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Design, Design Delights, Motifs & Materials, Tile Companies, Tile Designers

Artistic Abode

Using the strikingly elegant wax-resist method, Artistic Abode‘s hand crafted tiles are bursting with vibrant pigments, laced with intricate designs, and dripping in timeless charm. A series of Egyptian revival tiles blend Art Deco glamour with the intrigue of Egyptian motifs. These unique creations form extravagant borders, or decorate spaced with infinitely captivating colours and shapes. The iconic forms of Celtic crosses also feature in … Continue reading Artistic Abode

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Ceramic Curiosities, Public Art

The Tiled Corridor

This is supremely special. It invigorates the imagination and calms chaos. It’s a hint of hope in a hospital. It’s the exceptionally exquisite Tiled Corridor from Frances Priest. The wonderful work was commissioned by the Edinburgh Lothian Health Foundation for The Royal Edinburgh Hospital which specialises in mental health. Priest sought inspiration from Craig House, the Royal Edinburgh Hospital’s former site, drawing on two Victorian … Continue reading The Tiled Corridor

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