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Scottish Heritage in Interiors

Architectural Ceramics

When you do, it will be easy to see why Betty, owner of Architectural Ceramics, had Scotland on her bucket list for so long. Part of Edinburgh’s beauty is due to the sandstone buildings, a large portion taken from the local Craigleith Quarry. Edinburgh from Craigleith Quarry’ as painted by John Bell (1793-1861).

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Tiles are hand-crafted by pouring colored cement into a mold.

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Living Room Paint Ideas: Getting Creative in the Heart of the Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

One simple way to inject more personality into your living room is with a simple coat of paint. Paint is a versatile medium that can do so much for your overall design without breaking your budget. Get inspired by these living room paint ideas and transform one of the most important rooms in your home.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

So take a break from crunching the numbers, and take a look at a few tile examples from Architectural Ceramics that have cash in mind. Shown above, the penny round mosaic in the Petrolio color is on trend with its dark green-blue hue. Glass: Our Tozen Collection features several glass mosaic patterns and colors.

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

Tile Talk

Now, let’s take a look at what defines hand-crafted, hand-painted tiles by examining the process of silk-screening to glazing. In short, this barrier prevents various glaze colors that are used on the same tile from blending together during the kiln firing process. Making Hand Painted Tiles Video. The Process: Cuerda Seca.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Houzz.com you're killing me

Kitchen and Residential Design

To a one, those emails are asking questions that can be answered by clicking on the "more info" link next to a photo I posted, or theyre asking unanswerable questions such as "what color is that?" Again, judging precise color based on an internet photo is impossible, especially if its in a product photo. Hire an independent designer.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Let me vent a little about Houzz

Kitchen and Residential Design

Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. The people who make wood stains use the colors and tones of natural wood as model when they formulate their stains. Finally, colors on your computer screen arent real. Deal with it. Live a little!

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