Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Well, sorry men, this blog post isn’t for you. Ladies, let’s focus on spaces designed by moms for moms. 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. Drysdale also used the floral mosaic.

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Time2Design

JANUARY 6, 2013

Blogging from my IPAD during #BlogTourCGN. Well situation number one ~ Good news I am able to upload a photo, bad news I am not able to select a photo from my IPAD folder of pictures, only able to get pictures from my existing blog photos, from Picassa Web Photos and from my phone or a URL.ARGH! Search This Blog. Blog Archive.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Creating a Bohemian bath. Or how about having your bathroom sink undergo a makeover by painting it with sand paint or placing a stone collage on it. Search This Blog and Beyond. kitchen design. interior design.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

The six-sided shape has been surging throughout the interior design world, adding a fresh geometric take to floors, walls, backsplashes, and more. Read on as Garden State Tile lists the top hexagon tile styles seen today, and how to incorporate this timeless trend into your own design projects. Retro Revival.

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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. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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Ceramics Portugal Tile Painted 130

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 Visit our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas section. 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

JANUARY 21, 2014

Last week, I received a wonderful email from Interior Designer Eugenia Triandos in Montreal, Canada. Design by Eugenia Triandos of Triandos Creations. Color bleed occurs when cement tiles, placed in racks, are removed from a water bath that is necessary to strengthen the tiles as they cure. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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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. Check out our latest blog post, " Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014 ," to see what we came across during the four-day event.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

This summer, our blog is dedicated to handcrafted tiles and their use outdoors. Then look through our Spanish tiles or browse our Ceramic Tile Design Ideas where you can find a large collection of projects showcasing our handmade and hand-painted Spanish tile. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Bathroom Blogfest, now in its seventh year, draws attention to the customer experience through blog articles and social media content published over five days, from October 29 through November 2, 2012. Bathroom Blogfest brings together 18 bloggers and blogs from the U.S., Nora DePalma noradepalma OR-DP POV www.oreilly-depalma.com/blog.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Designing with cement tile means taking a vision, idea or surrounding complementary area, and making it come to life! To learn more about tile, patterns, and design, make sure to subscribe to Avente Tile Talk. Barcelona Yellow Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. Portuguese Braganza Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile. backsplash designs.

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Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 133

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Earlier this year I did a guest post for the Gold Notes blog called, Tile Trends from Coverings 2012. Im excited about this trend because I like to see color and pattern embraced in design. How would you use brightly colored pattern tiles or geometric patterns in your kitchen, bath, or dinning room? backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. My Blog List. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Blog Archive.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

Now, let’s take a look at what defines hand-crafted, hand-painted tiles by examining the process of silk-screening to glazing. Making Hand Painted Tiles Video. Making Hand Painted Field Tile. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JANUARY 17, 2012

If I could turn back time: a Blog Off post. The topic for this iteration of the Blog Off is "If I could turn back time.". When my Blog Off partner in crime suggested this topic I bristled at the very idea of it. A table with links to all of todays Blog Off blogger will appear below. Labels: Blog Off. bath design.

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Kitchen Design Mosaics Bath 68

Kitchen and Residential Design

MARCH 27, 2012

Cookies: a Blog Off post. Every two weeks, the blogosphere comes alive when bloggers of all stripes weigh in on the same topic in something called a Blog Off. The topic of the current Blog Off is "cookies.". --. Labels: Blog Off , recipes. 18 comments: Kelly @ JAX does design 27 March, 2012 10:08 Mmmmmmm!

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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

JUNE 3, 2014

Along with washing the outdoor furniture, cleaning the grill for upcoming BBQs, and testing outdoor equipment, you shouldnt forget to refresh and update the look of your swimming pool with richly colored, hand-painted porcelain tiles. You can pair field tile with our decorative Spanish ceramic tiles to create spectacular designs.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Yucatan Dark Green Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Search This Blog & Beyond. 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

DECEMBER 17, 2013

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. The Portuguese have been using tiles to decorate and protect interior and exterior walls since the 15th century. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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Tile Portugal Terracotta Backsplash 109

Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

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. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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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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Ceramics Tile Painted Backsplash 112

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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Los Angeles Tile California Cement 128

Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Where to use Fragments Fragments are designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat. With mismatched patterns, strong grout lines, and bold colors, Fragments are a great choice for a contemporary kitchen, bath or accent wall. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Cement Tile Mosaics Los Angeles 188

Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Do you have a favorite cement tile or hand painted ceramic tile? Search This Blog & Beyond. 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

JUNE 4, 2013

Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. My Blog List. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Blog Archive.

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Ceramics Tile Los Angeles Cement 141

Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hand painted tile. hearth tile design. low cost design. My Blog List. Modenus Interior Design Blog. Blog Archive.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Make your fireplace the focal point of the room with hand-painted ceramic or cement tiles. Also, our ceramic mosaic tile designs are perfect for adding the right touch to a fireplace, hearth, mantle or chimney. Design Ideas to Help. More Design Ideas for Tiling your Fireplace! Search This Blog & Beyond.

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Tile Cement Backsplash Los Angeles 140

Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

If you arent able to get to Spain any time soon, then bring Spain into your home with hand-painted Spanish tile offered by Avente Tile , or by contacting your ceramic tile retailer about the products I highlighted above. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. My Blog List.

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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. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. With the guidance of their mentors, the pupils would learn the essential, but laborious, task of baking clay, meticulously hand-cutting each piece, and then painting the pieces with painstaking accuracy.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

But I digress, after all this is a tile blog. It is difficult to get the tiles to release intact even after a century² Over time station names have changed, so the tiles were painted over to conceal the old names. Search This Blog & Beyond. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JANUARY 3, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Forward or backward: a Blog off post. If you click on this link it will take to the official Lets Blog Off website and on it you can read my musings on Janus, gates, looking forward and looking back. Labels: Blog Off. Social Media Training.

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Kitchen Design Vatican City Italy 68

Tile Talk

JANUARY 7, 2014

Malibu Carrillo B 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Cuban Heritage Cross Design 110 2B 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile. Cuban Heritage Medallion Design 110 2B 8" x 8" Handmade Cement Tile. Malibu Latigo A 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile. Top 10 Hand Painted Tiles of 2010. Search This Blog & Beyond.

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Tile Cement Los Angeles Backsplash 112

Time2Design

APRIL 8, 2014

Design & Construction Week Re-cap | #KBIS2014 | #BlogTourVegas. My experience at this years NKBAs #KBIS2014 (National Kitchen and Bath Association | Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2014) as a #BlogTourVegas traveler! Well it is a trade show for the Kitchen and Bath industry - Kitchen and Bath Industry Show | KBIS.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

I get at least three e-mails every week from readers of this blog and other things Ive written around the internet. Heres a detail of a kitchen I designed. The difference between a paint swatch and actual paint is typical, and a good designer knows how to accommodate it. Paint swatches are never the actual paint.

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