Ceramics
Cacao Mat
Cacao Mat is a large-format matte dark brown ceramic tile of rich, earthy depth and grounded material presence. Its deep chocolate tone and smooth matte surface evoke the warmth of aged timber and dark earth — a material that brings a sense of intimacy, sophistication, and natural gravitas to any interior it inhabits.
Cacao Mat
Cacao Mat is a large-format matte dark brown ceramic tile of rich, earthy depth and grounded material presence. Its deep chocolate tone and smooth matte surface evoke the warmth of aged timber and dark earth — a material that brings a sense of intimacy, sophistication, and natural gravitas to any interior it inhabits.
Color
Brown
Pattern
Plain
Finish
Matte
Price Range
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Applications
In Application
See how Cacao Mat performs across walls and floors in real interior settings.
Cacao Mat — Feature Wall
Cacao Mat as a Feature Wall
As a feature wall, Cacao Mat creates an atmosphere of deep, cocooning warmth. The large-format matte dark brown tiles absorb light softly, creating a wall of velvety depth that anchors a room with tremendous material authority. Against warm amber pendant lighting, the dark surface develops a richness that is almost tactile.
Paired with cognac leather, aged walnut timber, and brushed copper hardware, Cacao Mat creates a wall surface of complete material harmony — a composition that communicates considered luxury through the deliberate choice of deep, natural tones.
Cacao Mat — Dining & Living Floor
Deep Brown Ceramic Underfoot
On the floor, Cacao Mat creates the visual warmth of dark timber without the maintenance demands. The large-format matte surface reads as a continuous dark field that grounds any room, making lighter furniture and accessories appear to float — a classic design technique that Cacao Mat enables with effortless material authority.
In dining rooms and living spaces, the dark brown floor creates an intimate, evening-friendly atmosphere that transforms dramatically under candlelight and warm artificial lighting.
Cacao Mat — Library & Study Wall
Intellectual Depth in Private Spaces
In libraries, studies, and home offices, Cacao Mat creates an environment of focused warmth and intellectual gravitas. The dark brown walls absorb the daylight from windows while warm artificial reading lamps create pools of amber glow across the surface — an effect of extraordinary intimacy.
This is the material for rooms designed for thought, conversation, and genuine comfort. The dark brown matte surface communicates that the space has been designed with intention and without compromise.
Cacao Mat — Restaurant & Hospitality
Cacao Mat in Commercial Dining
In restaurant and hospitality environments, Cacao Mat delivers the warm, intimate atmosphere that defines genuinely excellent dining. The dark matte floor absorbs sound as effectively as it absorbs light — contributing to the acoustic intimacy that makes a restaurant feel like a world apart.
Highly resistant to heavy foot traffic and commercial cleaning, Cacao Mat retains its rich dark tone and smooth matte finish through years of intensive daily use — a floor that looks better the longer it is lived with.
Customer Reviews
"Cacao Mat creates the atmosphere of a dark luxury interior without the expense of timber or stone. The depth of the matte brown finish is extraordinary."
Benoît Archambault
Interior Designer, Montreal
"Dining room feature wall and floor in Cacao Mat. The evening atmosphere under our pendant lighting is breathtaking. Completely transformed the room."
Roxane Pelletier
Homeowner, Outremont
"Specified for our entire restaurant floor. Three years of intense daily use and it still looks perfect. Ceraxo recommended the right grout and the result is flawless."
Louis Bergeron
Restaurant Owner
"The matte finish on Cacao Mat is genuinely exceptional — no variation in sheen, no patches. Consistent quality across every batch delivered to site."
Chantal Morin
Architect
"Used in our home cinema. The dark walls and floor create a completely immersive environment. Exactly the atmosphere we were designing for."
Jean-François Ouellet
Homeowner, Plateau
"Paired Cacao Mat with warm walnut cabinetry and brushed brass. The kitchen has a warmth and depth that none of my clients can quite believe is ceramic."
Nathalie Bélanger
Kitchen Designer