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A Journey Through Ceramic Tile Categories

Tile of Spain USA

Ceramic tile is the perfect material to cover the walls and floors of various projects. The raw materials that make up ceramic pieces come from clay found within the Earth which are then fused with water and fire from kilns to create high quality tile. The process in which ceramic tiles are created makes them sustainable, resilient, functional and adaptable to any space.

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Hot Tile Picks: 15 Kitchen Backsplashes You Will Love

As The Tile Turns

Whether it is a tile, stone, art glass or even a simple design that stands out in its modesty, a backsplash gives a kitchen an aesthetic signature. An elaborate backsplash can serve as the centerpiece itself. However, the success of a kitchen backsplash, no matter its design, is a product of the materials chosen. Not only are the colors and patterns in the tile essential, so are the shapes of the tiles themselves.

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Update Your Garden with PorcelPave Porcelain Patio Tiles

The London Tile Co.

With warmer weather expected to head our way next week, we can’t help but get excited about spending more time out in the garden. Whether you love to host a barbecue for friends and family, or prefer to enjoy a quiet coffee surrounded by nature, there’s something about Spring that makes us want to be outdoors. Many of us neglect our gardens over the winter months, but now is the time to plan a garden makeover that will help you keep it looking great all year round.

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Kitchen Case Study: Tips and Products that Can Bring Your Design to the Next Level

Kitchens for Living

Designing a kitchen is a bit like solving a puzzle, eventually all the pieces come together and it all makes sense from both a visual as well as a functional perspective. This new kitchen design in Wellington Florida is a great example of that. Today I’d like to share with you an inside peek at the process and how we got from drab to amazing in ten million easy steps.

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Granada Tile’s Cement Mini Tiles Are On Trend

Granada Tile

Rely on Granada Tile’s cement mini tiles to bring the mushroom trend into your home. Elle Decor is calling it: mushroom is a trend. Accordingly, Granada Tile’s cement tiles can bring it into your home. Try it small, using our cement mini tiles. Or try it big using our hex concrete tiles. Shell, taupe, latte and grey are the four standard colors we offer that pick up on this neutral yet earthy color.

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2016 Tile Review: Top Tile Products of 2016

As The Tile Turns

If you’re looking for ideas to help you decide which tile to install in your home or business, taking a look at the top tile options of last year can serve as a great source of inspiration as you plan your project. Whether you want modern flooring for your foyer or hallway, or are trying to find a decorative backsplash for your kitchen or bathroom, you’ll likely appreciate at least one of trendiest tile choices from 2016.

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Natural beauty and warmth of Savannah

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Bring natural beauty and warmth of our Savannah series into your living spaces. In five earthy shades, this glazed porcelain plank adds a classic touch to contemporary spaces. This 6″ x 36″ plank is available in shades including Honey, Sand, Pearl, Silver and Wenge through our quick ship program, 2 – 3 weeks.

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Get The Look: Granada Tile’s Normandy Cement Tiles For Good Kitchen Design

Granada Tile

Granada Tile’s Normandy Cement Tiles Are The Foundation For Good Kitchen Design In This Brooklyn Renovation. Are you considering a new kitchen? Is your Pinterest board full of kitchen design ideas? For this reason, you might want to add this gorgeous Brooklyn kitchen renovation. Seen in Architectural Digest , the kitchen design rests on its cement floor tile.

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The Twin Cities’ Perfect Tile for Any Feeling

Rubble Tile

The Collection The Feel Collection by AlysEdwards Stone & Tile is here to help you express yourself through design. This sophisticated collection of porcelain tiles allows you to customize your look by choosing from four elegant color combinations and six enticing patterns. The array of twenty-four possibilities gives you the freedom to allow your space […].

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#FLEXBONEFRIDAY Coastal Custom Tile Shares Unique Benefit!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Coastal Custom Tile Owner Jacob Harris and his team recently tried ARDEX UI 740 FLEXBONE and here’s what he had to say about it: “Our business is in Outer Banks, North Carolina where very tall homes are common. One of the greatest benefits to using ARDEX UI 740 FLEXBONE is that helps alleviate some of the weight we are putting on 3rd and 4th levels of our homes.

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How to Care for Stone

Conestoga Tile Blog

Photo: Courtesy of Florida Tile, polished travertine. You can bring a hint of nature into your home when you use natural stone tiles in your flooring. Natural stone brings a warmth to your space unlike any other type of material. Installing natural stone is an investment that increases the overall value of your property. First, understand the geological classification and composition of your stone.

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Get The Look: Granada Tile’s Normandy Cement Tiles For Good Kitchen Design

Granada Tile

Granada Tile’s Normandy Cement Tiles Are The Foundation For Good Kitchen Design In This Brooklyn Renovation. Are you considering a new kitchen? Is your Pinterest board full of kitchen design ideas? For this reason, you might want to add this gorgeous Brooklyn kitchen renovation. Seen in Architectural Digest , the kitchen design rests on its cement floor tile.

