Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

Africa & The Middle East: Ceramic tile’s history began in the Middle East. Countries like Spain, Italy, France and the Netherlands all have signature styles: Photo: A wall in the Alhambra; image via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. The kitchen backsplash, for example, plays with angles.

Ceramics 172

Ceramics Netherlands Tile France 172

Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Maggie studied, worked and made ceramics in UK, Italy, USA, Africa, and Japan but recently had been working and living in the place where she was born, Milnthorpe, Cumbria. So we moved into paint, wooden flooring, fabrics, soft furnishings, furniture, and equipment for kitchens and bathrooms.

Tanzania 51

Tanzania Japan Terracotta Italy 51

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Over time, and with the spread of Islam, the art made its way through to Northern Africa, and to what is now known as Spain, Italy, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Use these tiles for kitchens, bathrooms, warm weather pools and fountains. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems.

Tile 145

Tile Painted United Kingdom Ceramics 145