clé notes

clé’s green tile extends across the design spectrum from earthy to sophisticated, soft to spirited–making it a surprisingly versatile and expressive color.

capriccio, from fornace brioni + cristina celestino, brings together history and modernity, with a pattern made from authentic italian terracotta that’s playful, sophisticated, timeless, and modern.

learn about the work of award-winning architect and designer cristina celestino, who is also the creative director at clé collaborator fornace brioni.

a new clé cement tile kit, inspired by the ballroom in the italian palazzo of 20th century artist cy twombly.

our favorite color, pattern, and design trends from salone del mobile and fall 2021 design shows, and how to capture those trends with clé tile.

clé’s authentic handmade cotto from italy’s fornace brioni is as pure as terracotta gets, and walks the perfect line between ancient and modern, making it the ideal tile for installations with character and soul.

gold and platinum zellige from clé is a dramatic addition to our line of natural zellige, and part of our maison clé collection of exclusive tile offerings.

we see a great number of inspiring installations by our clients, but the recent work by designer mike moser really stood out to us for its sophisticated design that highlighted our artisan-crafted tile in furnishings and fixtures.

at clé, our passion for white tile knows no bounds, ranging from the functional to the fantastical and everything in between. in previous posts, we've introduced our unparalleled collection of white tile, a curation we’ve dubbed whiteworks, looked at the fine points of ceramic, terracotta, cement, stone and more, and explored the many factors influencing the decision of which kind of tile to use.