The Perfect Bath

OCTOBER 8, 2014

We often find ourselves laughing at retro baths. It is said that bathroom decoration reflected prevailing fashion in interior decoration and the manufacturers provided fixtures that would fit in with other rooms in the house. Additionally, the baths then were very small regardless of the size of the family.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project. Portuguese Oporto 6" x 6" Hand Painted Ceramic Tile.

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How to Floor Tile

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Because of the nature of this business I have the opportunity of visiting numerous design stores on a regular basis. I happened to visit a new Floor And Decor that recently opened in The Colony Texas. Laminate is also coming in water proof designs as well that will open the door to more kitchen and bath applications.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. These tiles come in a staggering array of shades (mostly of blue) and designs. Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Image by Viktor Keech.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Innovation, possibilities and technology in ceramic tile. This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Now just by looking at the photo above, can you tell if this is ceramic tile or real wood? Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Thats value!

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs. The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. Brightly colored glazed tiles can be randomly added to add interest to the design. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C. 29 through Nov.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles. Ceramic tiles are materials that can add glamor and value to any part of your home. If you are considering this flooring option, this article provides valuable tips and important considerations on ceramic tiles. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1. The Buyers Guide to Ceramic Tiles 1.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 4, 2014

Playing with Pattern in Tile Design. The natural world and everyday common objects can be the inspiration for decorative patterns. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif. La Ermitta Ceramic Tile. Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Patterns are fun.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Alena Capra, owner of Alena Capra Designs, certified master kitchen and bath designer and Coverings spokesperson, collaborated with the tile associations to forecast the 2024 tile trends. Exquisitely colored and perfectly sized aggregates give these designs a handcrafted concrete look and feel.

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The Perfect Bath

MAY 14, 2014

I look for tight grout joints, carefully calculated and pre-planned cuts so there are no unsightly shapes in the grid and finally, in the case of ceramic tile, the use of correct trimmers. This edition of The Perfect Bath is about the very special tile pieces that are available to create an impeccable installation.

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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. Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. Fresh-Picked Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles. You can keep the memories and feelings of summer alive throughout the year with our ceramic Gourmet Garden Ceramic Tiles and Fruit, Floral and Vegetable Garden Murals. Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Summer Harvest Mural 8" x 23". at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths. Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. Tuesday, February 18, 2014.

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Decorator on Demand

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Creative Bath Storage Ideas. Hi, everyone, Im Susi and I write as a guest blogger for Design Shuffle , a fabulous social media site that promotes Interior Designers and their work from around the world. Thanks, Marie, for inviting me and Design Shuffle to visit Decorator on Demand to talk about creative bathroom storage.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

Carters Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles, Murals and Façades - Disappearing History. According to The Virtual Museum of Poole Pottery, breweries adopted the practice of ceramic tile fa ç ades in the early 1900s. Scenes from fairy tales, and nursery rhymes decorated the walls of childrens hospitals and schools. backsplash designs.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Before making its way to Mexico, the Romans used Terra-cotta or fired red-clay vessels to carry water throughout their ancient baths. Today, homeowners and designers are crushing over Terra-cotta’s usage as a popular flooring material.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Each installation pays homage to a specific architectural style: a portico found in a Mission style home, an extremely decorated façade of a Spanish Renaissance commercial location, or a fountain typical of Spanish Colonial architecture found in a duplex courtyard.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 15, 2013

2012s Top 12 Cement & Ceramic Tiles. Cuban Heritage Design 230 3A - 8" x 8" Cement Tile. Cuban Heritage Design 140 1A - 8" x 8" Cement Tile. Portuguese Ruan - 6" x 6" Ceramic Tile. For these reasons, I expect cement tiles to remain popular among homeowners, designers, and architects. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Tile Fireplace Design Tips. Today I will share three tips that can help you achieve the best design for your tiled fireplace. Design Rule #1 for Tiled Fireplaces: What’s your style? Just because you love a tile doesnt mean it will work with the design and flow of your home. Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 22, 2014

Tile of Spain companies are busy getting ready for Cevisama, the International Ceramic Tile and Bath Furnishings Show to be held February 11 to 14, 2014 in Valencia, Spain. We are excited to see all the new designs and innovations from Spanish Ceramic Tile manufacturers. … Continue Reading.

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Tile Talk

MAY 20, 2014

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques.

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Tile of Spain USA

MAY 4, 2015

Recovering the past is one of the latest decorating trends. Reclaiming antique accessories to mix with contemporary elements in order to reach a perfect equilibrium, has become a passion in the decorating and design world and Tile of Spain. … Continue Reading.

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The Perfect Bath

APRIL 8, 2015

This is a stellar example of a white on white bath. A double vanity with Henry lavatory fittings in unlaquered brass (note the shelf for storage) and an Empire tub with an exposed bath mixer with hand shower. There is a lot of activity in this bath, all completely coordinated. Decorative sconces complete the space.

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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. Designer Collections. The Trends.

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The Perfect Bath

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Our overwhelming enthusiasm for stone should not eclipse ceramic tile as a fabulous material for backsplashes, fireplaces, kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and mudrooms. Nearly every culture with the technology, no matter how primitive, and resources has produced ceramic tile. It seems as if we are in a stone moment.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

From decorative floors to graphic wallpaper, we love to have fun with pattern and color. Often, our clients feel a larger sense of freedom when designing these areas of the home – It’s a small space so why not? We are loving the bold wallpaper of this little multi-functional nook created by Dekar Design. The FUN Factor.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. Ceramic, marble, porcelain, glass — Square tile is available in a variety of material types. We offer numerous glazed ceramics in a 4″x4″ and 6″x6″ in size.

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The London Tile Co.

AUGUST 22, 2014

Mosaic tiles have been used for thousands of years to create works of art and decoration by people all over the world. Available in glass, stone, ceramic and even metal, mosaic tiles also come in a variety of colours and designs suitable for so many surfaces. Tiled Bath Panel. Shower Floor.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 18, 2016

I was very fortunate to be included in the Ceramics of Italy -sponsored press delegation to Cersaie last month. I will be posting links to my San Diego Union-Tribune favorite tiles and Kitchen & Bath Design News Trend Spotting articles as they publish. Ki Kitchen and Bath . Magnifica and Exclusiva.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Christoph Niemann ‘s creative mind wanders wonderfully into our ceramic centred world with these unusual examples of tiling mania. The first bathroom was designed to ease his childrens’ transition from New York to their new home in Berlin. But somehow it’s his… bathrooms that we’re most interested in.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. The Tile of Spain international brand represents 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER). Tuesday, May 21, 2013. www.apavisa.com.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. October 16 th marks “World Food Day” and what better way to celebrate than by diving into a Top 5 Design list all about kitchen designs and trends from past to present. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this statement rings truer than ever when it comes to kitchen design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 27, 2019

The transitional bathroom is the most popular bathroom design style, according to the 2019 Bathroom Design Trends report by the National Kitchen + Bath Association. Easily accessible spaces are a trademark of transitional design. Easily accessible spaces are a trademark of transitional design. A mix of two styles.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. Breeze through each one; from natural stone and cement, to ceramic and glass, we offer dimensional tile in a range of material types. A kitchen design featuring AC’s Ambra Collection. Boutique Chic.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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