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Artisanal CHARM Courtesy of The Tile Shop
THE SAYING “WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN” DOESN’T RING TRUER THAN IN THE HOME DESIGN INDUSTRY. NOW MORE THAN EVER, DESIGNERS AND HOMEOWNERS ARE SEEKING OUT WAYS TO BRING A SENSE OF CHARACTER AND INDIVIDUALITY INTO THEIR SPACES. FOR THE SAME REASON RECLAIMED WOOD, ANTIQUE FURNISHINGS AND UPCYCLED THRIFT STORE FINDS HAVE SEEN A RESURGENCE IN RECENT YEARS, SO HAS THE POPULARITY OF HANDMADE TILE. UNLIKE THE CLASSICALLY CRISP AND CLEAN NATURE OF THE MEDIUM, TILE CRAFTED BY HAND FEATURES DELICATE IMPERFECTIONS AND ORGANIC BEAUTY THAT MAKES EACH PIECE ONE-OF-A-KIND. Thanks to recent advancements in tile technology, it’s now easier than ever to mimic the nuanced look and feel of handmade tile in more durable and maintenance-friendly materials. Enter: The Tile Shop, the country’s premier destination for tile and stone. With a beautifully diverse range of both authentic handmade and handmade-look options, there’s no shortage of artisanal charm offered at The Tile Shop. RICH COLOR VARIATION One of the most notable features of handmade and handmade-look tile is its beautiful color variation. While a typical tile tends to display the same consistent, even colored body throughout, a 16 HOME DESIGN & DECOR AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO |
DECEMBER 2021 / JANUARY 2022
