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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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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! Patterns ranged from geometric designs, decorative mosaics, family crests, and depictions of Christian scenes and symbols. You are standing in a room.

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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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Cement Tile Circling the Globe: India

Cement Style

We already know that cement tile has recently seen huge surges in popularity in the US and Canada, the United Kingdom, and throughout Europe. India’s Surfaces Reporter Magazine devoted a portion of their June 2013 issue to the growing popularity of decorative cement tile in India over the last decade.

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

Tile Talk

Using the Majolica technique of glazing, our Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile designs include colorful patterns from the different regions of Spain, or the traditional blue and white found in the New Iberica border tiles and liners. Use the 3"x6" tiles to create a border, or make a bold design statement using the 2" dots in a row.

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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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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. Each piece is unique but sits perfectly in their design family, making for characterful surfaces and awesome interior decor. Click to view slideshow. Click to view slideshow. Click to view slideshow.

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