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Cement Tiles Around the World (Infographic)

Granada Tile

Egyptian cement tiles are often decorated with precise geometric designs and colorful kaleidoscopes of red, gold, yellow, and green. Cement tiles in Guatemala evoke many of the colorful, elaborate styles popular in Latin America, with an emphasis on rich color combinations and embellished star designs.

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Cement Tiles Around the World [Infographic]

Granada Tile

Egyptian cement tiles are often decorated with precise geometric designs and colorful kaleidoscopes of red, gold, yellow, and green. Cement tiles in Guatemala evoke many of the colorful, elaborate styles popular in Latin America, with an emphasis on rich color combinations and embellished star designs.

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Look Good and Do Good with the New West Elm Atitlán Project Home Collection

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. The retailer teamed up with designer Diego Olivero and the Pintando el Cambio Association (Paint the Change) to help paint the homes of the residents of the Santa Catarina Palopó community in Guatemala. All images courtesy of West Elm.