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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Today, several tile manufacturers still honor the handmade tradition in shaping and painting natural clay tiles, but drying is done in a closed kiln instead of in the open air. textured surface makes the tile appear like painted brick. Photo: Chinoiserie vases, painted in traditional blue and white imagery, popularized in Eastern Asia.

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Patterned Tile: What the Portuguese Can Teach Us About Style

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

During any renovation or new build, the designer – or design-minded property owner – is tasked with balancing functionality and style. Bring the romance of Europe’s coastline and the significance of centuries-old design into your home for a style slam dunk. Too much design can overwhelm a room.

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Avente Tile Talk: Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC

Tile Talk

” Herringbone Backsplash by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. Lilywork owners gain inspiration from travels, pulling ideas from architecture and cultures across Europe and the Near East. Now, of the many designs and projects, which stands out as your favorite? Backsplash with 4" Field and Star+Cross Focal. design ideas.

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Avente Tile Talk: Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace

Tile Talk

There are many fine examples to be found throughout Europe. Elaborate boarders of twisted rope and curling vines frame the main designs. Patterns and designs can help define the time when a floor was laid and what the room was used for. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design trends.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers

Architectural Ceramics

This style is newer and more common in Europe than in the U.S. The thinner, is designed for shower spaces that need a full length but minimal curb to contain water. Don’t hesitate to visit one of our DC-metro area showrooms locations to talk with a design and sales associate about your options. Photography by S.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 3

Tile Talk

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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Decorator On Demand: Baby Got Back Splash

Decorator on Demand

I think one of my favorite parts of remodeling a kitchen is adding some WOW to the backsplash.Alot of times I am working on other parts of a clients house and I see a BORING backsplash and I talk them into adding some WOW like these. Wish I had a better pic of this backsplash, its gorgeous in person). Great backsplash!