Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. create a colorful tribute to Spanish Revival architecture. You’ll find that these installations show some wear; but, they are a great tribute to both Los Angeles architecture and the classic forms they honor.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Tuesday, February 4, 2014. First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. The term is particularly common in tile and masonry architectural terms. Remember that there is no specific standard for right and left hand bullnose pieces.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

Tuesday, May 27, 2014. 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. The asymmetrical arch is a rich architectural feature; but, look at the Spanish tile on the column. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Tuesday, May 13, 2014. In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. Patterns are enjoying a resurrection of sorts, as we observed recently during Coverings 2014 in Las Vegas.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths. Image via Studio H Landscape Architecture. Bruce Palmer Interior Design used glass mosaic tiles by Walker Zanger to create a contemporary fireplace. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. Design Firm/Designers: Foreman Rogers, ASID, IIDA, tvsdesign, and Allison Isaacs, AIA tvsdesign. Lastly, did you know that plans are already underway for Coverings 2014? Make sure to include the show in your 2014 plans! bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Playing with Pattern in Tile Design. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif. To learn more about tile, patterns and design, make sure to subscribe to our blog. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

I’m sure we’ll be seeing many more advances in the coming months with Cersaie , the Italian tile exhibition held in Bologna, Italy September 23-27, 2013; Cevisama , the Spanish tile exhibition held in Valencia, Spain, February 11-14, 2014); and Coverings 2014 , set for April 29-May 2, in Las Vegas. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

Located in the southern part of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Resort Hotel has dominated its surroundings from the time it opened in 1998 with lush landscaping, classic architecture and elements, and a man-made, eight-acre lake reminiscent of Italy’s Lake Como. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

Tuesday, March 11, 2014. New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile. As we explore pattern and tile design this month on Tile Talk, I’d like to start by introducing some of our newest Arabesque cement tile patterns. With over 50 different color and blends, its easy to find a color that works with your design scheme.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

In my last post, Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 2 , I focused on the fortress city of Teruel (a World Heritage city designated by UNESCO). The Agora (LÀgora) building within the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, is part of a larger complex of facilities designed by Spanish architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. 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. This random pattern draws its design inspiration from the classic pinwheel pattern.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

Tuesday, June 24, 2014. The courtyard focuses on a babbling fountain designed in exquisitely crafted, boldly colored tile and a seating area surfaced in clay pavers where friends and family congregate over a bottle of wine and plate of cheese and fruit. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. field tile.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

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. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. Modenus Interior Design Blog. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Once again, Coverings will be host to hundreds of exhibitors, distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, architectural and design professionals. Guests will experience cutting-edge technology, sustainable design and diverse architectural solutions from leading Spain tile manufacturers. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. It holds an important position among the various decorative arts in Iranian architecture. ” Interior arcade of Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The Geo 10 in our standard colorway of Cana Green and Suede remains very popular. The patterns generally work well in homes with contemporary architecture styles especially when utilizing a simple two or three-color palette. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 3, 2014

Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Custom tile design by Carson Magness Landscapes at The Pasadena Showcase House of Design. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design.

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Tile Talk

JULY 30, 2013

Which pattern and color palette inspires you to create your personal design? Joanne Bradley takes an interest in architecture through the ages. Using photography to capture designs and details, she uses the images as inspiration for digital designs. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 21, 2014

Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Last week, I received a wonderful email from Interior Designer Eugenia Triandos in Montreal, Canada. Design by Eugenia Triandos of Triandos Creations. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. hearth tile design.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 25, 2014

Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Weve been Playing with Pattern in Tile Design this month and shown you how Simple Patterns are Powerful ! Today, I want to share a few design secrets on how to effectively use patterns. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 23, 2013

backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. Modenus Interior Design Blog. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. With an extensive portfolio of design ideas, well help you envision how cement tile can be used on floors , walls , ceilings , and backsplashes. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

At this event, there was also an opportunity to gain a CEU credit but I was interested in learning more about the possibilities and innovations that were coming along and how they related to architecture. Labels: architecture , ceramic tile , ink jet printers , tile , Tile of Spain. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 1, 2014

Tuesday, April 1, 2014. The month of March was devoted to tile patterns and designs. Last week, I provided some design tips on how to effectively use patterns if you are pattern shy or a pattern wallflower. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Collectively, the advanced ceramic tile technology and architectural/design solutions presented during Coverings by 43 Tile of Spain members made an unforgettable, awe-inspiring impression for any visitor of the expansive pavilion. How and where would you use it to fit your design and architectural needs? bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. Modenus Interior Design Blog. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 28, 2014

Tuesday, January 28, 2014. There are few things I like more than seeing stunning tile installations, new tile designs and meeting creative tile artists! backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Tuesday, April 8, 2014. design list. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 18, 2014

Tuesday, March 18, 2014. However, they add complexity to the design because they need to work effectively with color to maintain the mood and feel. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. It’s written by author, designer and photographer, Maryam Montague. Where have you traveled and seen Moroccan influences in tile and architecture? backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. Modenus Interior Design Blog. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. MYD | architecture + design.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 7, 2014

Tuesday, January 7, 2014. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. Modenus Interior Design Blog. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie. Boasting more than 900 exhibitors from all corners of the globe, and 176,000 square meters (577,428 square feet) of exhibition space, Cersaie is a not-to-be missed event for distributors, retailers, interior designers, architects and installers. backsplash designs.

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