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This Old House Magazine Article

The Tile Shop

Check out the latest issue of This Old House Magazine (October 2010, Issue 142, pages 94-99)- our tile is featured in the article "Vintage Bath on a Budget". I really like the mosaic runner they feature in the center of the bathroom- the contrast from the stones looks sharp! A couple from St.

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Avente Tile Talk: Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace

Tile Talk

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. For this short article, I will focus on Fishborne Roman Palace, in Sussex, England. The earliest Fishborne mosaics reflect the esthetic of the time and are fashioned in geometric patterns of black and white.

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Avente Tile Talk: The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase

Tile Talk

The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral

Tile Talk

Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. These mosaics are incredibly complicated and detailed with thousands of pieces that comprise each one. Mosaics from the Cologne Cathedral.

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Avente Tile Talk: How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature

Tile Talk

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. A mosaic wall is one of the best features that you can have in your home. The joy of creating a tile mosaic is there is no right or wrong. As you can see, it really is simple to create a mosaic wall feature. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath.

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Recent Writings

JG Kitchens

In addition to working on client projects and finishing up edits and captions for the New Bathroom Idea Book for Taunton Press, I’m also writing for the San Diego Union-Tribune and Kitchen & Bath Design News. Here are some links to the articles I’ve written for those publications. Dwell on Design this year.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Designs: From Antiquity to Tomorrow

Tile Talk

In my last blog article, I wrote about the mosaic tile floors of Fishborne Roman Palace in Sussex, England. This article will explore how ancient designs still have a place in modern life. Unlike the Roman rulers, most of us do not have the time or money to have elaborate tile mosaics fashioned for our floors. at 6:00 AM.

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