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Avente Tile Talk: Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace

Tile Talk

Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. There are many fine examples to be found throughout Europe. The earliest Fishborne mosaics reflect the esthetic of the time and are fashioned in geometric patterns of black and white. Margaret Almon Mosaics.

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Nature-Inspired Selections

Garden State Tile Blog

That is why many of us desire to bring elements of the natural world into our homes and workplaces with unimpeded access to the outdoors such as terraces, sunrooms, large windows, and balconies, as well as with house plants, and nature-inspired textures, patterns, and materials in our coverings, artwork, and furniture. Wood: 3Barrel.

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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

Astrachan went on to note the current issues affecting imports: Freight costs, container shortages, gas prices and sup- ply challenges in Europe. Coverings 2022 was shaped around three tenants: “Wellness & Environment,” “Timeless Luxury” and “Outdoor Living Spaces.” First and foremost is the ongoing growth of indoor/outdoor tile.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Whether you’re barbecuing near our Baltimore showroom, or you’re fixin’ to go grillin’ closer to our Atlanta showroom; summer is made for poolside meals on an outdoor patio. Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water.

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What Are Victorian Tiles?

Granada Tile

Another classic Victorian tile was the mosaic floor tile, which boasted a wide array of rich colors and intricate patterns, like Fleur-de-lis type scrolls, flowers, birds, and literature characters. Many original Victorian tiles were a black and white colored pattern, often in a checkerboard design. Where Are Victorian Tiles Used?

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Decorator On Demand: Vibrant Outdoor Fabrics

Decorator on Demand

Vibrant Outdoor Fabrics. I love that almost every fabric manufacturer now has a line of outdoor fabrics. Outdoor fabrics have come such a long way they now feel like the linens, chenilles and silks we are used to but with the durability to survive outside. Labels: outdoor fabrics , Schumacher , Trina Turk. ► July.

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Decorator On Demand: Junk Mail Never Looked So Good

Decorator on Demand

She hand cuts, sorts and manipulates thousands of pieces; images and text to assemble a mosaic portrait. What a cool take on mosaic art! Can she make a mosaic of my junk mail and my face? glass mosaics. (1). outdoor design. (2). outdoor fabrics. (2). outdoor furniture. (2). outdoor rugs. (2).