Clayhaus Modern Tile has introduced the Caldera Collection, the latest distinctive tile series from the handcrafted ceramic tile maker in Portland, Oregon. The new line comprises an assortment of shapes combined with 24 matte glazes inspired by the desert landscapes of central and eastern Oregon.

The collection represents a departure of sorts for Clayhaus as they expand beyond the bright bold colors and unique shapes that have defined the maker’s signature modern tile designs. Caldera embraces the high desert’s more organic subtle hues and textures. The soft, earthy tones that make up Caldera’s color palette derive from central Oregon’s Painted Hills in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Caldera offers a tactile presence that invites the hand, a subtle texture that feels grounded and real in an age of polished perfection. It offers a surface meant to be experienced, not just seen — an authentic material connection to the land that inspired it.

Crafted from Clayhaus’ newly developed specialty red stoneware clay body, each hue is available in both flat and speckled finishes. Together, the two finishes allow for thoughtful interplay between movement and stillness, giving designers the flexibility and freedom to shape spaces that feel both dynamic and grounded. The collection’s shapes were chosen for their geometric simplicity, allowing the unique glazes to take center stage.

Unlike many of Clayhaus’ other collections, for which the tile maker collaborated with various outside designers, the Caldera Collection comes entirely from within — the brainchild of Clayhaus co-founder Jason Coleman.

“I’ve been enchanted by the desert since I was a teenager, when my family moved to Nevada, especially its subtle beauty, which sometimes seems lost behind what many see as a harsh landscape,” explains Coleman. “I started experimenting with desert-like textures and colors, and it wasn’t long before I knew we had something special and personal."

For additional information and to order ready-to-ship sample kits, contact Clayhaus at 503-928-3076 or info@clayhaustile.com. To discover everything Clayhaus has to offer, visit www.clayhaustile.com.