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Decorate your Home with Mexican Tile Murals

Decorate your Home with Mexican Tile Murals

Decorate your home with Mexican tile murals can be challenging but also a lot of fun. Despite the idea that they are only suitable for embellishing kitchen backsplashes, they might have much more creative use. With so many colors, shapes and sizes to choose from, it is easy to get lost. However, it is also an opportunity to really let your creative side shine. With our ceramic Talavera tiles, you have endless décor options available for any style of home.

garden tile mural

The obvious choice for using Mexican tile murals would be the kitchen decoration because of the many advantages of this product in high-traffic areas of both, private residences and commercial spaces. The benefits of a ceramic tile range from practical to aesthetic ones. First, you need to tile your backsplash to protect your kitchen wall from heat, moisture, grease stains to which the kitchen wall is subject. A ceramic tile mural is a great way to do just that. Normally, the stove area is the one you want to highlight. It is the core of your kitchen. That is why you do not want to use kitchen wall tiles because it will be more challenging to create a bold statement with a monochromatic application. Instead, you can use Mexican tile murals with unique designs, adding a splash of color and appealing texture above the countertop. The backsplash becomes a substantial designing element in your kitchen. You can build up a frame of handcrafted border tiles or just regular tiles to give your project the finishing touch. By that, your tile mural will gain a sense of a painting in a frame.

Another way to decorate your home with Mexican tile murals would be to install them on one of the shower walls. Pick the wall you want to catch the eye of your family members or guests. It is crucial to choose a tile design that appeals to you to enjoy your daily showers even more. It might be one of the murals that presents a peaceful but stunning landscape or a geometrical design that fill you with positive energy. It is like adding a window where obviously it cannot exist. Additionally, a decorative tile mural can embellish your garden and patio. Create a ceramic, colorful bouquet on your patio's wall so you can enjoy nature and flowers even during the harshest of winters. Regular, plain Talavera tiles can again work as an original frame to this ceramic masterpiece.

Forged Iron Handmade Range Hoods

Forged Iron Handmade Range Hoods

Get rid of unwanted smells and grease from your kitchen with style. You can find an effective extractor in any home appliance store, however, if you are looking to enhance a particular atmosphere, then you should add one of forged iron handmade range hoods that embody artisan delight with maximum functionality. A custom-made range hood seems like a serious investment, but in reality, it is not much more expensive, and you get something unique and durable instead of a mass-produced item set to fail after a couple of years.

iron vent hoodPerhaps you think that iron range hood is proper of a highly contemporary style or even minimalist and industrial. This grayish and shiny metal indeed looks amazing in those ambiences, whether in a private residency, urban apartment or a fancy restaurant with an open kitchen concept. However, all of our forged iron handmade range hoods' models can be customized to the client's taste and therefore, you can order a hood with a vintage shape and additionally with a rusted patina for a more antique effect. In that case, your brand new vent hood will be suitable for farmhouse and rustic kitchens. Check out our stove hood “Florida” style. With its smooth forms and polished finishing, it matches perfectly vast and open, minimalist kitchens. The design of clean, effortless lines will help the entire room create a feeling of a professional chef's oasis. On the other hand, if you want to keep your home a rancho style, have a look at the “Los Angeles” range hood model with rustic moulding and very decorative darker iron straps. The straps are ornamented with rivets that add a little bit of a country style. Two-colour metals help to define this shapely design. It provides a traditional atmosphere to any style of kitchen.

Each iron range hood is handmade upon the order so there are some aspects that a client can customize directly from the sidebars on the web page such as an installation type (wall mount or above the kitchen island). There are not many custom range hoods producers on the market that would go the extra mile and offer fully customized appliances. Our company is specializing in made-to-order high-quality products elaborated by professional artisans, masters in their field such as metalwork or pottery. By that, you can be sure that your new iron extractor turns into a statement range hood.

