This desire to blend elements of the outdoor environment into the interior of buildings may be on trend today, but it has a long history. This form of design has its roots in the Renaissance era. From one of the earliest documented biomimicry ideas of Leonardo DaVinci creating a flying machine based on the actions of birds, designers have long been inspired by nature. From color choices to incorporating live plants, interior designers routinely rely on biomimicry to achieve peaceful spaces similar to those found in nature.
Biomimicry and sustainability typically work hand-in-hand, but it is good to note that just because a design incorporates biomimetic principles doesn’t always mean it is environmentally-friendly. At Crossville, we’re committed to the environment, and we offer full transparency regarding our products’ impact on habitat and water use, as well as their support of human health and safety.
Additionally, we’ve taken note of the biomimetic principles and have introduced numerous porcelain tile collections that blend natural tones and textures into sustainably produced tile allowing designers to creatively explore sustainable biomimetic spaces. For more inspiring ideas, check out our wood-look and stone-look collections.
Wood-Look Collections
Nest – Authentically captures the clean graining of both Olive and American Oak species in a durable porcelain body. The line is available in seven natural colors and a range of sizes, including parquet-inspired mosaics suitable for shower pans and wet area installations.
Jazz Age – Aged hardwood patina with just the right amount of visual distressing interpreted in durable, enduring porcelain. 8”x48” planks.
Convergence – The look of end-grain woods is awash in eight vibrant colors and cast in polished glass for lustrous effect.
SpeakEasy – The look and feel of true American hardwood and the high-proof strength of Porcelain Stone®.
Story Teller – By weaving the antique art of cerusing with modern digital technology, Story Teller achieves a mirrored, light-and-dark woodgrain appearance in 48”–long plank tiles.
Relax – Subtle, calming woodgrain in certified porcelain tile available in four natural, on-trend tones in rectified 6”x36” planks.
Stone-Look Collections
State of Grace – Captures marble’s beloved gray veining interplayed delicate black and brown tones for a truly unique presentation. A vast array of sizes, shapes, and trims work in harmony to grace spaces in custom designs.
In-Side (large gauge porcelain tile panels) – Inspired by Pietra del Cardoso, a deep-blue grey sandstone mined only in the Apuan Alps, In-Side combines the mixture of natural raw materials with variable grain sizes, resulting in a textural, blended material that is typical of natural stone.
Cava (large gauge porcelain tile panels) – With looks as good as natural stone delivered straight from the quarry, each vein is rendered to remarkably authentic effect.
