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Cool Kitchen Backsplashes to Whet Your Appetite

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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 photo of the city’s skyline is the inspiration for this spectacular kitchen backsplash in Melbourne.

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A Restaurant Owner’s Guide to Choosing Tile for a Patio or Restaurant Floor

Granada Tile

Interior designers know that when you want to create that WOW factor for these important occasions, so you seek out the best restaurant tiles for the job — tiles that offer an amazing touch of luxury, style, and durability. Tihany Design and Art Gray were the photographers. Photographer: Joseph Davis Castleberry.

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Using Mirrors as a Design Element

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Mirrored Closet Doors A walk-in closet in Chicago, IL. Image: Randy Heller Pure and Simple Interior Design The walk-in closet in this Chicago lake home has antiqued mirror closet doors, in addition to the antiqued door leading into the walk-in. The mirrors also provide a repeating pattern, a popular element in design.

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Chicago Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Chicago is the epicenter of the Midwest. We spent more than 40 hours conducting research on Chicago real estate and looked at more than 130 apartment buildings in the city, categorizing them by location and comparing them with a set list of variables. We hope you enjoy this Chicago apartment guide and the many neighborhoods we feature.

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Reveals What’s Trending

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Alexandra Isham, Program Manager for Design at the NAHB, let Freshome in on some of the trends the organization has observed. Image: Laurence Architecture Materials are being used interchangeably in commercial and residential products, according to Isham. “A Clean, simple style in a Chicago bathroom. Less is more.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tiles Trend Toward Bold Patterns & Colors

Tile Talk

The patterns generally work well in homes with contemporary architecture styles especially when utilizing a simple two or three-color palette. Geo 9 in Indian Red and White will be used in the entry for a new bar opening in Chicago this fall. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design trends.

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3 Tips for Sprucing Up Your Laundry Room

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Add shelving and storage “For a laundry room to function well, users need easy access to everyday items such as detergents,” says Carla Phillips , a Melbourne-based interior designer. “Laundry rooms are notorious for being cramped,” says Jonathan Self, a real estate broker for Center Coast Realty in Chicago.