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New Ann Sacks Tiles By Michael S. Smith

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At the 2010 Kitchen and Bath Industry show in Chicago, the Ann Sacks brand introduced a range of beautiful new tile designs. The brand creates some of the most distinctive and innovative tiles around. The new range includes a variety of different styles. Particularly winning are the two new tile collections by designer, Michael S Smith. Smith was tapped by the Obamas to create the look for their family quarters at the White House. His Cosmati line features ten different patterns with names like Alexandria and Fez evoking exotic locales. The patterns uses a total of 86 different colored natural stones and have a timeless, luxurious quality. The designs were inspired by elements of Greek, Parisian and Moroccan antiquities. The dramatic lines and large scale graphics will probably appear in elegant hotel lobbies very soon.

Smith's Gilt line takes solid aim at the idea that bling is back, the beveled glass and hand-hammered precious metal bricks are offered in rose gold, antique gold, white gold or platinum leaf.

Designer Barbara Barry also has two new Ann Sacks lines: Starburst, embossed ceramic glazed tile designs inspired by "falling stars" and Frame which features glazed ceramic tile that incorporates raised and recessed edges.

Gallery: New Ann Sacks Tiles

Michael S. Smith's Cosmati Valencia Tiles

Michael S. Smith's Cosmati Alexandria Tile

Michael S. Smith's Cosmati Emilio Grid Tiles

Michael S. Smith's Cosmati Alhambra Tiles

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Ann Sacks' Sculptural Tiles

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Art

Changing out plain, old ceramic tiles in a boring color can have a dramatic effect on your kitchen, bathroom or fireplace. Creating interest while adding ambiance with sculptural elements can really punch up the volume in a space. I'm especially drawn to the effect produced by Ann Sacks' decorative tiles. Using a time-honored, Italian technique called sgraffito, which uses clay carved reliefs, each tile becomes a unique expression all on its own. Available in either 'Dahlia' or 'Nautilus', tiles can be purchased in groups of fifteen to create a mural for approximately $480 plus tax and shipping. Personally I'm taken with the Dahlia design in persimmon and the warm effect it would have in a kitchen or around a fireplace.

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Gallery: Ann Sacks' Tiles