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THE BEST WAYS TO USE STACKED STONE TO CREATE A KITCHEN BACKSPLASH DESIGN 

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The backsplash is the perfect finishing touch to any kitchen design. Backsplashes add color, texture, interest, and pattern to the kitchen, and are considered the most decorative part of the design. Stacked stone backsplashes have a character and beauty lacking in other materials.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

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Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Portugal is a land of Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden-sand beaches, history, great food and wine, and beautiful scenery. Map of Portugal. backsplash designs. kitchen backsplash. Image by Viktor Keech. Written by Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

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Photo by Joaquim Alves Gaspar, Lisboa, Portugal. In that period, the azulejos used in Portugal came from Seville, the only supplier manufacturing center in the first half of the 16th century. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project.

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Coverings celebrates design innovation with Best Booth Awards

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The inspiration behind Roca/Lamosa USA’s display stems from the exquisite application of azulejo in Portugal’s building facades and the immense potential inherent in small formats when paired with large-scale formats.

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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

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In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. Portugal is a great place for ceramic tile lovers like me – it’s used everywhere. Portuguese Oporto Kitchen Backsplash.

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Breaking into tile without breaking the bank

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One of the key challenges is having enough area to display floor tiles,” explained Suzi Portugal, vice president of design and sourcing for Mosaic Companies. “As Mosaic Companies’ Portugal added, “The right partners are key to having a successful program. It could be backsplashes since those tend to be the easiest to install.”

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THE BEST NATURAL STONE FOR SHOWER & BATHROOM DESIGN IDEAS

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This versatile material can be used in various rooms of the home, including walls, floors, fireplaces, showers, and backsplashes by adding color, interest, warmth and style to any space. This design features a rustic stone backsplash with a clean white vessel sink in front of it, which creates a beautiful contrast.