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[fauxboy]

Great Room in Minneapolis

An illustration of a sizable, traditional, open-concept kitchen with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, a beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, black appliances, and an island.

[biciudades]

Tampa Pool Hot Tub

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean backyard tile and custom-shaped hot tub remodel

[inky-duchess]

Fantasy Guide to Interiors

As a followup to the very popular post on architecture, I decided to add onto it by exploring the interior of each movement and the different design techniques and tastes of each era. This post at be helpful for historical fiction, fantasy or just a long read when you're bored.

Interior Design Terms

Reeding and fluting: Fluting is a technique that consists a continuous pattern of concave grooves in a flat surface across a surface. Reeding is it's opposite.

Embossing: stamping, carving or moulding a symbol to make it stand out on a surface.

Paneling: Panels of carved wood or fabric a fixed to a wall in a continuous pattern.

Gilding: the use of gold to highlight features.

Glazed Tile: Ceramic or porcelain tiles coated with liquid coloured glass or enamel.

Column: A column is a pillar of stone or wood built to support a ceiling. We will see more of columns later on.

Bay Window: The Bay Window is a window projecting outward from a building.

Frescos: A design element of painting images upon wet plaster.

Mosaic: Mosaics are a design element that involves using pieces of coloured glass and fitted them together upon the floor or wall to form images.

Mouldings: ornate strips of carved wood along the top of a wall.

Wainscoting: paneling along the lower portion of a wall.

Chinoiserie: A European take on East Asian art. Usually seen in wallpaper.

Clerestory: A series of eye-level windows.

Sconces: A light fixture supported on a wall.

Niche: A sunken area within a wall.

Monochromatic: Focusing on a single colour within a scheme.

Ceiling rose: A moulding fashioned on the ceiling in the shape of a rose usually supporting a light fixture.

Baluster: the vertical bars of a railing.

Façade: front portion of a building

Lintel: Top of a door or window.

Portico: a covered structure over a door supported by columns

Eaves: the part of the roof overhanging from the building

Skirting: border around lower length of a wall

Ancient Greece

Houses were made of either sun-dried clay bricks or stone which were painted when they dried. Ground floors were decorated with coloured stones and tiles called Mosaics. Upper level floors were made from wood. Homes were furnished with tapestries and furniture, and in grand homes statues and grand altars would be found. Furniture was very skillfully crafted in Ancient Greece, much attention was paid to the carving and decoration of such things. Of course, Ancient Greece is ancient so I won't be going through all the movements but I will talk a little about columns.

Doric: Doric is the oldest of the orders and some argue it is the simplest. The columns of this style are set close together, without bases and carved with concave curves called flutes. The capitals (the top of the column) are plain often built with a curve at the base called an echinus and are topped by a square at the apex called an abacus. The entablature is marked by frieze of vertical channels/triglyphs. In between the channels would be detail of carved marble. The Parthenon in Athens is your best example of Doric architecture.

Ionic: The Ionic style was used for smaller buildings and the interiors. The columns had twin volutes, scroll-like designs on its capital. Between these scrolls, there was a carved curve known as an egg and in this style the entablature is much narrower and the frieze is thick with carvings. The example of Ionic Architecture is the Temple to Athena Nike at the Athens Acropolis.

Corinthian: The Corinthian style has some similarities with the Ionic order, the bases, entablature and columns almost the same but the capital is more ornate its base, column, and entablature, but its capital is far more ornate, commonly carved with depictions of acanthus leaves. The style was more slender than the others on this list, used less for bearing weight but more for decoration. Corinthian style can be found along the top levels of the Colosseum in Rome.

Tuscan: The Tuscan order shares much with the Doric order, but the columns are un-fluted and smooth. The entablature is far simpler, formed without triglyphs or guttae. The columns are capped with round capitals.

Composite: This style is mixed. It features the volutes of the Ionic order and the capitals of the Corinthian order. The volutes are larger in these columns and often more ornate. The column's capital is rather plain. for the capital, with no consistent differences to that above or below the capital.

Ancient Rome

Rome is well known for its outward architectural styles. However the Romans did know how to add that rizz to the interior. Ceilings were either vaulted or made from exploded beams that could be painted. The Romans were big into design. Moasics were a common interior sight, the use of little pieces of coloured glass or stone to create a larger image. Frescoes were used to add colour to the home, depicting mythical figures and beasts and also different textures such as stonework or brick. The Romans loved their furniture. Dining tables were low and the Romans ate on couches. Weaving was a popular pastime so there would be tapestries and wall hangings in the house. Rich households could even afford to import fine rugs from across the Empire. Glass was also a feature in Roman interior but windows were usually not paned as large panes were hard to make. Doors were usually treated with panels that were carved or in lain with bronze.

Ancient Egypt

Egypt was one of the first great civilisations, known for its immense and grand structures. Wealthy Egyptians had grand homes. The walls were painted or plastered usually with bright colours and hues. The Egyptians are cool because they mapped out their buildings in such a way to adhere to astrological movements meaning on special days if the calendar the temple or monuments were in the right place always. The columns of Egyptian where thicker, more bulbous and often had capitals shaped like bundles of papyrus reeds. Woven mats and tapestries were popular decor. Motifs from the river such as palms, papyrus and reeds were popular symbols used.

Ancient Africa

African Architecture is a very mixed bag and more structurally different and impressive than Hollywood would have you believe. Far beyond the common depictions of primitive buildings, the African nations were among the giants of their time in architecture, no style quite the same as the last but just as breathtaking.

Rwandan Architecture: The Rwandans commonly built of hardened clay with thatched roofs of dried grass or reeds. Mats of woven reeds carpeted the floors of royal abodes. These residences folded about a large public area known as a karubanda and were often so large that they became almost like a maze, connecting different chambers/huts of all kinds of uses be they residential or for other purposes.

Ashanti Architecture: The Ashanti style can be found in present day Ghana. The style incorporates walls of plaster formed of mud and designed with bright paint and buildings with a courtyard at the heart, not unlike another examples on this post. The Ashanti also formed their buildings of the favourite method of wattle and daub.

Nubian Architecture: Nubia, in modern day Ethiopia, was home to the Nubians who were one of the world's most impressive architects at the beginning of the architecture world and probably would be more talked about if it weren't for the Egyptians building monuments only up the road. The Nubians were famous for building the speos, tall tower-like spires carved of stone. The Nubians used a variety of materials and skills to build, for example wattle and daub and mudbrick. The Kingdom of Kush, the people who took over the Nubian Empire was a fan of Egyptian works even if they didn't like them very much. The Kushites began building pyramid-like structures such at the sight of Gebel Barkal

Japanese Interiors

Japenese interior design rests upon 7 principles. Kanso (簡素)- Simplicity, Fukinsei (不均整)- Asymmetry, Shizen (自然)- Natural, Shibumi (渋味) – Simple beauty, Yugen (幽玄)- subtle grace, Datsuzoku (脱俗) – freedom from habitual behaviour, Seijaku (静寂)- tranquillity.

Common features of Japanese Interior Design:

Shoji walls: these are the screens you think of when you think of the traditional Japanese homes. They are made of wooden frames, rice paper and used to partition

Tatami: Tatami mats are used within Japanese households to blanket the floors. They were made of rice straw and rush straw, laid down to cushion the floor.

Genkan: The Genkan was a sunken space between the front door and the rest of the house. This area is meant to separate the home from the outside and is where shoes are discarded before entering.

Japanese furniture: often lowest, close to the ground. These include tables and chairs but often tanked are replaced by zabuton, large cushions. Furniture is usually carved of wood in a minimalist design.

Nature: As both the Shinto and Buddhist beliefs are great influences upon architecture, there is a strong presence of nature with the architecture. Wood is used for this reason and natural light is prevalent with in the home. The orientation is meant to reflect the best view of the world.

Islamic World Interior

The Islamic world has one of the most beautiful and impressive interior design styles across the world. Colour and detail are absolute staples in the movement. Windows are usually not paned with glass but covered in ornate lattices known as jali. The jali give ventilation, light and privacy to the home. Islamic Interiors are ornate and colourful, using coloured ceramic tiles. The upper parts of walls and ceilings are usually flat decorated with arabesques (foliate ornamentation), while the lower wall areas were usually tiled. Features such as honeycombed ceilings, horseshoe arches, stalactite-fringed arches and stalactite vaults (Muqarnas) are prevalent among many famous Islamic buildings such as the Alhambra and the Blue Mosque.

Byzantine (330/395–1453 A. D)

The Byzantine Empire or Eastern Roman Empire was where eat met west, leading to a melting pot of different interior designs based on early Christian styles and Persian influences. Mosaics are probably what you think of when you think of the Byzantine Empire. Ivory was also a popular feature in the Interiors, with carved ivory or the use of it in inlay. The use of gold as a decorative feature usually by way of repoussé (decorating metals by hammering in the design from the backside of the metal). Fabrics from Persia, heavily embroidered and intricately woven along with silks from afar a field as China, would also be used to upholster furniture or be used as wall hangings. The Byzantines favoured natural light, usually from the use of copolas.

Indian Interiors

India is of course, the font of all intricate designs. India's history is sectioned into many eras but we will focus on a few to give you an idea of prevalent techniques and tastes.

The Gupta Empire (320 – 650 CE): The Gupta era was a time of stone carving. As impressive as the outside of these buildings are, the Interiors are just as amazing. Gupta era buildings featured many details such as ogee (circular or horseshoe arch), gavaksha/chandrashala (the motif centred these arches), ashlar masonry (built of squared stone blocks) with ceilings of plain, flat slabs of stone.

Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526): Another period of beautifully carved stone. The Delhi sultanate had influence from the Islamic world, with heavy uses of mosaics, brackets, intricate mouldings, columns and and hypostyle halls.

Mughal Empire (1526–1857): Stonework was also important on the Mughal Empire. Intricately carved stonework was seen in the pillars, low relief panels depicting nature images and jalis (marble screens). Stonework was also decorated in a stye known as pietra dura/parchin kari with inscriptions and geometric designs using colored stones to create images. Tilework was also popular during this period. Moasic tiles were cut and fitted together to create larger patters while cuerda seca tiles were coloured tiles outlined with black.

Chinese Interiors

Common features of Chinese Interiors

Use of Colours: Colour in Chinese Interior is usually vibrant and bold. Red and Black are are traditional colours, meant to bring luck, happiness, power, knowledge and stability to the household.

Latticework: Lattices are a staple in Chinese interiors most often seen on shutters, screens, doors of cabinets snf even traditional beds.

Lacquer: Multiple coats of lacquer are applied to furniture or cabinets (now walls) and then carved. The skill is called Diaoqi (雕漆).

Decorative Screens: Screens are used to partition off part of a room. They are usually of carved wood, pained with very intricate murals.

Shrines: Spaces were reserved on the home to honour ancestors, usually consisting of an altar where offerings could be made.

Of course, Chinese Interiors are not all the same through the different eras. While some details and techniques were interchangeable through different dynasties, usually a dynasty had a notable style or deviation. These aren't all the dynasties of course but a few interesting examples.

Song Dynasty (960–1279): The Song Dynasty is known for its stonework. Sculpture was an important part of Song Dynasty interior. It was in this period than brick and stone work became the most used material. The Song Dynasty was also known for its very intricate attention to detail, paintings, and used tiles.

Ming Dynasty(1368–1644): Ceilings were adorned with cloisons usually featuring yellow reed work. The floors would be of flagstones usually of deep tones, mostly black. The Ming Dynasty favoured richly coloured silk hangings, tapestries and furnishings. Furniture was usually carved of darker woods, arrayed in a certain way to bring peace to the dwelling.

Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD): Interior walls were plastered and painted to show important figures and scenes. Lacquer, though it was discovered earlier, came into greater prominence with better skill in this era.

Tang Dynasty (618–907) : The colour palette is restrained, reserved. But the Tang dynasty is not without it's beauty. Earthenware reached it's peak in this era, many homes would display fine examples as well. The Tang dynasty is famous for its upturned eaves, the ceilings supported by timber columns mounted with metal or stone bases. Glazed tiles were popular in this era, either a fixed to the roof or decorating a screen wall.

Romanesque (6th -11th century/12th)

Romanesque Architecture is a span between the end of Roman Empire to the Gothic style. Taking inspiration from the Roman and Byzantine Empires, the Romanesque period incorporates many of the styles. The most common details are carved floral and foliage symbols with the stonework of the Romanesque buildings. Cable mouldings or twisted rope-like carvings would have framed doorways. As per the name, Romansque Interiors relied heavily on its love and admiration for Rome. The Romanesque style uses geometric shapes as statements using curves, circles snf arches. The colours would be clean and warm, focusing on minimal ornamentation.

