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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs

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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. Comment Policy. decorative tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Understanding Cement Tile Bullnose Trim or Molding

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First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. For instance, Heritage Skirting is a base trim molding with decorative ridges. Remember that there is no specific standard for right and left hand bullnose pieces. Comment Policy.

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Avente Tile Talk: Playing with Pattern in Tile Design

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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. Comment Policy. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Newer Post.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tiles Trend Toward Bold Patterns & Colors

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The Geo 10 in our standard colorway of Cana Green and Suede remains very popular. 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. Comment Policy. decorative tile. design standards.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spring into a Tranquil Space with Leaf Imprint Tiles

Tile Talk

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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Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

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Recognized for having one of the richest and varied art legacies, Persia (now Iran) used this form of art to decorate palaces, public buildings, monuments, mausoleums, and religious buildings, such as mosques and theological schools. It holds an important position among the various decorative arts in Iranian architecture. Decor Girl.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles.

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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. Decor Girl.