As an architect, selecting the right materials is a critical part of designing any space. With the overwhelming number of manufacturers, products, and distributors available worldwide, finding the perfect finish can feel like a daunting task. To streamline my process, I’ve always maintained a folder of bookmarked websites—my go-to sources for different types of architectural materials.

Recently, while working on more hospitality-focused projects that required unique and bespoke tiles, I embarked on a beautiful journey of discovery. Rather than keeping all of these resources to myself, I thought it would be helpful to share what I’ve found. Below is a non-exclusive, ever-evolving list of tile products and websites that have caught my eye throughout my design journey.

Please note that this list is purely for reference, and I am not being paid or sponsored by any of the companies mentioned. It’s simply a personal working document, and I’ll continue updating it as I come across more products that inspire me. If you have any suggestions or favorite tile products, feel free to share them in the comments—I’d love to discover more!

A Designers List of Beautiful Tiles

While many of these websites offer global shipping, I also recommend checking local suppliers or showrooms for better availability and to cut down on shipping costs. Sometimes, seeing the tile in person can make all the difference.

Ninefifty | Net Zero Company

At 950°C, clay and lava are fused with their glaze and transformed: materials take on new forms and new colours. The ninefifty range of floor and wall tiles is the result of research, experimentation and analyses into the methods and processes possible with these materials.

Zia Tile | Handmade Artisanal Tile and Stone from Around the World

The world’s finest handmade cement tiles and Moroccan zellige, plus Cotto, Ceramics, and Limestone. We ship worldwide from Los Angeles.

Fireclay Tile | Handmade in California

Shop eco-friendly handmade tile, glass tile, subway tile, backsplash tile & brick tile. Easy free samples. Free 3D design renderings. Trade discounts.

Riad Tile

Discover Riad Tile store, your go-to tile shop for top-quality marble, and zellige, tiles and flooring. Browse our extensive selection of tile options available in various colors, shapes, and designs. Visit our tile warehouse to explore our diverse brands, competitive prices, and expert guidance to help you shop tile.

Ma.Vi. Ceramica | Made In Italy

Ceramic craftsmanship has always been one of the driving forces of the Vietri economy. The oldest written testimony dates back to the century. XV, when naked terracotta langellas were produced. The kilns churned out thousands of plates, jars, mugs. The traditional decorative motifs of Vietri ceramics refer to an Arcadian reality.

Tabarka Studio | Handmade Tile

Turn to Tabarka Studio if you’re looking for high-quality and luxurious handcrafted tiles to level up the interior of your place.

clé tile

clé is an award-winning design house offering premium handcrafted artisan tiles from around the world.

41zero42

Another vision for ceramic design.

Cerasarda | Made In Italy

Cerasarda focuses on glazed ceramics with a unique production that combines fascinating craftsmanship with the latest generation industrial technologies. Cerasarda’s strength lies in giving added value to glazed ceramic with craquelè effects and the vitrification of the luster, enhancing its charm. Bathrooms, kitchens and decorative walls are presented with a creative and surprising lifestyle vision.

SLOW TILE | Made In Italy

“Slow Tile” is a project born in Florence from the work of the “lateral creatives” of the Social Cooperative Made in Sipario Onlus in collaboration with experts in ceramics and design such as architect Leone Pecchioli and scenographer Perla Gianni Falvo.

De Marchi Verona | Made In Italy

De Marchi Verona: innovation meets traditional craftsmanship and the wisdom of porcelain masters to create unique, hand-decorated pieces.

Ceramica Fioranese

A long tradition in the production of porcelain stoneware floor tiles: wood effect porcelain stoneware, marble effect porcelain stoneware, kitchen tiles

Mercury Mosaics | Handmade Tiles Made in America

As an Artisan tile company, we create handmade ceramic tile in a variety of shapes and colors. Discover beautiful subway tile, Moroccan fish scale tile, hexagon tile & more.

La Nova Tile Importers

is a contemporary tradition, just like the art of tile. We combine our Spanish and Italian- style aesthetics with a sustainable selection of porcelain slabs, glass, natural stone and recycled tile from around the world. We make it modern, sophisticated, and timeless.

Favel Group

Discover Favel, a leading producer of high-quality Italian finishes, and transform your interiors with timeless elegance and refinement.

Artemest | Design Tiles & Floor Surfaces

Enter the dimension of exquisit Made in Italy floor design exploring a sofisticated selection of hgandmade tiles and other floor surfaces.

Peronda

We aspire to convey our passion for ceramic tiles through a unique range that combines the assurance of a top-quality product with a design and development process that sets them apart from other tiles.

Boston Valley Terra Cotta | Facade

Boston Valley Terra Cotta is the leading manufacturer of custom architectural terra cotta for the restoration of historic facades and the construction of high performance buildings