Design Inspiration Blog — Cement Tiles

Doug’s remodeled mid-century modern kitchen in Finleyville, Pennsylvania proves that great design honors the past while confidently embracing the present.  The star of the kitchen is the Tesselle Ipanema Costa Terrazzo Tile backsplash. The pattern brings rhythm, movement, and playful character to the space, creating a visual focal point that feels joyful and authentic to mid-century design.

When we launched Customer Reviews on our website back in April, we did what any small but mighty business would do. We hit the button, held our breath, and waited to find out what our customers really think.

Well, the audience talked. And they were kind. Very kind. As of today, Tesselle is holding a 4.9 out of 5 rating.

Photos by: Talal Ammouri (@designdevelopllc)

Sana'a Cafe has become one of California’s most thoughtful and inspiring coffee destinations, blending rich cultural tradition with a modern design approach. With seven locations open and six more on the way, the brand continues to grow while honoring its origins and its mission to create warm, welcoming spaces.

A sunlit Southern California storefront becomes a standout moment of eye catching design thanks to Andalusia Night Cement Tiles by Tesselle. The repeating star motif creates a rhythmic surface that feels both historic and fresh, offering pattern, texture, and visual movement the moment you approach the entry. Paired with black trim, warm sunlight, and bright seasonal flowers, this installation shows how a strong tile design can completely transform a façade.

We just received a photo from our factory of the first article for a custom 12" square cement tile we developed in collaboration with the architect and developer of an upcoming urban housing project. The developer purchased the rights to this authentic piece of licensed African art, and we translated it into a highly detailed cement tile pattern.