Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. These tiles come in a staggering array of shades (mostly of blue) and designs. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

What if we told you that decorating with chalkboard paint can be totally grown up and chic? Why is decorating with chalkboard paint a thing? The color black is hot in the world of design. You might find that decorating with chalkboard paint is an easy way to add new life to a spot in your home.

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Granada Tile

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Granada Tile has traveled across the globe to Morocco to find inspiration for our very own Moroccan cement tile designs. According to Islamic tradition, the rules of design did not allow for the portrayal of living things, and so geometric patterns rose in popularity to add color and embellishment to architecture.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 3, 2021

Designing a home with ceramic tile has never been more exciting! From geometric walls and patterned floors, to decorative facades, there are more options than ever to curate a truly one-of-a-kind house. With the advancements made in tile production, ceramics have changed the way developers approach exterior design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2018

If you’re planning to redecorate a room, you might want to stop and think about how that year-round design will fit in with your seasonal decorating. After all, it’s common to just throw any seasonal decor into the room style you already have. Why should holiday decorating dominate the home all year?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Below are just some of the ways you can use it to create architectural detail in your home. Wainscoting was originally used to beef up construction in wet areas of homes and businesses,” according to Justin Riordan, founder of Portland-based Spade and Archer Design Agency. Wainscoting is also popular in kitchens.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Traditional bathroom designs are taking a back seat to a more spa-like, clean and minimal look, according to the National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA). Freshome asked trend spotter Elle H-Millard, Certified Kitchen Designer and Industry Relations Manager at the NKBA, for photos and comments on key design trends in U.S.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 22, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Bathroom Design Trends, which coincided with its annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design trends. bathroom design trends. bathroom design trends. Image courtesy of DXV.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Over the years, world-class designers have utilized our stylish encaustic cement tiles to create astonishing designs. Photographer: Justin Chung | Designer: Heather Taylor of Heather Taylor Home. The April 2021 issue of Domino magazine showcased a home remodeling project by famed designer Heather Taylor.

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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. A photo of the city’s skyline is the inspiration for this spectacular kitchen backsplash in Melbourne. Image: Chroma Design. Image: thirdstone inc.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Add mid-century modern elements to your small kitchen design ideas to enlarge and brighten your small space and put fun back into cooking! Small kitchen design ideas and elements Cool, modern and with a touch of whimsy, this small kitchen looks larger than its footprint thanks to the high ceilings.

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Granada Tile

APRIL 23, 2019

If you can dream it, it can happen with custom tile designs. Interior designers and architects alike have fallen in love with the stunning patterns, captivating colors, and unique shapes available only through custom cement tiles. Architect Frank Gehry, commissioned these custom Granada Cement Tiles for his own kitchen floor.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Kay Aplin at her home – The Ceramic House Stanmer Villas Brighton Picture by Jim Holden Coated in unique tiled features, The Ceramic House serves as a permanent exhibition for the works of Brighton-based architectural ceramicist Kay Alpin. The Ceramic House A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2023.

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

A key feature that was once overlooked due to its focus on functionality is using tile as the aesthetic cornerstone of interior designs. Shari Saiman, a registered architect with over 18 years of experience in architectural design and owner of Saiman Design , is no stranger to incorporating tile as a key part of her projects.

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Kitchens for Living

JUNE 19, 2017

If you’re a die-hard traditionalist the trend towards contemporary and transitional design may leave you feeling lost for fresh new inspiration in the familiar classic look you love, but no more! Kitchen by Tom Howley. As they say, everything old is new again and that couldn’t be more true for Traditional design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 19, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Modern Architecture Meets Indian Design on Houston’s Lakeshore. Architecture › Modern Architecture Meets Indian Design on Houston’s Lakeshore. Architecture › Modern Architecture Meets Indian Design on Houston’s Lakeshore.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 30, 2019

For interior designers, very little makes a more significant impact than the creative use of stunning, colorful tiles. Architectural features are easily highlighted, and rooms shift from basic to conversation starters with only a few small tile design tweaks. Tip #1 – Show your personality. Tip #3 – Think long-term.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 23, 2014

This white-washed rustic kitchen embodies laid-back country life. You’re standing in your cozy rustic kitchen admiring the warm glow that only aged wood cabinets and a natural fireplace can emit, and the smell of pine trees surrounds your senses. In order to achieve the aesthetic of a rustic kitchen, wooden elements are a must.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Architects and designers, wanna go to Spain? Four credentialed designers and or architects will be selected to accompany the Tile of Spain team from the US and Spain as well as six journalists on a week-long immersion in all things Spain.

