These groove-tastic cement tiles are by Popham Design, a fabulous studio in Marrakech run by Caitlin and Samuel Dowe-Sandes. The creative couple escaped from LA to Morocco a few years ago and ended up buying and restoring an old riad in the medina. When they got around to replacing the floors, they weren’t jazzed by the tiles on offer in the local shops. So they enlisted the craftsmen to hand-make custom tiles in bold, modern graphics–thus inspiring the duo to launch their own company! Tres inspiring.
This chic designs merit a much longer post than this, but I’m on deadline for my tile book (out next spring, stay tuned) so my brain is mush. In lieu of words, I present: lots of images! And check out their website for more goodies or pick up a copy of this month’s Elle Decor to see many of their designs in the context of their own home. –Jen Renzi
Lots of pretty eye candy for you:
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GulfGirl | 01-Apr-08 at 11:32 am | Permalink
I love cement tiles too. I’m building on the coast so I wanted some w/ beach-y colors and an old world look. Couldn’t find so designed my own. Hurricane proof flooring is always a good idea around here. Have a look and let me know what you think. http://www.VillaLagoonTile.com
Greg Simon | 01-May-08 at 4:55 pm | Permalink
I’m an interior designer in San Francisco, California.
I’ve always been facinated by Morocco and its architecture. I specified encaustic cement tiles for several of my projects and i always get them localy at a company called Saint Tropez boutique who are a manufacturer and exclusive distributor of fine handmade Moroccan tiles, moorish tiles, Encaustic cement tiles, and Mediterranean homes decor.
Check out their website at:
http://www.sainttropezstone.com
or visit their gorgeous, cozy showroom located at :
25 Evelyn way, San Francisco, California 94127.
Cheers,
Greg,
Brian Timmons | 01-May-08 at 5:04 pm | Permalink
Hi there,
check out this website:
http://www.sainttropezstone.com
they have some great unique handmade Moorish tiles, encaustic cement tiles and Moroccan style home decor
cheers,
Brian
maryam in marrakesh | 07-May-08 at 4:38 am | Permalink
I adore Popham Design and posted about them on my blog, too. I have the top 4 designs that you posted here in my boutique hotel in Marrakech. Caitlin and Samuel are darling in person, too!