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Medieval Flooring & Encaustic Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The image above shows the tiled floor of Winchester Cathedral , which boasts the largest area of original medieval tiles in the United Kingdom! Ceramic floor tile first started to appear in medieval England in the thirteenth century. Small decorative mosaics or floor tile with the ever-common fleur-de-lis?

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Week of July 15th, 2019 – Cultural Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Last week, we looked at amazing American design inspirations, but many designs are pulled from cultures around the world. and our daring design community. This week, we pulled five projects and articles focused on design elements from around the world. Designer André Fu creates an opulent blend of cozy and classy.

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Week of October 26th, 2020 –Halloween

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. One thing remains the same, and that’s putting up those Halloween decorations to show some spooky spirit. Our top 5 designs this week feature a selection of tasteful treats in the form of some eerie interior design tips on how to maximize the Halloween feel without going scarily.

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Avente Tile Talk: Step Up to Spanish Tile | September 2012

Tile Talk

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics.

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A Story of Smoke and Fire

Diary of a Tile Addict

With a group of designers whose priority is in the art, Smoke and Fire Tiles is a ceramic treasure trove. Their artistic skill is shown in spades throughout their collections which not only covers tile, but also other forms of ceramic art. Click to view slideshow. Click to view slideshow. Click to view slideshow.

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The Tiled Corridor

Diary of a Tile Addict

Working alongside traditional ceramic tile specialists Craven Dunnill Jackfield , 2500 tiles were created for the project resulting in warm ochre and tranquil teal tiled panels decorating the corridor. The panels are extremely effective in terms of decor, and have been gratefully received by the hospital’s visitors.

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The Tiled Corridor

Diary of a Tile Addict

Working alongside traditional ceramic tile specialists Craven Dunnill Jackfield , 2500 tiles were created for the project resulting in warm ochre and tranquil teal tiled panels decorating the corridor. The panels are extremely effective in terms of decor, and have been gratefully received by the hospital’s visitors.

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