Avente Tile Blog — Decorative Tile Design

Our go-to girl for design, Lisa M. Smith, shows How to get the most from decorative tile. Decorative tile or patterned tile are sometimes called deco tiles. Because deco tiles have a distinct design motif on each tile they are different them from plain, solid color, or field tile. Lisa is a real live designer and acrylic artist. Her motto is do it once, do it right. Interior design is a vocation not a hobby, finish a room and move on. Her fun and informative interior design blog is Decor Girl and she tweets design wisdom at @TheDecorGirl. Note: This...

When you think of Spanish tile, it's easy to imagine tiled stair risers with terracotta bisque pavers, a wall fountain with colorful quarter design patterns, or some Hispano-Moresque architectural feature embellished with Spanish tile. However, I was given the great pleasure of working with a customer that loves Spanish tile and contemporary design.    As Liz from Houston started this project nearly two and half years ago 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." This is the...

The hot, humid weather we've been experiencing in Southern California since last week has taken a toll on me. I am not used to the tropical weather, so I find my mind wandering. However, with the stifling and oppressive heat, there is great news! As my mind continues to wander, I couldn't help but think of a getaway or vacation, so I thought I would share one of my favorite tile haunts here in California, The Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum. This museum is filled with Spanish tile and is an exquisite example Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture.    The Homestead...