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Art Deco in the Bath

The Perfect Bath

I know that many of you saw this bath featured in World of Interiors. The design elements of the bath and the entire apartment fall well within the decorative arts framework made popular in the 1920s and 1930s in France. I would be remiss if I did not comment on this completely original Art Deco design: it is perfection.

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Starlike Sensations

Diary of a Tile Addict

Also in the collection is Starlike Crystal: a two-component acid-resistant translucent epoxy adhesive for the grouting of transparent and decorative glass mosaics with joints up to 2mm wide. Starlike at Saint Félix de Pallières castle, France. Starlike at Saint Félix de Pallières castle, France.

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Avente Tile Talk: Christmas Greetings from Avente Tile

Tile Talk

This homes entry is cheerfully decorated to welcome Christmas guests. If you haven’t already joined, Pinterest has served us with great inspiration for holiday foods and decoration ideas. France: In France, children place their shoes by the fireplace in hopes that le Pere Noe l (Father Christmas) will place gifts for them.

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These 3D-Printed Houses Can Be Printed Today and Move-In Ready Tomorrow – for Under $10K

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Check out these six innovative 3D-printed houses: Built in March 2018, the first permitted 3D-printed home in America features two bedrooms and one bath. A family in France may be the first to move into a 3D-printed home. The one-bedroom, one-bath home has a striking living room and kitchen laid out over 1,000 square feet.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

When considering large-format square field tile, common sizes are: 12″x12″, 18″x18″, and 24″x24″ Decorative or square accent tiles are most commonly seen in 4″x4″ or 6″x6″ Lastly, square mosaics are often mesh-mounted in a 1″x1″ or 2″x2″ size.

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Avente Tile Talk: Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014

Tile Talk

Apavisa isnt shy about letting us know that the inspiration for these tiles comes from the cement tile manufacturing method that was first developed in Southern France during the mid 19th century. decorative tile. Decor Girl. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. This is often called a "hydraulic look." backsplash designs.

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Cement Tile

The Perfect Bath

The production of cement tile is documented as far back as the 13th century in France and Portugal with some early installations still in in remarkably good condition. The patterns and colors were bold, the material was durable, decorative and sophisticated. The hay day of cement tile in the US was in the 1920′w and 30′s.

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