Copper Bathroom Sinks Online Supplier

Copper Bathroom Sinks Online Supplier

Handcrafted, copper appliances and furnishings for both can improve and upgrade instantly the overall look of your interiors. Copper is a stunning and versatile metal that has been used for creating beautiful homeware since the beginning of human civilization. As a copper bathroom sinks online supplier we also understand the value of artisan-made copper products and we try to spread our love for this wonderful material suitable for both, modern and traditional decors.

copper sink for bathroom

Although we sell our handmade, rustic products online, you should know that our company is based in the state of Guanajuato, in the central region of Mexico famous for its artisan creations. Therefore, all our custom copper products such as kitchen copper sinks or range hoods are made by local artists in pottery and metalwork. Each item is unique and in the case of our copper bathroom sinks, each decorative pattern and the slightest carving is made manually to add a one-of-a-kind character to our washbasins. Both durable and breathtaking, our hand-hammered, copper sinks can be ordered as round, square, rectangular, and oval to become the statement piece for your master bath or powder room. Because our products are fully customizable, we can adjust the size and shape to your necessities. The good news is that there is no extra cost for the additional work of customization. The client only pays for the material that was used during the elaboration of each copper appliance. In the end, you receive a made-to-order, fully functional sink that will look amazing and more importantly, express your style. As far as the copper, bathroom sinks, we offer refined but affordable designs that are ranging from Colonial, Victorian and Mexican styles. You might find copper sink models with fancy ornaments or sleek and clean lines suitable for contemporary and transitional bathrooms.

Remodeling your bathroom, you can build your style around the bathroom vanity with our copper sink as a showstopper. It is quite fashionable to mix different types of metals to add more of an industrial or farmhouse style. Check the rest of our web page for décor inspiration including antique-looking, copper bathtubs. The welcoming, warm hue and natural aspect make it a perfect addition to any bathroom. What the majority of us prioritize in a bathroom is, apart from its functionality, the comfort and relaxing atmosphere. It is our little oasis where we can spend the most intimate moments away from the family. My Custom Made is a copper bathroom sinks online supplier that understands that and tries to create a very diverse offer for all tastes and styles so that at the end of scrolling on our pages, you can find your ideal copper bathroom sink.

Mexican Talavera Tiles

Mexican Talavera Tiles


Mexican pottery art is very versatile and represents folk art that is a blend of not only indigenous civilisations but also European cultures that had close contact with this wonderful country over the centuries. One of the most recognisable ceramic products is the Mexican Talavera tiles that enclose classic Spanish style, Moorish heritage and Mexican creativity. If you are looking for a bright, colorful and striking design for the kitchen, bathroom, lobby or garden, our beautifully crafted handmade tiles will not disappoint you.

 

mexican talavera tiles

Even though the oldest pottery pieces from Mesoamerica are 4500 years old and all the ethnic groups from Mexico had elaborated decorative items made of clay, the origin of the Mexican Talavera tiles coincides with the encounter between the endemic population of Mexico with Spanish conquerors. Spain was the country that had the biggest impact on what is today known as Talavera ceramic from Mexico. The Spanish monks had spread the technology of the potter’s wheel, the enclosed kiln, lead glazes, pigments extracted from metal oxides around the native people of Mexico. From this encounter, the local pottery artists started to create their own version of classic Talavera tiles that represents Mexican symbols and designs unknown to Europeans. Due to this clash of cultures, today we are still able to purchase the most stunning handmade tiles that enhance the Southern feel in its finest version. If you have a look at our collections of kitchen tile murals, Mexican tiles and high relief tiles, you will discover thousands of unique designs in all kinds of color combinations. This impressive versatility gives endless decorative options for homeowners and interior designers.

The decorative Talavera tiles are made of a mixture of three different clays found in the state of Guanajuato in the vicinity of Dolores Hidalgo used for forming the tiles. Once they are dry they are handcrafted with many different patterns or plain colors. Being a durable material, our ceramic tiles have a lot of application in decorating both interior and exterior of houses in the USA and Canada. If you want to create a Hacienda or Colonial style in your home or just simply add some rustic feel to your interiors, the Talavera tiles are the best and easiest way to do it. They can work as a surprising accent to go with more contemporary applications made in a more neutral color palette. Mexican venues such as restaurants and bars can also benefit from our Mexican Talavera tiles.

