QUARTZ

After over two decades of designing, manufacturing and quarrying superior quality natural stone products in the United States, AKDO is thrilled to announce the launch of new Quartz Slabs. Manufactured in Europe using a mixture of premium crushed stone, resin and vegetable oil, our Quartz Slabs exude the same beauty and quality that our clientele has come to expect of our natural stone. The range of slabs even boasts elegant, lifelike veining that has the ability to complement a wide range of interior styles and designs.

IMMERSION BY JEFFREY BEERS

The Immersion Collection of glass tiles and mosaics was designed by world-class architect, Jeffrey Beers, for AKDO. Influenced by Jeffrey’s passion for glass as an art form, the notion for the collection occurred organically and is centered around water, which is the element most reminiscent of glass and its purity.

Jeffrey Beers is known for his ability to create social gathering spaces with nuanced fluidity; his designs offer an immersive experience while transcending trends. Similarly, the pieces in his collection provoke an emotional response through multi-faceted geometric profiles which reflect light based on their surroundings. Additionally, the tiles may be manipulated a variety of ways, resulting in bespoke patterns with a seamless flow.

ORIGAMI EXTENSION

One of AKDO’s bestselling collections, Origami, has expanded to include another fan favorite material, White Haze. This creamy neutral marble offers softer veining and lends a classic touch to the otherwise contemporary geometry of the line, resulting in a unique product perfectly suited to transitional interiors and a variety of applications.

PERSPECTIVE

For over 25 years, AKDO has been handcrafting some of the world’s most unique mosaics. In fact, it is the love of stone and interest in product innovation that has carried the brand to its current state. Consider the Perspective Collection from AKDO the next step in this natural development; offering fresh, modern takes on traditional mosaic themes. From contemporary geometrics, to playful takes on beloved shapes, these marble and glass mosaics showcase transitional design from a new perspective.

ETHEREAL

Otherworldly style radiates from Ethereal, AKDO’s marble and metal collection of mosaics. The contemporary, geometric patterns are created using thin pieces of inlaid metal, and the result is reminiscent of brightly shining constellations. Ethereal gives you the power to bring that same light into spaces, while maintaining a customizable design aspect thanks to a variety of striking shapes ranging from intricate stars to sleek triangles. What will you dream up next?

FABER

The Faber porcelain line from AKDO embodies the genuine comfort of wood in interiors, while offering a sleeker, more streamlined appearance than ever before. The range consists of four-foot-long planks and is available in a variety of muted colorways, for a current look that maintains the beloved natural ease of hardwood.

RENAISSANCE EXTENSION

Since its induction into AKDO’s product portfolio, Renaissance porcelain has become a surface-covering standby thanks to its bold and refined look. Showcasing patterns previously only found in the finest Italian Calacatta marble, Renaissance is a select take on natural stone in a modern and low-maintenance medium.

After such success, AKDO is introducing five new colorways in a Renaissance Extension; all of them influenced by unique and prestigious marbles. The shades include Calacatta Gold, which is inspired by its namesake stone, Charming, a mid-toned charcoal with striking movement, Impero, a pale gray with staggered veining, Marquina, a rich black with crisp veins, and Pearl, which boasts a dynamic range of gray and white linear movement. In addition to the new hues, a 24” x 24” tile has been introduced alongside the existing 12” x 24” to allow designers to create a more streamlined, luxurious feel in spaces.

ESSENCE BY YOUNG HUH

The Essence Collection of waterjet glass and stone mosaics was designed for AKDO by the inimitable Interior Designer, Young Huh. The collection finds its roots in historic global patterns, but embodies au courant design by streamlining their motifs and utilizing unexpected materials and colors. At once, the line is nostalgic and energizing.

As a designer, Young is well-versed in utilizing various sources of inspiration, including art and her love of material, in order to create timeless, yet eclectic spaces. The Essence Collection’s balanced feel remains true to that signature style; taking cues from traditional terracotta tiles of diverse origins, and interpreting them with a fresh perspective.

ELEMENTS OF NATURE

With movement as tempestuous as a thunderstorm, AKDO’s Lightning, Pitch Black and White Haze marbles create an emotional statement in spaces. The unique Angle shape further enhances the beauty of the stones by highlighting their dynamic movement. Lightning’s cool, crisp white offers spaces an understated modern refresh thanks to staggered gray veining, while the fluent, creamy tones in White Haze speaks to a transitional aesthetic. Additionally, Pitch Black’s fierce range of gray and white lend a more dramatic look to design.

KAYA: BY CLODAGH

Kaya is a collection of textured-stone subway tiles and mosaics designed in collaboration with the creative powerhouse, Clodagh.

Inspired by the underlying practices of meditation, Kaya by Clodagh was founded on the principal that all aspects of design should not only enhance spaces, but also, bring an overall sense of wellbeing to the individuals who inhabit them.

The geometry of all of the patterns is modular, and the colorways neutral, allowing the designer to create their own individual looks, while still maintaining Clodagh’s signature “Life Enhancing Minimalism”.

IMPRESSIONS: BY MATTHEW QUINN

AKDO has partnered with renowned kitchen and bath designer Matthew Quinn to create his first ever collection of tiles, Impressions. The Impressions Collection is comprised of ceramic subway tiles in four unique textures, each of which mimics Matthew Quinn’s most beloved design materials: hammered metal, linen, grasscloth, and combed fabric.

Impressions is also available in a beautiful range of colors, which were handpicked by Matthew Quinn based on their ability to perfectly complement any imaginable kitchen, bar, or bath style. Spaces will be given a fresh look with Cloud, Spring Rain or Breeze, while Silver and Gold will perfectly complement existing fixtures to create a cohesive look. For spaces that demand a bolder touch, there’s Tidal; a trendsetting rich teal inspired by the spellbinding ocean surrounding Key West, where Matthew Quinn grew up.

