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March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

Architectural Ceramics

For college basketball, the month of March means everything. Sports fans young and old complete their bracket and cheer on their team to win it all. With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. ACI employees filled out tile brackets and the results are in.

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2018 Tile Trends from Tile of Spain

JG Kitchens

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the major Spanish tile show, Cevisama , in a hosted press tour, in 2012, and seeing Tile of Spain ‘s exhibits at Coverings at several shows. Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Grey, white, black remain the top three colors in that order for both floor and walls with greige (gray-beige) following as a close fourth depending on the collection’s design inspiration.

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From tile to masonry transition stone work and how to build a masonry pond

Tile Excellence

From tile to masonry transition stone work and how to build a masonry pond If you've been following tile excellence blog for some years now, maybe you've felt comfortable and tried your hand at doing some tile work. If you've successfully done some tile work then stone and masonry work will be easy. Tile has straight lines and precise cuts needing a lot of careful planing to keep it straight and clean.

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How to Add a Pop of Color to Your Outdoor Space with Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Make Your Patio or Deck into Your Favorite Room. March 20th marked the first official day of spring! And if you’re anything like us, you’ve been dreaming about warmer, longer days, and mother nature in all her glory. For design enthusiasts, spring is also the time to begin dreaming of new home projects. If your outdoor space is less than inspiring, you may be feeling a bit underwhelmed by the idea of more nature time.

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The Pratt & Larson Ceramic Scraffito Collection at Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

For our last post in the month of March we’d like to highlight the Scraffito Collection by Pratt & Larson. This handmade ceramic collection uses the ancient Italian technique of scraffito (or sgraffito) to create patterns with remarkable detail and contrasting colors. This impeccable tile.

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2018 Tile Trends from Tile of Spain

JG Kitchens

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the major Spanish tile show, Cevisama , in a hosted press tour, in 2012, and seeing Tile of Spain ‘s exhibits at Coverings at several shows. Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Grey, white, black remain the top three colors in that order for both floor and walls with greige (gray-beige) following as a close fourth depending on the collection’s design inspiration.

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11 Colors That Will Totally Make Your Bathroom Look Expensive

Trendir Magazine

You don’t need a huge budget when it comes to changing the appearance of your bathroom all you really need is a color change. The idea is using the right hues will brighten up the bathroom and give it an elegant look. Keep the space as chic as possible with one of these colors. Go all White We love the idea of an all-white bathroom that has everything put together but still looks chic and clean but feminine all at once.

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Elevate Your Reputation With Tile Certification: Martin Brookes Explains

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Are you wondering how to elevate your reputation in the marketplace? When it comes to installing tile, the ideal way is through the CTEF tile certification programs. Martin Brookes is the owner of Heritage Marble & Tile in Mill Valley, California. He's involved in the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), is a Five Star Contractor and a strong supporter of the CTEF tile certification programs.

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SPRING 2018 CHARLESTON HOME + DESIGN

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile is now the Crossville distributor for Charleston, South Carolina and surrounding areas. See our ad in their latest issue. The post SPRING 2018 CHARLESTON HOME + DESIGN appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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Green Marble Is The Latest Trend You Will Love

Trendir Magazine

Incorporating marble in any area of the home adds charm, elegance, and beauty, but it comes at a hefty price. If you are interested in having marble but want color as well green marble is the way to go. Green marble is the latest trend to be taking over interior décor here are a few ways to incorporate the trend into your décor. Bathroom There’s a naturally trend aspect of having a green marble bathroom sink and counter.

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Tech Bulletin: Walking on Stone

Stone Update

Natural Stone Institute publication offers new way to test skid resistance.

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Get a Jumpstart on Spring Cleaning with these 5 Top Tips

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We’re here to help you get a jumpstart on spring cleaning. Image: Anchor Builders Believe it or not, winter is almost over. Warmer temperatures and sunny weather are both right around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is the perfect opportunity for you to start afresh. If you’re ready to get an early start on your yearly clean-out, you’re in luck.

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5 Reasons to Remodel Your Bathroom

Burgin Construction

Have you been on the fence about remodeling your bathroom? It’s no secret that most of the homes in Southern California were built in the 1950’s and 60’s. That generally means that homes here have old, small, and inefficient bathrooms. It’s also the main reason that, according to the Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report , bathrooms get up to a 90% return on investment when you sell your home.

