Tile and Spanish Colonial Revival Style

Spanish Colonial Revival Style When colonists from Spain first arrived in the New World in the 16th century, many of the buildings they constructed combined Baroque ornamentation with utilitarian basic construction. This combination became known as Spanish Colonial...

A Tale of Two Talaveras

Spain The Spanish city of Talavera de la Reina is known as the City of Pottery. Moors brought techniques and designs of Islamic pottery to Talavera in the 12th century. Known as majolica, the craftsmen of Talavera embraced this kind of pottery and went on to add their...

Choosing the Perfect Outdoor Tile

Similar to indoor tiles, tile that can be used outdoors comes in a wide variety of textures, colors, and materials. When searching for the perfect exterior tile to use on your patio, pool, or alfresco kitchen, it is important to select a durable material that can hold...