http://www.southernartceramics.com/blog Customized handmade tiles and claywork for architecture and design. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:35:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By using a variety of design elements, Xperiencemakers created a harmonious interior for this Stellenbosch client. Our small tiles on the wall, all in cream with the checkerboard arrangement of large tiles on the floor contrast with the raw clay brick at the entrance to the kitchen. The use of colour, with ... http://www.southernartceramics.com/blog/this-is-a-perfect-example-on-how-to-design-a-harmonious-kitchen/ The client, an artist herself, enquired about patterned tiles to use behind her stove and bash basin as  back-splash tiles. I consulted with her, at the site, and advised her to opt for a rich plain tile that will compliment some of the paint techniques she uses on several of her ... http://www.southernartceramics.com/blog/refreshing-a-kitchen-with-plain-washed-out-gray-hand-pressed-tiles/ Be so kind to view the development of this project here. The demand for pattern as a decorative element is back! Interior designers, architects, clients, ... have a healthy appetite for geometric designs, and not exclusively for wall use BUT on the floors as well. The tiles were specially made to be ... http://www.southernartceramics.com/blog/create-an-opulent-living-habitat-with-classic-blue/ Hot Foot It to Chefs n' Icers for same retail therapy and enjoy the Delft-style hand painted and handmade tiles. "They are beyond lovely Gerrit! Wow! Everyone I have shown is more than impressed. Andrea Kleinloog" "Here are some quick snap shots for you in the interim." The store will be professionally photographed soon and make ... http://www.southernartceramics.com/blog/another-brand-baking-up-a-storm-with-delft-tiles/ What a surprise! And the next inserts are also off-beat and refreshing. I shall add some more information at a later stage.Share This http://www.southernartceramics.com/blog/innovative-mix-of-glass-tiles-and-inserts-of-hand-printed-words/ Hundreds of requests came through for our high quality handmade dinnerware & ceramic coffee mugs - and the following image is an examples of what is to come!Hot Foot It to www.handmadetiles.co.za and grab it at a 25% discount!Our new hand cast porcelain based coffee mugs will be fresh, exciting and playful and you can be ... http://www.southernartceramics.com/blog/eat-love-pray-handmade-coffee-mugs/ We have just received this image, not the best, but good enough to give you an idea of the final installation. View the lay-outs here. Hi Gerrit and Gillian, Thank you for the wonderful Halcyon Days tile panel that you made for our new kitchen at Malgas and especially for having them ready ... http://www.southernartceramics.com/blog/smoky-aqua-green-handmade-tiles-are-the-ideal-compliment-for-a-riverside-cottage/ We often have surplus handmade and hand painted tiles available that an individual or decorator can use to revamp a neglected area. This kitchen is a great example of what can be achieved with our handmade Delft tiles. The client attempted to use the Delft tiles as inserts with cheaper CTM tiles, ... http://www.southernartceramics.com/blog/what-a-pleasure-it-has-been-doing-business-with-you/ Hele' Oosthuizen specialize in the realistic rendering of Fynbos, Proteas, Birds and lately Cheetahs in a Bush veld scene.Her career started at Southern Art Ceramic Design when she decided to halt her final year of a music degree at Stellenbosch University in favour of ceramic art.The themes range from immaculately realistic fynbos and ... http://www.southernartceramics.com/blog/art-touch-treasure-uniquely-south-african-superbly-executed-by-hele-oosthuizen/ We received this very special commission from Gert Gertzen Interiors for a prestigious new residential home on a farm near Stellenbosch."Hi Gerrit,                We will be needing 16 sq meter plus waste ? of tiles all of the fade look  .....like 2-the farm yard   ... http://www.southernartceramics.com/blog/nostalgic-delft-tiles-reflects-a-wholesome-past-and-future/