Anna Donahue's Design Blog

If you're looking for unique decorative wall tile for your next interior design project you just found it! This is the most beautiful and original porcelain wall tile I've seen in a long time.  The tile is designed and manufactured here in the U.S. by David Regan, a sculpture artist with an impressive portfolio.

Here's a sample of his newest design, bamboo wall tile, which I LOVE! 

Imagine showering within a forest of bamboo. What a natural high that would be.

David has a desire to keep a hands on approach in the tile business and loves connecting to the customer. "I'm looking for feedback. What do you want and what's new out there? Give me suggestions so I can know what the "but" is. That gives me an idea of where I can grow." Bamboo wall tile is a popular motif so you know he is definitely listening.

 All natural oxide glazes and David's own original designs are what makes these porcelain wall tiles so exquisite. His designs are hand carved and he uses his own glazes with no synthetic colorants. The realistic look comes from the texture and how the glaze breaks over the surface. When carving the master tile, recesses become darker value because they result in thicker glaze. Raised areas are lighter because the glaze recedes from them. 

 Take a look at this water tile for a beautiful example of the life-like quality and how the texture is achieved. The photos below show exactly how the texture of the wall tile looks before the glaze is applied and how the glaze gives life to the tile after firing. 

Imagine using these natural elements in your next interior design project. David has a gallery of great ideas on his website, Regantile. What would you do with these artistic designs? Would you dress up a kitchen backsplash or create your own personal spa?