Quick answer
Choose Arc Willow if you want a bold, individually hand-stenciled pattern with organic texture and a wide colour choice. Choose Stargazy Lagoon if you prefer a star-studded design with a hand-screened finish and want to select a specific base tile and colour combination.
Pattern character: organic stencil vs star motif
Arc Willow is described as a bold tile that is individually hand stenciled, giving it a more organic texture. That makes it a good fit for spaces where you want the pattern to feel less uniform and more crafted. Stargazy Lagoon features a star-studded design, so its visual rhythm comes from repeated star motifs rather than an organic stencil effect. Neither tile is inherently better; the choice depends on whether you want a looser, hand-worked look or a clearer, motif-led pattern.
Texture and finish: hand-stenciled vs hand-screened
Arc Willow’s hand-stenciled process is the source of its organic texture, so expect variation in the surface rather than a perfectly flat, identical repeat. Stargazy Lagoon is hand screened, and the supplier notes that tiles may vary in texture and finish. That means both tiles carry some natural variation, but the type of variation differs: Willow leans toward stencil-driven texture, while Lagoon’s variation is linked to the screen-printing process. If you need absolute consistency across a large run, order a sample first to judge the variation in person.
Base tile and colour options
Both tiles are available on a choice of three base tiles, but the option types differ. Arc Willow lets you choose a colour, while Stargazy Lagoon lets you choose a base tile and colour. If your priority is selecting the base tile first and then the colour, Lagoon’s option structure may feel more straightforward. If you already know the colour direction and want to focus on that, Willow’s colour-led choice keeps the decision simpler. The design shown for both is on an English White base, so use that as your reference point when comparing samples.
Key trade-offs to weigh
- Pattern style: Arc Willow offers a bold, hand-stenciled organic texture; Stargazy Lagoon offers a star-studded motif. Decide whether you want a looser crafted look or a clearer repeating star pattern. Order a sample of each to see how the pattern reads at 13 x 13cm in your lighting.
- Finish variation: Willow’s texture comes from hand stenciling; Lagoon’s hand-screened finish may vary in texture and finish. Both carry natural variation, so check samples before committing to a large area.
- Option structure: Willow lets you choose a colour; Lagoon lets you choose a base tile and colour. If base tile selection matters to your scheme, Lagoon’s options may suit you better.
Product facts at a glance
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Arc Willow: 13 x 13cm tile, individually hand stenciled for a more organic texture, available in a choice of colours on three base tiles. The hand-stenciled finish gives you a less uniform, more crafted look, while the colour choice lets you steer the palette.
Arc Willow
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Stargazy Lagoon: 13 x 13cm star-studded tile, hand screened so texture and finish may vary, available on a choice of three base tiles and colours. The star motif creates a clear repeating pattern, and the base-tile option lets you control the foundation colour beneath it.
Stargazy Lagoon
Which tile fits your project?
Best for
- Spaces where you want a bold, hand-stenciled pattern with organic texture
- Projects where colour choice is the main decision and you want a simpler option structure
Not for
- Projects that need a perfectly uniform, identical repeat across every tile
- Spaces where you specifically want a star motif as the main pattern