Gothic Architecture (12th Century - 16th Century)

The Gothic style is what you think of when you think of old European cathedrals and probably one of the beautiful of the styles on this list and one of most recognisable. The Gothic style is a dramatic, opposing sight and one of the easiest to describe. Decoration in this era became more ornate, stonework began to sport carving and modelling in a way it did not before. The ceilings moved away from barreled vaults to quadripartite and sexpartite vaulting. Columns slimmed as other supportive structures were invented. Intricate stained glass windows began their popularity here. In Gothic structures, everything is very symmetrical and even.

Mediaeval (500 AD to 1500)

Interiors of mediaeval homes are not quite as drab as Hollywood likes to make out. Building materials may be hidden by plaster in rich homes, sometimes even painted. Floors were either dirt strewn with rushes or flagstones in larger homes. Stonework was popular, especially around fireplaces. Grand homes would be decorated with intricate woodwork, carved heraldic beasts and wall hangings of fine fabrics.

Renaissance (late 1300s-1600s)

The Renaissance was a period of great artistry and splendor. The revival of old styles injected symmetry and colour into the homes. Frescoes were back. Painted mouldings adorned the ceilings and walls. Furniture became more ornate, fixed with luxurious upholstery and fine carvings. Caryatids (pillars in the shape of women), grotesques, Roman and Greek images were used to spruce up the place. Floors began to become more intricate, with coloured stone and marble. Modelled stucco, sgraffiti arabesques (made by cutting lines through a layer of plaster or stucco to reveal an underlayer), and fine wall painting were used in brilliant combinations in the early part of the 16th century.

Tudor Interior (1485-1603)

The Tudor period is a starkly unique style within England and very recognisable. Windows were fixed with lattice work, usually casement. Stained glass was also in in this period, usually depicting figures and heraldic beasts. Rooms would be panelled with wood or plastered. Walls would be adorned with tapestries or embroidered hangings. Windows and furniture would be furnished with fine fabrics such as brocade. Floors would typically be of wood, sometimes strewn with rush matting mixed with fresh herbs and flowers to freshen the room.

Baroque (1600 to 1750)

The Baroque period was a time for splendor and for splashing the cash. The interior of a baroque room was usually intricate, usually of a light palette, featuring a very high ceiling heavy with detail. Furniture would choke the room, ornately carved and stitched with very high quality fabrics. The rooms would be full of art not limited to just paintings but also sculptures of marble or bronze, large intricate mirrors, moldings along the walls which may be heavily gilded, chandeliers and detailed paneling.

Victorian (1837-1901)

We think of the interiors of Victorian homes as dowdy and dark but that isn't true. The Victorians favoured tapestries, intricate rugs, decorated wallpaper, exquisitely furniture, and surprisingly, bright colour. Dyes were more widely available to people of all stations and the Victorians did not want for colour. Patterns and details were usually nature inspired, usually floral or vines. Walls could also be painted to mimic a building material such as wood or marble and most likely painted in rich tones. The Victorians were suckers for furniture, preferring them grandly carved with fine fabric usually embroidered or buttoned. And they did not believe in minimalism. If you could fit another piece of furniture in a room, it was going in there. Floors were almost eclusively wood laid with the previously mentioned rugs. But the Victorians did enjoy tiled floors but restricted them to entrances. The Victorians were quite in touch with their green thumbs so expect a lot of flowers and greenery inside. with various elaborately decorated patterned rugs. And remember, the Victorians loved to display as much wealth as they could. Every shelf, cabinet, case and ledge would be chocked full of ornaments and antiques.

Edwardian/The Gilded Age/Belle Epoque (1880s-1914)

This period (I've lumped them together for simplicity) began to move away from the deep tones and ornate patterns of the Victorian period. Colour became more neutral. Nature still had a place in design. Stained glass began to become popular, especially on lampshades and light fixtures. Embossing started to gain popularity and tile work began to expand from the entrance halls to other parts of the house. Furniture began to move away from dark wood, some families favouring breathable woods like wicker. The rooms would be less cluttered.

Art Deco (1920s-1930s)

The 1920s was a time of buzz and change. Gone were the refined tastes of the pre-war era and now the wow factor was in. Walls were smoother, buildings were sharper and more jagged, doorways and windows were decorated with reeding and fluting. Pastels were in, as was the heavy use of black and white, along with gold. Mirrors and glass were in, injecting light into rooms. Gold, silver, steel and chrome were used in furnishings and decor. Geometric shapes were a favourite design choice. Again, high quality and bold fabrics were used such as animal skins or colourful velvet. It was all a rejection of the Art Noveau movement, away from nature focusing on the man made.

Modernism (1930 - 1965)

Modernism came after the Art Deco movement. Fuss and feathers were out the door and now, practicality was in. Materials used are shown as they are, wood is not painted, metal is not coated. Bright colours were acceptable but neutral palettes were favoured. Interiors were open and favoured large windows. Furniture was practical, for use rather than the ornamentation, featuring plain details of any and geometric shapes. Away from Art Deco, everything is straight, linear and streamlined.

[petermorwood]

Flammkuchen / Tarte Flambeé / "German pizza"

This evening I found a slab of Speck (strong-smoked bacon) in the freezer that I didn't know we had, there was half an onion and a tub of Lithuanian sour cream in the fridge, so @dduane decided to try Flammkuchen.

Originally, so the story goes, it was made by bakers as a pre-thermometer way to check the temperature of their wood-fired ovens (and provide a quick snack at the same time).

Tarte flambée is the French name, but "German Pizza" or indeed any sort of pizza it certainly isn't; there's neither tomato sauce nor cheese, and no yeast in the dough.

Whether it's German or French depends on who you ask, since it originates from the province of Alsace, an area which has changed hands a lot in the past couple of centuries and whose ownership has been A Source Of Friction Between Guess Who for almost as long.

To stay neutral, the recipe DD used is Swiss. ;->

Here's the translation:

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Alsatian tarte flambée

This delicious speciality from Alsace is also ideal for an aperitif. Thinly rolled bread dough with sour cream, onions and bacon cubes!

350g flour (12½ oz) 1.25 tsp salt 2 dl water (6.7 US fl oz / .42 US pt) 2 tbsp olive oil 200 g crème fraîche / sour cream (7 oz) 2 onions (we had less, so used less...) 120 g farmer's (thick, well-smoked) bacon in slices (4¼ oz) a small grind of pepper

And this is how it's done:

Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Pour in water and oil, mix and knead into a soft, smooth dough. Form the dough into a ball, cover and let it rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 240 degrees (464 F). Halve the dough and roll it out into an oval shape about 3 mm thick (1/10 inch) on a lightly floured surface. Place the dough on two baking sheets lined with baking paper.

Spread the crème fraîche / sour cream over the dough, leaving a border of approx. 1 cm (½ inch) free all around. Peel the onions, cut them into fine rings, cut the bacon into strips, spread both over the crème fraîche / sour cream and season.

Baking per tray: approx. 12 minutes each on the bottom shelf of the oven.

*****

Since this was our first time making Flammkuchen, we baked them one at a time to check for errors. There were none (Swiss recipe!) and 12 minutes was exactly right to produce this result both times:

DD needs to be careful because of IBS so they were made with mostly bacon on one side, mostly onion on the other, and with a glass of cool white wine they made an excellent Sunday supper.

Next time, now we know how well this recipe works, we'll be more generous with the toppings. :->

Incidentally, rather than baking-trays or the pizza stone we need to replace (ceramic utensils, tile floors and gravity Do Not Mix Well) we used the cast-iron griddle which in summer often goes on the BBQ...

... and gave the oven a thorough pre-heating, then transferred the Flammkuchen in and out with a peel, all of which worked splendidly.

That tip about using baking paper is excellent, BTW: no sticking, no spillage, no washing up. I bet it'll work with other things as well.

Like, for instance, more Flammkuchen... ;->

[moraygrotto]

Fic time!!!!!

In 2023, I was lucky enough to reach 1,500 followers! As a celebration, I held a series of polls determining the main character, pairing, and kinks of a celebratory fanfic :) The winning combination was Ruggiе x Reader, with starving-to-stuffed feeding, and here it is~

I decided to place this fic in a fantasy/steampunk AU, where reader is an attendant at a public temple, and Ruggiе is a gentleman thief. It's also not explicitly romantic, though reader-chan & Ruggiе do both wish to be closer to each other :)

Thanks again to all who participated in the polls, and please enjoy!!!

~🌘~

Working night duty at the temple, your friends were a motley few. Only a select number of the city’s citizenry were allowed within the stately, glass-tiled stone walls at night, but that did not stop attendants such as yourself from making friends atop the entryway’s steps, or over the back garden walls.

The moment you stepped outside to empty the ashes you had collected from the temple’s censers, you knew the figure you spotted was not in the mood for any such socializing.

At first, you mistook him for a pile of black cloth; as you set the bowl of ashes down and ran up to him, you spotted a thick head of straw-colored hair and two hyena’s ears, catching the light of the moon in a way the back fabric that nearly buried them could not. He was slumped, motionless, over the steps, face obscured by a black bandana, arms and legs covered by long sleeves extending from underneath his tunic.

Even like this, you recognized this fallen figure to be Ruggie Bucchi. Crouching down to his level, you could barely breathe. You had not seen him in months.

“Hey,” you said softly, shaking his shoulder. “Hey, Ruggie. It’s me. Can you hear me?”

Ever so slightly, he moved.

“Yeah, you’re safe,” you assured him. “I’m gonna take you inside. Can you stand?”

He strained slightly, then flopped back onto the steps. You would have to bring him inside yourself.

“Tell me if what I’m doing hurts anywhere,” you said, snaking your arms around him and lifting him up against you.

A small sound was coming from him—Ruggie’s raspy voice, you realized.

“—not hurt. You can…” He drew a thin breath in as you scooped his skinny body up into your arms. “Thanks for… I really owe you… think I’d fall over if I tried to stand right now.”

“Oh, Ruggie, what happened?” you said, hurrying him back into the warm, sheltered interior of the temple.

“D’you hear… the factory?”

“No,” you replied. As the night attendant at a temple, you were one of the least informed people in the city.

“...a big fire,” Ruggie mumbled, jostling in your arms as you trotted through the shadowed halls. “A handful a’ kids lost their parents. I—someone—tell you more later; I—” He went silent, breaths growing shallow.

Since you slept downstairs in a one-room dormitory with the other temple workers, you could not take him to any resting place of your own without both disturbing the others and risking Ruggie’s privacy. Instead, you took him to a small chamber at the corner of the building, bordering the garden, used for special ceremonies.

Inside, there was a blanket draped over a stone bench, which you lay him down upon, as well as a lantern atop an herb-strewn wooden table, which you lit.

���Will you be okay here?” you asked. “Any first aid I should do before getting you some water from the kitchen?”

Ruggie had been still as you spoke, but both his ears twitched at this last word. “Kitchen,” he repeated, voice shallow and groggy. “...you could… bring me back some food; I’d be…”

“Of course,” you replied, and bustled out of the room.

Outside of the temple, the people you befriended were an interesting lot—courtesans, witches, and the occasional street urchin all took kindly to the temple’s presence, as did the city’s king—whose police force, however, begrudged the institutional privileges you held.

Ruggie Bucchi, with regard to the friends he kept and hours he prowled, was very similar to you. Having grown up poor and struggled into adulthood, he sympathized with the city folk in poverty, and did whatever he could, by any means necessary, to help out his fellows.

Years ago, when you first confided in a fellow attendant that you had met Ruggie Bucchi, they sighed in manifest jealousy, telling you that they had only ever heard his name in impassioned whispers. Now, the very same hero of the shadows was lying, barely conscious, in a little room in your temple.

Arms full of a jug of water and several dishes of leftover food, you rushed back to him.

He startled awake when you returned, wide eyes zeroing in on you as he spoke your name.

Even among the countless people he knew, he still remembered your name.

“Ugh, you’re the best,” he said, and tried to hoist himself to a seated position, but his arms quivered, and he toppled back onto his side. He groaned.

Assuring him that he need not strain, you awkwardly set the food down upon the ceremonial table—sacrilegious, but this was an emergency; nobody would spite you—and sat beside him carrying only the jug of water.

Ruggie made a small noise, ears flicking as you eased his head onto your lap. “Stay with me,” you said. “Here, I’ll give you some water; try not to choke.”

As neatly as you could manage, you poured a small splash into your palm, before pulling down Ruggie’s bandana to reveal his mouth. He was panting weakly, and in the small shaft of moonlight shining through the chamber’s only window, his tongue looked almost white.

Carefully, then, you let a trickle of water down between his open lips.

