5 Advantages of Decorating with Talavera Tile

June 20, 2013

Rustic, bold and beautiful...Talavera tiles from Mexico. Infuse the spirit of the Southwest into your home with these beautifully handcrafted tiles. Talavera is perfect for those who want to redesign a kitchen or bathroom with a colorful theme.

Advantage 1 – Handmade: Talavera tiles are handmade in Mexico and can have both variances in color and imperfections in the finish. This is part of the appeal of Talavera tiles; they are meant to be imperfect and used in a rustic or southwestern setting. They are perfect for your home if you enjoy rustic, bold and lively.

Advantage 2 – Flexibility: Talavera tiles are an eye-catching accent in kitchens and baths, decorative ceramic tiles are also perfect for covering the risers on a staircase or the walls of a patio. They are so flexible in their application that it allows you to be creative and use them in any room of your home.

Advantage 3 – Variety: The simple and special tile patterns of Talavera form new geometric designs when combined, for example the corners of each tile creating a new middle piece. Solid colors are great for separating your patterns with blocks and patches of color. Border tiles are ideal around edges like your kitchen counter tops and bathtubs.

Advantage 4 – Style: Whether you want to keep your design traditional, modern or a bit playful, decorating your home with Talavera tile is easy to do. The tile combinations are literally endless so get creative and create a style all your own!

Advantage 5 – No Waste: When you're finished with your project, you may find that you have left-over tiles. Use leftovers for coasters or trivets in your home! Be creative and use extras to create a new tabletop for an existing accent table or TV tray?

Talavera tile offers many unexpected patterns, colors and usability. Whether covering your walls, floors or countertops your home will thank you!

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