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10 Ways To Make Your Home Look More Expensive

Trendir Magazine

Home renovations are expensive, especially when you want to give your home the elegant appeal that it deserves. However, that can take quite some time to do so and a large funding. Instead of completely renovating the home, here are 10 ways to make your home look more expensive and flawless all at the same time. Fresh Flowers Fresh flowers are an excellent addition because you can interchange them for different types and colors that work best for your current decor.

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Finding the Funds For Property Renovation

Kitchen and Residential Design

via Only 35% of Americans are satisfied with their finances today , so it’s no wonder that many households find it difficult to acquire the extra money to fund a home renovation. However, renovation can significantly improve the value of your property. It might just be the case that coughing up the cash could pay dividends in the long run. Nevertheless, this is an important decision, and not one to be taken lightly by any household.

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The 10 Coolest Tiny Studios We’ve Ever Seen

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Small apartment living is getting better and better, and we’ve got a roundup of 10 tiny studios to back up our claim. They’re all under 350 square feet, but, with high ceilings that make it possible to build upwards instead of outwards, these little living spaces have enough features and functionality to let you live small and stylishly.

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Solidia Technologies can Lower Carbon Footprint of Concrete, Cement in California by 70%

The A to Z of Building

Solidia Technologies® Chief Commercial Officer Bo Boylan participated in the environmental leaders meeting of The California Air Resources Board (CARB) to highlight the effect of Solidia’s.

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15 Vintage Decor Ideas That Are Sure To Inspire

Trendir Magazine

Antiquity and shabby chic spirits are already a part of the normal scene when it comes to home decoration. We see so many of it that our minds get cluttered and overwhelmed. Well, we’re giving more of that today but in the crispest and simplest of ways. Let’s take a look at 15 vintage decor ideas that are sure to inspire and make the pickings a bit easier.

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Kit Homes for Owner Builders

The Armchair Builder

Pros and Cons of Kit Homes for Owner Builders We are always looking for ways to make the building process easier for those who want to build their own home as an owner builder. One option for making the process simpler is to purchase a kit home from a lumber supplier. What is a kit […].

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How To Infuse Glamour Into Your Interiors (Without It Feeling Too Over-The-Top)

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Read on to learn how to make your interiors as glamorous as you are. Image: BTL Property Some peoples’ personalities are just meant to shine. If you fit that bill, there’s no reason why your interiors shouldn’t do the same. Glamorous designs, featuring plenty of glitz, sparkle and show-stopping shine, are simple to put together if you follow the right steps.

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ABB Showcases Comprehensive Solutions Covering Energy Management, Digitalization & Safety

The A to Z of Building

At Light + Building 2018, in Frankfurt, Germany, ABB is exhibiting the full range of its smarter buildings, homes, and mobility portfolio. From its 1,400 m2 exhibition space (hall 8.0, booth.

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Trendy Ways To Decorate With Neon Signs

Trendir Magazine

The latest trend in home décor is neon bright signs directly in the home. Here are a few ways to decorate with neon signs. These incredible signs are the perfect touch to any décor. They are vivid, fun, and trendy. Whether you want to add a calming phrase or go bold with a neon hue these signs say what you want to say in your home. Here are a few ways to incorporate this year’s latest trend- neon signs.

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Barn-inspired Dance Studio Rises in Rural Massachusetts

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Each year, Jacob’s Pillow campus in rural Massachusetts, USA, hosts a summer dance festival with more than 200 free performances and other uplifting events. The cultural center challenged Flansburgh Architects to design a 6,000 square foot (557 square meter) dance studio, able to meet the growing needs of the artists all year round. The new building on the site is inspired by the rural barns in the area, but offers the latest in high tech.

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English Edwardian Timber Cottage Gets a Modern Makeover

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Sheri Haby Architects recently completed renovations at Gable House , a charming Edwardian timber cottage in Sandringham, Norfolk, England. A previously built addition to Gable House incorporated the main bedroom, kitchen and dining area, however, this extension was poorly organized. “Our client didn’t need a bigger house, just one that worked better,” the architects said. “Our design direction was to provide a spacious, light-filled, open plan area at the back of the home th

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