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TileVault: Convex Bathroom Tile at IKEA

What: Rectangular grey tile with a convex-arched profile.
Where: A bathroom showroom in IKEA Brooklyn.
Why: The warm, pale grey tile is simple and minimal, with a tiny twist — can you tell from the photograph that this tile is convexly arched? The subtle profile of the tile instantly adds a richness to the neutral space. More pictures after the jump...

Is there a proper name for this type of tile? In our research, different manufacturers have very different names for sculptural profile tile. Anyone?

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Does anyone know where I can this? I wonder how this will work as a kitchen backsplash.

posted by Signe on June 16th 2008 at 5:46am
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pretty cool... i bet it would look awesomely quilted without grout.

posted by duckumu on June 16th 2008 at 5:51am
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Geez - from the title, I thought IKEA was starting to sell tile...

I believe this shape is called "pillow-cut" tile.

posted by bepsf on June 16th 2008 at 6:50am
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Does anyone have any experience with the actual sink and faucet? I've been eyeing it for awhile, contemplating it for one of the 5 X 8 bathroom remodels I'm about to embark on.

posted by trixiebalto on June 16th 2008 at 10:23am
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Two thumbs up.

posted by nazrd on June 16th 2008 at 10:10pm
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