Berlin-based Atelier Hors-Serie’s AT collection comes in natural or contrasting engobe finishes, which give the planters unique color combinations. From $63

Terra-cotta planters are ubiquitous, but these pots (available in white or natural clay) by Brooklyn-based designer Megumi Yoshida update the typology with a mod geometric bent. Read more about the Faceted Planter here.

A cart full of recycled clay.

Chiang hand throwing one of the 100 prototypes in the Heath studio.

An educator and supporter of emerging talent, Edelkoort’s private collection includes pieces by many former students, including Maarten Baas, whose 2006 Clay Furniture pieces were exhibited as part of Open Ended—Li Edelkoort at Dutch Design Week in October 2015

Hella Jongerius / Jongeriuslab in Berlin

Clay chairs by Maarten Baas.

Olive Dish and Spoon by Carnevale Clay, $26 at carpenterhill.com Having a dinner party? Made by hand in Denver, Colorado, this food-safe stoneware dish helps set the tone of the evening.

Hasami Porcelain Bowl, $8–$75 at the Dwell Store Crafted from Hasami’s custom blend of porcelain and clay, this bowl is softer to the touch than traditional porcelain, ensuring a positive tactile experience when delivering a bowl of cereal, or serving a side dish. Use it with the Hasami Wood Tray, which doubles as a lid.

Rusticated clay bricks form the home's unbroken façade, anchoring it to the site and creating the sense of “weight and permanence” the owners desired. The small building blocks added charm and texture, while allowing for a constantly shifting interpretation of scale throughout the project.

The classic Duffle Bag from Colorado’s Topo Designs is designed with travel and commuting in mind. The 24-inch long bag has a 42-liter capacity, making it an ideal companion for a weekend trip or even a trip to the Laundromat.

Stout worked with Sean Gerstley on a series of pinched clay lamps.

Polished concrete floors and pale clay plaster on the walls were used throughout the kitchen and living spaces.

The kitchen cabinets were made with cabinet boxes set into framing, then a primed drywall shell covered with a textural Roman Clay finish, and sealed.

Ceramic artist Franceso Ardini's ceramic bowls draw their inspiration from quantum mechanics and the theories of Einstein.

Pia Wüstenberg’s Stacked Vessels combine three different materials in a single vase.

The refined architectural detailing is finished with natural textures and subtle color shifts, from clay brickwork to rose linen accents, creating a robust yet calming home.

The pool was purposefully constructed close to the indoor living spaces in order to contribute to the interior ambiance. The material palette was informed by the color of the surrounding trees—clay brick for the walls, wood for the soffits, and stone for the flooring.

6. Swirled Clay Pot from Mata Ortiz circa 1970s“Mata Ortiz pottery re-emerged in a new generation of artisans in Northern Mexico in the 1970s. Their pottery is an adept example of mixing different colors of clay together to create an intricate marbled effect. It doesn’t have any glazing on it, it’s just sanded down and burnished. We’ve know a few contemporary ceramic artists who have tried to marble clay like that and it’s really difficult to get it to not crack apart, since it’s a whole bunch of different clays mixed together.”

A selection of ceramics handmade with Peruvian clay by Monica Porter of Montes Dogett.

In the bathhouse, "clay bricks slip-glazed on two sides are laid with contrasting mortar to match the raw clay color of the other sides," says the firm.

Named Los Terrenos, meaning The Terrains, this retreat in Monterrey, Mexico, was designed by Mexico City–based architect Tatiana Bilbao to reflect the lush woodland hillside it sits on. The dwelling consists of two volumes made of rammed earth, terracotta clay bricks, and a facade clad in mirrored glass.

A long, narrow reflecting pool divides the rectilinear structures. Stained concrete pillars blend with clay-colored bricks, given their particular shade from prior use during the clay firing process at a local art studio.

Kids playing with clay

Friends from Tonko's hometown of Bregenz, Austria, commissioned the studio when they acquired some land next to their home. They use it for drawing and sketching, as well as creating clay and gypsum sculptures that are later cast into bronze. Since the area is close to where he grew up, Tonko was incredibly familar with the view from the hillside.

Sage-colored clay tiles line the shower stall in the master bath.

The white clay Kakomi rice cooker is from Salter House in Brooklyn.

The interior paint is Roman Clay from Portola Paints & Glazes.

Fire Clay Hexite tile covers the bathroom walls. The countertop is Pental Quartz.

The vaulted ceiling is crafted from arcs of extruded clay supported by concrete, creating a pleasing rhythm.

The Meranti wood and glass doors are over nine feet tall, and have a custom arch detail at the top. The clay coating on the walls and ceiling are by Matteo Brioni. “We mixed some colors together to give the space a perfect warm and serene feel,” says Valérie. “We like to add the same clay finish to the ceiling as the walls to create a sense of intimacy.”

4-inch by 4-inch clay tiles from Heath Ceramics pay homage to the legendary Charles and Ray Eames. The new font was designed by House Industries; the tiles are available in three colors (black, yellow, and poppy red) and are displayed by running them on a teak track. $38 per tile; $45 for the track.

The lounge has clay plaster walls to create a simple and timeless feel.

The original, wood-framed fireplace was preserved and updated with textured clay tiles from Ann Sacks.

Instead of plaster, Out of the Valley finished the walls with a natural clay render that gives the cabin an earthy quality.

The kitchen features a marble backsplash and a precisely placed window. The floors and internal walls are also crafted from clay and concrete.