Kitchen and Residential Design

JANUARY 13, 2022

Do you walk into your kitchen, and your first thought is how drab and dull it looks? If so, it may be time to consider remodeling your kitchen. If you live in Boston, a mid-range kitchen upgrade can increase the value of your home, and you can expect an ROI of around 57% of your cost. You can expect an ROI of 92.9.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2019

A new report by Houzz reveals that kitchen renovations are still the most popular remodel – and also the most expensive. In 2018, the kitchen was the top interior room renovation among homeowners who renovated last year. Homeowners are recreating designer kitchens. Kitchen: $14,000. ImageFlow/Shutterstock.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dallas, Texas—This Friday is National Tile Day 2024 and Daltile , the largest designer and manufacturer of tile in North America, wants to kick-off the celebration by highlighting the myriad of attributes that make tile an outstanding component of residential and commercial design, construction and remodeling.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 4, 2018

This is the time of year when tile manufacturers start to inform Tile Addict of their plans for Cersaie 2018. Supreme Wide 20 in Noir Lauren design by Flaviker. This means catching the eye of kitchen specialists, worktop wholesalers, furniture manufacturers, pod builders, spec housebuilders, hygienic environment contractors, etc.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Level specialises in 1,600 by 3,200mm ceramic slabs; with a portfolio of high end designs that open up new horizons for architecture and interior design. Suitable for a wide range of innovative design projects, the slabs are offered in two variants: 6.5mm rectified in 1,600 by 3,200mm; and 12mm unrectified in 1,620 by 3,240mm.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 21, 2018

If you are looking for innovation in wall tile design, the metro tile may seem an unlikely destination. After all, this is one of the long-established staples of the tile retailer’s arsenal, alongside quarry tiles, black and white contrasts, and simulated marbles. But the design team at Colorker clearly have other ideas.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 7, 2019

Interior designers don’t seem to agree on 2019s taste for terrazzo. Terrazzo with a twist was a very big trend last year (link to article), with multiple designs creating a vast range in materials, colours, and finishes. Resin combined with the by-products and waste materials from local marble manufacturing (e.g.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2018

’s many new products combining the benefits of ceramic surfaces with the requirements of contemporary design. With their thickness of 12mm, these new 1,600 by 3,200mm slabs are ideal for use as custom-made tops – particularly kitchen countertops – offering strength, durability and ease of cleaning. More at: [link].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2018

Image: Nexus Designs Every year, Pantone shakes up the design world with its choice for the color of the year. 2018 is no exception. This year, the winner is a striking shade called Ultra Violet and this bold color has already begun shaking up the design world for the better. Give your kitchen cabinets a splash of color.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Check out these six innovative 3D-printed houses: Built in March 2018, the first permitted 3D-printed home in America features two bedrooms and one bath. How they did it: Benoit Furet headed up the project at the University of Nantes and oversaw the design and printing. This 3D-printed home premiered during Milan Design Week.

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Trendir Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

Another trend that is coming forth strongly is black oak, while 2018 was all about white hues and crisp minimalism this year is all about creating a grounding effect and black oak does just that! Consider designing your own furniture piece or constructing a new piece with your partner.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

When designing a home inspired by the beach, the ocean is an obvious jumping off point. Check out our blog, The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. AC’s rivershell oval mosaic featured in the DC Show House, design by Aidan Design. Iridescent Glass. Shell Mosaics.

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Trendir Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

We have rounded up the ones worth trying this 2018 to help you with your selection. Heavy Metal Metallics work well in a kitchen because they add color and texture in a big way. Mixing in metallic elements into your home décor is all the rage this year, especially when it comes to the kitchen area.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2019

2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970 | Dog. Image: ATG Design. Here’s how to use your lucky feng shui colors: The pale grey walls pull together the beautiful veining of the marble surfaces. Sky blue and red are an unexpected color pairing, but this modern kitchen combines the two well. Image: Katie by Design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Farmhouse sinks also work well in a variety of kitchen styles, ranging from rustic to modern. We asked several experts, including designers, realtors and manufacturers, to weigh in. 92% of respondents in the 2018 Design Trends Study chose under-mount as the trendiest kitchen sink style. But are they still trendy?

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