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Why is my White Marble Turning Yellow?

Architectural Ceramics

The classic look of a Bianco Carrara or Calacatta Gold bath is popular, and the current availability of field (in a variety of finishes and textures like honed, polished, tumbled, hand antiqued, marmo antico, brushed, etc.), Calacatta Gold Master Bath. moldings and mosaics allow for many design options.

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Is the Kitchen Work Triangle an Outdated Design Rule?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The kitchen work triangle has been the standard by which we measure good design and functionality. According to guidelines from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), no leg of the triangle should be less than 4 feet or more than 9 feet. It connects the cooktop, refrigerator, and sink. Relevant or outdated?

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Cupboards Kitchen and Bath: Pop Up Plugs - Counter Receptacles!

Discerning Design

There are currently three that I reference to inquirers. Available with three receptacles on both the standard(shown) and version with data ports. Depending on your situation, timing, budget and whoever plans to install these bad boys, one may have an advantage over the other two. Vertical Mount Power Docks from Outwater Plastics.

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Avente Tile Talk: Enduring Tile of the London Underground

Tile Talk

Finsbury Park on the Victoria Line has balloon mosaics in reference to the balloon launches at the park. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London Reference Sources. design standards. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Photography from Joanne Bradley The tile designs at some stations reflect famous places found above ground.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile is Our Life

Tile Talk

Our goal is to offer products that meet your uncompromising standards. This Guide will serve not only as inspiration, but also as a reference source that addresses everything you need to know about cement tile, before, during and after purchase! design standards. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. backsplash designs. field tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Patterns: Playing with Pinwheel Designs

Tile Talk

Decorative 1" ceramic tiles, referred to as dots, can be paired with 4" plain white tile. design standards. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Brightly colored glazed tiles can be randomly added to add interest to the design. Decorative 1" ceramic tile dots are paired here with 4" plain blue tile. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Avente Tile Talk: Creating Cement Tile Molds and Pigments for.

Tile Talk

There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). You only need to refer to ancient European ruins to see how the properties of cement tile remain time-tested elements of any structure. design standards. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010.

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