Taryn Bone of Bone Collective Studio is paving the way for contemporary design in New England, one tile at a time.
Taryn Bone
AMissouri native who began her architecture and design career in Los Angeles, Taryn Bone (bcstudiola.com) brings a West Coast air to modern-minded New Englanders out of her eponymous studio in Somerville. Recently Bone, who acts as the creative director, began a close collaboration with a talented architect and designer, adding strength and support to her practice whose work is unique in the region. “Sometimes the outside of a home remains traditional, while the inside becomes the jewel of modern aesthetics—clean lines and the integration of natural textural elements,” says Bone.
A dog-washing bathroom in a Newton renovation
Having received degrees in interior design and architecture— and practicing both in all her projects—Bone finds equilibrium between the two in the form of tile. For many, tile is the murky component that both designer and architect feel entitled to, but Bone Collective Studio makes it the focal point of their work.
In collaboration with Los Angeles-based brand, Granada Tile, Bone created a line of graphic, minimally eclectic cement and concrete tile upon her migration to the East Coast in 2019. At peace in the Berkshires, geometric patterns from her sketchbook came to life followed closely by an array of striking coloring combinations. Bone calls out Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Big Magic when she speaks about her process of creating the collection.
“Gilbert talks about inspiration as an entity that goes around to different people until someone takes hold of the idea and uses it. That’s what the process felt like for me,” says Bone. “Ultimately this collection really feels like the epitome of who I am as a designer.”
In tandem with her line of tile, the designer has plans to create wallpaper, textiles and furniture. As the inspiration goes around and around, Bone works to infuse her design sensibilities— a minimalistic style contrasted with playful pops of color—to the many ideas that take hold.
