CASA ZIA

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Zia Tile was born from our founders’ love for travel and appreciation for artistry across the globe. Madrid, Spain has been a frequent destination for creative inspiration and rich cultural heritage, near and dear to the Zia family’s hearts. When the idea for a vacation property came to mind, we knew the property would serve as not only a home to Zia’s founders and staff, but our close community of interior designers, architects, and partners.

The Zia team tasked London-based Pernille Lind and Richy Almond of Lind + Almond to breathe new life into the historic Madrid space, the duo behind Denmark’s esteemed Hotel Sanders. The task was a welcome and rewarding challenge: to draw inspiration from the vibrant surroundings of Madrid’s central Malasaña neighborhood, to honor the culture and materials native to Spain, and to incorporate Zia’s multicultural mix of tiles throughout the home.

Welcoming each guest to the home is a foyer full of tile, a cement set now known as Madrid Set One, featuring matte squares and diamonds in Coffee, Terra Cotta, Sonora, Black, and Canyon cement. This particular palette incorporates both the Hispanic heritage of the property and selections from Zia’s Mexican-made collections, inspiring an entire collection of new cement sets.

At the core of the flat is the kitchen, relocated as a central gathering place. 4x4-inch Red Clay Cotto tiles envelop the design, with thick grout lines chicly framing the clay squares in an installation equally timeless and fresh. The red tones continue in the Rosso Alicante marble countertops, a more traditional material bringing natural interest in its veining and variation. Copper lighting introduces a metallic moment, in custom-designed modern pendants. The iron-framed paneled screen leaves one wall open to the home’s entrance, a bespoke moment paying homage to the city’s wrought iron accents.

The family room is serene and sun-drenched, as light pours in from a row of windows. Glazed Earth trapezoid zellige tiles decorate a focal fireplace, a statement feature amongst a quieter palette of soft, neutral upholstery. Classic moulding meets the furniture’s soft lines in this masterful mix of old and new.

The formal living room plays on a moodiness that invites intimate conversations and late-night gatherings. A contrast to the lighter tones found throughout the city, this intimate haven showcases antiques from independent local dealers.

And last but not least, we see handmade Moroccan zellige appear in each beautiful bathroom. The contained spaces offer an opportunity for bold colors and creative patterns, each boasting a wholly unique perspective. From seemingly random mixes to thoughtful colorblocking to allover color, the versatility of zellige is on display.

While Zia Tile remains headquartered in Los Angeles, California, this most special part of our story belongs to Madrid. Stay tuned for more about our inspiration and work in this part of the world.