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Bringing a Modern Country Look to an Old Farmhouse Bathroom

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics was my top choice for tile because I really love the new trend of wood lookalike porcelain. The standard rough in is 12”; however, I had to buy a 14” rough in because our drain was set out further from the wall. By Christina Ginn, Vice President of Product and Marketing at Architectural Ceramics, Inc.

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Is the Kitchen Work Triangle an Outdated Design Rule?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The kitchen work triangle has been the standard by which we measure good design and functionality. Yes, we may buy a house and do a complete demo of the kitchen, but more often than not, we end up putting the pieces back together in a way that still fits this time honored tradition.”. It connects the cooktop, refrigerator, and sink.

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Thin Is In! (The New Technology in Porcelain Tile)

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Cotto D’Este, an Italian manufacturer, has developed a revolutionary new technology to create Kerlite, a large-format, thin porcelain tile that weighs a fraction of standard thickness tile while still providing the strength and durability of porcelain. Luckily for designers and installers alike, a solution has evolved!

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Avente Tile Talk: Cadiz Tiles Add Warmth to Maine Coastal Kitchen

Tile Talk

Below is a photo of their paper layout demo. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Yankee Ingenuity Helps the Layout. The Ryans used a unique way to lay out the tiles that really focused on scale and size rather than color and pattern. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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The 6 Best Wine Coolers of 2015

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

″ W x 34″ H ; 110 pounds The EdgeStar is the largest wine chiller in our review, offering storage space for 36 standard 750mL bottles and dual climate control. ″ W x 34″ H ; 110 pounds The EdgeStar is the largest wine chiller in our review, offering storage space for 36 standard 750mL bottles and dual climate control.

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The Kitchen Design Process | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Of all the individual rooms to work on, the kitchen offers the most options and the most complexity … but in the case of my kitchen, there is no risk, there is only reward because the architecture of my kitchen is in pretty good shape. Thanks for being a constant in the exciting world of architecture Sir! ;D

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The Best Smart Home Automation Systems to Buy Now

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Before you even break ground, we suggest you come in for a demo to understand the scope and realm of home automation in order to make educated decisions and begin to develop a budget. It has options similar to a standard thermostat and so much more, with screens and controls “for everything,” as one owner put it. Demonstration.

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