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Alchemy Tiles: Five-Time Award Winner for Artisan Brilliance
Imagine tiles so beautiful they tell a story—your story. Alchemy Tiles has done it again, winning Best Artisan Ceramic Tiles Company – South West for the fifth year running! Hand-carved, timeless, and utterly unique, these award-winning tiles transform spaces into works of art. Crafted with passion by founder Mel Chambers, every piece blends ancient techniques with modern elegance, making each tile a masterpiece of sustainability and design. Curious how Alchemy Tiles keeps stealing the spotlight?

Click through to uncover the magic behind the South West’s favourite artisan brand. Your journey to timeless beauty starts here.

Ah, Christmas—the scent of mulled wine, streets lit with fairy lights, and endless debates about when it’s okay to play Mariah Carey (spoiler: it’s always okay). But let’s face it: finding the perfect gift can feel like untangling a string of Christmas lights—frustrating, time-consuming, and often overwhelming.

That’s where Alchemy Tiles comes in. This small, enchanting studio crafts bespoke ceramic decorations and tiles that are more than gifts—they’re memories, stories, and moments to treasure. Whether it’s a personalised ceramic angel, a star etched with a heartfelt quote, or a paw-shaped ornament to honour your furry family member, each piece captures the thoughtfulness and tradition of Christmas.

Give a gift this year that tells a story. Because the best presents aren’t just things—they’re memories waiting to happen.

Discover the magic of bespoke interiors with Alchemy Tiles by Mel Chambers. Hand-carved, custom-designed tiles transform kitchens and living spaces into personal masterpieces. From unique backsplashes to intricate decorative tiles, Mel’s craftsmanship blends ancient techniques with modern design. Elevate your home with timeless, award-winning tiles that tell your story. Explore how Alchemy Tiles creates functional and beautiful interiors that reflect your personality and style.

It is with absolute delight that Mel Chambers of Alchemy Tiles accepted the prestigious SME Southern Enterprise Award for Best Hand-Crafted Tile Company 2023 for her fourth consecutive year!!

Despite an extremely tough year, in so many ways, she is extremely proud to accept this accolade for extensive expertise and skills, a dedication to customer service and client satisfaction and an on-going commitment to excellence and innovation.

Mel says "I am deeply humbled and blessed to win such an amazing acknowledgement after what has been one my hardest business years yet. I am indebted to all those have supported my work at Engine House Media, the Made in Cornwall Scheme and Shop Cornish, but most importantly it is with heartfelt thanks and gratitude to my absolutely amazing customers. I simply couldn't do this without you!".

In order to meet the demand of her clients Mel expanded her skill set by training as a professional tiler and now installs as well as creates her stunning tiles. She will also be developing her skills further in 2024 to include plastering too.

With her passion for transforming places, particularly ones that are awkward to work with, into places of beauty and reflection, her reputation is growing continuously.

The loving care and attention given to each and every project and client is second to none which has been proven by her consistent 5 star google reviews.

As 2023 comes to a close Mel has lots in store for 2024 and her multiple new ideas and concepts will be launched throughout the year so watch this space for exciting times ahead!

Read all about the award here

The infamous annual solo exhibition of Mel Chambers has been a time honoured tradition for over 10 years and takes place in her home village of Port Navas.

Although renowned for her Alchemy Tiles, Mel is also a sculptress and painter and this is the only time you'll get to see all her work under one roof.

Each year takes on a new theme and installation and this year's theme is Take Flight!

The celebration of all things winged and those that defy gravity in all their forms. From the mystical to the magical, spread your wings and take flight!

Combining Alchemy Tiles, sculpture and original paintings this is an event not to be missed! And she can't wait to see you there 🤩

25th - 27th August 2023

10am - 4pm

Port Navas Village Hall, Falmouth, TR11 5RJ

I am ecstatic to be able to tell you that Alchemy Tiles has been announced winner of the Southern Enterprise Awards for “best hand-crafted tile company” for the second year in a row.

It is such an honour to be awarded this accolade again after a tough couple of years for everyone working in the creative sector. The pandemic meant many creatives had to make some big changes to the way they work, and I have been no exception.

It was with very unexpected but absolute delight that I was awarded winner of the Made in Cornwall Member of the Year 2021!!!

I've been a proud member of the Made In Cornwall Scheme since 2016 which involves a rigorous examination by Trading Standards to ensure my creations are authentically Cornish from start to finish

After celebrating a truly powerful International Women's Day the energy naturally flows into Mothers Day and the theme of honouring continues. As Mother Earth begins to emerge from her winter slumber we begin to feel her energy rising in the sap and the feeling of Spring around us.

As the earths fertility begins to blossom we give thanks to the beautiful mothers in our lives who nurture and care for us and love us unconditionally in their own magical way.

For some of us this time can be difficult as we remember the wonderful mothers and grandmothers we have lost and how we crave to be held in their embrace just one more time. So let their love shine on in you and share what you loved about them most.

International Women's Day on Monday 8th March is a day close to my heart. An honouring of women across the globe regardless of race, colour or creed. It is a universal love and thanks for all that they do and so often unseen, unspoken, unrecognised or acknowledged.

Alchemy Tiles: proud winner of the SME Southern Enterprise Awards for extensive expertise and skills, dedication to customer service and client satisfaction with an on-going commitment to excellence and innovation. It was with absolute delight and deep humility that I received the Best Hand Crafted Tile Company Award 2020. All new businesses take time to get off the ground, especially when you're a soul trader, but this award really gave me huge confirmation that all the dedicated hours and hard work were paying off, especially during a time when the world was dealing with so much adversity with COVID.

To be recognised on a national level for something I am deeply passionate about, from the creation to the end customer, was indeed a feather in my cap. Keeping this ancient tradition and craft alive and taking it to new heights is what gets me out of bed in the mornings and creating beautiful pieces and bespoke interiors is what makes my heart sing.

So thank you, one and all, who have supported my work, my journey, my craft, my passion. Without you it would not be possible and I am only spurred on to create to even higher levels of wonder.

Hand carved from the heart... 

Welcome the new website for Alchemy Tiles! I'm really excited to be sharing my work with you and hope you find something inspiring among these pages. As my work has developed over the last 8 years it has reached a point where Alchemy Tiles needed its own space and the new website is designed not only to showcase my work but also to make it easier for online purchases as we move into a highly digital age.

As all bar two of my shows were cancelled this year and as more and more people are now buying online due to COVID, it made sense to upgrade and make the experience more user friendly. I am still getting used to the new platform so please bear with me and if you have any feedback I'd be genuinely grateful for it.