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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

Tile Talk

Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Portugal is a land of Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden-sand beaches, history, great food and wine, and beautiful scenery. Map of Portugal. These tiles come in a staggering array of shades (mostly of blue) and designs. Image by Viktor Keech. at 6:00 AM.

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THE BEST NATURAL STONE FOR SHOWER & BATHROOM DESIGN IDEAS

Realstone

If you’re looking for inspiration for your natural stone shower & bathroom design, check out these 11 designs that feature different types of natural stone. The effect adds much interest to the room, while creating a design that blends well.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

Tile Talk

Photo by Joaquim Alves Gaspar, Lisboa, Portugal. In that period, the azulejos used in Portugal came from Seville, the only supplier manufacturing center in the first half of the 16th century. Now, you too can bring the look and feel of Portugal into your home by using our Portuguese Ceramic Tiles in your next project.

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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

Tile Talk

In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. Portugal is a great place for ceramic tile lovers like me – it’s used everywhere. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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30 Marble Bathroom Design Ideas Styling Up Your Private Daily Rituals

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

In addition to the 30 Modern Bathroom Design Ideas For Your Private Heaven , we selected a handful of modern bathrooms that display an iconic material for luxury: marble. Richly veined or showcasing a contemporary straight line design, light-colored or dark-colored, this material oozes luxury and commitment to quality.

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Patterned Tile: What the Portuguese Can Teach Us About Style

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

During any renovation or new build, the designer – or design-minded property owner – is tasked with balancing functionality and style. Portugal has been famous for its patterned tile – called azulejo – for centuries. Image: Kat Nelson Designs Like we said, designing a room requires a careful balance of form and function.

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The Perfect Bath: Eastridge Design

The Perfect Bath

As I continue to share images from The Perfect Bath, my plan is to include spaces large and small, especially the powder bath. In this post, I’m focusing on a dramatic powder room designed by Katie Eastridge of Eastridge Design in Princeton, New Jersey. I love what happened! and Arab Americans.

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