I am always struck by a room that uses cement (or encaustic) tiles. Because each tile is made by hand they feel more like works of art as oppose to just simply tiles. A few years ago I can across an image of a beautiful restaurant patio in Mexico and was immediately smitten!
After a bit of image sleuthing, I found the original restaurant! I love how the tile wraps up the wall!
A much better view with which you can truly see the tile.
The central meeting point - love it!
It’s amazing that such a simple pattern can create such drama. Cement tiles are known for their shapes, their pattern (always geometric), and their colours.
The tiles really make the design - love the star pendant used with the star tiles!
Tile from the Cement Tile Shop - they have a fantastic selection!
Here they are being used in a more modern bathroom.
They can be used on the floor and the walls, both inside and outside. I have even seen them used for sidewalks in Cuba, harkening back to the pre Castro days.
Here they are being used as a dramatic backsplash.
A striking feature wall.
These colours give off a much more time worn feel.
Mixing and matching different tiles.
I love how the tile wraps up the wall from the floor - very striking in contrast to the white subway tiles.
They are commonly used in courtyards in Morocco and Spain – beautiful!
What a beautiful green!
Look at the incredible tiling around and in the fountain -
Needless to say, I am dying to use these tiles on a project! I am personally more drawn to the simple tiles but nothing says drama better than a wall of more ornate cement tiles. Enjoy!