Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 17, 2024

Fine Lines Faintly textured with matchstick stripes and three dimensional detail, Fine Lines offer subtle decor and perspective play whilst interacting with light and shadow for depth and finesse. Patterns, patchworks, colour, contrast, and intricate layouts, Triangles with a Twist are touching every corner of surface design.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 26, 2014

Rustic tile collections from Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers are at the forefront once again as key choices for decorating terraces, balconies and gardens frequently used in summer, as well as the high traffic spaces between interiors and exteriors of homes. … Continue Reading.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 29, 2019

Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze. Porcelain tile is similar to ceramic tile, but is more durable and stain-resistant.

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 11, 2021

This year, Spanish tile manufacturers worked harder than ever to craft new ranges of ceramics to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving landscape of interior and exterior design. The clean lines and smooth surface of this simple finish reinforce the value of simplicity and a return to ceramic’s purest roots. Matte Finishes.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Decorative Kitchen Tile Ideas In this guide we will give you some decorative kitchen tile ideas. These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone. These tiles are typically crafted from stone then glazed , or ceramic or porcelain, with pigments added during the production process to achieve a variety of colors.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Decorative Kitchen Tile Ideas In this guide we will give you some decorative kitchen tile ideas. These tiles are typically made from ceramic , porcelain or stone. These tiles are typically crafted from stone then glazed , or ceramic or porcelain, with pigments added during the production process to achieve a variety of colors.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Cement & Terracotta. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 20, 2021

These gorgeous half-sun tiles offer warmth with their rich orange shade, and decor that is simple but effective. The tiles used are Pomelo Terracotta from Zia Tile (USA), although Tangerine La Luna from Jatana Interiors (Australia) and Arch from Popham Design (Worldwide) are excellent substitutes. Pomelo Terracotta. wallanddeco.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Benji the Shiba Inu, Winston the French Bulldog, Rocky the Great Dane, Max the Bernese Mountain Dog, Charlie the Border Collie, and Duke the Saint Bernard all decorate soft cement tiles in gentle shades that can be mixed and matched. 3D coffee bean bumps decorate the surface of these inky teal tiles. Alexandria from Grow House Grow.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 8, 2024

1) Sunshine Daisy The tiles of this joyful retro bathroom in Joshua Tree were custom made for the project and I’ve not been able to find them anywhere BUT if you’re quick there are some incredibly similar Mexican Talavera tiles available from Ebay from Mexican Tiles Copper Ceramic Sinks.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Last year we covered the exciting collection Cava designed by LucidiPevere for Living Ceramics – a concrete-effect range focused on highlighting the wonders of coloured grout through a series of surface incisions. Utilising the join between tiles enables a whole raft of decorative possibilities. Cava Brown Mosaic and Terracotta.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

Three 4 x 4 decorative wall tiles are offered in an array of patterns, colors and geometric designs—perfectly crafted for statement walls and backsplashes. Glazed porcelain floor tile and glazed ceramic wall and mosaic tile. ColorBody porcelain floor and mosaic and glazed ceramic wall. Glazed ceramic wall tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 9, 2021

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), presented the top micro trends that it says will shape architectural and interior design in 2021. Miami, Fla.—Tile Those Tile of Spain trends are as follows: MATTE FINISHES.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Cava by Living Ceramics. Left: Cava Green with terracotta joints. Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere. Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Granby , previously covered by Tile Addict here , have continued their tireless work in ceramics, creating extraordinary tile designs. The orange brick and terracotta flecks pop against the grey cement whilst the black slate and blue/grey speckles add depth to the tiles. Granby Workshop.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

@pophamdesign @anniedowninginteriors @lindseabrown More from the series Trend inspo: Scandi Japandi Trend inspo: Green Kitchens Trend inspo: Flora Trend inspo: Zellige Kitchen Trend inspo: Patterned tiles for the bathroom Trend inspo: Yellow Kitchens Trend inspo: Desert Modern Trend inspo: Beach House Trend inspo: Green Bathrooms Trend inspo: Earth (..)

