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Avente Tile Talk: Playing with Pattern in Tile Design

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The natural world and everyday common objects can be the inspiration for decorative patterns. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif. Comment Policy. decorative tile. Decor Girl. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Geo 21-2 Cement Tile. Post a Comment.

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

Tile Talk

Recognized for having one of the richest and varied art legacies, Persia (now Iran) used this form of art to decorate palaces, public buildings, monuments, mausoleums, and religious buildings, such as mosques and theological schools. It holds an important position among the various decorative arts in Iranian architecture. Decor Girl.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs

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The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. Or, you could choose to incorporate decorative tile with plain field tile, as seen in the two concepts show below. Comment Policy. decorative tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

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According to the curators of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (National Palace of Sintra) in Portugal, the use of azulejos (a form of Portuguese or Spanish painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tile) in decoration is unique when compared with other countries by the way it adapts to architecture on a monumental scale. Comment Policy. Decor Girl.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles.

Tile Talk

During each walk, I usually spy decorative tiles in outdoor settings that adorn the Spanish and Mediterranean homes that were influenced by Mission, Spanish, and Spanish Revival architecture. I do have a soft spot for tile and love seeing how decorative tile is used to add a splash of color or touch of interest to a home. Decor Girl.

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Avente Tile Talk: Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations

Tile Talk

The Portuguese have been using tiles to decorate and protect interior and exterior walls since the 15th century. When this tile is used for the entire kitchen backsplash, the pattern creates eye-catching, decorative appeal and color. Portuguese Oporto tiles provide decorative appeal and color in this kitchen backsplash.

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Avente Tile Talk: Christmas Greetings from Avente Tile

Tile Talk

This homes entry is cheerfully decorated to welcome Christmas guests. If you haven’t already joined, Pinterest has served us with great inspiration for holiday foods and decoration ideas. India: Houses are decorated with strings of mango leaves, lights are placed on the window sills and walls, and a star is hung outside.

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