Signal Floor Speedwell vs Stargazy Lavender: Which Tile to Pick?
By Decorum Studio Cornwall | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Comparisons
Compare Signal Floor Speedwell and Stargazy Lavender on size, finish and hand-finished character to choose the right patterned tile for your floor or wall.
Quick answer
Choose Signal Floor Speedwell if you need a 15 x 15cm matt tile for light domestic floors or walls and want a bold, hand-stencilled look. Choose Stargazy Lavender if you prefer a smaller 13 x 13cm star motif for walls or feature areas and are happy to order a sample first.
Size and placement: floor vs wall
Signal Floor Speedwell measures 15 x 15cm and is suitable for light domestic surfaces such as bathroom and kitchen floors as well as walls. Stargazy Lavender measures 13 x 13cm; its catalog entry does not state floor suitability, so treat it as a wall or feature tile unless you confirm otherwise with a sample.
The size difference matters for pattern scale: the larger Speedwell format shows more of its hand-stencilled texture per tile, while the smaller Stargazy format repeats the star motif more frequently across a wall.
Finish and variation: matt vs hand-screened
Signal Floor Speedwell has a matt finish that gives it a hand-crafted feel. Its bold pattern is individually hand-stencilled, so expect organic texture rather than a perfectly uniform graphic.
Stargazy Lavender is hand-screened, and the catalog notes that texture and finish may vary. That variation is part of the character, but it means you should check a sample before committing to a full wall.
Colour and options
Signal Floor Speedwell is available in a multitude of colours with a finish option, so you can build a scheme around its bold pattern. Stargazy Lavender comes in an infinite range of colours and offers a choice of three base tiles, which affects how the lavender star design reads against the background.
If you are matching an existing palette, check the available finish or base tile options for each product before ordering, as the catalog does not list every colour combination.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Floor suitability: Signal Floor Speedwell is rated for light domestic floors and walls; Stargazy Lavender's catalog entry does not state floor use, so keep it to walls unless confirmed. If you need one tile for both floor and wall, Speedwell is the safer choice.
- Pattern scale: Speedwell's 15 x 15cm format shows more of its hand-stencilled texture per tile; Stargazy's 13 x 13cm format repeats the star motif more often. Larger rooms may suit the bigger Speedwell format; smaller walls may suit the denser Stargazy repeat.
- Sample first: Both tiles are hand-finished, and Stargazy's catalog explicitly warns that texture and finish may vary. Order a sample of your chosen colour and base tile before committing. Do not skip the sample step, especially for Stargazy Lavender.
Product facts at a glance
- Signal Floor Speedwell: 15 x 15cm, matt finish, individually hand-stencilled, suitable for light domestic floors and walls. This is the more versatile option if you need one tile that can handle both floor and wall surfaces in a bathroom or kitchen.
Signal Floor Speedwell - Stargazy Lavender: 13 x 13cm, hand-screened star design, available on a choice of three base tiles; texture and finish may vary. The smaller format and base-tile choice let you fine-tune the star motif for a wall or feature area, but the variation means a sample is essential.
Stargazy Lavender
Which tile is right for you?
Best for
- Bathroom or kitchen floors where a matt, hand-stencilled 15 x 15cm tile is needed
- Walls that need a bold, larger-scale pattern with a hand-crafted feel
Not for
- Spaces where a smaller, denser star motif is preferred over a bold stencilled pattern
- Anyone who needs a confirmed floor-rated tile and cannot use a wall-only product
