Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Selected with thoughtful consideration to current events as well as modern design analysis, these selections chosen by renowned color experts are predicted to drive trends in interiors for the upcoming year. For more interior design tips and trends, be sure to follow Garden State Tile on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , and Pinterest.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

We’re celebrating Mom by featuring spaces and tile that have woman’s touch. Stuart Nordin, owner of Stuart Nordin Home & Design located in Alexandria, Virginia, is a mother of three young boys and knows what it’s like to balance it all. Tile details via prattandlarson.com. Calming and Classic.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. In Portugal, the tiles (or Azulejos in Portuguese) that cover the country’s buildings are a distinctive part of this land.

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Granada Tile

AUGUST 30, 2022

Restaurants All Over the World Use Cement Tiles from Granada Tile to Enhance Their Restaurant Decor. Interior designers know that when you want to create that WOW factor for these important occasions, so you seek out the best restaurant tiles for the job — tiles that offer an amazing touch of luxury, style, and durability.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 25, 2019

Creating a custom, stylish patio does not need to be a challenge with the creative use of stunning cement tiles. Outdoor areas often pose a challenge for interior designers, as the open spacing can offer complications. Berkus and Brent’s LA patio surrounded by Granada cement tiles. Photo by Architectural Digest.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Cement, or encaustic, tiles are a brilliant option for a kitchen redesign due to their sturdiness and colors that never fade. They are hand-poured and compressed, and the color pigments are poured into the tiles instead of being painted on. Each tile is customizable, so you can blend colors and patterns as you like.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

Because the percentage of people interested in horse-themed tile is slim and it’s hard to give your mother a bouquet of tile, let’s instead honor Cinco de Mayo with 5 ways to bring Mexican-inspired tile to your next project. Handmade Talavera Tile. Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Believe it or not, the new year is right around the corner and with it will come some eye-catching new design trends. With that in mind, we went straight to the source and asked some top interior designers to share what styles they think will capture our interest in the coming year. Image: A.Jennison Interiors.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 17, 2019

We couldn’t help but get her thoughts on some tile too. AC: Tell us a bit of background about yourself, how did you come into your current role with Architectural Ceramics? Rachelle: I am an Interior Designer by education, but fell into sales when I lived in Arizona. Have you used any AC tile in your home?

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

One of the most multifaceted materials out there – tile – can be used in almost any part of the home. With its unsurpassed functional and sustainable properties, ceramic and porcelain tile make a great addition to any project whether it be to walls, floors, showers, or even outdoor spaces. before before.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 18, 2021

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As we enter into the New Year with high hopes and big visions in our eyes, we thought it was a great time to step back and showcase some projects Architectural Ceramics has completed over the recent years, and dwell on some of our coolest projects we were so fortunate to be able to have our name attached to.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. Last week we introduced our new Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool ! Brightly colored tiles are grouped beneath a Moorish arch.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 7, 2021

Ceramic tile has earned notoriety as the top building and surface material when it comes to commercial design, but did you know it has also gained prominence as the material of choice for residential design? Learn more about the advantages ceramic tiles lend to each area of the home: Facades. Techlam, Slate Ivory.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. 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.

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ModCraft

MARCH 19, 2013

ModCraft tile is featured in Interior Design magazine.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with Guillermo & Tania. 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. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile. 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2017

Contrast is an essential component of any interior design project. Image: Ann Lowengart Interiors Interior design buffs know how important a room’s first impression can be. In interior design parlance, texture refers to the way we perceive that design elements feel.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Go Green with Tile. Project Pick: Create a Mosaic with Gourmet Garden Tiles. Our Gourmet Garden Matte tiles create a classic kitchen theme of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors!

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 3, 2021

Designing a home with ceramic tile has never been more exciting! With series available in anti-slip finishes, multilateral shapes and dynamic decorative reliefs, Spanish tile manufactures have crafted collections to cover surfaces in all areas of the home. Ceramic tiles are perfect for creating a defined space.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. Todays post is the second in our Tile Artisans Interview Series. It’s a joy to share their love of tile. I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. Bosphorous/Rosette Focal by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Creative floor tiling. Its a bit of a story to this tile project as this section of the floor has been concrete for a few years. We went to the tile store that we had purchased from here in Eleuthera and they no longer carried the same tiles that we had used so it was decision time. Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. This week Im in Las Vegas making my yearly pilgrimage to Coverings 2014 , an annual tile trade show. Avente Tile Owner, Bill Buyok, in front of the Cuban Heritage Tile Mural at the Tropicana. All tiles are in the 10-inch square format.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 14, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. The Difference Between Cement and Ceramic Tiles.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Featured Tile.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations. This month, Avente pays homage to the classic styles of Portuguese Tiles. In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. Portuguese Braganza Tiles.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 29, 2012

Focus on Romana Cement Tile | August 2012. Project Pick: Romana Cement Tile for Kitchen Backsplash. Avente Tile customer Constance Zaytoun recently designed and oversaw the remodeling of her Chelsea, NY, kitchen that included a cement tile backsplash to be envied. Visit our cement tile design ideas.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

Custom Cement Tiles Add The Right Touch. Project Pick: Custom Cement Tile Design Adds The Right Touch This months Project Pick is from Mark and Erin C. from central New York and features custom designed cement tiles by Avente for their recent kitchen remodel. Learn How Custom Cement Tiles.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. This edition of the show did that, and more, with everything from micro-mosaics to large-format tiles. The Shizen collection from Bedrosians Tile and Stone.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments - Our New Cement Tile Accent Strips. Meet our newest line of cement tile: Fragments ! Its pretty easy to see that these tiny, tesserae have cement tile pedigree. Fragments Cement Tile Accent Strip. Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 3. 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). Architecture and Design. Trencadís is a type of mosaic created from broken tile shards. Tuesday, August 7, 2012.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. 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. The pinwheel pattern is a common tile layout.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 28, 2014

Thanks Tile Heritage Foundation. There are few things I like more than seeing stunning tile installations, new tile designs and meeting creative tile artists! SUBJECT: Tile Heritage WINNER! You are the recipient of two wonderful tile panels. Tile Heritage Foundation. Bill Buyok , Avente Tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles Neighborhood. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Spanish tile adorn the riser and column on this Los Angeles home. The asymmetrical arch is a rich architectural feature; but, look at the Spanish tile on the column. These are original tile circa 1928.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own. Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. ” Handmade cement tile inspired by Moroccan patterns. Fez" by Avente Tile. How would you use Moroccan tile? Lets Talk Tile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Creative Accents with Cement Tile. Project Pick: Get Creative with Cement Tile Accents. Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments are another way to get creative with cement tile. Geometric 10.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 25, 2014

Cement Tile Tips for the Pattern Shy. — By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Weve been Playing with Pattern in Tile Design this month and shown you how Simple Patterns are Powerful ! Theres no doubt that patterned cement tiles are a great way to add style to any room. Think about a kitchen backsplash or entry.

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