New Ravenna Introduces Designer Tile Dimensioni Collection

Città and Coliseum are made from Calacatta marble and pay homage to handcrafted stone while New Leaf is made from metallic glass. The mosaics are perfect for both interior and exterior surfaces.

Città

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An inventive mosaic that creates volume thanks to its faceted design, Città is truly gorgeous. It captures the innate beauty of natural stone and is astonishingly strong and durable. It is ideal for areas with a high amount of traffic. The beauty of Città is that no two pieces are the same. When used together, they create an exceptional look that fits many interiors.

Coliseum

This mosaic is characterized by geometric lines which begin in a classic hex. It is framed by a triple dimensional edge and completed with Venetian honing. It boasts an impressive combination of captivating beauty and incredible hardness. Coliseum adds visual warmth to interior spaces and introduces a unique level of luxury.

New Leaf

Made from metallic glass, New Leaf is impressive through and through. It is available in four hues: Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, and Gunmetal. The colors amplify its outstanding beauty and are ideal for adding elegance and sophistication to any room. They add aesthetic value to both residential and commercial settings. New Life is ideal for those who want a classic look that is timeless.

About New Ravenna

New Ravenna specializes in the design and manufacture of glass and stone mosaics. The mosaics are handcrafted and made into murals, decorative borders, medallions, and fields. Each mosaic passes through a rigorous process to ensure it is unique. New Ravenna mosaics are loved by interior designers, architects, and their clients. Sara Baldwin, the founder of New Ravenna, says that the Dimensioni Collection highlights refraction by embellishing every piece of stone and glass to produce surface depth. It captures the stunning textures of Italy.

Which of the mosaics reflects your sense of decorative style?

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Designer Tiles: New Ravenna Presents Shades of Gray

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Shades of Gray

The latest designer tiles in the market are Shades of Gray, mosaic tiles designed by Sara Baldwin, the founder of New Ravenna. The beautiful tiles are made from natural stone and showcase different hues of gray (hence the name). Some of the tiles like Chevron, Penny, and Hex have a deep charcoal greystroke while others like Kasbah are comprised of two warm hues like Cashmere and Angora. The darker blue spectrum of gray is seen in Ombre Chevron. Ombre Chevron is made with Zircon, Alabaster jewel glass, and Lavastone. Kelp Forest is another captivating tile. Created from Alabaster jewel glass, its surging design is emphasized by the gray grout which demarcates each blade. Balsato Orvieto is an Italian stone dotted with mini-geodes of quartz. Each of the mosaics is handmade and assembled one piece at a time. They can be installed on both horizontal and vertical surfaces, indoors and outdoors. The glass tiles are ideal for vertical indoor surfaces.

See How Designer Sara Baldwin was Inspired

Sara Baldwin is the founder and creative director of New Ravenna. She was inspired by the color gray because it is one of the most enthralling colors of nature. She says that gray is never a sole color in the objects we use but always fuses with other tones creating elegant vibrancy. Her love for gray and natural elements can be clearly seen in these designs. She blends different features to create lovely color variations. Even the tiles with only two elements have a full spectrum of hues.

New Ravenna is one of the premier tile design and manufacturing companies in the US. The company produces glass, mosaic, and stone tiles for both residential and commercial spaces. It creates handcrafted mosaics shaped into decorative murals, fields, medallions, and borders. Tile is cut and honed, treated, or tumbled to create unique styles, vivid textures and gentle shade variations.

Don’t you just love these designer tiles?

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Helpful Tips for Choosing the Right Tile for your Remodel

Glass tile

Most people don’t automatically think of glass when considering tiling, but if done well it can be incredibly beautiful. Glass tiles are most frequently used for kitchen backsplashes, walls, trims, and flourishes. They work well as decorative tiles because they can be stained with any number of vibrant colors that won’t fade over time. Glass tiles are also moisture-proof and extremely easy to clean and maintain, so they’re a great choice for people who want something that looks great and doesn’t need a lot of care. The only real drawbacks are that they are fairly expensive, and you don’t really want to use glass tiles for flooring because they can become a potential danger if they break under excessive weight or traffic.

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Porcelain tile

These clay-based tiles are more versatile than glass and can be used in for showers, walls, countertops, floors, ceilings, backsplashes, and more. That same versatility also carries over to the pricing, because it’s possible to find porcelain tile that will work within any budget. It’s also easy to clean and you can have an image screen-printed onto it to get the look you want, but there are drawbacks. First off, that image is only a façade, so if the porcelain chips, you’ll be left with the tile’s natural color. This might not be an issue except for the fact that porcelain tile is typically just white or gray. Additionally, it’s not easy to cut porcelain tiles, so you may not want it if you’re looking for rounded edges or specific custom shapes.

Ceramic tile

It can be used for everything that porcelain can be used for – at least indoors. Most people don’t like to use ceramic tile outdoors because it has a high moisture content and doesn’t do well in extreme temperatures. In short, it’s comparatively delicate. However, this very problem is also what makes ceramic tile ideal if you want customized shapes or need tiling in an area that’s shapely oddly. Ceramic tile is also one of the most budget-friendly materials out there and requires very little in the way of cleaning and maintenance, so there are definitely reasons you may want some ceramic in your remodel.

Natural stone

Where is natural stone tiling appropriate? Pretty much anywhere. Besides the areas mentioned above, many people also like to use natural stone for their baseboards, tub decks, and grill areas, as well as other outdoor areas like patios. But though stone tiles may look rugged (and great), they’re only in the middle of the pack when it comes to durability, and you’ll spend a lot more time, money, and effort maintaining them than the other options mentioned so far. They should be sealed because they are porous, and you’ll still need to clean them regularly with a non-acidic cleaner or regular soap and water.

Exotic tile

With a name like “exotic tile,” it’s probably no surprise that the materials falling under this category tend to be the most expensive ones out there. The level of durability and maintenance required vary greatly depending on the actual materials you’re using, and some of them require a lot from you. Why use exotic tiles, then? Because you can pretty much get whatever look you’re going for since the materials used are endless – mirrored glass, sea shells, and animal hide (!) just to name a few.

Want to learn even more about possible tile choices? Check out the actual infographic from Drury Designs.

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