Ceramic Tile Design Ideas — Indoor

Plain and Patterned Spanish Tiles Make This Steam Shower Sizzle

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Plain and Patterned Spanish Tiles Make This Steam Shower Sizzle

Our Malibu Faro B pattern was used as a decorative liner for the steam shower. Glaze colors from the pattern were used on the plain and trim tiles for a coordinated look. This steam shower follows a few rules of contemporary design so that the decorative Spanish tiles don't corrupt the clean, contemporary lines and open feel. Notice the use of color in the shower? Plain field tile from the Malibu Field tile collection are used on the ceiling, floor, and as an outline for the bench. Keeping the color palette simple reinforces the clean lines. Further, the use of...

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Spanish Malibu Liner Makes Contemporary Bath

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Spanish Malibu Liner Makes Contemporary Bath

Spanish ceramic tile easily melds with contemporary design and architecture. To that point, we recently had the pleasure of helping a customer who had a love and desire for both Spanish tile and contemporary design. Liz C. from Houston, TX, who started this project nearly two and half years ago, was both enthusiastic and realistic with what she wanted to incorporate into her home. She explained, "I'm building a new house and it will provide a place for some of my contemporary art collection; but, it has to include Spanish tile which I love." Before moving on, we must thank...

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Spanish Tile Provides Color, Pattern to Fireplace Hearth

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Spanish Tile Provides Color, Pattern to Fireplace Hearth

Colorful Spanish Andalucia 6x6 tile add color, warmth, and pattern around this hearth. Inspired by centuries-old Spanish tile designs, our line of Spanish ceramic tiles are skillfully hand-painted by artisans. With the use of historical Spanish patterns and colors, our collection of Spanish tile utilize the traditional Majolica method of hand-glazing techniques. The Andalucia tile series, as seen on this fireplace design, is inclusive in that the collection includes borders, corners, large decorative tiles and accent dots. This versatile line, with its stunning colors, creates a timeless look that seamlessly blends with hand-painted Spanish Field tiles tiles.   Design Tip...

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Pillowed Ceramic Tile Adds Color, Texture to Classic Portuguese Patterns

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Pillowed Ceramic Tile Adds Color, Texture to Classic Portuguese Patterns

Add some fun, texture and bold color to classic Portuguese tiles patterns with our Pillow Chiclet in Jungle Green. In this wall concept, the pillowed chiclet tile in Jungle green is laid on point using the Oporto 2" x 2" dots in the field. A bright white molding frames the wainscot with the Oporto 3" x 6" listello or border tile at the top. To add balance, Oporto 6" x 6" tiles run along the base. Design Tip: Pillowed Tile Our colorful Chiclet tiles have soft, round pillowed edges on all four sides. They are a great in adding visual...

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Spanish Tiles Keep the Romance

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Spanish Tiles Keep the Romance

The hand-painted designs of Spanish tile add charm and color to this powder room. Together with the terracotta Arabesque floor tiles, these La Merced ceramic tiles from our Barcelona collection reveal a warm and friendly surrounding. We wish to thank Ines Haml, Designer and Principal of The Sky is the Limit Interior Design Concepts in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Her vision, warmth and patience made this project very successful. The project was also featured in the March 2016 issue of Home and Cottages magazine.   Designing with Spanish Tile The geometric patterns of Spanish tiles have created alluring charm in...

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