Blended Materials: Sustainable Design-First Upcycled Waste Tiles

Blended Materials is a design-first tile brand based in Venlo, Netherlands, founded by Tom van Soest. The organization operates with a core mission of radical sustainability, specializing in the creation of refined interior surfaces from upcycled local demolition and construction waste. By utilizing industrial clay residues and materials that would otherwise contribute to the significant waste burden of the construction industry, Blended Materials transforms debris into character-rich tiles through a fossil-free production process. The studio emphasizes an aesthetic of honesty and tactility, choosing to celebrate visible histories and imperfections rather than smoothing them out. This approach results in unique, hand-glazed pieces like the Sunday Swim, Hot Desert, and Lost Statues collections, which offer architects, designers, and homeowners surfaces with profound meaning and environmental responsibility. Blended Materials is built on the philosophy that design matters most when it is both beautiful and truthful to its origins. Each piece is crafted to fit modern interiors while minimizing environmental impact, proving that high-end design can coexist with circular economy principles. As a manufacturer of upcycled home decor, the company remains dedicated to reducing the reliance on newly extracted raw materials and mitigating the landscape consequences of resource depletion.