JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the major Spanish tile show, Cevisama , in a hosted press tour, in 2012, and seeing Tile of Spain ‘s exhibits at Coverings at several shows. Photos: Tile of Spain. Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the major Spanish tile show, Cevisama , in a hosted press tour, in 2012, and seeing Tile of Spain ‘s exhibits at Coverings at several shows. Photos: Tile of Spain. Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. El Molino Burela Series.

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Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Ceramica San Ginés Decorates The New Restaurant of Jose Andres with Hand Painted Tiles. The hotel’s restaurant, Bazaar Mar by Jose Andres, was designed by Philippe Starck and stands out with its artistic tiling from Spanish ceramics company Ceramica San Ginés. The restaurant project consists on 6,660 hand-painted tiles.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 17, 2014

Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. Our friends at Tile of Spain were kind enough to share some amazing tile facts about the Spanish tiles that were used for this project. Photo courtesy of Tile of Spain. Photo courtesy of Tile of Spain. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. Tile of Spains exhibit at Coverings 2013. Image courtesy of Tile of Spain. Ceramic tile use throughout Spain is prolific. Tile of Spains pre-Coverings catalog of the 43 ceramic tile and stone manufacturers slated to exhibit at the show. at 6:00 AM.

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JG Kitchens

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

As I noted last week, many of the most exciting and innovative styles in tile come from Spain and Italy. The first post, last week, was from Spain. Playing with the idea of modularity, Italian ceramic companies are designing fragmented patterns on square and rectangular tiles to produce large dynamic compositions. Chevron Chic.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Architects and designers, wanna go to Spain? Tile of Spain is running a contest theyre calling Passport to Creativity. The four architects and or designers will earn 4 CEUs in addition to winning an all-expense-paid trip to Spain.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 7, 2012

In my last post, Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 2 , I focused on the fortress city of Teruel (a World Heritage city designated by UNESCO). The Agora (LÀgora) building within the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, is part of a larger complex of facilities designed by Spanish architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 10, 2014

Discover Design with Historic Spanish Tile Installations in Los Angeles. The quarter design circular patter has strong ties to Moorish patterns and the smaller format cross pattern is class Spanish. Brick can work with Spanish tile designs especially when the. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Tile Talk

JULY 1, 2014

Created using classic red bisque, this collection offers a rustic look and feel on their own, or when they''re paired with our patterned, hand-painted Malibu Ceramic Tiles that are reminiscent of Old California, Spanish Revival architecture. Malibu Field Tiles are handmade, including the glazing process, one at a time.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Here are two great examples of the hand-painted Malibu ceramic tiles we offer: Malibu Catalina and Malibu Zeteca. backsplash designs.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Project Pick: Hand-Painted Spanish Ceramic Tile Risers Aventes Spanish Tiles are beautifully hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns on ceramic bisque using time-honored techniques. The Majolica technique utilizes an opaque white tin-based glaze that is ideal for vibrant, colorful patterns and designs for ceramics.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

Today, several tile manufacturers still honor the handmade tradition in shaping and painting natural clay tiles, but drying is done in a closed kiln instead of in the open air. textured surface makes the tile appear like painted brick. Photo: Chinoiserie vases, painted in traditional blue and white imagery, popularized in Eastern Asia.

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Kitchens for Living

MAY 11, 2015

What is encaustic painting? Encaustic painting involves beeswax, resin and pigments in varying combinations. One of my paintings, SurfAcing, 2014 12″X12″ Encaustic mixed media on wood boards. Encaustic painting predates oil painting and was used to create portraits on mummy casings dating back to 100BC in Egypt.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This past week I attended an event in Boston that was hosted by Tile of Spain which showed the advances that have been made in ceramic tile. Ryan Fasan - Tile and Stone specialist and Tile of Spain consultant speaking about the advances in the ceramic tile industry. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2024

This feature is designed to help suppliers get their new products in front of the specialty retail community, which is eager to learn what’s new for 2024. The core technology features Envision AI, which designs intricate wood and tile patterns; DSE, which adds authentic textures; and TruBevel, which aims to perfect the edges.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

