Cement Tile Design Ideas

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...

Handcrafted cement tiles grab your attention from the moment you open the front door. The Santiago cement tile pattern in a custom colorway is the center of attention in this entry. Both the pattern and border use warm, welcoming colors. The area is trimmed in a solid color cement tile in terracotta. In this installation, our 8"x8" Traditional Santiago cement tile pattern is installed in a classic style to create a rug by artfully combining the pattern with solid color border tiles. Solid color cement tiles are used to fill the edge of the room, as well as irregular shapes...

The Artist Series is a unique collection of handmade cement tile created by artisans from the Dominican Republic. This series not only showcases their skills, but it also serves as a platform to elevate cement tile to functional art. Additionally, a portion of each sale supports charities that promote art within the artists' home country. This creative installation, using four pieces of the Cándido Bidó Dos Peces 10" x 10" Handmade Cement Tile from the Artist Series Cement Tile collection, really pops as a framed piece of artwork for any outdoor/exterior patio. As a decorative accent piece, its sure to...

Cement tiles provide dramatic results for commercial spaces while offering design flexibility. The Coronet,, a French-style Bistro in Tucson, Arizona, chose a classic Fleur-de-Lis pattern evocative of an era. Sally Kane, the bistro's owner, used an updated color palette in cool greens to achieve an eye-catching effect and updated look. The pattern is evocative of an era; but, the color choices are clearly fresh. While working with Sally on the design, she explained that, "The Coronet will be a French-style bistro. But, dont box me in. It will honor that style but not slavishly follow the tradition!" The traditional French...

Cement tiles in simple palettes and patterns show how flexible cement tiles can be. They work well in contemporary design - just like they do for traditional design styles. Contemporary design style encompasses a range of styles developed in the latter half of the 20th century. Features include soft, rounded lines as opposed to the crisp lines seen in modern design. Further, contemporary interiors also contain neutral elements and bold color, while focusing on the basics of line, shape and form. Focusing first on color, contemporary interiors feature tone-on-tone color palettes, relying heavily on brown, taupe, cream and pure white....