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Decorating with Moroccan-Inspired Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Dating back to the 10 th century, Moroccan tiles are truly historic pieces of art that originate in the old city of Fez, Morocco and parts of Spain. Granada Tile has traveled across the globe to Morocco to find inspiration for our very own Moroccan cement tile designs. Why Choose Cement Tile Over Ceramic?

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Spotted: Granada Tiles Fez Cement Tile in East Hampton’s Moby Restaurant In Design Sponge

Granada Tile

Today on Design Sponge , two great tastes together: Granada Tile’s Fez cement tile in black and white in Moby, one of the hottest restaurants in East Hampton, AND a recipe for the restaurant’s grilled Margherita pizza.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

If you take a trip to Morocco , you’ll quickly notice that dazzling, colorful tiles embrace the walls and floors of nearly every building you come across. Today, modern Spanish style tile embraces bright colors and intricate medallion, filigree and mismatched patchwork designs. Moroccan Tile. Firenze Tile. Cuban Tile.

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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles

Granada Tile

At Granada Tile, we go above providing you with just the tile design you desire for your space. Many 13 th century and earlier churches and palaces incorporated the use of tile made of various shapes and interlocked them to form a mosaic-like design. What Are Some Original Colors and Designs?

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Originally, handmade tiles were used to adorn places of worship like temples and mosques throughout countries like Iran, Turkey, Egypt and Morocco. Italy: Most people likely think of marble before ceramic tile when they hear the name Italy. Adding City Hall to a Designer Space.

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Revisiting Pierre Chareau at The Jewish Museum

The Perfect Bath

It is one of the few buildings Pierre Chareau (with the assistance of Danish architect Bernard Bijvoet) both designed and furnished. He came to America after a stay in Morocco and become a close friend of Robert Motherwell; he built a small house on his property but his career did not flourish here.

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Curated Maximalism Inspired from Around The Globe

Garden State Tile Blog

Vivian and Joe, Principal Designers of Global Home Interiors took their expeditions to the next level by incorporating their travels into interior designs concepts for their clients. Parisians are known for their impeccable taste and love of preserving history when it comes to interior design. Irish Cottage.

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