Apavisas Hydraulic Blue pays homage to Classic Cement Tile Designs. Those of you who follow our blog know that Im a big proponent both of color and pattern in design. So, I was thrilled to see many manufacturers embrace pattern in their 2014 tile designs! backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2024

Following is an overview of some of the latest laminate flooring products designed to give rigid core a run for its money. We looked at LVT tiles, but we weren’t happy with the designs and how the visuals were coming out.” Last but certainly far from least is the Sequoia XL line, manufactured in Spain. made product.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The annual event brings together architects, interior designers and tile producers to explore the latest innovations and trends in the ceramic sector. Spain is a regular participant at the show and this year was no exception with 69 Spanish companies presenting their latest ceramic offerings during the weeklong fair. Bellver, AZTECA.

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Granada Tile

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Yesterday, we shared a fantastic tile installation featuring our Santander tile design. Our Alhambra tile design covers the entry in David Schneider’s home near Seattle. Schneider chose to cover his home’s entry in our Alhambra concrete tile design from our flagship Echo Collection. Tile photo, David Schneider.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Set for April 29 to May 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Coverings is prepared to help its attendees tackle real-world installation situations, preview the latest in tile and stone designs and products from global providers, and help attendees utilize their time and efforts within various social media platforms.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Heres a detail of a kitchen I designed. The difference between a paint swatch and actual paint is typical, and a good designer knows how to accommodate it. Paint swatches are never the actual paint. kitchen design.

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Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

The clay Arabesque tiles pictured above are from Aljafería Palace, a fortified medieval Islamic palace built during the 11th century in Zaragoza, Spain. Further adding to its inherit rustic appeal is the fact that our decorative, hand-painted Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile is produced using a classic extruded red clay body.

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Granada Tile

JANUARY 28, 2014

Its big draw is its fabulous assortment of tapas and wine, but we think the space’s design is aces too. Granada Tile’s Sofia tile design, installed on walls, provides a stunning backdrop for the tapas served at Black Bull in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. So, on the walls, our Sofia cement tile design appears.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Maggie’s tiles and tile panels, often made for individual clients or a specific site, are best thought of as pictures painted with glazes and oxides, fired on unglazed tiles. But I had spotted a gap in the interior design market for good quality and well-designed tiles. I had tried several ventures and was bust.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 3, 2014

Custom tile design by Carson Magness Landscapes at The Pasadena Showcase House of Design. Along with washing the outdoor furniture, cleaning the grill for upcoming BBQs, and testing outdoor equipment, you shouldnt forget to refresh and update the look of your swimming pool with richly colored, hand-painted porcelain tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Their speciality is bespoke design, with three international designers (Spanish, Swiss, and Scottish) comprising the creative team. They hand-craft and hand-paint each tile in their Marbella workshop, offering personalised designs of the highest quality from their skillful and labour intensive process.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Labels: art , cabinetry , design , furniture , interior design. kitchen design. interior design. bath design. Interior Design Blogs|Mpression. Fifi Flowers Design Decor. Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JANUARY 25, 2014

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Labels: art , design , furniture , interior design. kitchen design. interior design. bath design. Interior Design Blogs|Mpression. Fifi Flowers Design Decor. Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc. dh designs.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2023

Made in Spain, the product features an AC6 rating for wear and dent resistance—the highest rating currently available—and boasts trendy designs, including wood visuals that offer up to 24 variations before a pattern repeat appears. Brimming at 12mm + 1mm attached IXPE pad thickness, these laminates are designed to last a lifetime.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects. When the Moors conquered Spain in 711 A.D., they introduced various forms of art and artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. backsplash designs.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Labels: design , furniture. Reply Delete PamDesigns 02 November, 2012 13:31 In my past life before kitchen design, I worked in contract furniture for a big outfit in DFW area. kitchen design. interior design. bath design.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Houzz.com started out just a couple of years ago and has since grown into one of the go to places on the internet for designers and Architects to show their work. Social Media Training. 30 December 2012. Let me vent a little about Houzz. at 10:44 PM.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 15, 2016

Designer Brent Gibson collaborated with Christopher Lee & Company Fine Homes in developing this Tuscan-style home in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, USA. “To emphasize the connection of the region with the land, the paint is heavily earthy with unpretentious hues of a Tuscan hillside,” the designer said.

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