Book Description:
Decorating with Tile explores the many design possibilities of tile. This idea-packed book gives the reader a background in the ancient practical and decorative applications of ceramic tile, and then presents myriad types, styles, designs, and makers of this clay art from past through present-day. Besides the many examples of ceramic tile, the book offers advice for choosing tile for both interior and exterior decorating projects. Two special chapters are devoted to tile applications in the kitchen and bathroom. Both mass-produced and handmade tile is featured. Beautiful, dramatic photographs throughout the book illustrate tile's versatility on numerous surfaces in the home: floors, walls, countertops, backsplashes, fireplace surround, just to name a few.
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Decorating with Tile explores the many design possibilities of tile. This idea-packed book gives the reader a background in the ancient practical and decorative applications of ceramic tile, and presents myriad types, styles, designs, and makers of this clay art from past through present-day. Besides the many examples of ceramic tile, it offers advice for choosing tile for both interior and exterior decorating projects. Both mass-produced and handmade tile is featured.
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