Designing Interiors with Tile: Creative Ideas with Ceramic, Stone and, Mosaic

178 Pages·2006·68.2 MB·English

by  Anna Kasabian

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ANNA KASABIAN
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Projects by Andrew Karre
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© 2006 by Quarry Books PHOTOGRAPHER CREDITS
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any
form without written permission of the copyright owners. All images
in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior
Courtesy of Ann Sacks, 2; 6-7; 8 (top right); 16 (top left); 62 (left);
consent of the artists concerned and no responsibility is accepted by
86 (top right)
producer, publisher, or printer for any infringement of copyright
Courtesy of Artistic Tile, 8 (bottom right); 108 (left, top & bottom)
or otherwise, arising from the contents of this publication. Every
Bisazza, 16 (bottom)
effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with
Cerebec, Spain/Todd Oldham, 16 (top right)
information supplied.
Irina Charny, Mosaic Artist/Ben Charny, 153
Arthur de Mattos Casas, Design/Eric Roth, 62 (top right)
First published in the United States of America by
Fired Earth, 128 (bottom, right)
Quarry Books, a member of
Michael R. Golden Design, 40 (top left)
Quayside Publishing Group
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33 Commercial Street
Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn, 161
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930-5089
Shelley Metcalf, 145; 149
Telephone: [phone]
Russ Mezikofsky, 169
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Molais Roman Mosaic/Tuva Reines, 62 (bottom)
www.rockpub.com
Oceanside Glasstile, Inc./A Refined Selection, 128 (bottom, left)
Courtesy of Pratt and Larson/Jon Jensen, 8 (top left); 128 (top right)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data available
Eric Roth, 165
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Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association, (ASCER), 14-15
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Courtesy of Urban Archaeology, 8 (middle right & bottom left);
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WC Tile Guild/Country Floors; Mitch Chester ASID, Jami Gibbs and
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Asscoiates/Oleg March, 126-127
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Walker Zanger/Arthur de Mattos Casas, Design/Stuart Watson, 84-85
Illustrations by Robert Leanna II, 146-147; 150-151; 154-155; 162-163;
ISBN 1-59253-235-7
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Design:Mimi Ahmed, Stephen Profetto, and Leeann Leftwich with
Susan Raymond
Cover Image:Courtesy of Artistic Tile/www.artistictile.com, top left
& right; middle & middle right; bottom left & right. Courtesy of Ann
Sacks/www.annsacks.com, top middle; middle left; bottom middle.
Stone and Tile on pages 172–173 by Holly Harrison
Printed in China
Printed in Singapore
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
My thanks, first, to all the interior designers, architects, photogra-
phers, tile designers, and manufacturers for their cooperation and
contributions. They made this book happen, and it is their work that
will inspire. Special thanks to Ann Sacks for her time and generosity.
At Rockport, my sincere thanks to Shawna Mullen for introducing
me to this wonderful book, and to my editor, Martha Wetherill. She,
no matter what, was always calm, attentive, fair, and a pleasure to
work with.
DEDICATION
Dedicated to my husband, David, whose positive energy and support
were constant.
—Anna Kasabian
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Contents
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Photographer Credits 4
Acknowledgments 5
Dedication 5
Foreword 9
An Interview with Ann Sacks 10
Color 14
Mosaics and Murals 38
Atmosphere and Drama 60
Fire and Water 84
Texture and Relief 106
Mixed Media 126
Hands-on Projects 143
Stone and Tile 172
Directory 174
About the Authors 176
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FOREWORD
W
hen I was a young girl, my introduction to always a focal point, are in vogue and, because of that,
stone, tile, mosaic, and marble was in public places. The stone and tile are getting special attention. People spend
marble columns of my church were grand and begged more time in kitchens, thanks to Martha Stewart and
my little hand to run over them or to gently follow a col- others who champion the virtues of stirring pots of
orful pattern. The auditory feedback was amusing, and hearty soup. So kitchens, too, are being eyed for beauti-
it always felt so cool to the touch! Later, in my travels to ful tile and stone, with stoves as centerpieces.
Italy, Switzerland, London, Mexico, and the Caribbean,
I saw amazing works of art composed of these materials. People are demonstrating a renewed appreciation for
Seeing how artisans have crafted interiors and exteriors craftsmanship and objects that express history, so tile
with these materials is food for our souls and imaginations. and stone that appear old are in demand. Decorating
with these materials adds to a sense of comfort and
Today, introducing these materials into homes and land- allows the homeowner’s individuality to shine through.
scapes is very popular. Trend-watchers like Faith
Popcorn comment that the chaos of the world makes In reviewing this collection of rooms, patios, solariums,
people cocoon in their homes. They are feathering their and poolside areas, make note of the stone, marble,
nests, turning up the volume on comfort and luxury. mosaics or color palettes and patterns that appeal
Baths have become tiled spas, bedrooms full of down to you. With your designer, architect, or tile installer,
comforters, pillows, and all things cozy. Fireplaces, create rooms with new views.
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