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Design Inspiration Blog — Pattern

Santa Fe Style

Karin Jeske #CMGSummit16 Design Interior Design Pattern Santa Fe Tile

Santa Fe, NM is a city with a unique aesthetic that has strong influences from many cultures, including Native American, Spanish/Mexican, Cowboy and Catholic.  Naturally beautiful, Santa Fe is situated at 7000 feet with fantastic light, desert landscapes, big sky and snow-capped mountains in the backdrop. A mecca for artists and designers, there is virtually no surface that is not embellished with texture or pattern. Filled with independent boutiques, you'll find eclectic assortments curated with a flair for fashion. Good design and great, unique color combinations, often with a touch of turquoise are everywhere. Traditional tiles are seen throughout the city....

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Choosing a Cement Tile for Your Kitchen Backsplash

Karin Jeske A-Frame Backsplash Interior Design Kitchen Pattern Tile

Above:  Tesselle customer photo of Cassis Cliffe Cement Tiles on a back splash Cement tiles are a wonderful choice for kitchen backsplashes, not just because they are available in a stunning array of artistic patterns, shapes and solid colors -  they're durable and easy to clean.   When selecting your design and color combination, consider making a personal statement with your backsplash by making it a focal point in your room by going bold with a graphic design or unexpected color.  If you're kitchen already has a lot of color and pattern, consider a random mix of solid colors, such as hexagons....

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Tileometry Features Infinite Loop

Karin Jeske Cement Tile Design Infinite Loop Interior Design Pattern Random Tile Patterns Tile

Infinite Loop in the Agave/Java color combination, one of Tesselle's Original Designs, has been featured in Tileometry!  Infinite Loop from Tesselle features cement tile designed to create a random design across the surface.  Read More >>    

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The Magic of Geometricks Cement Tiles by Tesselle

Karin Jeske #ihavethisthingwithfloors Cement Tile Color Design Hydraulic Tiles Interior Design Pattern Random Tile Patterns Tile

Karin Jeske demonstrates how Geometricks Cement Tiles create a continuous random pattern.

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Cement Tile Spotting in Catalunya, Spain

Karin Jeske #ihavethisthingwithfloors Antoni Gaudí Architecture Barcelona Casa Batlló Catalunya Cement Tile Color Design Hydraulic Tiles Interior Design Mosaicos Passeig de Gràcia Pattern Photos Spain Tile Tossa de Mar

A week of wandering through the streets of Barcelona and the Costa Brava in Catalunya, Spain, revealed encaustic cement patterned tiles in many designs, are a staple in this region -  and they have a long history.  In addition to the cement tiles we spotted, see other tile inspirations, and the tile work of Antoni Gaudi, which also includes some encaustic cement tiles.

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