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Week of July 15th, 2019 – Cultural Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Frescoes, white travertine, antique terra cotta, and stucco are in ancient Italian architecture. Grab your own English design inspiration from this joyfully renovated project. The late architect Bruno Sacchi’s medieval tower in Florence, House and Garden. This bathroom doesn’t skimp on comfort while conforming to its origins.

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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Paris, France. The honed and unfilled natural travertine tile is 16″ wide but varies in length. For a tile collection that’s inspired by the gears of a clock like Big Ben, check out our Gears Collection via our Gears Product Page or our blog, Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

Whether it’s marble from Italy, travertine from Turkey, or limestone from France, we’re always looking for natural beauty to offer a range of options that make your tile project one-of-a-kind. It’s up to mother nature to decide how it looks, and you to decide if you like it.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

It is commonly done in travertine, because the pattern and natural stone both come from France. Multi-Tile: Tile patterns that use three or more tiles are considered multi-tile patterns. A Versaille pattern, for example, uses four tiles to create its layout. The pattern combinations are endless.

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10 Affordable Ways to Make Your Home Look Like A Luxury Hotel

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The full body jets in the glass shower awaken your senses, and the hand-milled lavender soap from France certainly smells delicious! The main flooring is usually one that is hard, resilient and lavish such as marble, travertine, or hardwood. Aside from its pristine appearance, the room is usually designed in a layered manner.

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