clé notes

blue and white are one of the most traditional color pairings in pottery and tile. our 17th century maiolica de delft collection plays with motifs both naturalistic and geometric, lithe and lavish, united by this crisp, compelling color palette that traces its roots back several centuries.

French shoe designer Christian Louboutin recently opened his first boutique hotel – Vermelho – in the village of Melides: we explore the  masterpiece of design – and tile

underpinning everything we do at clé is an abiding love for the rich history of art and architecture. our blue and white tile is a color pairing that exists in decorative traditions across the world and throughout time: think blue and white chinese porcelain, italian maiolica, french faience, and of course, dutch delft. classic and timeless.

clé’s very first artist collaboration, and still one of the most powerful we’ve offered, “much love me” features the art of Ruan Hoffmann. Learn how the collection came about, and take a glimpse into the mind of this creative, irreverent and utterly unique artist. you’ll never look at plates, or tile, the same way again.

Ah, pink. A color so soft and yet so polarizing. Love it or hate it, there's more to this hue than meets the eye. Discover why this color has captured our attention for centuries.

fashion designers are geniuses of layering color, texture, shape, and ideas — much in the same way we think of our collections coming together, the bundles we create, and the way we think about tile pairings — the art and artistry of combining tile in spaces.

featuring silky, matte finishes and deliciously vibrant, variegated colors, clé cement tile is made by hand using centuries-old techniques. how does this rich color and hypnotic finish come to be? watch the video to find out.

a badly blended tile installation can ruin your design. here are the top 5 tips on how to avoid that unhappy situation. quick hint: blend, blend, blend.

everyone covets the perfect tile installation—particularly of clé zellige in weathered white—but it’s not for the faint of heart. it takes a willingness to put in the work and time and attention—not just by the installer but by both the homeowner and designer. here’s how Amy Tausk of Swoon Interiors did it...