Tile+Mosaic

AUGUST 22, 2016

Hi all, Last spring I was contacted by Debbie Lewis from University Hospitals of Cleveland. Some time back, Debbie and I had worked on a ceramic tile mural at her daughter's elementary school. She invited me to create a glass tile mosaic for the new Horticultural Therapy Suite at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, part of University Hospital of Cleveland.

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Mosaics Cleveland Tile Ceramics 100

Granada Tile

AUGUST 22, 2016

In a kitchen he recently designed for a client, interior design Christian May of Maison21 shows how a backsplash of carefully chosen tiles can take a kitchen from simple to stunning. A wall of variegated hexagonally-shaped tiles in shades of white, slate and grey takes this modern yet modest kitchen to a new level of gorgeous. Imagine what a new backsplash tile design can do for your own kitchen!

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Backsplash Cement Tile Kitchen 122

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

AUGUST 22, 2016

With gentle movement created by wind and water, and the soft color tones and variations of nautral sand, Sahara is an elegant sandstone look. Produced in four classic colors including Taupe, White, Brown and Grey, this gorgeously soft patterned porcelain tile lends a sophisticated touch for your home or office. Stocked in MInnesota in 12″x24 format, also available in 2 – 3 weeks in 24″ x 48″ format.

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Minnesota Porcelain Colors Tile 100

Conestoga Tile Blog

AUGUST 22, 2016

Many people think of Feng Shui as all about mirrors, crystals and plants, but really it’s about the placement of objects in your space for maximum energy and comfort. While the concepts can seem complex, many of the underlying ideas are useful and applicable to any home. One Feng Shui concept focuses on managing clutter. This means more than having a tidy living room.

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Tile 48

Life of an Architect

AUGUST 22, 2016

Which came first – the chicken or the egg? Everyone knows the correct answer is the egg … and by “egg” I mean “floor plans” I posted a sketch last week of an elevation study and was asked a simple question: do I design the floor plans first, or the elevations? The correct answer is that the floor plans get developed first, but there is still a lot of give and take when it comes time to develop the exterior elevations.

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Design Study Video Flooring 63

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2016

Mantua-based studio ARCHIPLAN completed the renovation of an old barn in Bomporto, Italy. The building had been partially damaged by an earthquake and was in dire need of a contemporary update. Surrounded by abandoned farm buildings and the cultivated fields of the Modena plain, the residence is an oasis of tranquility. The front of the house is characterized by “a harsh nature, grumpy and unhelpful, which is opposed to a domestic and faithful interior space and a large façade that open

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Italy Decking Outdoor Painted 63

Stone Update

AUGUST 22, 2016

New portal aims to increase brand’s design voice with homeowners, retailers and interior designers.

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Trends Interior Design Design 40

Stagetecture

AUGUST 22, 2016

Fall apple recipes never get old, do they? Regardless if it’s fall or spring, this versatile fruit makes delicious recipes! As the old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While it may take more than an apple to keep the doctor away these days, there’s no denying the fact that apples are still great fruits packed with many nutrients.

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How To 23