Hand-hammered Country Copper Dining Table

Hand-hammered Country Copper Dining Table


If you are looking to add some rustic and country feel to the décor of your home or business, our custom copper furnishings with an antique look will boost the old-world atmosphere. The hand-hammered country copper dining table has become a bestseller in recent years as the rustic style got trendy once again. With unique hues and various designs of our custom copper tables, you can create a statement in any style settings, whether it is a dining room, eat-in kitchen or shaded patio.

country copper dining table

The current market offers so many, fashionable designs in furnishing that usually it is very easy to fill your home with vanguard items. However, if you love a farmhouse environment with a touch of melancholy for the country lifestyle, there are very few companies that can offer high-quality and made-to-order products. Probably, you can get some vintage gems in the antique shops or flea markets, but not all of us have time and resources to go for vintage hunting. My Custom Made offers the same stunning look of an authentic, ancient copper dining table but made especially for your home's requirements. The rich combination of warm copper tabletop and sleek iron bases makes any hand-hammered country copper dining table from our broad and diverse collection, a show-stopper. We can imagine that regardless of style, a custom-made copper table will draw the attention of any guest. This captivating metallic fusion creates a statement in any style of the dining room or open kitchen. It is also highly recommended for chic bars and soulful restaurants not only due to its one-of-a-kind aesthetic but also because of its easy maintenance. Although natural copper is prone to change its hue during the process of oxidizing if treated your copper table will stay unchanged. If you order a copper dining table with one of our patina finishing, you will enjoy its looks for decades or longer.

All our home deocr copper products are handmade in Mexico by a professional coppersmith that is masters in the country and rustic style for centuries now. Many tourists and interior designers travel to Mexico each year to find these kinds of artisan-made treasures because they know their worth. Buying antique-looking appliances and pieces of furniture is a guarantee of comfort, functionality and year of use. Copper is a long-lasting metal that is very flexible when you work on it but once finished is strong and sturdy. That is why a hand-hammered country copper dining table is a great option for decorating restaurants and bars with a country theme. They will create an exclusive but comfortable atmosphere for your clients.

Copper Bathtubs for Small Bathrooms

Copper Bathtubs for Small Bathrooms

Most interior designers and developers will just blatantly advise small bathroom owners to go for a shower option instead of a bathtub. They value practicality over creating a unique style that reflects the taste of the homeowner. One of the main reasons for this is that there are not so many copper appliances manufacturers that sell bathtubs small enough to fit into petite-sized spaces. However, our copper products company praises itself for offering pieces of furniture and appliances made-to-order. Therefore, we have decades of experience in elaborating exclusive copper bathtubs for small bathrooms.

small copper bathtub
Usually, to compensate for the small size (length and width) smaller copper bathtubs are designed as a deep and soaking tub. It will make it easier to squeeze them in practically any space, whether it is a small bathroom or perhaps a bedroom. Inspired by traditional Japanese soaking bathtubs but with a Southern twist that characterized all our handmade, artisan articles, our small, copper bathtubs will become an instant statement piece of any style bathroom. You can have a look at our collection of handcrafted, copper tubs and if any model catches your eye, write us an email with a specific measurement your bathroom requires. We will contact you as soon as we can to guide you through the process. Bear in mind that size is not the only feature that can be customized by our skilled blacksmiths. Our custom-made service includes suitable changes in the shape of the basin and the copper patina options. Depending on the shape of your room, small copper bathtubs could be made as round, oval, or even square so that way it helps you to optimize the space. As far as the design, you can have one of the sides with an elevated rim to improve neck and head support during your soaking bath time. A double slipper is not recommended for petit tubs for obvious reasons. However, your solo bath should be as soothing and comfortable as it can be. Having your bathtub made from copper, you can be sure your bath can be longer than usual as copper bathtubs hold temperatures longer than any other types of tubs. As you can see, this is not only a stylish choice but also an economic one as well. Not to mention that any custom copper product is a guarantee of durability. You are buying a bathtub that will serve you for generations if you wish.

Try to install your new, striking tub in front of the window or where the light is the best. It will highlight the prominent role it plays in the bathroom layout. Have a look at our stunning lighting options, including grandiose, iron chandeliers, that can complement this breathtaking look. As you can see, copper bathtubs for small bathrooms do not have to be modest nor simple. You can get an indulging experience and relax in steamy hot water regardless of the inches of your tub.