Giotile

OCTOBER 22, 2014

.” ~ Francesco Bonami summarizing the design philosophy pursued by Gio Ponti. The creativity and ingenuity of Gio Ponti, architect and designer extraordinaire , was, and is, an inspiration to all of us here at GIO. Everything Gio Ponti did was exuberant and design was a means of enjoying la dolce vita, the sweet life.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

The annual Best Booth Awards at Coverings spotlight the most exceptional and creatively designed exhibitor displays, not only showcasing their products but also inspiring and educating attendees through innovative presentations of tile. Lea Ceramiche (Hall B, Booth 3887) received the Best Display Booth award.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

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. As a full-time mom, interior designer, and shop owner, she craves organization and a sense of calm in her daily routine and her design aesthetic.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Last week we introduced our new Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool ! 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. Architecture captures the mood of the times.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

Interior design trends change over time, just like any other industry like fashion. Owner and certified home stager, Malena Kaplan, of the Bethesda-based company MK Staging & Design, LLC. Photo Credit: MK Staging & Design, LLC. The simple and light design is in keeping with a neutral and natural aesthetic.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 14, 2020

The annual Showhouse, featuring dozens of Charleston’s most acclaimed interior designers, brings in thousands of visitors eager to discover what’s new, next, and trending in the world of interior design. The kitchen walls were covered in the Bohemia Collection Lola Pattern Porcelain Tile from Garden State Tile.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 20, 2020

The annual Showhouse, featuring dozens of Charleston’s most acclaimed interior designers, brings in thousands of visitors eager to discover what’s new, next, and trending in the world of interior design. The kitchen walls were covered in the Bohemia Collection Lola Pattern Porcelain Tile from Garden State Tile.

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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. backsplash designs.

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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. The Trends. Concrete & Cement.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Image: Atmosphere Interior Design If you don’t want to purchase a new door, you should at least paint it , recommends Dan DiClerico, Home Expert and Smart Home Strategist at HomeAdvisor. Again, paint is an important consideration. This porcelain tile floor and stacked stone feature wall add to the appeal of this entryway.

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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. Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll Within our hand-painted Spanish ceramic tile collection, you.ll

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

The following is a select preview of the newest tile and stone products Coverings 2023 exhibitors will be featuring: Astrum Porcelain Tiles , by Ceramiche Supergres, is a porcelain stoneware tile collection inspired by one of the most widely used materials in architecture: travertine. Habana , a new collection from CEVICA S.L.,

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 14, 2018

Over the past 30 years ceramic tile design has been too reactive. It has assimilated cutting edge interior design and developed ranges to fit. It has responded to architectural trends with suitable commercial tile ranges. OEO Studio’s design drawings for Mutina Accents. Mutina Accents roomset.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

So, I was thrilled to see many manufacturers embrace pattern in their 2014 tile designs! I was thrilled to see porcelain tiles paying homage to traditional and contemporary cement tile patterns. And remember, while the look is that of hand-crafted cement, these tiles are made entirely of porcelain. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

We discussed the different hand painted Spanish Tiles lines. A few days later she placed a sample order that included several popular hand painted Spanish decorative tiles and our Yucatan field tiles. I later learned she was also the Principal of her design firm, The Sky is theLimit Interior Design Concepts.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The Italians are famous for their design sense. From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. As a result, a distinctive style of Seljuk art and architecture emerged by the 13th century. Early on, the Iznik style of ceramic artwork became distinctive with its blue and white designs and motifs of foliage, Arabesque patterns, and Chinese clouds.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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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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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. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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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. Now, let’s take a look at what defines hand-crafted, hand-painted tiles by examining the process of silk-screening to glazing. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

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. Handmade or hand-painted tile can be found in every part of Santa Barbara, CA. A closer look at Susan Dunbars beautiful hand-painted tile craftsmanship.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

Since its inception in 2003, Avente Tiles online tile showroom has sold hand-painted ceramic tile, handmade cement tile, and artisan tiles through various channels of the internet, including our website , this blog, Facebook , Twitter , Houzz , guest posts, and most importantly, word of mouth and repeat business. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

To get you started on your Spring cleaning and freshening up of spaces, here are several handmade cement tile and hand-painted ceramic tiles that evoke the feelings of this season year-round. Barcelona Yellow Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Spanish Cadiz Hand-Painted Ceramic 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. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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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. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Yucatan Dark Green Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Did you know?

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Image: Bagnato Architecture & Interiors Sports car game room In lieu of a hanging sports jerseys on the wall, your game room can also show off your collection of sports cars – as this homeowner did. Never underestimate the power of paint to transform a space. The walls are actually painted to achieve the look of concrete.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Beautiful glazes and intricate relief designs are just a few of the wonderful traits our collection of ceramic Gourmet Garden tiles and custom murals offer. With their hand-painted relief details, available either in a matte or gloss finish, these richly colored tiles boast sophisticated designs inspired by natures bounty.

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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. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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