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

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze. Terracotta. Terracotta tile is made from red or brown clay that is fired. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else?

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

Floor Covering News

Meanwhile, a host of new prefabricated furnishing options and collaborations with the world’s leading design firms signaled the strength of the industry while carbon-neutral collections and the workings of a new industry ISO standard for embodied carbon demonstrated contributions to the future of the built environment.

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

Tile Talk

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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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

Tile Talk

The Portuguese have been using tiles to decorate and protect interior and exterior walls since the 15th century. When this tile is used for the entire kitchen backsplash, the pattern creates eye-catching, decorative appeal and color. Portuguese Oporto tiles provide decorative appeal and color in this kitchen backsplash.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Relief Cement Tiles Simulate Terracotta Is it cement or is it clay? Here two colors were used for the "terracotta body" and the black grout line is in relief. If you are thinking of using Spanish-style pavers or terracotta for your floor, consider what you can do with cement! decorative tile. design standards.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tiles of the American Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA

Tile Talk

Everywhere you go within this elegant city, you’ll notice hand-painted terracotta and ceramic tiles gracing every niche, fountain, building façade, restaurant, and more. An Old World terracotta look is graced with intricately designed inserts. An outdoor staircase at shopping center Paseo Nuevo is decorated with Mexican tiles.

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Decorating With Orange: 25 Ideas Using Apricot, The Hottest Hue This Fall

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The on-trend color is a lighter, earthier version of the standard orange. Layers of various salmon, terracotta and tangerine textiles and pillows, paired with sage, add a warm and modern look to any room. Layers of various salmon, terracotta and tangerine textiles and pillows, paired with sage, add a warm and modern look to any room.