With astounding ease, Ruggie lapped it up, not coughing nor sputtering at all. Once the palmful was finished, he leaned up, eyes glittering, tongue out as if he wanted to lick your hand itself, then faltered, squeezing his eyes shut, and relaxing the weight of his head back into your lap.

“Thanks,” he breathed through shimmering lips. “More—please.”

You repeated the process a few more times, and as he drank, his stomach let out a long, sputtering growl.

“How long has it been since you’ve had anything to eat or drink?” you said.

“Not that long,” Ruggie said, and let out a wet cough. “But—hang on…” Still quavering slightly, he wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, flung one skinny arm around you, and used you as support to sit up. A thin breath hissed out of him as he took the water jug from your hands. “We’ve had to boil water,” he said, “firewood and food’s really hard to come by. I’ve had some, but—” He paused to take a thick, gulping drink, belly softly bickering under the fresh deluge to his stomach.

“Boil water?” you said. “You don’t have fuel for fire? Where is this?”

Ruggie finished his greedy sip, and peered down into the jug, a look of simple pleasure dawning on his face. A rough, gurgling belch trailed out of him before he could respond, and he wiped his mouth again. “‘Scuse me,” he mewled, and you could hear the newfound lubrication in his throat. “Um, below the factory. There’s a big basement down there, and it connects to a couple tunnels below the city.” He gave a troubled sigh, and took another sip.

“What happened was,” he said, beginning to idly rub his tummy while he kept staring down into the water, “a bunch of the factory’s workers died when the building caught fire. Some of them had kids, and the factory owners said they would only help support them if they themselves came to work there.”

You blinked. “Aren’t any of the kids too little to work?”

Ruggie gave a single, sardonic laugh. “Bossman doesn’t care.”

“That’s terrible!” you said.

“Yeah, duh,” Ruggie replied. “A few of the builders who are working to fix the place back up think so too, so they volunteered to help shelter the kids underground. I’ve done stuff like this before, so I’m there, too. It’s just—” He leaned against you, and groaned. “It’s so much fucking work. Of course I’m gonna do it until they all find somewhere stable to stay, but I barely eat or sleep anymore. We, um—” he looked at you, and smiled sheepishly. “We need help. That’s the actual reason why I’m here, to see if you guys can pick out more city folks who are good at keeping secrets, and see if they want to volunteer.” He tapped a dirty fingernail against the glass of the jug. “I wish I really had come here for nothing but a drink of good water and a fresh meal.”

“It’s not actually fresh,” you confessed. “It’s mostly leftovers—”

“Oh,” he interrupted, “believe me, anything your two hands have scraped up is bound to be a zillion times better than what me’n the others have been eating. Speaking of which—” He kneaded one hand into his belly, which let out a desperate-sounding yowl in response.

“Oof,” you said, “you poor thing.”

“I feel like I’ve been hollowed out,” Ruggie grumbled.

“Here,” you said, opening a large clay dish, and lifted a flatbread out of it, straight onto your hand. You took up a spoon, the only utensil you had picked up in your haste, and used it to spread a layer of cheese onto the soft, doughy bread, before opening the third and final dish, a pot of beans and rice, and scooping some out into the middle. “Promise you won’t eat too fast,” you said, folding the whole thing up into a lumpy little wrap. “I don’t know what I’d do if you hurt your stomach from stuffing it too full.”

“Oh, c’mon,” Ruggie whined, “I’m not starving. I’m just… kinda…”

You raised your eyebrows.

“...Starving,” he finished.

“Please eat, then,” you said, trying to hold back a laugh.

Ruggie snatched the creation from you, eyes glittering in utter delight. Secretly, you had always adored watching Ruggie eat. He had shared snacks with you over the temple walls before, even been traded gifts of food from other people of the night atop your hallowed entryway steps, which he was always eager to devour right there. Now, as each time you had seen him eat in the past, his jaws parted wide, sharp teeth flashed, and he took his food down into himself with single-minded fervor.

Within seconds, your little flatbread had vanished, and a lopsided grin had washed over his face.

“Are you alright?” you said, running a hand up and down his bony spine. “You look almost too happy.”

“Yeah,” he replied, “I’m alright. How much’ve you… Wait. Hang on.”

You paused, and he paused, before raising one fist to his chest, and giving himself a hard thump.

A loud, brassy burp clattered out of him, dragging on a long few seconds, until you were a touch afraid your sleeping fellows downstairs might be able to hear. You blushed, embarrassed at how beautiful you found it.

Ruggie let out a coarse breath a moment later, face screwed up in discomfort.

“Fuck, there was a lotta empty air in there,” he whined. “I guess I’m glad that’s out.”

“How does your stomach feel?” you said softly.

Heaving another breath, Ruggie gave his belly a prod with his fingertips. “Kinda terrible,” he said. “Here, why don’t I—” He picked up the jug of water again, and took a long chug.

“That should help,” you said. “Again, don’t go too fast.”

He set the jug down again, and expelled a long, gurgling noise from his gullet, which you were not sure was a sigh, a burp, or some stormy mingling of both. “Y’know?” he said, “Never mind! I am starting to feel a lot better.”

“I’m so glad!” you said, and, emboldened, gave him a one-armed squeeze.

“I will take more food, though,” he added, and kicked his legs against the bottom of the bench.

This, you thought as you folded another flatbread, was closer to the Ruggie you knew. Hopefully, with a little more nourishment inside him, he would have his energy, wits, and roguish passion back in no time.

“You’re seriously the best,” he said, taking the little package of food from you. “Why don’t you just keep ‘em coming?” He gave his belly a smack. “Heck if I haven’t got room for a boatload more.”

Happy to oblige him, you continued piling the flatbreads with cheese, beans, and rice as he ate.

Before you noticed, he had utterly lost himself in his food, now and then swishing his tail and kicking his feet, even letting out little moans and whimpers of delight. If he did end up hurting himself with the amount he ate, you would be crushed with guilt. However, right now, watching him gorge himself in consummate bliss, you could not bring yourself to hold back.

Ruggie reached out to snatch the very last flatbread from you, and you noticed two grains of rice and a smear of gooey sauce stuck to his upper lip.

“Wait a moment,” you said, and lifted a napkin to Ruggie’s face, before wiping his lips off thoroughly.

His ears flattened, and he sputtered through your onslaught, “Hey—c’mon—”

Ruggie, the storied hero of your city, looked adorable as you cleaned him off. “Your face was dirty!” you chimed.

“Gimme that,” he said after you finished, and took the napkin from you. Carefully, he picked out both grains of rice, and swallowed them.

You frowned. “You… really are hungry, huh? You’ve almost cleaned out all this food, though; would you…”

Apprehensively, Ruggie set the dirty napkin down on the ceremonial table, and looked down at his gut. Beneath his loose black tunic, it was hard to see how full he looked from the outside.

You had never seen Ruggie get really stuffed before. Since he was so skinny and fit, and his appetite was so massive, you could only imagine how much food he could pack into himself on his best days. 

Quickly, you quashed the train of thought. You were taking care of him right now, not indulging your own interest.

“I think,” Ruggie said slowly, “the fullness hasn’t really caught up with me yet. My head and body are still in eating mode, if that makes any sense.”

You watched him dreamily. Even the most candid attendants in your temple did not usually talk about their bodily processes so openly.

Ruggie poked his belly, then gently tapped it with his fingertips. “I think,” he said, “in a minute or two, I’ll—UUURRRAAPPH!” The belch crashed out of him, and he nearly doubled over his own stomach, and when he straightened up, he was rubbing his belly firmly and fondly, his bandana and a few locks of his bangs knocked askew. “There it is,” he said, and something in his voice sounded more resonant, open-throated. “Felt that one. Good to know everything’s moving around in there like it should be, right?” He snickered, and his belly gave an accompanying glorp.

“You sure everything’s good?” you asked, unable to hold back a smile of your own.

“Oh, yeah,” Ruggie said. “I feel alive again. Gettin’ a teeny bit full, too! Still got all kinds of room, though, so, uh, may I?” He reached out for the bread pocket in your hands.

“Go right ahead, if you can handle it,” you said, passing it to him.

He immediately bit in. “Mmm, yes!” he said with his mouth full. “This tummy’s begging for more.” Seconds later, he had devoured the whole thing, and was wiping his mouth with the back of his hand.

“You know,” you said, “though this is all the prepared leftovers we had on hand, we should still have some other raw stuff in the pantries. I could see if we have some fruit.”

“Would that be okay?” he said, raising his eyebrows. “I mean, you guys gotta eat, too—”

“Of course!” you said. “The others will know from the missing leftovers that I had somebody to feed tonight, and they’ll understand that it took a little more than what was available to get the job done. We are a temple, after all. It’s our job to be here for the people.”

“O-Okay!”

“While I’m getting that, here—” You handed him the spoon. “There’s plenty more rice and beans left in the pot. Some cheese, too; feel free to finish it.”

Ruggie grinned, and took the spoon from you. “Thanks,” he said, “mind getting me some more water, too?”

You left him reaching for the remaining leftovers, greed sparkling in his eyes. His appetite was truly astounding. You could not help but admire it, quickly convincing yourself that what enthralled you was seeing him recover and nourish himself, nothing more. It was thoroughly normal to enjoy watching one’s friends eat, you reasoned, as you arrived at the kitchen and began sorting through the pantry.

In a bowl, you picked a bunch of grapes from a large basket, then paused. You had to save some for the temple. Thinking back to him, however, you knew Ruggie would likely consume everything you brought. Your dashing little rogue was a bottomless pit.

Hurriedly, you grabbed some more grapes, leaving about half of the basket left full. Then, you filled a canteen to the brim from a tapped jug of coconut water. Hopefully this would be enough for Ruggie.

Hopefully, he had already begun to fill up.

When you slipped back into the ceremonial chamber, your hopes were duly, outstandingly fulfilled.

Ruggie had stretched over the length of the bench, one hand tucked beneath his head, the other on his belly, rubbing lightly, almost gingerly in wide circles. His belly itself, you could see now, poked upwards beneath his clothes, distended paunch growing clearer with each smoothing caress of his hand.

His eyes were closed, and he only cracked one open when he heard your footsteps and the sound of your dishes upon the table.

As if in greeting, his stomach let out a deep burble.

“Heya!” he chirped, attempting to leap upright, but flopping back down the moment his chest crunched against the bloat of his gut. “Hc-URrp—Sorry,” he said, before letting out one of his characteristically sibilant snickers. “I think I ate a little too fast just now. Turns out you were-urRP-playing a pretty important role, there, packing the food up for me and controlling how fast I packed it away.” He gave his belly a pat, and it responded with a churning growl, causing him to frown and shift atop the bench’s blanket. “I’ll—” He paused to let a deep burp rumble out from between two fluttering lips. “Mm—I’ll be fine, though. I used to gorge myself way crazier than this, back before I stuck myself underground with all those kids. I’m fine.”

You looked down at the foods you had just now brought him. “I got coconut water instead of regular,” you said slowly. “Would that be too much for—”

“Oh, no way,” he said, eyes going round. “That’s better; did you get—” He propped himself up on an elbow, and glanced at the food. “Grapes? These look awesome!”

You smiled. “You were just complaining you had eaten too much!”

He rubbed his mouth off with his hand, and struggled to a seated position. “Actually,” he said, “I said I ate too fast.” He grinned at you, ears perking up. “If you wanna feed me until I really can’t eat a bite more, you’re gonna need way more than this. I might end up eating you out of house and—uh, temple and home that way, though, and I don’t wanna do that. I’m grateful for all this stuff, I promise.”

You resumed your seat on the bench, feeling yourself relax alongside him. Out of all the denizens of the night you kept company with for this job, Ruggie was quite possibly your favorite.

“Alright,” you said, “we can save a feast like that for another day.”

“Can’t wait,” Ruggie said, plucking a grape from the bunch, and popping it into his mouth.

You watched him briefly chew, then gulp it down his throat before his eyes popped open wide.

“You okay—?”

“Yeah,” he replied, “I just—probably shouldn’t’ve—mmgh!” He grabbed you with one hand, and clutched his tummy with the other as he canted forward. A wet, gurgling burp lurched out of him, once again so brassy and loud that you feared for the slumber of those downstairs.

He sighed, hard and blissful, before blinking back at you. He let go of your arm, patting it sheepishly as he chuckled. “Sorry,” he said.

“Don’t be,” you replied. “Just… maybe don’t eat so fast—”

“Yeah, yeah,” Ruggie said. “I just gotta wait a minute before eating anything more, I think. I’m fine, I swear, but—”

“Well,” you said, “if you’re still having trouble, is there anything I can do to help?”

