Here at VISI HQ we’re mesmerised by Bisazza’s new range of marble tiles, the Marmo Collection.

Geometric shapes – squares, hexagons, rhombuses, slats, trapezoids and triangles – have been used to great effect in Bisazza’s Marmo collection of marble tiles in 16 polychrome patterns inspired by traditional stone flooring. One of the coolest patterns is the Domiziana design, which features hexagonal and trapezoidal shapes and comes in two colours, Giada (jade) and Basalto (basalt).

For more information, visit bisazza.com.

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From cherry blossom pencils and mosaic wooden tiles to cute multi-tools and locally designed planters, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 154.

1. New Bisazza X Studio Job Collection

“Bisazza has collaborated with Dutch design duo Studio Job on a new collection of patterned wooden parquet flooring,” says Managing Editor Lise Avis. “Just beautiful – I’d love any of these designs in my home.”

Image credit: bisazza.com

2. Kikkerland Animal Multi-tool

“How cute is this clever gadget?” says Features Editor Tracy Greenwood. “I think it’s great that it comes with seven handy mini tools, including a flat head screwdriver, bottle opener, knife, wire stripper, file, Phillips head screwdriver and a punch.”

Image credit: kikkerland.com

3. Sakura Pencils

“It’s on my bucket list to see the cherry blossoms in Japan,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring, “so I absolutely love these pencils by graphic designer Hiroaki Doi. The pencil is shaped like a sakura (Japanese cherry blossom), making pretty small cherry blossoms shavings when you sharpen it. Love!”

Image credit: boredpanda.com

4. Crib Creations Stag Head

“I’m adding this beautifully made metal stag head by local company Crib Creations to my gift wish list,” says Assistant Managing Editor Samantha Charles. “You can buy it raw or powder coated in black, natural or white.”

Image credit: cribcreations.co.za

5. Indigenus Soma Planters

“I love that these stylish Soma planters by designer Laurie Wiid van Heerden for Indigenus come in a smart tabletop version,” says Account Manager Cecilia du Plessis.

Image credit: indigenus.co.za

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Italian brand Bisazza’s glass mosaic tile collections are known for being romantic, edgy, extravagant and breathtaking. Its 2016 collection is no exception.

This year, glass mosaic tile pioneer Bisazza has broadened and enriched its offering with new designs by prominent designers such as Carlo Dal Bianco, Marcel Wanders, Studio Job, Jaime Hayon and Tricia Guild. Romance and magnificent detail are distinctive traits of the patterns presented for the highly anticipated new mosaic collection.

Bisazza Mosaico’s 2016 collection is predominantly inspired by the world of flowers, presented in a classic yet contemporary way. Other elements that influenced the themes for the 2016 collection are graphic motifs, sleek lines, squares, polka dots, multi-coloured patterns and bold colour combinations.

A mosaic in the Neo-Gothic style by Belgian duo Studio Job – called Perished – features animal skeletons caught in a fanciful “dance of death”. The design is available in black-and-white and in rose gold, which was created using rose-gold mosaic tiles. One of our favourite designs in the new collection is Jardin Gris by Spanish designer and architect Patricia Urquiola, which reflects 18th-century scenes of rural life. Through a contemporary lens, she interprets one of the best-known themes from the French textile tradition of the 1700s: Toile de Jouy.

Bisazza tiles are available locally from Tactile, which has a showroom in Woodstock.

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