Bert & & Might, developers of handmade craftsmen tiles, has actually had a hectic 10 years, and 2023 is no exception. What started in 2004 as an organization offering recovered Andalusian tiles has actually changed into a way of life brand name that fasts to progress however stays real to its Mediterranean roots. “We have actually come a long method because Bert & & Might initially started,” creator Lee Thornley states. “However even with all the partnerships, launches, and development, our core worths and genuine appearance stay at the heart of what we do.”
The very first Bert & & Might display room opened in a canal-side storage facility in East London in 2016. Their flagship display room in Chelsea’s Style Quarter followed quickly after in 2017, and the Head Workplace display room in York in 2020. This month, Bert & & May has actually simply opened its very first station in New york city City at Incolour, a color studio and display room at 100 Lafayette Street in Chinatown run by the interior designer Martin Kesselman. “We desire clients to meet Martin and get thrilled about the chances they need to be imaginative with a distinct tile which nobody else will have,” Lee states.
Along with the brand-new opening, Bert & & Might commemorate their 10th year with 2 brand-new varieties: Striped, a classic addition to its signature collection of patterned tiles, and– this month– Marbled, a modern brand-new style including a painterly, marbled surface area.
Part of Bert & & Might’s collection of encaustic tiles, the Striped collection is handmade in the brand name’s factory in Spain by fourth-generation craftsmens. The tiles are made from crushed marble utilizing conventional tile-making techniques for additional strength and a lasting surface.
” We have actually constantly thought tiles are the ideal method to present pattern and character to an area,” Lee describes. “My preferred feature of our brand-new Striped collection is that they can be tessellated in a wide range of methods to produce special and individualized styles. The option of color can likewise considerably impact how they look. We enjoy motivating our clients to be
positive with color and pattern, and the various widths and custom-made colors of the brand-new Striped tiles provides individuals a possibility to put their own twist on a timeless.”
In direct contrast to the purchased geometry of the Striped collection is Marbled, a natural style which looks simple and easy however has actually traditionally been a hard surface to accomplish with encaustic tiles. Unique from Bert & & May’s timeless marble tile variety, the vibrant style is hand-poured to accomplish a mottled, cloud-like texture that will include texture to more very little interiors.
Nel Theakston, designer at Bert & & May’s Chelsea studio, states, “The dream would be to see these on a cooking area flooring with natural wood or stainless-steel cabinet fronts. Marbled can likewise be integrated with our plain tiles to produce a checkerboard style with a little texture for a style that feels motivating and unanticipated.”
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