“I mean, yeah,” Ruggie said. He squirmed a little in his seat, pressing with his fingertips lower into his gut. “But I’m not gonna make you take care of me more than you already have.”

“Oh, c’mon,” you said, swatting his arm playfully. “I’m a temple attendant. I’ve gotta follow all the core tenets of this institution, and the main one is, y’know, to help people.”

Ruggie shrugged, smirking. “I’ll take advantage of that, then, if you’re so principled.”

“There you go,” you laughed.

“Alright,” Ruggie said. “Use your fist to hit right in the middle of my back, not too hard, but—”

Gently, you thumped him near the bottom of his ribcage. “There?”

“Yeah,” he purred, “a little lower, though—nope, a little higher, actually—ooh, that feels good—”

A loud snarl tore from Ruggie’s guts. “That’s good,” he repeated, before you had the chance to ask. With both hands, he pressed into his tummy, coaxing more whimpers and gurgles out of it.

“Things starting to move around in there?” you said.

“Yeah-urph—yeah,” Ruggie said. A moment later, his spine curled. “Ack—hang on—but don’t stop.”

You brought a second hand to his back, alternating soft pounds with both fists.

Ruggie grimached. “Hang on, hang on, just one more little—” He clenched his fingers. “Just a—BRAAAP!” Posture softening, he smiled. “There we go. Thanks.”

“Any time,” you said, flattening your hand to softly stroke him.

“I’m feeling a lot better,” Ruggie said, a happy looseness to his voice. “Really good, actually.”

You smiled back. “Ready to fit some more into that noisy tummy?”

As if hearing its name, his belly gave a sweet little babble.

“You bet,” said Ruggie, and reached for the canteen of coconut water, taking a swig so big it looked desperate.

Lifting it from his lips, he let out a loud, wet sigh. “You really are the best, you know,” he said. “You gotta be careful, or I’ll start coming here to eat more ‘n more often, until I never leave.”

This was a joke, but it only made you smile wistfully. Of course you would be thrilled for his company if he lived here. Ruggie, on the other hand, had too much to do, too many people he cared about, a thousand errands to run for reasons bigger than you, the most fundamental of which was his own survival. Your position as a common attendant at the city’s main temple also involved looking after the public, but yours was a more passive beholdenness—you were not sure if Ruggie wanted to settle down.

“Hey,” Ruggie said with his mouth full, “since you’re offering, can I ask for something kinda strange? You can say no, I mean.” He swallowed his mouthful of grapes, and reached for another gulp of coconut water.

“No harm in asking,” you said mildly.

“Could you rub my tummy while I’m eating?” he said. “Not, like, my upper stomach. I don’t wanna get all sick ‘n burpy, but a little lower. Just to, um…” He scratched his ear. “Make my belly feel nice.” He glanced up at you, eyes wide. “As I said, you can say no—”

“Why would I?” you chuckled. “Giving you a little tummy rub is the least this humble servant can do.”

“Oh, do not say that,” Ruggie said, adjusting his scarf with one hand as he reached for more grapes with the other. “You’re just my friend, okay? I know you’ve got your whole ecclesiastical duty thing, but—ooh!”

As he spoke, you had slipped a hand beneath his skinny arms, and pressed the lower part of his belly, just as he had asked.

“That’s perfect,” Ruggie mewled, leaning a degree forward into your touch.

“Good,” you said. “You’ve been working so hard lately; if you can relax and feel at peace, that means I’m doing my job.”

“Oh, believe me,” he said, and punctuated his sentence with a proud burp. “I’ll happily relax when you’re pampering me like this. You don’t need to worry about me, promise.”

“Ruggie,” you said over the sound of his still-ravenous crunching, “you literally showed up collapsed on the temple steps. You’ll forgive me if I’m a little worried about you.”

His stomach gave a small thrum of vibration as he swallowed. “Alright,” he said, “you got me there.” He placed the clean-plucked stem of grapes back into the bowl. “But I’m feeling way better now!” Awkwardly, at first, he pulled you into a one-armed hug. “That food was great, and you’ve been so nice—you’re being so nice.”

You gave his tummy a poke.

“Hey!” Scowling, but seemingly unable to stop, he took another grape from the bowl, crushed it once between his teeth, and swallowed it whole.

“I’m relieved you’re feeling better,” you said, watching as he devoured more in the same manner. “You’re always welcome here, you know.”

“Yeah, yeah,” he replied, grabbing a fistful more. “Duty to the common people, and all that—”

“Personally, too!” you retorted. “I like seeing you. I’d be happy to do this again—Uh, preferably without the you-almost-starving part.”

“I told you, I wasn’t—”

“You know what I mean,” you said. “Keep yourself well for me, okay?” You reached for the last bunch of grapes from the bowl, and handed one to him after plucking it off.

Ruggie popped it into his mouth, and rubbed his belly fondly as he ate. “No guarantees,” he said through his chewing. He swallowed, and grinned at you. “Especially not if getting in rough shape lands me this kind of treatment.”

You took off another grape, and Ruggie opened his mouth expectantly.

Blinking, you were caught off guard by this action, but understood it immediately, and dropped the grape into his mouth. “Hey,” you said, “no distracting me—”

“What?”

“I was going to reply,” you said, and suddenly froze up. Your hands flew back to their work at the grapes, and you fed him another. “I was gonna say,” you said shyly, “that you don’t have to fall over just to get me to feed you. You can just ask.” You swallowed dryly. “I mean, does it look like I’m just taking care of you ‘cause it’s my duty? I’m happy to do it, you know.”

Ruggie gave a soft snicker, and leaned against you. “Man,” he said, “no need to be sappy. You’re already spoiling me with food; the niceness is just overkill at this point.” He paused, weight warm and heavy at your side. “Ooh,” he said, “this does feel good, though. I think I, um…” He blinked slowly, ears pushing back as he stifled a yawn. “Do you mind if I lie down for a bit? I’m just a little sore all over from working so damn much.”

“You’ve still got a few more grapes left to eat,” you reminded him.

“I still want ‘em, just—”

“Lay your head on my lap,” you said, “and I’ll feed them to you.”

Without a moment’s hesitation, Ruggie obeyed, tucking his legs up onto the bench and nestling his head into your lap as you made room for him by your side. “I feel like a prince, or something,” he mumbled.

“I’m sure you’d make a great one,” you said, gently placing a grape into his mouth.

“Maybe,” he replied, “but then I wouldn’t be able to come here whenever I want.”

You smiled. He relaxed as he ate, shifting, stretching atop your lap. His belly was markedly exposed, and, unable to help yourself, you reached a hand down to rub him there, smoothing out the rumples in his tunic, feeling the places where the food made his stomach bulge, and the little rumblings all over as he digested.

He took the last grape from you with his eyes shut, moaning slightly as he ate.

You told him so gently, petting his stomach as he swallowed: “That’s all of them. Are you satisfied? Want any more coconut water?”

“‘M good,” Ruggie said, and cuddled slightly into your lap. “Nice ‘n satisfied…” As he wiggled his body down into you and the blanket, a little burp escaped him. You supposed even dashing rogues like Ruggie had to unwind sometimes. He looked cute this vulnerable, trusting you in a way that few of your nocturnal friends might ever be comfortable with.

“You can sleep here if you want,” you told him. “I can set you up with a cot. You deserve a good, long rest before going back.”

“Yeah, I’d like that,” Ruggie said over the sound of a low grumble from his belly. “Not until—hic-mmrp—a little bit later, though. I don’t wanna move, ‘n I really don’t want you to stop rubbin’ my tummy…”

You chuckled, and continued to stroke him, running your free hand through his flaxen hair. “Alright,” you said. “Take some time to digest.”

“Yeah,” Ruggie said, and took a heavy breath. “I feel so good…”

You gave his belly a soft caress. “You deserve it.”

[tvcore-productions]

Box full of shards(WIP title)

Chapter 1 of a Gengar taking care of a clefairy egg (1 introductions)

{Currently: only the Oneshot part of it, I need to fix up the fighting scene and than puzzle that it together <3 need that over 1k mark}

Chapter 2/The Filler Chapter

Blanket full of "So?" i don't care {not real title}

A filler full of blankets and Eye's{The fic that's two chapters combined so I can have 1k words}

I just noticed some grammer mistakes, im sorry I feel to laxy not to edit. I apologies, but ima keep going with writing(missed two days of writing 1k a day woops). Im sorry I dont have beta reader, not the best editing ability, ill feel way to down on myself to write. I gotta write more, and deal with plot holes and bad transitions scenes... After novemebr when the challenge is over, or ill fix It in nov 7th if I get an unbiased beta-reader/editer. you can dm or comment my mistakes or criticism please

after all, my motto is "Atleast i have writign to get criticized!" gotta be positive on me having bad writing, when I'm trying to get writing habits

Gengar looks at the Pansage, and the pansage looks back at them. A lot more terrified than the Gengar thought they’d be, even after ran to hide. The air felt stiff, till Arachnia put oranges, and cinnamon sticks in a ceramic bowl of water.

Gengar observes that Arachnia changes the ice-stone with a fire-stone. Just rare items, used for convenience, how rich.

Gengar looks over the market counter for the berries and wood boxes filled with ‘green tea’ or ‘tea’ as carved in footprints. Odd. But it had patterned leaves and a painted color, so that helped.

The Pansage was gone, the door having a smoke of dust.

Gengar strolled around the market, looking at the Zorou and Phantump playing in the middle of the street around the stained glass of the moon with a crashing star being hit by the sun. Their parents watched between the warehouses, in chairs with swirls patterned on the back, drinking herbal tea from the green camping bag the taller tree had.

They glared looking at the Gengar strolling through the other side of the market, near the end of a sturdy little cafe being quite tall over an Aggrons height.

“Hope you take your egg on a nice walk, heard it nice for their soul to gather the energy around them.”

A Kadabra advises, leaning their legs on the table. 

The Gengar glances at their card the one on Kadabra's thumb is shaped like an ornate mirror with a reflective surface in luminous colors, a card with eyes in darkness with distorted borders effect and the third one is not so visible.

Gengar smiled and nodded.

…

“I think the egg they have might be fairy type,”

“How”

“Because I'd hear, and read that Gengar believes that having Aggrons blood is good for their kid, cause of them thinking ol cave divers are a dragon type.” Kadabra slams their cards on the table, showing the last cards a haunter. “That's a why”

The muscular-type Pokemon smiled and rested their hands to look at the Kadabra conspiracy, “Isn't that a little odd?”

“Yes, that is. A typing blood for some superstitious reason and Gengar usually lived here for the human era that was a common superstitious. Gengar might know some dead humans.”

“And… What?” The Pokemon got slapped on the back of the head by a palm, “You don't know what you're talking about, reading Pokemon's mind made your brain scramble.”

“I was there, I just haven't seen Gengar come out often or at all.”

“Yeah but know we might, just with an egg.”

–

Gengar takes their egg on a walk

Gengar looks at the sign with a purple Rattata with a mustache and train station cap.

Looking over the railway station they found themselves. They walked up the stairs with white tiles, up from the dirt path of railways.

“Well good afternoon, I am the train conductor of the station supervising the train tracks welcome.”

Gengar adjusted holding the egg, “Hi…”

“You came out of the railway, well that's unsafe. But I guess from being a ghost type and all, it wouldn't phase you. ”

Rattata peaked over the egg.

“Oh you have an egg, congrats, is it yours.”

“Yeah, em” Gengar looked at the egg, “Found it.”

“Have this.”

Gengar received thin yarn, twiddling the tail of the yarn in its Rose onyx shade (Purple).

“This is a secluded part of ‘Rayvoush Bay’ because it's under my operation for when the train comes in.”

Rattata took Gengar to the next route, to a nice bustling of water and light right on top of the center.

“Visit Frillish’s Grills, they have nice shells.”

Rattata waved, hopping off from the barrel.

Gengar was in the middle of the market, there were a lot of wide bridges and a lot of water sidewalks. Seeing some Magikarps cross paths, and looking down to see its own market to blurry, but the guess was close guess.

Gengar hobbled a little over to more of the land area, that had smaller water paths for fish pokemon to make trades with the rodent marketers.

Gengar could hear the wings flapping overhead, and a crisp orange leaf fell into the water paths.

They pass gazes with a Lucario. Gengar stopped by to look at some heaters, “Oh hey did you come with that Lucario.” Gengar's smile faded as they looked at Lucarios chivalrous stare.

“No.”

Gengar is a bit scared all in all. Just would it be awkward to go in the shadows, they couldn't bring the egg with them… They didn't fully trust themselves it wouldn't break the egg.

Gengar walked down the patterned tiled path more bluer than the second, finding a subway exit.

Gengar had redecorated.

