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Design Trends: Going for Gold

Architectural Ceramics

Now, it’s time to transition from trimming a turkey to trimming the tree. Until then, we’re here to get you in the holiday mood with two mood boards that are spot-on with a current interior design trend: going for gold, home accents that is. This glazed porcelain is made to look like natural stone.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. Examples of this work still exist in Spain, Italy, Morocco, India, and Turkey. It is the mosaics of the 15th century C.E.

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Avente Tile Talk: Turkish Tile: Artistry Through the Ages

Tile Talk

Aladdin Palace, Konya, Turkey. Karatay Madrasah Museum, Konya, Turkey. Karatay Madrasah Museum, Konya, Turkey. Artisans employed in the studios of the Ottoman court were sent to Iznik so their designs could be interpreted upon the ceramic wares and tiles that would adorn the palaces. Image via www.turkishculture.org.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it. Ceramic & Porcelain Variation. When creating clay-based ceramic or porcelain tiles, manufacturers strive for consistency or variety.

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Architectural Ceramic Looks Back at the Best of 2015

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics Top 5 Products of 2015: 12×24 Onsquare Lavagna (Porcelain). Lines Carrera Glass Mosaic (Glass). ACI’s President & VP Take a Trip to Turkey for Tile. ACI’s President & VP Take a Trip to Turkey for Tile. 3×6 Basics Snow White (Ceramic). Happy New Year!

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Sylvie Atanasio talks about the industry, design, and CTDA

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

In the 12 months she has been at Country Floors, she has designed 14 new lines, which are about to be unveiled at Coverings. Country Floors has a responsibility to stay progressive, and I a duty to uncover and discover new talent and products designers crave. TD: How do you see stone faring vs. ceramic and porcelain?

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Avente Tile Talk: Persian Tile: A Form of Art and Religious Expression

Tile Talk

Using an intricate method of manufacturing, design and the type of materials used in the four methods mentioned above, the methods have evolved as a result of natural factors, economical and political effects.” Moraq tiles (mosaic style) panels created with this technique were made to withstand the elements of time.

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