Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 30, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky. Architecture › Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky. Architecture › Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky. Apartments.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 19, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Modern Architecture Meets Indian Design on Houston’s Lakeshore. Architecture › Modern Architecture Meets Indian Design on Houston’s Lakeshore. Architecture › Modern Architecture Meets Indian Design on Houston’s Lakeshore. Apartments.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Brightly colored tiles are grouped beneath a Moorish arch. create a colorful tribute to Spanish Revival architecture. Optimism expressed in the colors of the tile and the details of every structure; details that you rarely find today. The architectural details on the home enforce the Spanish style theme.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Cadiz Tiles Add Warmth to Maine Coastal Kitchen. The email started like this and included several photos: "Attached are some closeups of the tiles as I installed them in our kitchen. We think the unexpected pops of color and patterns add interest and energy to these spaces! View of the Kitchen. Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options. Its amazing how a burst of color can enhance someones day or living space. What better color is there than yellow to brighten up an area that lacks something. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. The tiles, patterns and colors used for each project will be unique and different. Comment Policy. Post a Comment.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. Early Islamic tiles involved a simple process of cutting single color, small tile fragments and assembled with the use of liquid plaster. The color palette also extended to include oranges and yellows.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Gone are the days of solely mixing bold colors and patterns only to walk away with a headache rather than inspiration! Such was the case with one of our clients who created a very different effect with the Mission Ring Cement Tile pattern on their kitchens backsplash by using the same color in almost all of the cement tile mold segments.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 18, 2014

Patterns establish the mood of a room – just like color. However, they add complexity to the design because they need to work effectively with color to maintain the mood and feel. It’s more difficult to create an effective pattern and color palette than just choosing colors. Playful Pattern.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Our Gourmet Garden Matte tiles create a classic kitchen theme of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises." -- Pedro Calderon de la Barca. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Countries with colorful histories have always provided a deep-rooted fascination to outsiders because of their culture, traditions, food, and most importantly, the art produced within the country. Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects.

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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. Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Image via: www.IslamicArts.org.

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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. Comment Policy. kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

I love the color in this cement tile floor. Notice how the cement tile pattern blends similar colors to create a simpler pattern? If youre having trouble finding the right color, design or pattern, then these cement tile design trends may provide the answer you were looking for. Cement Tile Color Trends.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 1, 2014

For instance, quarter design cement tile patterns are too big for many kitchen backsplashes; youll need to use a pattern that fits on a single tile. The scale of this pattern fits nicely into this cozy New York City apartments kitchen. Unify different patterns in a room by choosing a common color for all patterns. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

from central New York and features custom designed cement tiles by Avente for their recent kitchen remodel. Avente thanks them for sharing these photos of their remodeled kitchen. They wisely considered some of our existing patterns that allow for easy color substitution from the existing color palette.

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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. But as eternal optimists, were looking ahead to the greener, colorful season where every living thing seems to rejoice in the coming vernal equinox.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

As a vital area for Mudejar art, a style influenced by Islamic tradition and more contemporary European architectural styles, Teruel’s extensive use of brick and ceramic tile on centuries-old buildings and façades serves as a timeless testament to the importance of ceramic tile as a building material. Architecture and Design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

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. You can create a pinwheel pattern using only plain, solid color field tile. In the example above, tiles in similar colors are set-off by contrasting matte and gloss glazes.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The increased awareness of tile’s long-lasting beauty has not only made kitchen and bathroom backsplashes a showpiece, but the same theory has held true for fireplace hearths and surrounds as well. Using a gray-scale color palette, or any other monochromatic color scheme, creates a look that is understated, yet beautiful.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Mixing the Color Layer of Cement Tile. The calcium carbonate in these bins will first be weighed, and then mixed to form the color layer of cement tile. The color layer of handmade cement tiles is about 1/8" thick.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

It refers to an implied sense of texture or depth created through the use of artistic elements of line, shading and color. Although the shape repeats, the random color of this Saltillo-looking color makes the pattern very playful, sophisticated, and fun! True "through body" color. Pick a color.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 25, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Architecture › Open Social Spaces Defining A Modern Family Home. By Ada Teicu in Architecture. Using building materials like steel, glass and metal cladding, Australian studio TT Architecture constructed a complex set of architectural detail [.] -->. Architecture.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 24, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. With a privileged location in the center of Hanoi, Vietnam, this charming family apartment filled with color is the result of a massive design renovation. Color is a key factor in the overall design scheme. Architectural Style Reflecting the Traditions of Vietnam: Ninh Van Bay Resort.

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Tile Talk

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. Texture and color are important elements, as well as the notion of secluding oneself from the rest of the world.

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Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. There is time to work out the design of the pattern, choose the colors, and create virtual designs with options.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

In short, this barrier prevents various glaze colors that are used on the same tile from blending together during the kiln firing process. Through their expertise, these artisans take precision to a new level by not allowing any color to cross the barrier of the Cuerda Seca. Comment Policy. kitchen backsplash. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Thats the basics of tiling a shower and I do have to apologize for the yellow color in the photos. Comment Policy. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile. Franke Kitchen Systems. Open Kitchens for Entertaining & Everyday. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. The finished product!

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Tile Talk

JULY 30, 2013

The colors in the reproduced pattern were chosen from Avente Tiles Heritage Cement Tile Color Palette. Which pattern and color palette inspires you to create your personal design? Joanne Bradley takes an interest in architecture through the ages. Comment Policy. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 14, 2014

One of the biggest trends in cement tile is to use them for a backsplash – primarily a kitchen backsplash – like the one shown here and featured on Houzz by our friends, Philadelphia-based general contracting firm Buckminster Green. Pick the right grout color. You may use colored or white grout. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 25, 2014

For example, you might start with a bold Cuban pattern rug and then choose fabric with similar colors and design elements. Remember, colors dont have to match exactly, they just need to be close enough for your eye to tie it all together. The dark finish on the coffee table picks up the dark roast color in the tile. Pattern Shy.

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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. Looking for color? Labels: architecture , ceramic tile , ink jet printers , tile , Tile of Spain. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 29, 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. Color substitutions, custom colors and patterns can double or triple the cost on small projects.

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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. Comment Policy. kitchen tile.

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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. Comment Policy. kitchen backsplash. kitchen tile.

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