Dianne McIntosh sent us this creative solution composed of 35 ceramic tiles created for a client who lives in a condo without a kitchen window, converting their stove backsplash into something a bit more scenic.
Ceramic Tiles Faux Window
The photographic decorative tiles are created using a 2880 d.p.i. resolution print, a process similar to "tattooing" where the colour permeates the substrate (not sticker/decals), and custom images can be created to order. We'd think it would be fantastic if there was a magnetic tiles options where you could remove/add different tiles to customize your scenes/patterns, because we think we'd get sick of any static view.
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view dewi's profile
The idea of custom-printing tiles is cool, but this isn't what I'd do with the technology.
view Lisa Hunter's profile
Have to agree with the other commenters. Concept is interesting (sort of...I have a pretty good idea of what I think they'd look like close up, and it's not awesome), but I don't like the look at all.
view eskay's profile
Me four. This looks atrocious!
view Nougat's profile
I hate this. A lot. But surprisingly I'm okay with these:
http://www.imaginetile.com/in_stock.asp
Same type of tile, just executed a lot better. Because everybody needs a tile that looks like a manhole cover :)
view katalyst's profile
yeah, no. not good.
view dougdavis's profile
Pure fug. Plus everything looks extremely dated.
view Joy R.'s profile
Fake window=worse than no window at all.
view nazrd's profile
Got a better result by hanging a Van Gogh reproduction of a field (which featured some perspective) above the sink. I recommend landscape paintings with perspective to bring the outside in.
view pamphyila's profile
It clashes terribly with the tiles and cabinets.
view hrhprincessfiona's profile
truly awful.
view jeffnyc's profile
well i have to agree with the above. as someone still in the throes of tiling the backsplash, i can think of a million better, cooler, prettier tile designs for setting behind the sink.
view olga's profile
Haha, of course you're all right. I didn't think that tile/view design was all that attractive, but I think the idea and technology itself is keen. Hopefully they can update with a more up-to-date design and kitchen setting.
view gregory's profile
this is gross...and tacky...
view Jess2nola's profile
I don't like what they did in this instance, but I too have a windowless kitchen and am considering all sorts of ways to make it feel less like a cage. This is the first time in years I haven't had at least a small window in my kitchen and I want to enliven this new space. Do people have thoughts about this?
view Deborah's profile
ha ha ha ha one of those faux water back light scenic waterfall wall hangings. although it may make your place look more like a vegas kitchen with no window but some neons, lol!
view venus_thames's profile
What works as a view for one does not work for another. That's the beauty of custom choice. "Photo Decorated Tiles" have been around since a man named "Grundy" in the 1800's, but what's new is the quality and applications.
Highly-detailed decorative tile is now available in commercially-rated floor tile, that is translucent and looks awesome backlit. You can see more custom work photos at:
http://www.backalleydesigns.com/photo%20tile%20gallery/album/index.html
... but please be kind to my clients -your grandmother might have chosen that :)
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