Organized, fixed the place, and rearranged the contents of a box of old collected electronics. Some were gifts from scares, and some were found fair and square.

Gengar had unfolded a patchwork knitting blanket that mostly bled in the pinkest of shades.

The first patch in the right corner was of a mushroom, the second patch was a cloud, and the third was moss shrubs on a tree growing small clusters of purple flowers.

Down the tree and on the second row of patches was a pinned purple mirror on the swirls of the carefully knitted tree, then the star, and then another pair of clouds with flowers.

On the last row, the full Moon sparkled with small purple stars, the second patch was grass with purple knitting, and just by the tree was a stack of purple books.

Gengar turned it around; determination sparked a clear blaze in their eyes.

{This is slapped on part because turns out, up, those words are 957 around it. Wich is good, but ima cut some parts up for conflict cause I ain't editing all that Fr need beta-erader but hey this might be good. Still using prompts, even if its unexcpect}

“Hey! You have a Clefairy’s egg?”

Gengar looked to the entrance of their home, resting on their arm. Seeing a Bunnary with belts and a roll-out bag. Oh yeah and the same Lucario they had seen before, and without the blur of the small crowd their fur is a bit dirtied

“You know as a ghost-type Pokemon the only thing you can do is steal heat for yourself.” The Bunneray gripped their bag, “That Egg won't make it through the winter.”

"So?"

The Lucario beside them’s ears flicked more inwards, pointing at Gengar “... Ah.”

Gengar felt threatened, in their home. What point do they have to come down here? Do they like hunting?

“Hold it right there!”

The Lucario shouted.

“Is anyone here too scared to ask why this Gengar had an Egg!” The Lucario called out.

The Pokemon murmurs ‘Hey fights gonna happen’, Putting Gengar at ease from fully getting up.

The Lucario started to go on a tirade of mournful song, of the swanne’s migrations mourning.

“What you gonna do, you're a cliched fool. You know that don’t you.” 

“If I'm cliche what are you.”

Gengar’s eyes dimmed and sharpened arresting glare. Flinching the Lucario from their half-made stance, their feet patting the dirt in adrenaline.

Gengar gets themselves up, placing the egg behind one of the rocks.

“It’s always the less self-aware ones that are for me.”

The shadows seemed darker or was the Gengar in the shadows? Gengar eye’s intrinsic aura is overshadowed by Gengar's glare. The Lucario froze from taking their last step away.

Gengar shouted, causing to Lucario flinch, “A day of cliches! How Unbearable” A melded fist of shadows hit Lucario straight in the head,

"A day of the Frillish and a day of no task, how disappointing you showed up."

The Lucario seemed faster. Taking a few steps back a bit faster, and zigazing with their claws melding into steel.

Lucario's paws ached, weighing them down at the thought of using ‘steel claws’ again. Lucario adjusted their stance back up.

Gengar was feeling curious punching the Lucario around, until there was the Lucarios head smacking theirs in an agonizing migraine.

Gengar didn't learn any other moves, and might just break the aura detected. Was it even used in battle? I mean it'll probably hurt.

Gengar sure might've been amature in some aspect of being a ghost-type, maybe not average but not bad. There were just posing curses that worked well too.

Making their Bunnery friend have to frag them all the way back from the steps of their homes.

The 3 Finneon circling that usually pool river knew about the curse. The old Clamperl and Shellder couples sure enjoyed the little fight. The Pansage only stared down at the Gengar. After looking at the Pokemon in the river, he tried looking at the Pokemon watching from the cliffside.

The Kadabra beside them was only just as entertained.

"Yknow maybe this is a good resting spot for an old sport like me."

A Qougsire hit the tree, "Sure, and I won the deck of colorful card games from stealing your third card sour Litten"

"It was a rare card"

"It wasn't even shiny like the mirror"

"Yeah, I just could've had a cool combo"

"Haha, yeah it would've been."

Qougsire mumbled the last part out quietly, "I don't know how the game works"

The Kadabra pointed from their tree wagging the hips, "Hah you were fluking!"

"I just joined the game, it felt obvious."

Aggron was one of the many Pokemon that were there, with a Hoothoot kid on their head and a Swanne next to them. They were on the other side of the cliff, being able to see the Gengar from in between the trees.

"Is the Gengar gonna eat us"

"Mm maybe"

The Aggron watched the Gengar pick up their, hidden from the rocks.

Entering back to their den, the Gengar pats the Clefairy egg. Wishing to tell it something more, of things they don't truly know. Because some fears just don't seem reasonable to always tell a child.

Let alone one that hasn't even hatched out of its cradle.

Gengar floats up to their homey room, placing the Clefairy egg on the willow tree's leaves cushions, and pin missiles. With one little wooden thorn, blood dried off on the leaves too.

The Gengar sighs and lays down beside the egg.

--- Oneshot of fluff Fused with Chapter 2

Life… of a train conductor https://traintrackshq.com/life-of-a-train-conductor/ I loved the rattata oc idea, i have 2 pokemon train conducters oc, one from a separate insane 7 sins isekai pmd RPG fic <3

Oc i made it just for filler, my thoughts on ‘mystery dungeons devlopaning recently’ was made in outlines.

Lilith G. F

MOURNING; SIDEWALK; STEPS

i didnt know add mournaning considering the changes, but like. Maybe the lucario died or something, interpertble

I guess the aggron side plot is removed where he helps takes a swanne whos escorted by a lucario named guard to migrate on sea in another forest.

[aetherceuse]

it's a gift. a letter over it's top that simply says:

" --from your friends at Lysandre Labs, luck to keep the pests away. "

the gift itself is a sundial, small, something to set on one's desk. inside is a piece of some kind of material, iridescent in material and rather pretty. it gives off a slight radiation, a geiger would have no fun near it.

( fleurladari )

When it rains, it pours and becomes acid, so it seems. Lusamine had plucked the letter from the parcel, read the name of the sender, and immediately tensed her hand over the envelope.

The timing was uncanny. It hadn't even been 24 hours. How does that sociopath move in such a way?

Paranoia threatens to creep up her throat and spill all over the tiles, but Lusamine takes in a sharp breath, steels her nerves, and hands the letter off to one of her personnel.

" Track the courier who brought that over regional borders. I do not want them to return, " she orders, before shooing them away. Meticulous fingers slowly open the rest of the package.

Lysandre. That damned man. The only one who knew how to properly take aim at her most vulnerable parts of her psyche. Nothing sent from the Kalosion was of good intention. He only wanted to encase her in a glass display that was not much different from what covered her body.

Staring at the small sun dial, it only takes her seconds to react to the material held inside of it. She knew what it was-- she knew it well. It was the very same crystal that was found growing around the body of a deceased Nihilego-- extensive studying had been done to understand why these beasts died and became gem stones, but there was no complete conclusion yet.

Her hand tenses against the surface of herdesk.

She refuses to allow him to do this to her. She was not a specimen to be put on display. She was not a pomegranate to be consumed.

'Darling, they'll cut you wide open one day.'

The memory echoes in the back of her head.

Mankind's disgusting behavior had no limitations, but Lysandre brought an entirely new definition of monstrous to the table.

The crack on her arm grows, creeping ever so slightly down to her wrist, all due to the intensity of her grasp.

Lusamine hunches over, exhales, and holds her breathe.

This cannot be her fate.

[lostinhistory]

Heritage News of the Week

which is late this week because I have just been kind of flailing in anger about something for the last four days.

Discoveries!

According to an announcement by the Rostock City Hall, archaeologists have uncovered a devil curse written on a 15th century tablet in Rostock, Germany.

‘Incomparable’ mosaics were found in an ancient home near Rome’s Colosseum

Researchers working in the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum in Rome have shared their discovery of luxurious mosaic-tiled rooms found in an ancient home on the site, which they believe may have belonged to a Roman senator. Created from shells, glass, white marble, and Egyptian blue tiles, the mosaics have been described by Italy’s Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano as “an authentic treasure”.

It's so pretty!

A metal detectorist in Norway found an ultra-rare Byzantine coin that’s more than 1,000 years old

A metal detectorist has discovered a rare Byzantine coin in the mountains of Norway’s Vestre Slidre municipality, more than a millennium after it was created and over 1,600 miles away from its place of origin.

New study changes assumptions of Roman backwater town

A new study by researchers from the University of Cambridge has revealed that Interamna Lirenas, traditionally written off as a failed backwater, continued to thrive during the Roman Crisis of the Third Century AD.

Archaeologists have discovered Pueblo astronomical carvings and paintings in Colorado

Archaeologists from the Jagiellonian University in Kraków have announced the discovery of astronomical carvings and paintings associated with the Pueblo culture.

9,000-year-old double burial with shaman and infant reveals she may have been his 4th-great-grandmother

In 1934, workers in Germany discovered the double burial of a woman placed in a seated position with an infant between her legs. Because of the overabundance of grave goods surrounding the pair, archaeologists concluded that she was likely a shaman who died about 9,000 years ago, during the Mesolithic period. However, her true identity and relationship with the child have remained a mystery.

Pre-Viking ship burial identified in Norway

According to a statement released by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), a new survey of the mound has determined that it contained a ship burial dated to A.D. 700, based upon the size and age of recovered ship nails.

2,200-year-old tiles found in Jerusalem provide direct link to the history of Hanukkah

A pile of ancient ceramic roofing tiles found at a national park in Jerusalem may be linked to the history of Hanukkah.

Ancient city of Aizanoi yields additional statue heads

The Anadolu Agency reports that excavators working in central Anatolia at the ancient city of Aizanoi have uncovered a head from a statue of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, and the head of a statue of the Greek wine god, Dionysus.

Divers explore 5,000-year-old stone piles submerged in alpine lake

Members of the Bavarian Society for Underwater Archaeology are conducting a study of 5,000-year-old man-made stone piles submerged in Lake Constance, an alpine lake that borders Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Roman mosaics uncovered at villa rustica site in Turkey

Archaeologists conducting rescue excavations at a villa rustica site in Turkey have uncovered Roman mosaics depicting animal figures and sea creatures.

Archaeologists discover ancient Roman baths beneath a museum in Croatia

Archaeologists working to install a lift and restore the ground floor of Split City Museum got more than they bargained for when they unearthed sizeable Roman baths underneath the building’s reception. The museum in Croatia’s second largest city was founded in 1946 and is held inside the Dominik Papalić palace—the former home of the affluent Papalić family who settled in Split during the 14th century.

800-year-old healing bowl emblazoned with double-headed dragon unearthed in Turkish castle

Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered an 800-year-old healing bowl meant to protect against animal bites during excavations in an Artuqid period castle.

People buried at 'mega' stone tombs in Spain were defleshed and their bones fractured after death

Archaeologists in Spain have discovered evidence that ancient people defleshed and dismembered corpses around 6,000 years ago. But these aren't clues to an ancient murder: Instead, the bone injuries are more likely related to funerary practices that occurred just after death.

Repatriation

The Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia has voluntarily returned a 16th-century manuscript to the government of Peru, following a federal investigation into the provenance of the object. The manuscript, which dates to 1599 and documents the formation of the first theatre troupe in the Americas, was initially purchased by museum founder Abraham Simon Wolf Rosenbach (1876-1952) in the 1920s during a visit to Peru.

Cambridge University Library asked to return Book of Deer to Scotland

Cambridge University Library will soon be asked to return Scotland’s oldest surviving manuscript. SNP councillor Glen Reid plans to write to the university in the new year to “begin a dialogue” about getting the Book of Deer – which features the oldest surviving example of written Scots Gaelic – permanently returned to Scotland.

Museums

The British Museum must keep a comprehensive register of all items in its collections after the theft of up to 1,500 objects over recent years, an independent review has said. The review was initiated by the trustees of the museum, which holds about 8m historical artefacts on behalf of the nation, after it revealed earlier this year that items had been stolen or damaged or were missing.

British Museum deputy director leaves after probe into thefts

The British Museum official who bungled an investigation into thefts at the institution is now leaving after the release of an independent review, according to BBC News.

Austria confronts its Nazi past in refurbished Wien Museum

Vienna is the EU’s fastest growing capital and is regularly named the world’s most liveable city. The story of its origins from the earliest settlement to the present day is told by the Wien Museum, which reopens to the public today after a €108m refurbishment. In a radical departure from Austria’s national museum strategy, entry is free.

The defining art events of 2023

If the art world in 2023 could be defined by one word, it would probably be scandal. From the multiple crises that embroiled the British Museum to investigations on human remains implicating the Smithsonian and the American Museum of Natural History, to say nothing of the near constant seizures and repatriations across the institutional sphere, this was the year museums took a beating.

