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The Color Game
Tile of Spain USA
AUGUST 15, 2018
Choosing the right colors is key to building the personality of a home. Playing with tones helps to create an identity for each room, allowing us to explore our creativity and create unique spaces.
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Cool Kitchen Backsplashes to Whet Your Appetite
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 18, 2018
The basic function of kitchen backsplashes is to prevent water, food and other types of liquids and solids from damaging the wall behind your kitchen counters. However, backsplashes can be both functional and stylish.
A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 10, 2018
Notebooks, pencils, backpacks — August is a time when school supplies hit the shelves; and parents and kids alike stock up to prepare for the new year. Parents get their clean house back, and kids get to start off the new school year with a clean slate.
Timeless and On Trend: Marble’s Well-Deserved Takeover
As The Tile Turns
AUGUST 6, 2018
The ultimate classic design, marble has evoked elegance for millennia. Ancient Greeks adored marble, to the point that the design prompted several of the society's most revered looks. Tile Trends
How To Care For Marble Or Natural Stone From?
How to Floor Tile
AUGUST 7, 2018
Marble Institute Of America! link] I personally do not advocate using Marble, Travertine and other natural stone in showers or wet areas because it is too soft and hard to maintain.
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Thick Porcelain Tile: The Perfect Solution for Your Patio
As The Tile Turns
JULY 30, 2018
The good life awaits on your patio. Increasingly viewed as a livable space, a carefully designed patio allows you to embrace the natural world while remaining comfortable. Tile Trends Expert Advice
Porcelain, The Ultimate Outdoor Tile
Conestoga Tile Blog
AUGUST 16, 2018
Kasbah Museum. Tangier, Morocco. For nearly 6,000 years, ancient architects have incorporated ceramic tile in their building projects. Ceramic tile was used during the construction of buildings, walkways, and courtyards.
Outdated Home Trends That Could Be Making A Comeback
Trendir Magazine
AUGUST 2, 2018
Some home décor trends are timeless, such as fireplaces and marble counters. But others can be quite baffling like using outdoor furniture indoors and/or popcorn ceilings.
China Hard-Surface Tariffs: Now 25%?
Stone Update
AUGUST 7, 2018
Trump administration ratchets up proposed import tax on natural stone, quartz surfaces, ceramic tile and related goods. Featured Latest News
Don’t Make Me Blush: The Pink Tiles Are Having a Moment
As The Tile Turns
AUGUST 13, 2018
Several trends made us sit up and take notice at the recent Salone de Mobile Milano. We were especially inspired by Artemest's Stranger Pinks event. It's just one example of the many contexts in which blush is having its moment in the sun.
Get Ready to Go Nuts Over These 4 Drool-Worthy 2018 Countertop Trends
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2018
Many people think of the countertops in their kitchen as something of a workhorse. It’s a surface on which they can prepare a meal, eat or get work done during the day. They don’t give it much more thought, but they should.
Six Home Improvement Jobs to do Before You Sell
Kitchen and Residential Design
AUGUST 16, 2018
When the time finally comes to sell your home, you want it to be worth as much as possible. For this to happen, you’re likely going to need to make some improvements. But where to begin? Which areas of your home will return the most value?
Stylish Mudroom Decor Ideas
Trendir Magazine
AUGUST 3, 2018
Filled with racks of shoes, coat hangers, and additional storage, the mudroom is essential in keeping a home free of clutter and organized.
Braxton-Bragg Goes Mobile with Viper Van
Stone Update
AUGUST 2, 2018
Stone-supplies distributor restarts shop-to-shop service after six-year hiatus. Featured Company Insider News
Ceramic Cover for Côte d’Azur
Diary of a Tile Addict
AUGUST 8, 2018
New villa on the Côte d’Azur featuring tiles by Ceramiche Caesar. With its sunny beaches, breathtaking turquoise sea, and picturesque villages huddled on the mountains overlooking the Riviera, the Côte d’Azur is a magnet for lovers of the sea, the sun, beach life, and having fun.
Not Your Father’s Laminate: Check out These Woodgrain, Stone and Matte Finishes
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2018
Laminate used to look cheap and cheesy. It was durable, but certainly not fashionable. However, times have changed, and now the material is much more realistic-looking. In fact, it can mimic many of your favorite materials, which makes it an excellent, inexpensive design choice.
*CUSTOM System Selected for Tile and Stone Orange County’s Two Tallest Towers*
CUSTOM Insights Blog
AUGUST 17, 2018
Irvine, Calif. is a high-tech economic powerhouse sometimes referred to as “Silicon Valley South.” This fast-growing city’s skyline was transformed by a pair of distinctive glass office towers located at Irvine’s Spectrum Center, an open-air retail and dining district.
15 Bathrooms That Have Been Transformed With “Wood” Tile
Trendir Magazine
AUGUST 16, 2018
When you think of bathrooms, you don’t necessarily get a clear picture of wood accents in mind. Obviously, water and wood don’t play too nicely together.
