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We love tile for adding texture and color to bathroom—that should come as no surprise to anyone who's ever seen our browser history. But a recent launch from Fireclay Tile has us excited to introduce the material in a new way. As part of its larger Fireclay Bath collection, the brand introduced 16 glazed ceramic knobs in all different shades. If you're already known to cover every possible surface with fun tile, this is the way to take your passion to the next level—the level where your hardware matches your walls and your guests are too polite to say anything.
In addition to the knobs (which are all made in America, because Fireclay doesn't mess around), there are also nine spout designs, 10 handle styles, and 16 metallic finishes. "Most fixtures stick to a narrow palette of metal finishes, so we really leaned into developing a richer and more customizable offering," says Jamie Chappell, vice president of brand and marketing at Fireclay—which is corporate-speak for "we got bored of chrome and decided to go feral."
They began by mimicking a traditional metal handle—that design became Groove. From there, they wanted to create something that felt uniquely Fireclay, "something that celebrated the imperfect beauty of hand-thrown clay," she says. That's where Pebble came into the picture. "Its organic form was inspired by a wheel-thrown prototype, designed to rest naturally in the palm of your hand. It's as much about feel as it is about form," suggests Chappell—and honestly, if you're not emotionally attached to your bathroom hardware by now, you're not paying attention.
These are an investment, given they are relatively custom, so expect to pay at least $600 per knob. While the price tag may feel high—okay, it definitely feels high—these small touches have the power to completely change a room. Introducing one of these in a builder-grade, subway tile-covered bathroom is a sure way to elevate the entire vibe from "landlord special" to "I have taste and I'm not afraid to show it." Another fun way to help them stand out is to place them against a tile of the same tone—bonus points if they're two different textures. Tiny details like this help make a space feel like it was carefully curated by a professional designer, because, well, it probably was.
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