Louvre to hike admission price ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics

Art enthusiasts in Paris should expect to spend more to see the Mona Lisa next year, as the Louvre will raise its entrance fee by 29 percent. Admission will rise from €17 to €22, the first hike of its kind since 2017.

Heritage at risk

Campaigners have launched a last-ditch legal effort to stop the construction of a two-mile road tunnel near Stonehenge, which they say risks permanent damage to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The group, comprised of archaeologists, historians, environmentalists, urban planners, and spiritualists, have brought the case to the UK’s High Court, which deals with serious civil matters.

The head of Gaza municipality said Wednesday that Israel destroyed the “Central Archives” which contained thousands of historical documents dating more than 150 years. “Targeting the Central Archives poses a great danger to the city, as it contains thousands of historically valuable documents for the community,” Yahya Al-Sarraj told Anadolu. He pointed out that “these documents … represent an integral part of our history and culture.” “The Central Archives contains plans for ancient buildings of historical value and documents in the handwriting of well-known national figures,” he said.

Odds and ends

From the theft of artefacts at the British Museum to a hammer attack on Velázquez’s “The Rokeby Venus”

Wild beasts and Charles II: amateur army digs for history in British parks and gardens

Volunteers wielding trowels in Greenwich are among many exploring sites as community digs boom across the UK

Boat-shaped church and radar station among English heritage list newcomers

Historic England singled out 16 “remarkable historic gems” that had been added to the list or had their entries updated in 2023. They include a 400-year-old structure regarded as England’s earliest known “modern-day car wash”, an unusually long railway footbridge, an iron age cave and a Manchester primary school that still has its flashy art nouveau tiling from more than a century ago.

New Argentinian president says adios to Argentina’s Ministry of Culture

Neanderthal DNA may explain why some of us are morning people

DNA inherited from our thick-browed cousins may contribute to the tendency of some people to be larks, researchers found, making them more comfortable at getting up and going to bed earlier than others.

Three killed while repairing ancient wall at Unesco world heritage site in Tunisia

A section of the ancient walls around the Old City of Kairouan collapsed on Saturday, killing three masons carrying out repairs on the Unesco world heritage site, Tunisian authorities said.

And then there's this:

Badenoch condemns London plague study after MP calls it ‘woke archaeology’

A new front has emerged in the culture war as Kemi Badenoch, the equalities minister, condemned an academic study an MP described as “woke archaeology” that examined whether ethnicity was a risk factor with medieval plague. Badenoch said the research into 14th-century London risked damaging trust in modern health services and that she had written to the Museum of London, where the lead author of the study in question works. During equalities questions in the Commons, Philip Hollobone, a Conservative MP cited the study, asking Badenoch, who is also business secretary, to “ensure that such sensationalist research findings and woke archaeology have no impact at all on current health and pandemic policy”. “I do agree,” Badenoch replied. “I am not even sure whether we can call it just sensationalist or woke.” She added: “I agree with my honourable friend that this type of research is damaging to trust, to social cohesion and even to trust in health services. I have written to the director of the Museum of London to express my concern.” ********** The paper, published in the journal Bioarchaeology International, examined the remains of 145 people buried at London plague cemeteries, 49 of whom died from the plague. By examining five features of the skulls and comparing these with a forensic databank covering modern and historical global populations, it estimated the likely heritage of people who died and found that those of African heritage were disproportionately more likely to have died from plague than people of European or Asian ancestry, compared with non-plague deaths. While stressing the need for caution given the sample size, the authors said the results suggested there was value in considering structural racism in such research, likening this to the higher death rates for people from some minority ethnic groups during Covid.

I have been staring at this story for several days trying to sort my thoughts, because it annoys the hell out of me, but all I can really manage is enraged sputtering.

So, here is the actual abstract:

We investigate whether hazards of death from plague and physiological stress at a fourteenth-century plague cemetery (Royal Mint, London) differed between populations using N = 49 adults whose affiliation was established using macromorphoscopic traits. Compared to a nonplague cemetery (N = 96), there was a greater proportion of people of estimated African affiliation in the plague burials. Cox proportional hazards analysis revealed higher hazards of death from plague for those with estimated African affiliation. There were higher rates of linear enamel hypoplasia in those with estimated African affiliation, but this finding is not statistically significant. These results provide the first evidence that hazards of plague death were higher for people of estimated African affiliation compared to other affiliations, possibly because of existing inequalities, in addition to migration (free or forced) outcomes. These findings may reflect premodern structural racism’s devastating effects.

(I have not read the actual paper, because it is behind a paywall and I have other things to do with that $25)

You will notice that the abstract says "possibly" and "may reflect". Those are not a definitive statements. Those are pretty much the opposite of a definitive statement. And yet these Conservative ghouls, who I think we can safely assume do not read Bioarchaeology International, are presenting this in the most disingenuous way possible (phrenology???), and this politicizing of a pretty ordinary archaeological paper helps erode trust in actual science and allows further space for psuedoscience and with more time and references I could come up with a more detailed response to this but my brain just keeps shorting out.

Anyway, here's an article from The Guardian.

I'm going to go eat some potatoes now.

[catholicism-connoiseur]

Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church

In my initial meander into the church, I took no notes or observations as I had not yet formed any intention to create a larger opinion of the church than what I'd already seen. This time though, my purpose was one of documentation and journalistic investigation. To begin, I took note of the physical structure and aesthetics of the church.

From the exterior, the church has been a stark and imposing landmark of Drogheda since its present building's façade was completed in 1884 (incorporating in part the original 1793 building, constructed following the repeal of Penal Law prohibiting a Catholic church within town walls). Nestled amongst the many other churches and historical buildings of the town, it reflects a centuries-old culture of religious architecture. The largest spire reaches far above the rest of the town's rooftops at an impressive 222ft, and boasts ornate decoration from top to bottom, fitting with the rest of the church's face. Multiple statues and carvings adorn the 19th century stonework, an undeniably intricate and imposing visage.

Before the church's three entrance archways (two smaller on either side to a larger) lies stone steps leading up to the doors. Notably, there does not seem to be any present accessibility accommodations for those with mobility-based disabilities. The church has offered webcam footage of masses since lockdowns in 2020, so there is a degree of resource provision for those unable to make it into the church in person, but the only wheelchair-accessible entrance appears to be behind an oft-locked gate and a carpark for church staff and maintenance. This entrance should ideally be marked more visibly and be unobstructed for a more disability-friendly and equitable environment.

Journeying within, the tall, iron-plated wooden doors give way to a marble-tiled porch, which hosts a stoup of holy water, again carved with decorative detail. Passing through another set of doors, we enter the nave: polished, mosaic-patterned brown stone lines the walkway, bordered by the two rows of wooden pews. Wide marble pillars joined with white carved arches fortify the domed, portioned ceiling of the aisles, which is a humble shade of midnight blue and embellished with stars. Resting above the narthex is the organ, an enormous instrument enshrined in colour by the beauty of the stained glass window that resides above and behind it, the centerpiece of the exterior face.

Proceeding through the church, the elaborate reredos and sanctuary bring attention to the altar area. The altar's white stone face is decorated with a carved image of Jesus and the disciples, likely a depiction of the Last Supper. Behind this, the rather large reredos hosts further statues and carvings of saints and holy figures, and is often festooned with bouquets of flowers. The three spires of the reredos reach a decent vertical height and humbly mimic those on the church's exterior in design.

Continuing to the left of the altar, the church hosts its unique relic and point of local historical interest: the severed and preserved head of one (Saint) Oliver Plunkett (Note: the use of "preserved" here is an entirely too generous a description; the poor man looks like a raisin). Plunkett himself was summarily executed (hanged, drawn and quartered) by the British in 1681, after being found guilty of high treason for "promoting the Roman faith".

The head only arrived in Drogheda in 1921, having spent the years between travelling around Ireland, England and even visiting Rome, an undeniably impressive travel catalogue for a decapitated head. Accompanying his head at his shrine in the church is a small collection of (unlabeled, but what one can only assume are his) bones and the door to the prison cell he was kept in prior to his execution.

In more atmospheric regards, the church is not the most comfortable. Partially due to the ceiling's height, a constant, almost damp chill remains in the air within, and there does not appear to be a great effort to heat the interior. This could be due to understandable economical reasons: it would be tremendously inefficient to heat such a structure, but nonetheless creates a less-than-welcoming embrace upon entering the church. The pews are similar in nature; hard, bare, carved wood and thinly carpeted kneelers. The hard stone floor and enormous size of the interior also create a distinct echo to any sound, one amplified by how frequently the church is almost (if not entirely) empty: perhaps a poetic enunciation of the changing attitudes of the people toward the Church as a whole.

All said, the church ranks highly in terms of surface-level aesthetic, but drops significantly in areas of patronage (or lack thereof), accessibility and interior comfort. Now though, to focus on the confessional investigation, this time with more deliberate purpose and clear criteria.

In this second experience of this church's confessional, I was more prepared on how the proceeding would take place. I had my "sin" in question at the ready, taking mental notes of the experience as I went. The wait was short, a line of three or four people before me. Again, no confessional box was used: I had hoped it was perhaps a once-off, perhaps the booth had been under maintenance? Alas, I sat down opposite the priest (a different one from the week before) and gave my confession. A stolen umbrella apparently warranted a practiced, neutral tone of indifference and recited absolution. Not bored, not interested, simply a rehearsed procedure and a distanced air of almost artificial compassion. Now, admittedly, this reaction could be due to the decidedly pedestrian nature of the presented "sin", and a neutral, non-judgmental attitude is no doubt preferable in an environment of confession, so a verdict on the experience couldn't be made on this basis.

The penance given was a trivial two Hail Mary's and a suggestion that I donate some money to charity, supposedly to balance the cost of the theft. I felt this was a rather sensible and conscientious prescription, and so for the sake of authenticity, completed the request in due time.

As a disclaimer, to give the overall church and confessional experience a categorical or nominal rating could possibly be seen as disrespectful, callous, a mockery of the church, perhaps even some form of blasphemy. I, of course, took this into serious consideration with the utmost respect and reverence when writing this. I would never deign to assume that such a varied and sacred practice as religious worship could be so objectively reduced to a mere 1-10 rating.

That said, St. Peter's Church gets a 6.5/10. Wouldn't confess there again tbh.

[pebbletile]

Transforming Spaces with Pebble Tile: The Perfect Choice for Bathroom Floors and Exterior Surfaces

The Charm of Pebble Tile Bathroom Floors

A pebble tile bathroom floor can dramatically transform the look and feel of your bathroom space. These tiles are typically made from natural stones like river rocks or pebbles, which are arranged and adhered to mesh backing for easy installation. Their organic appearance provides a spa-like ambiance that promotes relaxation and serenity.

One of the primary advantages of using pebble tiles for bathroom floors is their slip-resistant surface. The uneven texture of natural pebbles offers excellent traction, making them a safe choice for wet areas. Moreover, pebble tiles are highly durable and resistant to water damage, which is essential in a humid environment like a bathroom.

Another benefit is their customization potential. Pebble tiles come in various sizes, colors, and shapes, allowing homeowners and designers to create unique patterns and designs tailored to their aesthetic preferences. The natural variation in stone colors can add depth and visual interest to the floor, elevating the overall bathroom decor.

Installation of pebble tiles for bathroom floor requires some expertise, especially when it comes to grouting and sealing. Proper sealing ensures that water does not seep between the stones, preventing mold and mildew growth. When installed and maintained correctly, pebble tile bathroom floors are not only beautiful but also easy to clean, requiring regular sweeping and mopping.

Enhancing Exterior Spaces with Pebble Tile

Beyond indoor applications, exterior pebble tile is an excellent choice for enhancing outdoor areas such as patios, walkways, and pool surrounds. The natural stone surface complements outdoor environments, creating a harmonious connection with nature.

Exterior pebble tiles are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, including rain, sun, and temperature fluctuations. Their durability makes them suitable for high-traffic outdoor areas, offering long-lasting beauty and functionality. Additionally, the textured surface provides slip resistance, which is particularly important around pools and wet outdoor spaces.

Using stone pebble tile for exterior surfaces adds a rustic yet refined aesthetic that enhances curb appeal. These tiles can be used to create striking pathways, decorative borders, or even feature walls. Their natural colors and textures blend well with landscaping elements, plants, and outdoor furniture.

When installing pebble tiles outdoors, it is crucial to choose options specifically rated for exterior use. Proper substrate preparation and sealing are key to ensuring longevity. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning debris and resealing when necessary, will preserve the appearance and integrity of the pebble tile surface over time.

Versatility and Maintenance

One of the reasons pebble tiles are favored is their versatility. They can be used in various settings—both indoors and outdoors—and in different design themes, from modern minimalist to rustic farmhouse styles. Their natural look complements materials like wood, glass, and metal, making them a flexible choice for any project.

