Designing Interiors with Tile : Creative Ideas with Ceramic, Stone and, Mosaic
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Book Description
Introducing tile and stone into the home gives designers and homeowners an artistic medium like no other. Reclaimed, antique terra-cotta tile can transform a high-rise city kitchen into a French countryside retreat. Italian mosaic tiles hand-assembled in geometric borders and colorful murals can turn an ordinary bathroom into an oasis of luxury.
This book traces the latest designs using tile, stone, and mosaic. Through beautiful photography and illustrative text, installations for every room in the house-kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, and more-are presented. Renowned designers and tile manufacturers from around the world share their exquisite creations.
In this high-tech world, tile, stone, and mosaics can fulfill our innate desire for tactile design. With these materials, we can create homes that are sensual places where the feel of cool stone beneath bare feet is as important as its deep, rich color or how the sunshine illuminates it.
For interior designers, homeowners, and apartment dwellers, this book is an essential guide to using tile and stone to decorate. It will surely inspire.
About the Author
Anna Kasabian is the author of 9 design books. Her newest is Guest Rooms & Private Places was released in July 2005. Her byline appears in various magazines including Yankee, Coastal Living, Cottage Living, and Boston Home. Julie Goodman is a writer and editor with a background in art, architecture and design. Her articles have appeared in Designing With Tile and Stone, Floor Design, Bedroom and Bath, Romantic Homes, and numerous other publications. Andrew Karre has written about home improvement and design topics from lighting to wiring. He holds degrees in English literature and music performance from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. He has edited books for children and young adults as well as titles on business and management. Currently, he works as a book editor, specializing in home improvement and construction books.
Designing Interiors with Tile: Creative Ideas with Ceramic, Stone and, Mosaic,Anna Kasabian,Julie Goodman,Andrew Karre,Quarry Books,1592532357,Decorating,Decorating - General,Decoration & Ornament,Home Improvement / Construction,House & Home,Interior Design - General,Home furnishing & decoration,House & Home / General
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