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Modern Residence in South Carolina Filled with Light And Style

Trendir Magazine

Lodged somewhere in the green lands of South Carolina, the SGA Architecture -designed modern residence completed just last year enjoys copious amounts of daylight and style. Clad in wood, the modern contemporary abode doesn’t seem to sacrifice an ounce of privacy thanks to its numerous mirrored glass inclusions. And its generous and well-manicured putting green connects the house well with the wilder greenery of the locale.

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How To Create The Perfect Country Feel Kitchen

Kitchen and Residential Design

If you’re looking to shake things up in your kitchen to make it feel less modern and more country chic, then here are a few simple ideas to get you started. via Go natural If your kitchen is fairly small, neutral/natural colours can really open up the space. Painting in natural colours also allows you to have an array of kitchen accessories out on surfaces without them clashing.

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Heartfelt Design, Day 4

KB Culture

This handcrafted tile goes straight to the heart of the matter. Part of the 'Much Love Me' collection by Ruan Hoffman, it has a charming, quasi-historical appearance—but its message is timeless. cletile.com.

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Granada Tile’s Cement Mini Tiles Are On Trend

Granada Tile

Rely on Granada Tile’s cement mini tiles to bring the mushroom trend into your home. Elle Decor is calling it: mushroom is a trend. Accordingly, Granada Tile’s cement tiles can bring it into your home. Try it small, using our cement mini tiles. Or try it big using our hex concrete tiles. Shell, taupe, latte and grey are the four standard colors we offer that pick up on this neutral yet earthy color.

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Exploring New Surfaces Wilsonart #BlogTourKBIS

Time2Design

Rediscovered Oak Plank Laminate cabinets, Europa Solid Surface counter, Matte Pewter Deco Metal Shelf ~ photo credit Wilsonart.com Wilsonart did not disappoint and " Brought IT" , so to speak , to KBIS this year. They are creating surfaces that meld with the current modern design trend along with some spectacular realistic natural elements. When it comes to your home you want products that will be durable, sustainable and timeless.

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Luxury Custom Closet Design Trends from KBDN

JG Kitchens

Here’s the latest from my monthly Kitchen & Bath Design News Trend Spotting section. It talks about the hot topic of custom closets and the trendy additions being designed into them. You may not be Kim Kardashian or Carrie Bradshaw, but it’s a good bet that you value a well-organized master closet to help get your day started. Jewelry organizers are popular custom closet features.

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Our Brand Partners For Sweet Pond Cottage

The Ace of Space

A few weeks ago we announced a new project for The Ace of Space, called Sweet Pond Cottage. It’s going to be 1500 square feet of ideas and inspiration located on Lake Hartwell. The Craftsman style cottage was rebuilt on the 60-year-old foundation of a home that had been demolished, leaving a fireplace and original […]. The post Our Brand Partners For Sweet Pond Cottage appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Guess what? I Just Received an ‘F’

Life of an Architect

Today is a horn tootin’ sort of day … the sort of day that has been 25 years in the making – although, if I am being honest, the possibility of this day didn’t show up on my radar screen until about I was about 32 years old. In fact, I even talked about this particular day almost 7 years ago in a post titled “ The Importance of Setting Goals “ The acronym “A.I.A.” stands for the American Institute of Architects , a professional organization for architects tha

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Thanks Tom Duffy San Diego for Hosting the Man in the Van!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

The man in the van set up shop at Tom Duffy in sunny San Diego, California. We spy a contractor in the background with some ARDEX FEATHER FINISH® Self-Drying, Cement-Based Finish Underlayment​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ in hand…classic!

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Self-Clean Toilets, Smart Showers and Luxury for the Kitchen & Bath ~ #BlogTourKBIS

Time2Design

LIXIL Americas is one company three brands ~ American Standard "Raising the Standard", Grohe "The Joy of Water" and DXV "Classic Design Reimagined - Luxury" American Standard: Raising the Standard The product solutions offered by American Standard blend inviting style, superior performance, built-to-last quality, and purposeful function to improve everyday living, while raising the standard of health, safety, and beauty in and around the bathroom and kitchen.

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Sleep Like a King: Dreamy Baldachin Ideas

Trendir Magazine

When you don’t have a lot of space in your bedroom, there is one trick that can completely erase the fact and make your bedroom look suburb. We’re talking, of course, about baldachins. These dreamy things add mystique to the room and plenty of flair to the decor. They are simply impossible to dislike. Baldachins and canopies also fit with almost any style, so dream away with our collection of dreamy baldachin ideas.

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Style – Do I have any?