No matter where Impressions is used, the resulting look is sophisticated and transitional, with nuanced visual and textural depth.

SUBLIME

With a curated selection of romantic patterns, the Sublime Collection is AKDO’s first ever foray into water jet. The gorgeous interlocking designs play with themes inspired by nature and fashion, featuring silhouettes that are both graceful and intricate. The delicate lines of each mosaic curve and intertwine, creating a mesmerizing flow. Sublime allows designers to adorn interiors with a selection of regal jewel tones or romantic neutrals, creating luscious focal points.

PASSAGE

For centuries around the world, encaustic cement tile has been infusing spaces with its inherently artistic flair. Passage is the natural next step in the journey of this old-world surface covering. Made from porcelain, the line offers a current take on traditional cement patterns, while boasting better performance and less maintenance. Whether you’re looking to create floors with character or backsplashes that pop, Passage’s forward-thinking designs will revive spaces, transporting them onto a design journey.

EXCALIBUR

With AKDO’s Excalibur Collection, the power of extraordinary designs is at your fingertips. Inspired by the gallant uniforms worn by ancient knights and soldiers alike, this bold metallic collection creates legendary looks that are anything but conventional. Metallics in silver, gold and charcoal tones are combined with fresh geometrics, promising to bring a stately touch to any space. The textured surface gives both available patterns a muted burnished look that catches the light in a soft, scintillating manner.

MOLTEN

Coated in style, the Molten Collection from AKDO modernizes the classic subway tile with an array of arresting metallic finishes. Spaces can be designed with individual character thanks to an array of metal options, including ultra-luxe gold, modern chrome, current rose gold, and understated, yet sophisticated titanium. Available in both shiny and brushed finishes; these trendsetting tiles can be combined to create a multitude of patterns. Mix your metals or let just one do the talking; this is design with a luxe touch and exclusive appeal.

MOTION

Motion is the latest problem-solving product to join our portfolio of architectural solutions. This next generation stone covering is the answer to achieving the look of high-end installations in a more efficient and less costly manner. Motion is a thin, lightweight and flexible stone product, whose application involves minimum effort, yet yields maximum results. It can be applied quickly to almost any existing indoor surface such as walls, ceilings, elevators and cabinets, without requiring any demolition. It’s flexible nature makes it great for wrapping around cylindrical surfaces that need a refresh, such as columns, to create the look of solid, luxurious stone. Motion will empower you to rejuvenate any space rapidly and effortlessly, creating amazing design in less time than ever before, so that you can get moving on your next project.

LAGOON

AKDO’s Lagoon glass has a translucent, deep teal hue inspired by water. Due to its reflective quality, Lagoon has the ability to change tones based on the surrounding light, lending spaces a dramatic look.

IVY

A cascade of elongated hexagons showcases the best of what marble has to offer in AKDO’s Ivy pattern. This mosaic plays with geometrics in a fluid, but sophisticated way, for a transitional look that transcends time.

ALLURE EXTENSION

Having initially launched in 2014, AKDO’s bestselling Allure collection has since found its way into both high profile designer show houses and editorial pages alike. After such a remarkable reception and widespread success, it was only natural that the next step be to expand the collection. While staying true to what originally inspired Allure, the latest additions each bring unique enhancements to the existing collection portfolio.

Thassos with micro tesserae of Shell showcases hand-cut mother of pearl pieces, creating a feminine, graceful and luxurious feel. The two new linear stone colorways, Ash Gray and Cream Taupe, add a contemporary, cool twist to geometric patterns; the striated veining creates a more dynamic, modern look. These mosaics are sure to add style and individuality to any space.

ETERNITY REVAMP

The Eternity Collection, originally introduced in 2009, has grown to become one of AKDO’s most classic mosaic designs. Interlocking circles create endless patterns, and a timeless, serene feel. The circular patterns were inspired by the mathematical symbol of infinity and evoke a knot, which in many cultures represents the continuity of love and life.

This year, we are proud to announce its relaunch in new modern gray and white colorways, with incorporating water jet and glass accents. The patterns have also been reworked to interlock seamlessly, resulting in the look of a mosaic field installed entirely by hand. Enjoy the rejuvenation of an eternal classic.

LUMINOUS

Our latest fashion-forward foray into marble mosaics, the Luminous Collection, gives fan-favorite luxury materials a distinguished charm. A range of finishes mingles with trending geometric shapes and crisp lines to provide playfully rich textures. The predominantly clean, white palette introduces nuanced pops of metallic and different surface finishes to a variety of the available color ways. Luminous is a modern, marble-meets-metals collection with textural depth that will lend an inimitably personal look.

OVERLAY

Craft contemporary urban environments with AKDO’s Overlay Porcelain. This unique line features porcelain tiles with a layered effect that mimics the look of brush-strokes painted atop a concrete base, resulting in a design that’s simultaneously expressive and minimal. Furthermore, Overlay is available in a streamlined range of neutral colors, and in multiple sizes, giving this product a versatile edge that makes it adaptable to individual project needs and tastes.

ARCADIA

Ethereal appeal and streamlined, organic charm are just some of the alluring qualities associated with the much sought-after Scandinavian design aesthetic. With AKDO’s Arcadia Collection, the warmth of natural wood is brought to life in the form of porcelain tiles, and infuses spaces with the aforementioned trademarks. Boasting modern shapes, each of the patterns utilize true-to-life wood grain patterns, thus creating the juxtaposition of natural, rugged elements and minimalist, geometric silhouettes. The Mill and Grain shapes can be used to create a variety of different patterns, while Heartwood’s hexagonal profile breathes new life into tradition. Use Arcadia to craft fresh spaces with functional comfort in both commercial and residential settings.