clé notes

Launched in 2019, The Guild is clé’s in-house, artisan tile workshop. Fundamentals, a line of ultra-small batch thin brick tile cloaked in matte and glossy black and white glazes, is The Guild’s founding product line. With the versatility of subway tile and the soulfulness of handcrafted brick, Fundamentals has become an instant icon with legions of devotees in the world of design.

Yes, Brutalism is back in style. But oh, how it’s changed!

struggling to pick the right grout color for your tiles? learn how to choose a grout color that creates a harmonious look, adds depth, and transforms your space.

Love it or hate it, Brutalism is back. Read the history behind this controversial aesthetic.

from the minds that brought you clé, here is a call to discover magical and harmonious realms in external landscapes. start your outdoor adventure.

we’re taking our vision to the great outdoors. and, the journey begins with an unexpected, meticulously curated assemblage of outdoor tile, materials, and sculptural design elements.

from its founding myth (that the country was established by noted wanderer odysseus), its history, to its culture, architecture and its very name, the heart of portugal is the movement of people and the convergence of cultures. all of which has cemented tile into portugal’s national identity.

spring is arriving, and it's bringing with it a very fresh crop of events, inspirations and all good things.

Penny round tile has been popular for more than a century, and there’s no end in sight. Simple and clean, these small, round tiles are remarkably versatile, suiting modern spaces just as well as traditional.