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Kitchens for Living

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

I often tout the benefits of designing to the architecture of a building. Integrating your interiors with your architecture makes for a look that is always right. Catedral de Brasilia, above The Ministry of Tourism both designed by Oscar Niemeyer. This is the best way to avoid a strictly trendy or out-of-place look.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 21, 2018

Modern farmhouse kitchens are rustic and relaxing. Image: Todd Glowka Builder, inc Modern farmhouse style is a huge influence on kitchens right now. HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” propelled this warm and welcoming look into our kitchens in a big way. Customize your farmhouse kitchen with colorful cabinets.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 11, 2018

Here are six new home decorating tips when you’re starting from scratch. You’ll see that decorating your new home is fun — and much easier than you think. With an architectural home style like ranch or craftsman , dark, rich wood pieces, clean-lined furniture and lots of earth tones work well.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2014

Of course Italian-Style home decor is popular! It is ornate, gorgeously-gilted, elegant and designed of only the highest quality furnishings. Italian design is the epitome of luxury. Historically, Renaissance design and architecture dates back to the early 15th Century in Florence, Italy.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Kitchens are important to both homeowners and homebuyers. In fact, many homebuyers will walk away from a house based solely on the condition and style of the kitchen. That’s because the kitchen isn’t just a place where you prepare and eat food. GE’s Matte Collection allows you to fully customize your kitchen.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Labels: art , cabinetry , design , furniture , interior design. Reply Delete Maria Kairuz 09 December, 2013 02:09 HI there, We love the stone used on Paul's Oak kitchen. Kitchen Creations. kitchen design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2019

For instance, you’ll see many Valentine’s Day décor designs featuring bright pink paper hearts, which are great for an elementary school classroom or a child’s room. However, if you want to take decorating with hearts to the next level, below are some high-class ways to incorporate hearts into your décor style. Go for Natural Textures.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 28, 2018

After our long-term love of neutral and sparkling-white kitchens, we’re all craving a bit more color. You don’t have to change everything about your beautiful kitchen just to add new colors to your palette. Before you start shopping, it’s important to narrow down your wish list for your new kitchen color palette.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Kitchen backsplashes are a natural place to add some individual style. And one of the easiest ways to add some personal style into the kitchen is to think kitchen backsplash contrast. Using contrast in a kitchen backsplash, for starters, helps the often-overshadowed area behind the stove or counter space pop.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

JANUARY 25, 2014

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Labels: art , design , furniture , interior design. Kitchen Creations. kitchen design. interior design. bath design. architecture. (39). kitchen faucet. (29). kitchen sink. (20).

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2018

When designing your own home, it’s tempting to take an “everything but the kitchen sink” attitude. It’s better to take a classic approach to designing and building your own home. Aging gracefully isn’t just for skin care and fashion; the same ideas can be applied to home design.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. • Apavisa (Booth 2519) is heading to Coverings with Archconcept, a new collection of patterns in stone, metal and cement finishings that are inspired by the latest manufacturing technology and trends in architecture. Social Media Training.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. That joinery is in the center of a table designed and built by my friend Kevin Fitzpatrick. Dealer inquiries are welcome too and Im offering a designer discount. Labels: design , furniture , interior design , sustainability.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 19, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Its island time again, kitchen island that is. Tomorrow morning at 9:30 EST, CBS Sunday Morning will dedicate its 90-minute broadcast to an exploration of kitchen islands. The forced perspective at work in this kitchen is remarkable. ©Johnny

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The kitchen is the heart of the home, and the kitchen island is the heart of the kitchen. As a high-end architectural feature, a waterfall countertop has staying power while still being very on-trend. The clean edge of the waterfall island helps your kitchen look interesting and tidy at the same time.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 30, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky. Architecture › Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky. Architecture › Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky. Apartments.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MARCH 29, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Installing kitchen cabinets. The kitchen cabinets were ordered and have arrived. If this is a new kitchen then critical blocking should have already been added. Was searching for images of a 1940s kitchen, which landed me here.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Kay Aplin at her home – The Ceramic House Stanmer Villas Brighton Picture by Jim Holden Coated in unique tiled features, The Ceramic House serves as a permanent exhibition for the works of Brighton-based architectural ceramicist Kay Alpin. The Ceramic House A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2023.

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