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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs

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The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. Or, you could choose to incorporate decorative tile with plain field tile, as seen in the two concepts show below. Comment Policy. decorative tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

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According to the curators of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (National Palace of Sintra) in Portugal, the use of azulejos (a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tile) in decoration is unique when compared with other countries by the way it adapts to architecture on a monumental scale. Comment Policy. Decor Girl.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles.

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During each walk, I usually spy decorative tiles in outdoor settings that adorn the Spanish and Mediterranean homes that were influenced by Mission, Spanish, and Spanish Revival architecture. I do have a soft spot for tile and love seeing how decorative tile is used to add a splash of color or touch of interest to a home. Decor Girl.

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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

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The Portuguese have been using tiles to decorate and protect interior and exterior walls since the 15th century. When this tile is used for the entire kitchen backsplash, the pattern creates eye-catching, decorative appeal and color. Portuguese Oporto tiles provide decorative appeal and color in this kitchen backsplash.

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Avente Tile Talk: Creative Accents with Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. a great choice for a contemporary kitchen, bath or accent wall. Comment Policy. decorative tile. Decor Girl. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Tuesday, October 16, 2012.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tiles Trend Toward Bold Patterns & Colors

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However, we have seen Geo 10 used in a residential application with the classic black and white in one bath and the Indian Red and white used in a different bathroom for the same home. How would you use brightly colored pattern tiles or geometric patterns in your kitchen, bath, or dinning room? Comment Policy. decorative tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Fragments - Our New Cement Tile Accent Strips

Tile Talk

With mismatched patterns, strong grout lines, and bold colors, Fragments are a great choice for a contemporary kitchen, bath or accent wall. Comment Policy. decorative tile. Decor Girl. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. The small and large square formats are playful and fun for casual and contemporary living. Newer Post.

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