New Test from Natural Stone Institute
Stone Update
AUGUST 6, 2018
Accelerated weather simulations now offered from industry group’s testing lab. Featured Association Beat News
Aesthetic Assonance
Diary of a Tile Addict
JULY 31, 2018
Aqua Maximum by Fiandre. If any further evidence was needed that worktop and furniture applications of XXL tiles will move centre stage at Cersaie 2018, Tile Addict draws readers attention to the Aqua Maximum collection by Fiandre Architectural Surfaces, a brand of the Iris Ceramica Group.
Build a Better Bathroom: 6 Bathroom Upgrades Worth the Money
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 5, 2018
Kitchens are usually seen as the heart of the home, but bathrooms are the muscle. A poorly planned bathroom could affect the way you feel about your home for years to come. What’s more, it’s one of the most expensive rooms to renovate.
Rubble Tile and Original Style Present: King’s Highway
Rubble Tile
AUGUST 16, 2018
In South Minneapolis, there is a 1930 Tudor house, with a hint of Mediterranean flavor, owned by the designer Carolyn Mitchell of Carolyn Mitchell Interiors. The house was in need of some design work and modernization before its 100th birthday came up. That’s where Original.
10 Spaces That Prove Plaid Is Definitely Back
Trendir Magazine
AUGUST 20, 2018
Plaid may seem like the perfect winter décor due to its cozy aesthetics, but it’s actually quite the opposite the bold print works all year round and it’s officially making a comeback. Here are fresh new ways to incorporate the charming print throughout your home.
New President, VP at Stone Panels International
Stone Update
AUGUST 6, 2018
Coldspring® subsidiary will also have former president in organizational-development role. Featured Company Insider News
Feature Floor Fashion
Diary of a Tile Addict
AUGUST 1, 2018
Laura Ashley Mr. Jones by British Ceramic Tile. Bold and bright, or discreet and understated; whatever the style, sales of feature floor tiles are on the up and outselling plain floor tiles, claims British Ceramic Tile.
5 Modern Ways to Use Wood Paneling
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2018
Wood paneling was all the rage in the mid-20 th century, before falling out of favor for decades. If you wanted an updated home, the first thing to go was the wood paneling on the walls. Bright, sleek colors were used to replace what was seen as dated wood textures. But now wood paneling is back.
Vintage Bath
The Perfect Bath
AUGUST 8, 2018
Recently, I posted a picture of a bubble gum pink bath. It was a pretty intense space, but it used the highest quality designs and products that were available in the late 30’s or 40’s. I found another vintage bath image that I thought worth sharing. Now, onward from pink world and into green…tile and fixtures all the same color. The conformity of the 41/4″ tile and the contrasting grout was certainly a trend in the 30’s and 40’s.
Salone 2018 Kitchen and Bath Design Trends from KBDN
JG Kitchens
AUGUST 7, 2018
My July Trend Spotting section from Kitchen & Bath Design News (KBDN) shares the hot kitchen and bath trends I spotted at Salone 2018, the mega design show in Milan. This massive show features kitchens and baths every even year, with six full exhibit halls just on those two rooms!
Bass Pro And Interior Design
How to Floor Tile
JULY 31, 2018
I love to wander through marvels of interior imagination at work and Bass Pro is an elegant example of the best in the craft. Bass Pro is a destination and not just a retail operation. It is designed with immense flavor of the outdoors.
006: Inside an Architect’s Office
Life of an Architect
AUGUST 19, 2018
Work environments are important – they tell visitors a lot about what to expect from the place they are visiting. I almost always enjoy visiting other architects office because it seems like there is always something wacky going on somewhere.
20 Creative Ways to Use Natural Textures in a Home
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 31, 2018
If you love the outdoors, it’s understandable to want to incorporate nature into your living space. When it comes to bringing natural textures into the home, you can go as drastic or as simple as you want.
12 Effortless Ways To Make Your Home Picture Perfect
Trendir Magazine
AUGUST 13, 2018
After spending a lot of time, money and effort to create the perfect space that speaks to your personality and creativity you ultimately want to take lots of pictures and share it with your loved ones. Therefore, here are 12 effortless ways to make your home picture perfect.
Selling Points for Your Home from the San Diego Union-Tribune
JG Kitchens
JULY 31, 2018
Millions of Americans sell their homes at this time of year. One of my best friends in LA just sold his, as a matter of fact. Are you selling yours? If so, here are some tips from real estate pros on how to get the best outcome, from my most recent article in the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Modern Home Office Design: 5 Ideas for Your Inspiration
Kitchen and Residential Design
AUGUST 2, 2018
via You don't have the daily routine of commuting to a corporate office, which is great. But is your office up to standards and does it make you feel welcome? In this article, I will give some trendy tips and latest interior design fashion for your work space.
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