clé notes

interior designer jeremiah brent’s approach to design is very much california modern. although he and his husband, nate berkus, recently decamped from california back to new york, his relaxed california approach is still very much in play.

when anthony d'argenzio of zio & sons collaborated with clé on a line of zellige tiles, he was looking to create an updated, modern take on classic old-world patterns, while still honoring the tile’s long heritage.

See how the founders of interior design house Studio McGee installed clé tile to beautiful effect in their own dream home.

designs (and redesigns) are an investment. whether it’s your home, office, commercial space or any other room, choosing the right design elements is an important part of the process.

the recent debut of the clé guild was not what deborah osburn had ever envisaged. having created and run a tile production business early in her career, she did not imagine she would be doing it again.

clé’s new california collection expands the guild’s offerings, retaining all the unique characteristics that define the guild in a broader presentation.

“authentic” has become a word that has special significance at clé. the concept of authenticity is not new for us, even though the term has become a marketing buzzword as the world seeks comfort in heritage products and artisan crafts.

while trim can create the appearance of a “finished” look, in certain circumstances there are alternatives to trim that not only honor these global influences in tile, but also reduce cost. both are core reasons why clé prefers the no-trim look.

shoshana is not a designer (at least not in this life). she shared how she was introduced to clé (hint: a chocolate shop is involved), what drew her to the tile, and why her experience, overall, was so delightful.