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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Iran or Central Asia, 15th Century. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. MYD | architecture + design. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. 3 days ago. Content Talks Business Blog. 1 week ago.

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Member Blogs-Sylvie Atanasio

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

My daughter Gigi, Betty Sullivan of Architectural Ceramics and I got an early start to visit the Grand Bazaar and to do some shopping. Istanbul is a transcontinental city in Europe and Asia, located between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Turkey. Thursday, June 4th. Day three was quite an adventure. Blue Mosque.

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The Latest Technologies For a Smart Bathroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

These toilets have temperature-controlled water, spritzing wands and automatic dryers (already in use and common in Asia). An air bath , the modern take on massaging jets. Here are just a few of the new toilet features to look for: Toilets that don’t require hands or paper. Toilet seat warmers and LED lights.

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Decorator On Demand: Suzanis, Suzanis, SUZANIS!

Decorator on Demand

They are large embroidered textiles originally from Central Asia. Creative Bath Storage Ideas. Architectural Digest. (1). bath fixtures. (1). bath remodels. (2). bath storage. (1). bath fixtures. (1). bath remodels. (2). bath storage. (1). guest baths. (1). master baths. (1).

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

Floor Covering News

Thorn-Brooks added that the trade boom that began in the third and fourth quarters of 2020 caused significant container shortages across the globe , and in particular from Southeast Asia. The hygienic, digitally printed category remains the go-to for kitchens and baths and continues to grow its share of space in the home.

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Here Are Your Feng Shui Lucky Colors For 2019 According To Your Chinese Zodiac Sign

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Nippon Paint, Asia’s largest paint brand, has released their Colours of Fortune Paint Collection for 2019. Here’s how to use your lucky feng shui colors: This year’s colors are perfect for a spa-like bath. Think pink sand beaches, sunny skies and azure waters. All paint color swatch images courtesy of Nippon Paint.

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because that's what architects do for fun | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

If you just want some of the highlights, here are some of my favorites - An Architect’s House | Ye Olde Sconces Master Bath Shower – You Displease Me Me + My House = Sucketh Architect’s Don’t Always Get it Right. link] Bob Borson I’m sure this happens to people in architectural offices all over the world.