Architecture, Blog, Interior Design and Standards

Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Well, sorry men, this blog post isn’t for you. Ladies, let’s focus on spaces designed by moms for moms. 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. Do it right and make it beautiful.”

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COVERINGS 2017 CELEBRATES FIRST-EVER NATIONAL TILE DAY

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

(ARLINGTON, VA – February 23, 2017) Today Coverings , the largest international tile & stone exhibition in North America, celebrates National Tile Day , which recognizes the value of tile in today’s architecture and design. The Livestream will be available on the Interior Design Facebook page (facebook.com/InteriorDesignMagazine).

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Avente Tile Talk: Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile.

Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. 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. Doesnt that get your attention?

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Avente Tile Talk: Understanding Cement Tile Bullnose Trim or Molding

Tile Talk

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. This blog post is devoted to cement tile bullnose trim. The term is particularly common in tile and masonry architectural terms. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup

Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

The Arena Corinthians Stadium has been built to sustainable design standards. Architectural solutions for energy efficiency, the use of alternative energies, improvement of interior environmental quality and efficient water consumption have been implemented in this project," noted Tile of Spain. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Ceramic Tile's Creative Nature

Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Bathroom Blogfest, now in its seventh year, draws attention to the customer experience through blog articles and social media content published over five days, from October 29 through November 2, 2012. Bathroom Blogfest brings together 18 bloggers and blogs from the U.S., Nora DePalma noradepalma OR-DP POV www.oreilly-depalma.com/blog.

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Avente Tile Talk: The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase

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. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths

Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Image via Studio H Landscape Architecture. Bruce Palmer Interior Design used glass mosaic tiles by Walker Zanger to create a contemporary fireplace. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. low cost design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

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. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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Avente Tile Talk: New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip

Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. My Blog List. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Earlier this year I did a guest post for the Gold Notes blog called, Tile Trends from Coverings 2012. Im excited about this trend because I like to see color and pattern embraced in design. The Geo 10 in our standard colorway of Cana Green and Suede remains very popular. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 3

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

Tile Talk

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. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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What Are Encaustic Cement Tiles?

Granada Tile

DECEMBER 15, 2017

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. They often feature designs inspired by different cultures and architectural influences. It meets the standards for slip resistance established by ASTM (can’t remember what that stands for).

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Avente Tile Talk: Playing with Pattern in Tile Design

Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

From Pueblo pottery and Maori tattoos of the past; to fabric and architecture of today, patterns are a part of our everyday lives and often have cultural or religious significance. To learn more about tile, patterns and design, make sure to subscribe to our blog. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

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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Elevations Relief Cement Wall Tile from Avente Tile

Tile Talk

MAY 19, 2015

Last month, I reported some of my favorite tile trends and finds from Coverings in the my blog post Tile Trends 2015: Variety is the Spice of Tile. One of the most unique new tile designs I spotted at the show is a relief cement wall tile line from Aguayo Tiles called Elevations. Standard finish installed without grout.

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Avente Tile Talk: Installing a slate tile floor

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. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design.

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Avente Tile Talk: A tile shower installation- Time lapsed video.

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. My Blog List. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile.

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. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. cement tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cheers! Looking forward to Tile in 2014

Tile Talk

DECEMBER 31, 2013

If you enjoy our blog - devoted to hand-painted and hand crafted tiles - make sure to follow our blog as told through pinterest and houzz. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic.

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. Search This Blog & Beyond. design ideas.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs: From Antiquity to Tomorrow

Tile Talk

JULY 30, 2013

Cement Tile Designs: From Antiquity to Tomorrow. In my last blog article, I wrote about the mosaic tile floors of Fishborne Roman Palace in Sussex, England. This article will explore how ancient designs still have a place in modern life. Designed by Joanne Bradley. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile

Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

With over 50 different color and blends, its easy to find a color that works with your design scheme. Tiles comes with a standard smooth finish; but, additional textures are available to create a weathered, antiqued patina. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Avente Tile Talk: Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. A wonderful blog to follow for all things Moroccan is My Marrakesh. It’s written by author, designer and photographer, Maryam Montague. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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Avente Tile Talk: Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014

Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

While last weeks post, New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip , was supposed to be the last in a series to focus entirely on pattern and tile design, youll see why this weeks post is devoted to pattern once again: it shows how pattern is playing a big part in both design and tile trends. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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Avente Tile Talk: Carter's Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and.

Tile Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

When I set out to write this blog article, I intended to put a few words to a photograph of the Poole Arms (in Poole, Dorset, UK,) with its striking green tile fa ç ade. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs

Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

This random pattern draws its design inspiration from the classic pinwheel pattern. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. My Blog List.

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Avente Tile Talk: Creative floor tiling

Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

There are many more posts to read all dealing with your home on my blog, The Building Blox. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with.

Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

This annual tile and stone trade show, now in its 25 th year, brings together manufacturers from all corners of the globe to showcase the latest designs, materials, colors, and patterns available with cement, porcelain, ceramic or glass tiles. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. field tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature

Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

Avente Tile welcomes a new tile perspective to our blog. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. My Blog List. Arpi Nalbandian.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile is Our Life

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. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. field tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

With history on their minds, I, as well as several architects and design professionals, recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral

Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. My Blog List. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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Avente Tile Talk: The Buyer's Guide to Ceramic Tiles

Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. My Blog List. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for.

Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). Thus, when I recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA, along with several architects and designers, I knew I would be in for a treat. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Backsplashes: Kitchen and Bathroom.

Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. My Blog List. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Set to Dazzle with Trend-Setting.

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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Avente Tile Talk: Pavers, Tiles and Fountains: Mediterranean.

Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. My Blog List. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie

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. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

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. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Cement Tile Design Trend: Geometric patterns using two to four colors. After returning from Coverings 2012 , I was so ecstatic about the use of color in the tile I saw that I couldnt wait to get home so I could blog about it (see Tile Trends from Coverings 2012 ). Interior Designer and go-to color maven, Lisa M.

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Avente Tile Talk: Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Lilywork owners gain inspiration from travels, pulling ideas from architecture and cultures across Europe and the Near East. Now, of the many designs and projects, which stands out as your favorite? It is invaluable for designers, dealers and prospective clients to see and understand the hand-made process. backsplash designs.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

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Avente Tile Talk: Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup

Avente Tile Talk: Ceramic Tile's Creative Nature

Avente Tile Talk: The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase

Avente Tile Talk: Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths

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Avente Tile Talk: New & Old Cement Tile Patterns Heat up the Strip

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 3

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

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Avente Tile Talk: Playing with Pattern in Tile Design

Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

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Avente Tile Talk: Installing a slate tile floor

Avente Tile Talk: A tile shower installation- Time lapsed video.

Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile.

Avente Tile Talk: Cheers! Looking forward to Tile in 2014

Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic.

Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs: From Antiquity to Tomorrow

Avente Tile Talk: New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile

Avente Tile Talk: Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own

Avente Tile Talk: Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014

Avente Tile Talk: Carter's Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and.

Avente Tile Talk: Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs

Avente Tile Talk: Creative floor tiling

Avente Tile Talk: Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with.

Avente Tile Talk: How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature

Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile is Our Life

Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Avente Tile Talk: Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral

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Avente Tile Talk: Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for.

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Set to Dazzle with Trend-Setting.

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Avente Tile Talk: Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie

Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

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