum piece. The collection draws on the visual language of Art Nouveau: flowing lines, ornamental motifs and a cement-effect surface that instantly adds depth and character to any room.

The interplay between decorative patterned tiles and calm base tiles is the heart of this look. The ornaments set deliberate accents without overwhelming the space. When both elements are combined, the result evokes historic city apartments while feeling completely contemporary. The muted tones of the cement effect, ranging from warm grey-beige to cool stone grey, blend seamlessly into many interior concepts.

The Alt Berlin look is particularly striking in kitchens and bathrooms, where it brings together classic craftsmanship and modern clarity. Whether used as a wall tile behind the washbasin or as a floor tile with a border, it creates strong yet understated accents. The look also comes into its own as a kitchen splashback.

Stylistically, the collection pairs beautifully with natural materials such as dark wood, brushed brass or matte black. For a modern contrast, combine the ornamental tiles with simple furniture in white or light grey. This keeps the look timeless rather than old-fashioned.

If you want to give your home a character that lasts, Alt Berlin is an excellent choice. Browse the collection and discover how historical design and contemporary living aesthetics come together.

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The classically elegant look stands for interiors that don't follow fast-moving trends, but instead speak their own quiet visual language. Here, the line, the pattern, and the handcrafted gesture take centre stage. Tiles in this style tell of a time when details still mattered – and they matter again today.

At the heart of this look are Art Nouveau tiles with their organic lines and floral motifs, boiserie tiles that translate the elegance of classic wood panelling into ceramic form, and craquelé tiles whose delicate crackle pattern is reminiscent of antique porcelain. Joining them are metro tiles in their understated, British-inspired simplicity, and concrete-effect tiles that reconcile industrial heritage with a sense of home. All of these surfaces feel calm and refined, without ever seeming cold or distant.

Classically elegant does not mean old-fashioned. These tiles pair beautifully with contemporary furniture: a playfully patterned floor tile beneath a clean, streamlined kitchen, metro tiles on the wall of a modern bathroom, Art Nouveau motifs as a deliberate accent in an otherwise purist space. The tension between ornament and restraint is what defines the look. Brass and bronze details enhance the refined aesthetic, as do deep greens, creamy whites, or broken blacks as colour partners.

Those looking to create a home with character that also stands the test of time will find a design language here that truly delivers. Browse the collection and let the patterns, surfaces, and combinations inspire you.

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