Cottonwood Design
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FINE HANDMADE CERAMIC TILE MURALS FROM COTTONWOOD DESIGN

Ceramic tile artist Susan Ahrend formed Cottonwood Design in 1987, creating
distinctive patterned relief tiles for bathrooms and kitchens. Her work graces many homes throughout
Southern California and the West.

N
ow she designs and produces fine handmade ceramic tile murals for the enhancement
and enjoyment of residential, commercial and public environments. These colorful and attractive wall pieces can bring a heightened sense of fine art to even the most everyday surroundings.

W
hatever the setting, ceramic murals from Cottonwood Design elevate the concept of decorative
tile to a new level, and can set a tone of whimsy, exuberance, or calm reflection. Like other crafts of architecture, these tiles become a permanent part of the buildings in which they are found.
Their quality makes them likely to become the collectibles of tomorrow.