Life of an Architect

“Style” is one of those words that can be used in many instances but typically has a very particular meaning to an architect. Just about everything we do is associated with some sort of style. I frequently hear people ask me if I can design a traditional style house or do I just design modern style houses … the answer is both, but that’s not the point of today’s post.

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Heartfelt Design, Day 3

KB Culture

'A faucet for Valentine's Day?' Dear reader, if this is the disbelieving thought that's running through your mind, I understand your scorn. But allow me to point out that the Ibiza tap can quite literally slip into something more suited to the mood [or your kitchen decor]. It comes with a 'wardrobe' of three silicone sleeves that can be changed whenever you want a different color at the sink. ruvati.com.

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Cost vs Value 2017: Will your Home Remodel be “Worth it”?

Burgin Construction

The decision to remodel your home is a big undertaking, but before you decide to take the plunge you might me asking yourself – is it worth it? There are many factors to consider when calculating the Return on Investment (ROI) of your home remodeling project. When thinking about the value of your investment, the biggest short-term impact or return is in the beneficial way your home remodel project impacts your daily life.

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Floating Apartment in Greece by Urban Soul Project

Trendir Magazine

Urban Soul Project has designed one of the most unusual apartments that we have ever had the pleasure of covering. Located in Thessaloniki, Greece, it has a neutral contemporary interior design laid out at most unexpected angles. The floating effect that comes from the glass water-facing walls, gives the busy design a pause and sense of serenity the residents can enjoy from their living room.

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Reinvent your Space with Moldings ~ #BlogTourKBIS

Time2Design

What a delight to be introduced to Metrie, and their amazing collection of moldings, as a member of the Modenus #BlogTourKBIS #DesignHounds group. (to learn more see previous post ~ Design Hounds Take on KBIS #BlogTourKBIS) Reinventing your “finished space” – Tired of a particular room in your home and not sure what to do? Adding another hue of paint and purchasing new furniture sometimes is just not enough.

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Wood-Based Materials Can be Used in All Buildings to Capture Carbon from the Atmosphere

The A to Z of Building

The building sector contributes up to 30% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions, thus it plays a vital role in mitigating climate change. Building with wood is a part of the solution, as wood is.

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Heartfelt Design, The End

KB Culture

Today, we might not give a thought to giving flowers to our appliances [even for Valentine's Day], but obviously a more genteel spirit was at work in 1957. The humble, hardworking refrigerator—which the manufacturer boasted featured a 'lavish' use of aluminum—was deemed worthy of a long-stemmed rose.

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Most Fashionable Home Offices for Cool Telecommuters

Trendir Magazine

Aren’t you tired hunching over your laptop, lying literally in your lap? Do you think your home office could use a little decorating? Well, then waste no more time scrolling through some of the most fashionable home offices we could find on the web to put a smile on your face and an idea in your brain. Fashionable Hues Don’t want to splurge on a new desk and chair?

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On Newsstands: The Latest Design Talk

The Perfect Bath

While poking around Barnes & Noble and the Strand bookstore outpost at Club Monaco on 5th Avenue in New York City, I noticed several new and very interesting magazines. The initial attraction is a fabulous cover with amazing photography and unusual fonts; next is the thick mixed paper stock (matte, shiny and colors) and finally, the content. Even the ads take on an artistic and creative simplicity.

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Artificial Grass Adds Entirely New Dimension to Hillside Pavers' Landscaping Projects

The A to Z of Building

Synthetic grass installations have significantly grown in popularity over the years, and consumers now have plenty of turf installers to choose from. The demand for artificial grass has been so high.

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Heartfelt Design, Day 2

KB Culture

Twining, sensual lines and a torrid red make the Form stool quite the hot seat, indeed. Should your kitchen call for something a little cooler, it's offered in other colors, too. compar-srl.it.

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Unique Wadi Penthouse is Full of Surprises

Trendir Magazine

Platau -renovated Wadi penthouse in Beirut’s Wadi Abu Jamil district is one the most unusual penthouses you’ll ever see. It’s not overly spacious or lavishly decorated, but its design is so full of creativity, you just have to see it for yourself. Taking advantage of pliability of wood, the architects went away from strict lines and proportions to create something completely different.

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Margaret Bonds(1913-1972): African American Composer and Pianist Living Forth Her Talent

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Margaret Bonds in New York – 1956 From the Carl Van Vechten Collection. Margaret Bonds(1913-1972) was an African-American composer and pianist, well known in her time, but then vanishing from accounts shaped by the stereotypes of classical music. Many times when I search for Margaret’s, I am introduced to women I had never heard of. Simply by searching something as random as one name, I discover whole worlds.

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VTT's CatLignin Material Could Replace Toxic Components Found in Wood Products

The A to Z of Building

A new technology known as "CatLignin" has been developed by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland to produce reactive lignin from pulp industry side streams to replace toxic phenol.

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