INSPIRATION

At Montreal’s LOV vegan restaurant, hexagons are a focal point along the counter in a mosaic of Italian tiles inspired by the purest bistro tradition. The artisans at Ciot are true masters of this technique, which adds a unique textural touch—here in grey, black and white, to add brightness.

The hexagon is more fashionable than ever, as clearly shown in this boutique in the Toronto suburb of Yorkdale. The walls are dressed in a range of textures, in varying shades of greige—smoothly blending tradition, modernity and pattern use.

You can’t get more Italian than this Toronto café, with its marble and glass display cases full of delicious treats and its impressive artistic mosaic floor. The artisans of Ciot Studio custom-made the flooring, giving it a trattoria style. Marble, natural stone and ceramics come together in an inviting dance of colour and texture.