About DESIGNS IN TILE

DESIGNS IN TILE is an Art Tile Studio specializing in custom, historic-styled, hand-decorated ceramic tiles and murals. We are well known for our quality craftswork, elegant designs and custom colorations. And yet, DESIGNS IN TILE is "more than just decorated tile". Our purpose is to create a unique synthesis of art, ornament and architecture in every installation.

DESIGNS IN TILE was inspired by the philosophy and art of the Aesthetic Movement (aka English Arts & Crafts Movement). We pride ourselves on creative collaboration with clients, architects, designers and contractors. Our goal is the revival of "Art Tile", fine art rendered on ceramic tile, and by extension, the creation of a striking and expertly integrated environment. Constant attention to detail is placed on design, as well as layout, for a completely planned installation.

We have the expertise to serve as consultant/designer/artisan in all phases of ceramic tile restoration or new work. Years of applied and academic research in historic tile -- design, materials and methods -- has allowed a primary orientation towards historic and traditional patterns. Our work ranges from delicate, hand painted luster tiles to commercial grade flooring.

Aesthetic Movement History & DESIGNS IN TILE

Starting in the mid-1800's, the Arts & Crafts Movement promoted the collaborative effort between architecture, the "decorative" arts and the "fine" arts. This design reform movement revived an appreciation of "Art Tile" - fine, hand executed craftswork created on ceramic tile for permanence and durability - fine art to be totally integrated into a structural environment.

It is with this faith in the collaborative effort and the belief that "Art Tile" has a timeless and permanent place in our environment that we embarked on the creation of DESIGNS IN TILE. Our goal is to provide "Art Tile" rich in the traditions of the past.

Although we serve as independent consultants/designers/ artisans, it is the process and philosophy of DESIGNS IN TILE to work to satisfy the needs of the client. Whether by custom coloration of designs seen in the catalog or the creation of large custom murals, each project is approached as unique. There is a great sensitivity to the work as it will appear installed. Constant focus is placed on attention to detail, in design as well as layout, for the ultimate in tile installations.