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Scottish Heritage in Interiors

Architectural Ceramics

Image from Betty’s visit, September 2018. Part of Edinburgh’s beauty is due to the sandstone buildings, a large portion taken from the local Craigleith Quarry. Stone became the standard building material due to its durability and fire deterrent qualities. Edinburgh from Craigleith Quarry’ as painted by John Bell (1793-1861).

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Metropolitan Mastery

Diary of a Tile Addict

After all, this is one of the long-established staples of the tile retailer’s arsenal, alongside quarry tiles, black and white contrasts, and simulated marbles. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination.

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