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Tile Talk

APRIL 7, 2015

Coupled with decorative ceramic tiles, Saltillo tile exudes Old World charm. Now, depending on where the raw tile is positioned within the beehive-like kiln, the tile can take on hues ranging from yellow to a rich orange to dark terracotta. By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 23, 2019

Ceramica Francesco De Maio’s hand-decorated majolica tiles on show at the MAD in Paris. A show-tribute, the only one of its genre ever realized on Gio Ponti’s works, to testify the design and creative genius of the great master, from architecture to publishing, from ceramics to glass. Tutto Ponti, Gio Ponti Archi-designer.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Benji the Shiba Inu, Winston the French Bulldog, Rocky the Great Dane, Max the Bernese Mountain Dog, Charlie the Border Collie, and Duke the Saint Bernard all decorate soft cement tiles in gentle shades that can be mixed and matched. Bauble Tiles from Veelvlak 3D coffee bean bumps decorate the surface of these inky teal tiles.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The product above is from our hand-painted terracotta Tabarka collection. Often we see a decorative fire-safe paneling on the back and sides of the firebox, and sometimes we see what looks like a regular ceramic tile. Some collections offer tile trim pieces for the edges in either ceramic, porcelain, glass or stone.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 8, 2020

Playing with grout lines, Zip offers unique decorative effects with shaped edges alongside its standard 600 by 600mm and 600 by 1,200mm pieces. The three colours – Anthracite Black, Ivory White, and Antique Terracotta – work to enable striking contrast between a variety of grout shades. Zip Antique Terracotta.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

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. Portuguese Oporto Kitchen Backsplash. Oporto 6"x6".

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Codicer also played with shape, using the same provenzal-style as their Hoxo Mix they developed this black and white series of musical ceramics. Yellow, Rose, and Blue options make it easy to incorporate coloured grout or to enable the colourful decors to provide the subtle hint of pastel. round from Cicogres. Lirica Blue from Arklam.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Codicer also played with shape, using the same provenzal-style as their Hoxo Mix they developed this black and white series of musical ceramics. Yellow, Rose, and Blue options make it easy to incorporate coloured grout or to enable the colourful decors to provide the subtle hint of pastel. round from Cicogres. Lirica Blue from Arklam.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Personally I love hand-molded, hand painted, terracotta tiles and I have seen so many images where they just look fabulous, but a traditional terracotta tile is not something that would look good in my swanky little contemporary monochromatic cool-colored condo and they are pricey considering the value of my property.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 30, 2015

Glazed terracotta planters with ornate designs are clues to what await. Moorish-inspired details like this parabolic window are adorned with glazed ceramic tile patterns. Subscribers receive our hand painted ceramic and cement tile newsletter, Tile Talk , once per month. Today, we'll explore only the outside grounds.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Influential design trends The Stanton Street decorative commercial concept is influenced by the energy and style of New York City. Others, including Aladdin’s Myer, are seeing a lot more vivid colors, such as specific types of oranges like terracotta. Commercial spaces continue to look more residential, comfortable and inviting.”

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

Alpe White, Black and Torino offer base decorations in varied motifs for a mix and match wall that pairs easily with the colour choices: White, Grey, Black, Brown and Blu. These ceramic tiles are available in three rusty shades and five decors in natural colours. Rivoli Grey, Luserna and Saboya from Mainzu (150x300mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

Alpe White, Black and Torino offer base decorations in varied motifs for a mix and match wall that pairs easily with the colour choices: White, Grey, Black, Brown and Blu. These ceramic tiles are available in three rusty shades and five decors in natural colours. Rivoli Grey, Luserna and Saboya from Mainzu (150x300mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

The company specialises in the production of decorative surfaces, delivering a portfolio that is in constant evolution. Mujo by Ornamenta Coverings saw the unveiling of Operae and XVIII; Ornamenta’s exploration of the world of large format decorative slabs.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Everywhere you go within this elegant city, you’ll notice hand-painted terracotta and ceramic tiles gracing every niche, fountain, building façade, restaurant, and more. An Old World terracotta look is graced with intricately designed inserts. Hand-painted ceramic tiles that reflect the Spanish influence of Santa Barbara.

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Tile Talk

MAY 5, 2015

As such, these porcelain tiles embody the charm and appeal of fine handmade ceramic ware. For additional design options, consider our Spanish Valencia 6"x6" ceramic tile , part of our extensive Spanish Ceramic tile collection. Hand-painted glazed ceramic deco tiles with terracotta pavers showcase the stairs, risers and the pool.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The calming bathroom above is a great example of how to use a decorative tile on the walls, complemented by a plank porcelain field tile on the floor. Your options include porcelain, stone, and terracotta tiles, just to name a few. Decorate the kitchen. The product shown is our hand-painted Palio 20 terracotta field.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, fireplaces are also enjoying their place in the renewal process with the limitless decorative possibilities of handmade cement tile, porcelain tile, glass tile, ceramic tile, and mosaic tile. Outdoor living area with a fireplace featuring a ceramic tile Pomegranate mural.

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