Tiles that are scary to pick up - expensive and unusual models

It is not known exactly when humanity began to use baked clay plates. Ceramics, known since the times of Mesopotamia (three thousand years BC), is still in demand as a material for home decoration. Tiles used in the decoration of kitchens, bathrooms, and toilets are well-known square or rectangular plates with a pattern. What could be simpler and more practical? But progress does not stand still: tiles made using new technologies surprise with decorative options and other features.

Ceramic tiles for one million dollars

How much does one square meter of the most expensive ceramic tiles cost today? Handcrafted from precious materials, each Pietra Firma LuxTouch tile is the result of the inspiration of an artist-jeweler.

The basis of the composition is black agate. In the center is a mother-of-pearl flower with radiating petals, encrusted with ninety-five fairly large diamonds. The corners are lined with abalone shells, called the miracle of the ocean because of the original combination of different colors of mother-of-pearl.

Reference! Haliotis belongs to the genus of gastropods. Their mother-of-pearl shells are used to make jewelry and decorative items.

If you walk through all this luxury and wealth barefoot, the tactile effect will be unforgettable.The inlay of shells protruding from the surface of the tiles and diamonds tingle the skin of the feet a little. A wonderful massage is guaranteed!

True, such tiles are not yet popular among a wide range of consumers. The cases of using this masterpiece in decoration can be counted on the fingers of one hand. But there are customers who do not like diamonds. In this case, the manufacturer may offer an option with other precious stones.

Expensive and luxurious ceramic tile models

Gold impresses, dazzles, bewitches... A bathroom lined with gilded tiles from the Dune factory will not leave anyone indifferent. The contrast between glossy and matte surfaces when combined with rectangular tiles will make your bathroom special. The price for such pleasure will be considerable, but it is worth it.

Did the famous Austrian painter Gustav Klimt ever think that his Art Nouveau paintings would form the basis for a collection of finishing materials for the bathroom? Probably, not. The colorful painting “The Kiss” depicting a man and a woman on an abstract background inspired the designers of the Original Style company to use this plot when creating cladding material made of platinum and gold.

Manufacturers are confident in the quality and durability of their creations: each piece was fired in a kiln seventeen times. Square tiles sixty centimeters wide are decorated with ornate lines of precious metals. The price of such an exclusive is six hundred and twenty dollars apiece.

Reference! Gustav Klimt, an Austrian artist, was the founder of modernism in painting. The main object of his work was the female body and overt eroticism.

The charm of the northern lights inspired the designers of MOVING COLOR to develop a cladding material with an impressive effect. At room temperature it is a regular black glass tile. But under the influence of warm water, the surface changes appearance.

The cladding begins to shimmer with all shades of the color spectrum, reminiscent of a rainbow. For a square meter of such “rainbow” splendor you will have to pay one hundred and eighty dollars.

If you want to amaze your friends and family with something unusual, pay attention to the products of the Italian company Graniti Fiandre - backlit cladding through a cutout in the tile. This effective technique, with all its simplicity, can give any room a mysterious and inimitable look. Moreover, the design can be anything, even traditional, but lighting will turn it into something special.

An option using 3D tiles is for modern, stylish and confident people with strong nerves. Although the Impronta factory, the manufacturer of such cladding, believes that it is even suitable for decorating a bedroom and living room, the vibration effect and surface that reflects light differently will not be to everyone’s liking. Visually deep relief is hardly suitable for rest and relaxation.

There is another interesting cladding option - personal, from the Californian company ImageSnap. Printing is done based on the photographs you provide. By choosing the format and surface type, you will receive a photo tile with your favorite image. Glossy or matte finish - as you wish.

The tiles can be used for wall cladding, or they can be placed in any place convenient for you – even on the refrigerator. In this case, there are magnets on the reverse side.The advantage of photo tiles is that you can order them via the Internet, that is, upload a photo, decide on the format, pay and receive yours - the only one in the world, a unique copy.

The TAU Ceramica company from Spain, in tandem with inventor Pep Torres, created a “diet” ceramic floor with weight sensors. The weight loss floor can make voice messages to a specific person, depending on the task at hand. For example, if you freeze near the refrigerator more often than usual, you may hear: “Move away, plump!”