Sunlit modern kitchen with a blue and white Portuguese tile backsplash, brass fittings and marble worktops

Heritage. Design. Beauty.

Portuguese Tiles, Reimagined for Modern Homes

Original designs by Claudio Bassani.
Inspired by Portugal’s azulejos, made for beautiful interiors.

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Designed with Intention.
Inspired by Heritage.

Every Bassani’s tile begins as an original design by Claudio Bassani, our founder. He reinterprets the patterns of Portugal’s azulejo heritage for contemporary interiors, and each design is produced by machine for consistent colour, size and finish.

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An original blue tile pattern being sketched in pencil on a wooden table
  • Designed by Claudio Bassani
  • Consistent Colour & Finish
  • Timeless Durability
  • For Interior Spaces

Five centuries of azulejo design, reimagined for today

Azulejos have shaped Portugal’s churches, palaces and homes since the fifteenth century. Their name is often traced to the Arabic al-zulayj (“polished stone”), and their cobalt blue on white glaze became one of the country’s most recognisable art forms.

At Bassani’s, every design is an original by our founder, Claudio Bassani. Trained in his youth in Valenza, one of Europe’s historic goldsmithing centres, he spent decades working in metal and fine jewellery before bringing a jeweller’s eye for detail and proportion to tile design in his studio in Belmonte, Portugal.

  1. An original design

    Every pattern begins as a sketch by Claudio Bassani, inspired by the motifs of historic Portuguese azulejos.

  2. Refined in colour and proportion

    Claudio balances each motif, palette and repeat so the pattern flows seamlessly across a whole wall.

  3. Precision-made

    Each design is produced by machine for consistent colour, size and finish, tile after tile.

  4. Packed and delivered with care

    Every order is carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Portugal, with shipping calculated for your whole order and shown before payment.

Inspired Spaces

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  • Kitchen with a blue and white Portuguese tile backsplash, brass tap and marble islandExplore

    Kitchens

    Warm. Timeless. Transformative.
  • Bright bathroom with a freestanding bath and Portuguese tiles in the shower and on the floorExplore

    Bathrooms

    Relaxing. Elegant. Refined.
  • Living room fireplace surround clad in blue and white patterned tilesExplore

    Living Rooms

    Inviting. Character. Welcoming.
  • Bright entrance hall with a wooden door, olive tree and blue azulejo accentsExplore

    Entryways

    Elevate First Impressions.

Create Something Truly Yours

Claudio Bassani can adapt one of our designs or create an original pattern for your project.

How custom tiles work

For interior use only. Not suitable for outdoor installation.

  1. Share Your Idea

    We listen carefully to your vision.

  2. Claudio Designs

    You approve a digital preview.

  3. Made for You

    Precision-made and delivered with care.

Ideas for Your Home

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KitchensA patterned backsplash becomes the heart of the kitchen.Explore ideas Kitchen backsplash finished with blue and white Portuguese tiles Living RoomsA tiled surround turns the fireplace into the room’s focal point.Explore ideas Fireplace surround clad in blue and white patterned tiles BathroomsDesigns suited to interior floors bring pattern and rhythm underfoot.Explore ideas Bathroom with a freestanding tub and a patterned Portuguese tile floor

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Tile guide

Portuguese Tiles, Explained

Everything you need to know about choosing, using and caring for Bassani’s tiles, answered by our design team.

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What are Portuguese azulejos?

Azulejos are glazed ceramic tiles that have decorated Portuguese churches, palaces and homes since the fifteenth century. Traditionally decorated in cobalt blue on a white tin glaze, they are one of Portugal’s most celebrated art forms. Bassani’s reinterprets this heritage for contemporary interiors through original designs by Claudio Bassani.

Who designs Bassani’s tiles, and how are they made?

Every Bassani’s design is an original by our founder, Claudio Bassani, created in his studio in Belmonte, Portugal. The tiles are produced by machine for consistent colour, size and finish, so your finished wall looks exactly as planned.

Can Bassani’s tiles be used in kitchens and bathrooms?

Yes. Glazed ceramic tiles resist water and everyday stains and are easy to clean, which makes them ideal for kitchen backsplashes, shower walls and bathroom feature walls. For interior floors, choose a design whose product page lists floor use, or ask our team for advice.

Can I use Bassani’s tiles outdoors?

No. All Bassani’s tiles are for interior use only and are not suitable for outdoor installation, including covered outdoor areas. Indoors, they are ideal for kitchen backsplashes, bathroom and shower walls, fireplace surrounds, feature walls and entryways.

Do you make custom tiles?

Yes. Claudio Bassani can adapt an existing design in the colours, size and finish you need, or create an original design for your project. You approve a digital preview before production begins. Custom tiles are for interior walls and floors only.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes. We ship worldwide from Portugal. Shipping is calculated for your complete order and destination and shown before payment, and if your order needs a custom shipping quote, we email it to you before you pay. Every order is carefully packed to protect your tiles in transit, and our team confirms the delivery timing after you order.

How do I care for glazed ceramic tiles?

Clean them with a soft cloth and a pH-neutral cleaner, and avoid acidic or abrasive products. With well-sealed grout, glazed tiles keep their colour and shine for decades.

Can you help me choose the right tiles?

Yes. Book a free design consultation and our team will help you compare designs, plan your layout and work out quantities, replying by email within one business day. Every product page also shows the design as a single tile and as a full field, with its size, finish and specifications.