It is the intersection of wall covering and fine art. It is the realization of a unique synergy between a designer's vision, and a manufacturer's technical artistry. Most of all, the Studio Moderne Collection by Michael Berman, a new line of tiles born from the collaborative partnership between Walker Zanger and Michael Berman, is a liberating array of tile designs, which brings the glamour of styles such as Hollywood Regency and Art Deco to virtually any room in the home.
Just as Walker Zanger is world renowned as the authority in tile and stone, award-winning designer, Michael Berman, has achieved a similar reputation in the interior design and home-furnishings industry for his deft marriage of understated glamour and livable function. The synergy created from this collaboration can be readily appreciated in all 30 designs included in the collection.
"We are thrilled to partner with such an innovator in the design community," states Jared Becker, executive creative director for Walker Zanger. "With Michael's forward-thinking outlook and Walker Zanger's tile expertise, we have created a line that truly redefines luxury tile."
Specializing in innovative genres such as Hollywood Regency, Classic Modern and Chinoiserie, Michael Berman was able to bring his creative visions to life in the Studio Moderne Collection with the guidance and savoir-fair for which Walker Zanger is recognized. Unlike any other tile designs, the Studio Moderne Collection fuses ceramic and natural stone products into one, all-encompassing line. The unique mixture of textures provides a balanced blend of both a formal and casual design style.
"The Studio Moderne Collection is eclectic and dramatic, inspired by the architecture and interior design that was emblematic of cinema from Hollywood's golden age," notes interior designer Michael Berman. "Only Walker Zanger has the vision and technological capability to interpret my design voice into a beautiful piece of tile."
The bold, architectural designs of the Studio Moderne Collection transcend the boundaries of the kitchen and bathroom. Featuring dimensions as large at 16" x 16," this collection inspires homeowners and designers alike to redefine their perception of tile. The Studio Moderne Collection gives designers the tools to create a focal point in the home using the tiles as distinctive pieces of fine art for applications as diverse as a dining room wall, foyer, or outdoor patio.
Walker Zanger
Walker Zanger is the world's most comprehensive stone and tile company. Walker Zanger combines traditional tile-making techniques with a modern sophistication that transcends any singular design style. A leading choice for design professionals and consumers, Walker Zanger natural stone and tile products, as well as, its new line of exquisite bathroom vanities, can be found in luxury homes, trendy boutiques, lavish spas and resorts, famed museums and fine restaurants around the globe.
Walker Zanger: https://www.dexigner.com/directory/detail/7939
Michael Berman
Michael Berman is one of the country's most respected designers with a signature, sophisticated style that artfully marries understated glamour with welcome livability - he refers to it as American Trans-Modern. Berman's products and interiors reflect the designer's interest in history, art and architecture - especially the Deco period of the 30s and 40s - film noir, and the influence of designers such as Angelo Donghia, Billy Haines, Frances Elkins and Dorothy Draper. His work strikes an uncommon balance between timeless style and an of-the-moment relevance.
Michael Berman: http://www.michaelbermanlimited.com