The use of tin ceilings really developed in the mid-nineteenth century, when mass produced sheets of thin rolled tinplate became readily available in America. They reached the zenith of their popularity in the 1890s. As a result, many old buildings, such as the colonial town houses of central Sydney, boast antique tin ceilings, cornices, wall panels and wainscots. Continue reading Trending: Tin Ceiling Tiles
The Grand Hotel dei Castelli has been recently remodeled by Habitat Progetti, in a project managed by Alessandro Ghio. The bathrooms feature tiles in different colour and formats; many of them chosen from Pastorelli’s Opera collection Continue reading Captivating Castle
Lapicida, which offers a wide selection of original antique terracotta tiles, salvaged from 18th and 19th Century buildings, mainly in France, reports that terracotta floors are now gracing some of the smartest interiors with their warm, natural appeal. The epitome of relaxed living, they come in a wide range of pinks, reds and creams – reflecting the clays native to the regions from which they hail. Continue reading Trending: Antique Terracotta
Teatro by Refin is a striking wood-effect tile range that offers a prestigious, exclusive feel and communicates the values of Italy’s cultural past and artisanal heritage. Continue reading Tiling Theatre
