Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2020

One of the most exciting parts of interior design is the consistent change that comes along with it. But no matter the space or direction, all great design starts with a little bit of research. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TREND YOU ARE SEEING IN INTERIOR DESIGN RIGHT NOW AND HOW DO YOU EXECUTE IT?

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

So, I was thrilled to see many manufacturers embrace pattern in their 2014 tile designs! I was thrilled to see porcelain tiles paying homage to traditional and contemporary cement tile patterns. And remember, while the look is that of hand-crafted cement, these tiles are made entirely of porcelain. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Last week we introduced our new Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool ! 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

JUNE 24, 2014

They were open to the sky and fresh air, adorned with luscious plant-life, sculpture, decorative masonry, and a fountain or pool. These heavenly spaces were intended to be utilized, to be lived in; they were a common gathering area and therefore were designed with both function and aesthetics in mind. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Patchworks tiles, such as “ Minoo” by Marcel Wander for Bardelli, feature ornate 8”x8” porcelain floor tiles in five silkscreen patterns reminiscent of Persian rugs. For Mosaico+, renowned mosaic artist Carlo Dal Bianco used mosaics from the company’s various lines to create a series of new decorations.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

On the other hand, Tanias designs contain a mixture of her Scandinavian heritage. Her use of decorative, interwoven lines illustrate the natural environments resembling Nordic folk art, ancient Vikings styles, as well as Caribbean essences, such as: color, warmth, the Coralillo flower, tropical gardens, and the sea. backsplash designs.

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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. backsplash designs.

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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

MAY 27, 2014

During each walk, I usually spy decorative tiles in outdoor settings that adorn the Spanish and Mediterranean homes that were influenced by Mission, Spanish, and Spanish Revival architecture. I do have a soft spot for tile and love seeing how decorative tile is used to add a splash of color or touch of interest to a home. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

’s Laminam collection gained a new series with the addition of Filo, a uniquely textured, metallic-finish line of large format porcelain panels ideal for skinning interior vertical surfaces in commercial settings. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards.

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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. backsplash designs.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2018

In recent years, porcelain has increasingly established itself as an extremely high quality alternative to natural surfaces. ABK also used the Wide range as the starting point to develop its Bath Design collection, which was unveiled at this year?’s Example of ABK’s Bath Design collection.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

A few days later she placed a sample order that included several popular hand painted Spanish decorative tiles and our Yucatan field tiles. The subtle variation in color in our hand painted Yucatan field tile works well with the change in color values found in hand painted decorative tiles. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

Handmade porcelain tiles are made with the most care and love, so are a great option when you want to make something really special. The colors and designs that youll find are almost endless. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Portuguese have been using tiles to decorate and protect interior and exterior walls since the 15th century. When this tile is used for the entire kitchen backsplash, the pattern creates eye-catching, decorative appeal and color. Portuguese Oporto tiles provide decorative appeal and color in this kitchen backsplash.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 29, 2014

backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. Fragments is designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat. a great choice for a contemporary kitchen, bath or accent wall. backsplash designs.

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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. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

However, we have seen Geo 10 used in a residential application with the classic black and white in one bath and the Indian Red and white used in a different bathroom for the same home. How would you use brightly colored pattern tiles or geometric patterns in your kitchen, bath, or dinning room? backsplash designs. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 21, 2012

You can also use decorative ceramic tiles or field tile for the stair riser. Handmade cement tile – whether functional stair treads or decorative tiles - offers both design creativity and functional solutions that you wont find with most other tiles. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics. The centuries-old technique is believed to have originated in 9th century Mesopotamia with the desire to imitate the white porcelain wares coming from China. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 13, 2013

Scenes from fairy tales, and nursery rhymes decorated the walls of childrens hospitals and schools. While the hand-painted tile displays were appreciated for their decorative appeal, it was their hard-wearing, easy-to-clean and sanitize finish that made them an appealing choice. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2012

Thanks to the multitude of technological advancements available, such as ink-jet technology, ultra-thin slabs, nature-mimicking designs and patterns, ceramic tile has become a chameleon of the building and decorating industries with its inherit ability to adapt. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Porcelain tile that mimics polished stone from Fiandre Architectural Surfaces. Design Firm/Designers: Foreman Rogers, ASID, IIDA, tvsdesign, and Allison Isaacs, AIA tvsdesign. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Seljuk mosques, medreses (a building or group of buildings used for teaching Islamic theology), tombs, and palaces were lavishly decorated with these exquisite, handmade tiles vividly in turquoise, cobalt blue, eggplant, and black. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design trends.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

When a customer requests a special size for their handmade cement tiles, we are more than happy to assist in meeting their design needs and special requests. In this case, the customer needed an 8"x8" tile size of the Gran Cordoba Cement Tile pattern for their residential hall and bath. Decorative Tile. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

These decorative leaf tiles are pressed with real leaves, giving them a fossilized look. Our leaf tiles are hand-colored and offer a subtle way to enhance your kitchen or bathroom with a decorative touch. Pressed with real leaves, these decorative hand-painted 8"x8" tiles include a Maple Leaf, Ash Leaf, and Ginkgo Leaf design.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 29, 2012

Because a residential backsplash, bath floor or fireplace requires less than 50 square feet, using stocked tiles in standard colorways will save money. The cost of design, color chips, molds, and samples is easier to justify on a large project and will only add 10% to the project. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 5, 2013

Labels: arabesque tiles , backsplash , bathroom tile , brick veneers , cement tile , ceramic tile , ceramic tile design , concrete tile , Cuerda Seca , decorative tile , handmade tile , historic , kitchen tile , paver tile. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 4, 2013

backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

The Bellagios Conservatory & Botanical Gardens fully decorated for the summer season. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. Decor Girl.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

This revolutionary range of porcelain is well suited for indoor and outdoor applications. • Azulejos Plaza (Booth 2106) will impress attendees with Ecowood, a porcelain stoneware wall tile comprised of 85% recycled content. It comes in four colors and can be used outdoors.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 27, 2013

South Kensington is decorated with scenes reflecting the Natural History Museum. Photography by Joanne Bradley In 1903 Leslie Green, architect, was tasked with designing stations for three railway lines. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. Decor Girl.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The water bath guarantees proper cement hydration. Racked cement tile are lowered into this water bath. backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 29, 2013

backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 31, 2013

backsplash designs. bathroom design. decorative tile. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design. low cost design. Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. Artisan Porcelain Tiles for the Pool.

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