Making a statement departure from its bold and bright signature style, the new Earth Collection by Smile Plastics embraces the nuanced, organic surface qualities found in solid natural matter.

Driven by a desire to celebrate our natural surroundings in all their many facets, while creatively challenging the general perception around how synthetic materials could or should look, the Earth Collection offers greater choice for commercial interior designers.

Paying homage to the rugged Welsh countryside, waterways, hills and caverns, the palette - crafted by the Swansea-based manufacturer out of 100% recycled/recyclable surface panels - offers comforting, nature-inspired surface qualities for interior schemes. "There's a solidity about this collection that seeks to ground us while forging a connection between people and the planet" says founder and managing director of Smile Plastics, Rosalie McMillan. "Whether used in collaboration or as a single material focal point, six colour options offer a steadying, positive presence with the ability to work harmoniously and bring any setting down to Earth.”

Mawn

The deep, earthy hues of Mawn are reminiscent of the peatlands of the Welsh countryside. Supporting key habitats, and providing a natural carbon store for climate regulation, these fabled environments have provided a constant source of inspiration for stories, songs, and now, surface materials.

Thanks to its solid colour distribution, Mawn, created from discarded, 100% recycled plastic, has been crafted to work harmoniously with all elements of a commercial interior design scheme, evoking the calm and comfort of our beloved outdoors wherever it sits.

Brecon

The Brecon material has a speckled base palette of golden yellow, light greys, and white. Releasing a calming, natural aesthetic, Brecon subtly evokes the outdoors and casts the mind to the soft reeds that line the Severn’s riverbank. Rather than clamouring for attention, its understated combination of hues works seamlessly with its surroundings, reflecting nature’s astute ability for achieving perfect balance.

Slate

With a nod to the slate quarries and caverns rooted in Smile’s Welsh heritage, the new Slate material comprises a palette of deep mossy green with glimmers of white. Taking visual inspiration from the nuanced tones of earthy material matter, subtle detailing, created through Slate’s unique material mix, results in a dynamic, engaging textural effect suited to contemporary commercial interior schemes.

Quarry

A rich red shade sets the tone for Quarry. With a visual appearance that sits between lava and volcanic sediment – tonally akin of the sea-soaked beach at Black Rock Sands - this fiery surface solution with lighter specks of the materials’ former life glinting through - blazes a trail in terms of what’s possible when creating organic-inspired commercial interiors schemes.

Limestone

Channelling the cool, calming attributes of natural stone, the Limestone material offers pared back beauty. Slightly rugged and weather-beaten, Limestone takes visual queues from boulders you might expect to find atop the remote peaks of the Brecon Beacons or The Black Mountain Range.

Made from 100% recycled plastic, Limestone is subtle in appearance, with flecks of white in amongst grey/pink tones. Featuring layers upon layers of understated detail – the likes of which you’d expect to find in nature – it makes Limestone a dynamic choice for commercial interior schemes.

Grey Mist

Transporting you on a meandering journey through the Welsh Hills and rolling mist, passed the hushed hills, Grey Mist is deeply inspired by the immediate surroundings of where Smile Plastics' is headquartered. It’s a beautiful area, full of natural poetry. With this in mind, it seemed a natural fit that this particular Core material should move into Smile’s brand new Earth Collection.

"Embracing the ethos that a material's journey enhances its appeal, Smile Plastics proudly introduces the Earth Collection”, Rosalie adds. “Like our belief in celebrating imperfections, each recycled plastic surface tells a story of transformation. These stories are woven into the hues of Mawn, the calm balance of Brecon, the nod to our heritage in Slate, Quarry, Limestone, and the poetic mysticism of Grey Mist; all showcasing the nuanced charm of the Welsh landscape. By incorporating these surfaces, you not only bring nature indoors but also contribute to a healthier, circular manufacturing process – a crucial step for our built environment's sustainability."

The Earth Collection is available to specify now in; 3000mm x 12000mm and 1500mm x 1200mm sheets in; 5, 12 and 20mm thicknesses.

To find out more about the Earth Collection, click here