Maintenance of pebble tiles is straightforward. For indoor bathroom floors, regular sweeping and mopping with mild cleaners are sufficient. Outdoor pebble tiles may require occasional power washing to remove dirt and algae buildup. Sealing the tiles periodically helps maintain their appearance and prevents staining.

Conclusion

Incorporating pebble tile bathroom floor and exterior pebble tile into your design plans can elevate the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your spaces. These natural stone tiles are not only durable and slip-resistant but also bring a unique organic charm that enhances any environment. Whether you're creating a tranquil spa-like bathroom or a stunning outdoor patio, pebble tiles offer a versatile solution that combines beauty with practicality.

[premiereklasse]

Advantages Of Renovating Your Bathroom: A Luxurious Update To Your Home

Ready To Commence Your Bathroom Makeover?

Among the top refurbishment ventures pursued by UK homeowners are revamping the kitchen and bathroom. These spaces are regularly used, making them vital elements of every dwelling. While a stylish, updated kitchen is crucial, the importance of an avant-garde bathroom can’t be underestimated. In this piece, we will delve into the myriad advantages of a bathroom makeover, highlighting how our professionals at Premiere Klasse can transform your bathroom experience.

Indulge In a Modern, Reimagined Aesthetic

There’s an inherent satisfaction in entering a freshly remodelled bathroom. Imagine a bathroom fitted with cutting-edge plumbing fixtures, a brand-new bathtub and shower, calming paint shades, and stunning natural stone or tile installations, ready to greet you every morning and night.

Visualize yourself strolling over glistening new tile floors towards your floor-to-ceiling glass-door steam shower. As you activate the brushed nickel shower handle, you amble across the space to modify the lighting with a simple touch. You gaze at your reflection in the elegantly bordered mirror that spans the length of your dual-sink vanity. Anticipating your steamy, spa-like experience, you place a towel on the custom-made towel bar outside your spacious shower enclosure. This refreshing daily routine could be within your reach!

In addition to the undeniable pleasure of such a plush bathroom experience, there’s the tangible financial gain of augmenting your home’s value. In the southern regions, homeowners discover that renovated kitchens and bathrooms not only expedite property transactions but also lead to a higher sale price. With an updated dwelling, you can be confident that your property will create a phenomenal first impression, thereby drawing in lucrative proposals from potential buyers.

Revitalise Your Bathroom Experience

Commencing a bathroom renovation introduces a variety of exciting, modern features to enhance your daily regimen. For example, the newest jetted tubs use air instead of water, making them significantly easier to clean and maintain. Consider shower fixtures with multi-directional heads, providing a massaging experience for your whole body.

Our specialists at our associate company Premiere Klasse can assist you in selecting these and various other features to transform your bathroom from a mere utility space to a personal home spa. From specialised lighting to all-glass shower enclosures, we’re equipped to modernise your bathroom.

Customise To Suit Individual Lifestyle Requirements

There are many situations where a bathroom renovation may become a necessity. These include modifying a bathroom in a new house to your specifications, or adjusting your existing bathroom to accommodate the needs of a family member.

You might require a wheelchair-accessible bathroom, or if you have an ageing family member, you might opt to install a walk-in shower or step-in bathtub for their safety. For expanding families, integrating a child-friendly bathtub into a shower-only bathroom can be a substantial convenience. If you foresee a significant increase in your family size, you might even contemplate adding a whole new bathroom to your home.

Boost Your Home’s Overall Value

According to estate agents, bathrooms and kitchens are high on potential buyers’ priority lists when assessing a property. Simple aesthetic enhancements like updating countertops, faucets, tub surrounds, and a fresh layer of paint can markedly increase your home’s resale value.

Incorporating an ensuite or an additional bathroom can further enhance your property’s value. In cases where the property only has one bathroom, adding a three-piece bathroom could notably elevate the property’s market value. If you are uncertain about which renovation projects would most effectively amplify your home’s value, feel free to reach out to our experts. They can evaluate your home and steer you towards the most advantageous decisions.

Upgrade Your Property’s Energy Efficiency With Bathroom Renovations

Investing in energy-efficient fixtures such as low-flow toilets and showerheads can be highly cost-effective. If you worry about potential reductions in water pressure, be assured that the difference between new energy-efficient products and old ones is barely perceptible. It’s also advisable to replace outdated lighting with energy-efficient LED lights.

These upgrades may seem minor, but they can considerably reduce your property’s energy usage and minimise your environmental footprint. Energy efficiency not only aids the environment but can also lead to significant savings on your monthly energy bills.

Generate More Space In Your Bathroom For Relaxation

If your bathroom often feels cramped and inadequate for two or more people, it may be time to consider a renovation project to enlarge it. Collaborate with an expert to design an exceptional bathroom renovation plan to guarantee ample space. Remember, you can add space to your bathroom either through a cleverly designed layout with perfectly fitting fixtures or a substantial remodel and construction.

Whether you decide to add storage in creative places, or replace your bulky vanity with a sleek one, ensure you collaborate with a specialist. While it’s essential to make your bathroom more spacious, it should also maintain its functionality and comfort. Consider replacing your old tub with a luxurious spa, installing a tiled shower with multiple showerheads, and using colours that invoke a sense of peace and serenity.

Enhance The Aesthetics Of Your Property’s Bathroom

You’re likely to be pleasantly surprised by the elegance of your newly renovated bathroom or ensuites. Instead of feeling frustrated by worn-out fixtures and chipped countertops, the improved look and functionality of a professionally-refurbished bathroom can bring joy and relaxation.

While many property owners and managers disregard the significance of a bathroom’s appearance, a well-designed bathroom can improve the enjoyment of living in a property. This is one of the reasons why you should engage a reputable company offering bathroom renovation services. They can assist you in making valuable modifications to your current bathroom.

Your Bathroom Renovations, We’ve Got You Covered

No matter what your specific needs are, Premiere Klasse can guarantee that your home’s bathroom aligns with your lifestyle. Arrange an appointment with one of our design experts in Ascot or Basingstoke for a home visit and consultation to begin your bathroom renovation journey.

[darwinnsmith1]

Mosaic Tiles In Sydney: A Stylish Statement For Every Space

If you’ve ever walked into a room and been mesmerised by intricate patterns underfoot or a vibrant splash of colour on a bathroom wall, chances are you’ve witnessed the magic of mosaic tiles. These tiny tiles pack a serious punch when transforming everyday surfaces into artistic showcases. And if you're hunting for stunning mosaic tiles in Sydney, you're in the proper city, where design trends meet timeless elegance.

Whether remodelling a kitchen splashback, remaking a bathroom, or bringing personality to your yard, mosaic tiles provide the freedom of creativity like nothing else.

Why Mosaic Tiles Have Such a Big Impact?

Small tiles but significant impact, mosaic tiles are a popular option for homeowners, designers, and renovators in need of:

Visual Interest – The repetition of small tiles creates intricate, eye-catching patterns.

Customisation – Mosaic patterns are adaptable to your taste, whether minimalist shades or a splash of colour.

Versatility – They can be installed anywhere—walls, floors, pools, bathrooms, kitchens, or garden walkways.

Durability – Though they look dainty, mosaic tiles are made to withstand, resisting water and stains with proper installation. 

Popular Types of Mosaic Tiles in Sydney

Mosaic tiles have an equally diverse array of materials, each with a special aesthetic and functional advantage. Some of the most sought-after trends for Sydney homes are as follows:

1. Glass Mosaic Tiles

Catch light wonderfully, making spaces feel bright and open.

Often applied in kitchens, bathrooms, and pools.

Low maintenance and water-resistant.

2. Ceramic Mosaic Tiles

Affordable but trendy.

It can be found in an array of colours and forms.

Ideal for walls and splashbacks.

3. Marble Mosaic Tiles

A high-end choice that brings sophistication to bathrooms and entryways.

Unique veining in every tile.

Requires sealing to keep its glossy look and water resistance.

4. Stone and Pebble Mosaics

Excellent for rustic, spa-inspired looks.

Usually utilised in shower floors, external walkways, and highlight walls.

Textured surface provides traction and visual interest.

Where to Use Mosaic Tiles at Home?

You would be amazed at how many spaces can be refreshed with a mosaic revamp. Here are some ideas:

Kitchen Splashbacks

Introduce colour and personality behind your sink or stovetop with a bold mosaic design.

Bathroom Walls and Floors

From the shower to an accent wall, mosaics add sophistication to the room.

Swimming Pools

Glass mosaic tiles are a traditional pool favourite, catching sunlight and producing stunning underwater effects.

Outdoor Features

Use mosaic tiles for garden borders, outdoor tabletops, or alfresco feature walls.

Entryways and Hallways

Create a powerful first impression with a mosaic-tiled entry floor or wall.

Tips for Picking the Perfect Mosaic Tiles in Sydney

It can be overwhelming with all the options out there. Here's the key to narrowing it down:

Match Your Space: Select a colour scheme that fits your design.

Think About Tile Size: Smaller tiles work well for detailed designs, and larger mosaics may be more contemporary.

Consider Maintenance: Certain materials, like natural stone, need to be sealed; glass is maintenance-free.

Be Creative with Layouts: Design elements such as herringbone, hexagon, or random combinations can transform a room's atmosphere.

Hire a Professional Installer: Mosaic tiles need accuracy. A professional guarantees perfect alignment and a lasting outcome.

Final Thoughts

Investing in mosaic tiles in Sydney is a good idea if you're willing to introduce flair, character, and a touch of artistry into your house. These are not merely a design feature; they are a conversation starter, a style booster, and a purposeful finish that injects any room with life.

With so many materials, styles, and patterns to select from, mosaic tiles are as flexible a design tool as they come. Take your time, get out there, investigate all the options, and don't worry about making a big statement. Sometimes it's the smallest tiles that end up making the most significant difference.

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Timeless Elegance and Quality: Europe Imports Mosaic Tiles for Every Space

When it comes to enhancing the aesthetics and functionality of modern interiors and exteriors, few materials can match the charm and versatility of mosaic tiles. Known for their artistic appeal, intricate designs, and long-lasting performance, mosaic tiles are a favorite among homeowners, architects, and interior designers. Among the most trusted names in the industry, Europe Imports mosaic tiles have become synonymous with quality, innovation, and luxury finishes.

Europe Imports offers a curated range of premium mosaic tiles designed to elevate any space, whether it’s a swimming pool, bathroom, kitchen, spa, or feature wall. With a diverse selection of styles, textures, and finishes, these tiles allow for personalized, statement-making designs that suit both contemporary and classic aesthetics. From glossy glass mosaics to natural stone and porcelain variations, the collection caters to a wide range of preferences and functional needs.

What makes mosaic tiles from Europe Imports stand out is the company’s commitment to excellence. Each tile is sourced from internationally renowned manufacturers and meets rigorous quality standards. This ensures not only visual appeal but also long-term durability. Whether used in wet environments like pools or high-traffic areas like kitchens, these tiles are built to withstand the elements and maintain their brilliance for years.

Design flexibility is a key advantage of mosaic tiles. Due to their small size and modular format, they can easily adapt to curved surfaces, corners, and custom layouts. This makes them ideal for creating feature walls, decorative accents, or intricate borders that are impossible to achieve with larger tiles. Europe Imports mosaic tiles come in a wide range of formats—from square, hexagonal, and herringbone to irregular artisan styles—enabling endless creative possibilities.

Application versatility is another reason why these tiles are so popular. Europe Imports mosaic tiles are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. In swimming pools, for example, they bring a sparkling finish that plays beautifully with natural light. In bathrooms, they add elegance and depth, while in kitchens, they serve as eye-catching backsplashes that are also easy to clean. Outdoors, they can be used for pathways, garden features, or wall cladding, adding texture and luxury to exterior design.

Durability and maintenance are just as important as appearance, and Europe Imports delivers on both fronts. Most of their mosaic tiles are resistant to moisture, staining, chemicals, and UV exposure. Their glass mosaics, for instance, are non-porous and hygienic, making them ideal for areas that are constantly exposed to water. Cleaning typically involves nothing more than gentle wiping, making them an excellent low-maintenance choice for busy households and commercial spaces alike.

Sustainability is increasingly influencing purchasing decisions, and Europe Imports recognizes the importance of environmentally responsible sourcing. Many of their mosaic tiles are produced using recycled materials and energy-efficient manufacturing processes. This makes them a great option for clients seeking to combine style with eco-conscious building practices.

Another key benefit of choosing Europe Imports is their expert customer support and design consultation. Their team helps customers navigate the wide array of choices, offering guidance based on project requirements, design goals, and budget. Whether you’re an architect working on a large-scale project or a homeowner planning a bathroom remodel, the personalized service ensures that you find the perfect tile solution.

