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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Today, Cinco de Mayo isn’t considered a major holiday in Mexico, but in the United States it has become an important day, especially for those with Mexican-American heritage, to honor Mexican culture by way of festivals filled with parades, music, dancing and food. The most recognized name however, terra cotta, comes from Italy.

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Time2Design: Four Corners of Law & Architecture, Charleston South.

Time2Design

Four Corners of Law & Architecture, Charleston South Carolina. It is architecturally a very enchanting and visually interesting place to visit. The Courthouse representing state law (Neoclassical Style), Charleston County Courthouse 1790-92 - architect James Hoban. Four Corners of Law & Architecture, Charleston So.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Cement tile comes in just about any color and pattern you could imagine, from classic styles that deliver a piece of history to your home or business to modern and truly personal styles. If you take a trip to Morocco , you’ll quickly notice that dazzling, colorful tiles embrace the walls and floors of nearly every building you come across.

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Yumi and Hatano Studio: The Yoga of Color and Design

Making Tile Modern

Yumi Kagamihara is a designer and yoga practitioner who integrates color, design with intention, artistry and focus. At Modwalls , we believe that color and form merges well with function in an aspirational approach to living, so we were excited to talk with her about her approach to design and living well with color.

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Yumi and Hatano Studio: The Yoga of Color and Design

Making Tile Modern

Yumi Kagamihara is a designer and yoga practitioner who integrates color, design with intention, artistry and focus. At Modwalls , we believe that color and form merges well with function in an aspirational approach to living, so we were excited to talk with her about her approach to design and living well with color.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Relief cement tile are not commonly found here in the United States. Because the colored segments of any cement tile are hand poured in a mold, it’s easy to change the colors once the mold has been created. So, these classic patterns are easily transitioned to any color scheme. hand painted tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation

Tile Talk

The Preservation of our Tile Heritage The Tile Heritage Foundation promotes an awareness and appreciation of ceramic surfaces in the United States. Tile and our Collective History One of the reasons I started Avente was my love of tile - both in the beauty of the hand painted design and the sense of place and time it conveys.

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