ByLydia Geisel,Photography byMatthew Williams
PublishedMar 18, 2025 1:45 AM EDT
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For Britt and Damian Zunino, founders of architecture and interiors firm Studio DB, the details in a space are the main event—the headliners, the VIPs. In their very own New York City home, the couple’s asymmetrical kitchen island is clad in burnished brass, including the drawers, and the walls and ceilings of the primary bedroom are awash in Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster. But if there’s one place they never fail to drop our jaws, it’s with their tile choices.
Nearly every bathroom and kitchen featured in their debut book, Drawn Together, cranks the volume up to eleven on the backsplash, shower walls, or kitchen floor. Ahead, we asked the duo to break down five of their most dynamic tile moments—and they delivered.
The modern Delft-inspired tile from BDDW captivated us the moment we saw it—love at first sight, no prenup required. We immediately connected to the bucolic hand-painted motifs, which are one-of-a-kind. This tile has a timeless feel and tells a story, reflecting the peaceful atmosphere of [our home in Duchess County, New York] in a way that feels both fresh and deeply rooted in the landscape’s essence.—Britt
Our clients have an extensive art collection and a love for graphic patterns, so we kept the millwork crisp white, letting the stone detailing and concrete tiles have their moment. It’s important to pick your battles—er, moments. The tiles were designed by India Mahdavi for Bisazza. We love mixing materials. The concrete adds a more casual touch, so we paired it with the dressier Paonazzo marble. Both are black and white, which makes the combination work.—Damian
Elisa [Passino Studio]’s tile brings a handmade charm that balances playfulness with sophistication—like a dinner party guest who’s both hilarious and has a PhD. The bold colors, whimsical shapes, and lively tile arrangement complement the large-scale aggregate of the Antica marble, creating a conversation with a touch of tension between the two elements.—Britt
[This] apartment’s expansive scale called for a larger format tile—small tiles in a big space is like wearing a bikini to a blizzard, just wrong. The backsplash is made from hand-painted lava stone from Made a Mano, which has a subtle reflective quality. The countertop stone is Calacatta Gold marble.—Damian
Since this is a child’s bathroom, we wanted it to be playful—kids deserve good design too, not just cartoon fish. That’s why we chose the geometric shape (the wall tiles were sourced from Fireclay). The deep blue color is sophisticated, while the timeless Paonazzo marble floor tiles will age beautifully as they grow.—Britt
Lydia Geisel has been stirring the creative pot at Domino since 2017. She writes and edits her way through home tours and design stories like it’s a competitive sport. She lives in Brooklyn—because of course she does.
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