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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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In Georgetown: Rethinking the Retro Glam Bath

The Perfect Bath

The recent renovation of our Washington, DC showroom has given us multiple opportunities to think about the bath in new and sometimes bold ways. ” On the walls, a sophisticated and somewhat formal graphic pattern of water jet mosaics, hand-assembled in subtle shades of white and pale gray, tones down the 1930s references.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. These motifs utilize what is referred to as the n -fold rotational symmetry, where n represents a range of whole numbers from 3 to 100. It is the mosaics of the 15th century C.E. decorative tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Enduring Tile of the London Underground

Tile Talk

Finsbury Park on the Victoria Line has balloon mosaics in reference to the balloon launches at the park. South Kensington is decorated with scenes reflecting the Natural History Museum. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Reference Sources. decorative tile. Decor Girl. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Avente Tile Talk: New Arabesque Pattern Designs in Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif. It refers to an implied sense of texture or depth created through the use of artistic elements of line, shading and color. Texture refers to the tactile quality of the surface - what you feel when you touch the tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs

Tile Talk

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. Or, you could choose to incorporate decorative tile with plain field tile, as seen in the two concepts show below. decorative tile. Decor Girl. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile is Our Life

Tile Talk

This Guide will serve not only as inspiration, but also as a reference source that addresses everything you need to know about cement tile, before, during and after purchase! decorative tile. Decor Girl. Margaret Almon Mosaics. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. at 6:00 AM.

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