Cement Tile Design Ideas — Geometric
Red and White Plain Cement Tile Make Quaint Restaurant Setting
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Using two colors of plain cement tile, Heritage White and Heritage Indian Red, in a simple grid pattern provides a quaint and charming floor that is durable and affordable. Simplicity when designing floor patterns not only offers an economical benefit, but also one that minimizes visual overload, especially in small spaces, just as the owners of this restaurant decided. By selecting only two colors, the visual impact of the handmade cement floor tiles were kept at a minimum while attention was redirected to the serving and seating areas. Duplicating the look of a white and red tablecloth, these cement with...
Geometric Cement Tile Medallion Creates Welcoming Commercial Entry
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Handmade cement tile is the perfect material of choice when it comes to creating a colorful focal point one that adds interest, style and dimension to any space, large or small. In this installation, our Geometric Pattern #2 forms the field while our Traditional Isabela border cement tile frames the medallion. The rich jewel tones of these cement tiles have transformed this entry from bland to a visual treat. Keep in mind that cement tiles are not only limited to use in low-traffic residential spaces. Because they are so durable, cement tiles are an excellent choice for commercial floor applications,...
- Tags: Backsplash/Wall, Commercial Design, Decorative/Patterned, Entries/Hallways, Geometric, Tile Rugs, Traditional/Classic
Geometric Tiles Make Bold Statement on Powder Room Floor
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Geometric cement tile in alternating quarter design patterns bring a bold statement to the floor of this powder room. The tile colors, Heritage Aqua (AV-025-B) and Heritage White (BL-010-A), are a great metaphor for color with the blue-green aqua celebrating water, while the white emphasizes cleanliness and purity. Surrounded by a wall of while tile, this bathroom's design really pops when combined with the red ceiling paint. The alternating patterns of the two-tone cement floor tiles brings both interest and whimsy to the overall design without being too busy. Combining all these elements actually make this powder room appear larger...
Hip Cement Tile Pattern Makes a Cohesive Kitchen Backsplash
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The quintessential elements of handmade cement tile were the perfect choice for this kitchen backsplash. The simple pattern and muted colors tied in perfectly with the colors of the cabinets and granite countertops. "Cement tiles added that personality to my kitchen that I was looking for!" Brenda B., Pfafftown NC Our Mission Zebra B 8"x8" handmade cement tile is a wonderful tile pattern that effortlessly combines warm, earthy tones. These colors, from our Mission Cement Tile Color Palette, bring forth a serene, yet stimulating area for preparing food, entertaining guests, or to just relax. To read the complete story on...
Fez Inspires a Moroccan-Themed Cement Tile Patio
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Creating long-lasting, colorful Moroccan tile is a form of art that not only has lasted through many centuries, but it has also prospered to where we are witnessing an influx in the interest and usage of Moroccan tile within the architecture and design fields. When the Moors conquered Spain in 711 A.D., they introduced various forms of artistic techniques, including a unique custom of painted ceramics, called Zillij. As defined by Islamic law, which prohibits the depiction or likeness of living things, Zillij uses only geometric shapes, straight lines and vibrant colors. Design Tip Our Fez series of Moroccan...
- Tags: Decorative/Patterned, Entries/Hallways, Flooring, Geometric, Moroccan, Outdoor, Residential, Spanish Tile, Stair/Risers, Traditional/Classic