In conclusion, Europe Imports mosaic tiles represent a blend of style, substance, and sustainability. Their unmatched variety, exceptional quality, and expert guidance make them a top choice for anyone looking to add beauty, texture, and durability to their spaces. From luxurious pool finishes to refined kitchen backsplashes, these tiles offer the ideal solution for turning any design vision into reality.

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Blog 17| Pre Production| From Sketch to Sequencer—My End-to-End Environment Pipeline

Creating a believable, game-ready environment means balancing creativity with structure. Inspired by industry best practices, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at my full pipeline—from sketching over references all the way to a polished, cinematic render in Unreal Engine’s Sequencer.

Reference Painting & Keying Every project starts in the 2D realm. I import my reference photos into Photoshop (or Krita) and paint directly over them to isolate the elements I need—arches, moldings, trims, decorative friezes. By “keying out” each shape, I build a visual inventory that drives every later step.

Dimension Gathering With my shapes masked, I measure real-world proportions: how tall is that arch? What repeat distance does that decorative band use? I record these in a simple spreadsheet, ensuring that when I model, everything snaps to believable scale.

Trim-Sheet Planning Next, I arrange my keyed-out pieces into a trim-sheet atlas layout. I dedicate horizontal strips for large patterns (e.g. base moldings), mid-level bands for medium details (e.g. fluting), and narrow strips for fine edge work. This upfront planning ensures maximum reuse.

Blockout Modeling in Blender Switching to 3D, I block out the scene with basic cubes and planes—walls, columns, beam spans—always snapping to the real-world dimensions from my sheet. This greybox phase lets me verify composition and scale before any high-res work begins.

Trim-Sheet Modeling in Blender On a single flat plane, I model each trim element in place according to the atlas layout. Simple extrude/bevel operations give me a low-poly version that matches my keyed-out shapes exactly.

High-Poly Sculpting I bring these flat pieces into either Blender’s Sculpt mode or ZBrush to add bevels, chips, cracks, and worn edges. By using wrap-mode brushes, I ensure every detail tiles perfectly at the sheet’s borders.

Baking in Substance Painter Back in Painter, I bake my high-poly details (normal, ambient occlusion, curvature, and ID maps) onto the low-poly mesh. This gives me a data-rich trim sheet ready for texturing.

Material Authoring in Substance Designer I then craft my base materials—stone, wood, metal—in Designer, tweaking procedural noise, weathering effects, and edge-wear masks so they closely match my original references.

Trim-Sheet Painting Returning to Painter, I load in my Designer graphs and use ID masks to apply base colors. Smart masks generate dirt, rust, and moss automatically; hand-painting adds character—subtle color streaks, chipped paint, and patina.

Blender Assembly With my completed trim sheet, I reapply it to the blockout meshes in Blender. This step verifies correct UV alignment, consistent texel density, and seamless tiling across corners and joins.

Import & Set Design in Unreal Engine I export all modular pieces and texture maps, then import them into Unreal Engine. Using rigid grid snapping, I rebuild my environment—walls click together like digital LEGO.

Material Setup in UE Inside UE’s Material Editor, I convert my Substance Designer graphs into master materials and create instances to control tiling and trim-sheet channel selection per object.

Decals & Planar Reflections To break up uniform surfaces, I place decals—grime streaks, signage, narrative symbols—using Unreal’s decal actor with parallax occlusion. For puddles and window glass, I employ Planar Reflection actors to capture accurate, crisp reflections.

Imperfections & Randomization A key to realism is randomness: I scatter debris, fallen leaves, chipped paint decals, and slightly vary material roughness/color on repeated modules so nothing feels copy-pasted.

Lighting & Post-Processing I establish a primary directional light (sun or moon), complemented by a skylight and volumetric fog for depth. Post-process volumes refine exposure, color grading, bloom, lens flares, and filmic tonemapping.

Cinematic Render in Sequencer Finally, I use Unreal’s Sequencer to set up camera shots, animate subtle scene elements (flags swaying, water rippling), and record my cinematic passes. The result is a polished, story-driven environment ready for presentation.

By following this structured pipeline—grounded in reference, powered by trim-sheet modularity, and polished with decals and cinematic lighting—I’m able to go from concept sketches to a fully realised, game-ready world with confidence and consistency

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Best Tile Stores BRCeramics and Best Tiles Showroom BRCeramics: A Complete Guide

Looking for the “best tile shop near me” or the top “tiles showroom near me in Delhi NCR”? Whether you are renovating your home, upgrading your commercial space, or designing a new dream project, BRCeramics stands out as the most trusted name in the tile industry. With an extensive collection of designer tiles, expert consultation, and unbeatable quality, BRCeramics is undoubtedly the best tile destination in the region.

From “best bathroom tiles” to “best wall tiles”, outdoor tiles, and everything in between, this article explores why BRCeramics is the “leading tile store in Delhi NCR”. Read on to explore the offerings, services, showroom highlights, and expert tips for choosing the perfect tiles.

Why Choose BRCeramics?

A Legacy of Trust and Excellence

BRCeramics is more than just a “tile shop” — it’s a brand trusted for over 25+ years. With its headquarters in Delhi NCR and branches across India, BRCeramics has served thousands of customers with top-quality tiles and expert guidance. The showroom is a hub of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in tile design.

One-Stop Tile Shop Near Me

Customers often search for a “tile shop near me” or a “tiles showroom near me” to find a convenient location with quality products. BRCeramics provides exactly that. Its strategically located showrooms in Delhi NCR are easily accessible and offer personalized consultation to help clients choose the right tiles for their needs.

Tile Collections Available at BRCeramics

1. Best Bathroom Tiles

Bathrooms are intimate spaces, and the right tiles can completely transform the ambiance. BRCeramics offers a “premium range of bathroom tiles that combine” durability with aesthetics. From anti-skid matte finishes to luxurious gloss textures, these tiles are available in various sizes and color palettes.

Top Bathroom Tile Options:

Matte-finish anti-slip floor tiles

High-gloss ceramic wall tiles

Mosaic-style accent tiles

Water-resistant porcelain tiles

2. Best Wall Tiles

Whether for the kitchen, bathroom, or living area, “wall tiles at BRCeramics” are crafted to enhance elegance and function. Choose from 3D-effect tiles, marble-inspired designs, “stone finish tiles”, and designer patterns.

Trending Wall Tile Designs:

Subway tiles for kitchen backsplashes

Textured geometric tiles for feature walls

Glossy white tiles for minimalism

Printed tiles for creative expression

3. Best Outdoor Tiles

Outdoor areas require special attention due to exposure to the elements. The best outdoor tiles from BRCeramics are made with high-durability materials such as vitrified and “porcelain tiles” that are slip-resistant and weatherproof.

Popular Outdoor Tile Applications:

Parking tiles with rough texture

Terrace tiles with high UV resistance

Garden walkway tiles with earthy tones

Balcony tiles with natural stone finishes

Tile Types Offered by BRCeramics

Ceramic Tiles

Ideal for walls and low-traffic flooring, “ceramic tiles come in glossy”, matte, and textured finishes. They’re easy to clean and cost-effective.

Vitrified Tiles

Highly durable and moisture-resistant, “vitrified tiles” are perfect for high-traffic areas, including living rooms, commercial spaces, and outdoor applications.

Porcelain Tiles

“Porcelain tiles are a premium” choice for their stain resistance, strength, and versatility. Available in large slabs and digitally printed styles.

Mosaic Tiles

A favorite for accent areas, backsplashes, and decorative borders. Mosaic tiles from BRCeramics are available in glass, ceramic, and mixed materials.

Design Inspirations from the Best Tiles Showroom BRCeramics

1. Living Room Tile Design

From natural stone effects to contemporary concrete looks, you can find the “best tiles design” for your living area. BRCeramics offers large-format tiles that reduce grout lines and provide a seamless look.

2. Kitchen Tile Ideas

The kitchen is the heart of any home. BRCeramics provides a range of “kitchen wall and floor tiles” that are oil- and stain-resistant while offering elegant design solutions.

3. Bedroom Floor Tiles Design

Create cozy and modern bedrooms with soft-toned ceramic or “wooden-finish vitrified tiles”. The best floor tiles for bedrooms often come in matte or satin finishes.

4. Outdoor Patio & Parking Tiles

BRCeramics also excels in “outdoor tile design”, featuring rugged, anti-slip surfaces for patios, driveways, terraces, and more .

Visit the Best Tile Store in Delhi NCR

BRCeramics has “multiple tile stores in Delhi NCR”, offering premium collections and exclusive designs. Their flagship “showroom in Delhi” is a must-visit for anyone looking for stylish, practical, and long-lasting tile solutions.

Showroom Highlights:

3D tile mock-ups

Live flooring and wall mock installations

AR/VR design visualization tools

Expert design consultation at no extra cost

Ample parking and easy access

BRCeramics Services and Support

Personalized Design Consultation

Every customer is guided by tile experts who understand space, color theory, usage, and trends. This tailored approach helps clients find the most suitable tiles for every space.

Bulk Orders and Customization

BRCeramics caters to both residential and commercial needs. Whether you’re tiling a single bathroom or a full office block, you can rely on custom sizes, colors, and patterns.

Fast Delivery Across Delhi NCR

Time-sensitive project? No worries. BRCeramics offers rapid delivery services across Delhi NCR and partners with top logistics providers to meet deadlines.

After-Sales Support

Worried about tile fitting or post-installation issues? BRCeramics offers guidance for contractors and shares video tutorials and product maintenance tips for long-term satisfaction.

What Sets BRCeramics Apart from Other Tile Stores?

Feature

BRCeramics

Other Tile Stores

Wide Product Range

✔️ Designer, Imported, Custom Tiles

❌ Limited Variety

Free Expert Consultation

✔️ In-showroom and Virtual Support

❌ Rarely Offered

Innovative Showroom Display

✔️ 3D and AR Visualization

❌ Basic Displays

Fast and Reliable Delivery

✔️ Pan-Delhi NCR Support

❌ Delayed or No Delivery

Price Transparency

✔️ No Hidden Charges

❌ May Include Hidden Costs

Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

✔️ Excellent Reviews

❌ Inconsistent Service

Tips for Choosing the Right Tiles

1. Define the Area of Use

Different spaces require different tile features — e.g., anti-slip tiles for bathrooms, UV-resistant tiles for terraces.

2. Pick the Right Size

Bigger tiles create a more open look, especially in small areas, while smaller tiles offer better grip in wet spaces.

3. Match Aesthetics with Practicality

Don’t just go by the look. Always consider slip resistance, stain resistance, and maintenance when picking tiles.

4. Don’t Ignore the Grout Color

Choose grout colors wisely — it can make or break the final appearance of the tiled surface.

Customer Testimonials

“BRCeramics has the most extensive collection I’ve ever seen. I was searching for a ‘tiles showroom near me’ and landed at their outlet. The team helped me pick the perfect bathroom tiles within budget.”

— Rekha Sharma, South Delhi

“I am a contractor and regularly source outdoor and parking tiles from BRCeramics. Their product quality and fast delivery are unmatched.”

— Ajay Mehra, Gurgaon

“Their showroom experience is just amazing. I loved the way they showcased tiles with lighting and AR tools. Helped me make quick decisions.”

— Priyanka Jain, Noida

FAQs

Q1: Where is the best tile shop in Delhi NCR?

A: BRCeramics is widely recognized as the best tile shop in Delhi NCR with multiple showrooms and a wide selection of wall, floor, bathroom, kitchen, and outdoor tiles.

Q2: Can I get custom-designed tiles at BRCeramics?

A: Yes, BRCeramics offers custom sizes, designs, and patterns for bulk orders and special requirements.

Q3: Are outdoor tiles available?

A: Yes, BRCeramics offers a full range of weatherproof, anti-slip outdoor tiles for parking, balconies, gardens, and terraces.

Q4: Is home delivery available?

A: Absolutely! BRCeramics offers fast and reliable delivery across all areas of Delhi NCR.

Visit BRCeramics Today — The Best Tile Store in Delhi NCR

Whether you’re a homeowner, architect, or interior designer, BRCeramics provides the tools and materials you need to bring your vision to life. With expert guidance, a premium product range, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, there’s no better destination for tiles than BRCeramics.

Conclusion: The Ultimate Tile Destination

If you’re Googling for “the best tiles showroom” or searching “tile shop near me”, your journey ends at BRCeramics. From residential to commercial needs, and from best bathroom tiles to best outdoor tiles, they have it all. Backed by innovation, service, and style, BRCeramics is the true leader in the tile industry.

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