Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths. Designers, bloggers, and design-oriented publications have dutifully observed this trend, and have embraced the use of decorative tile fireplaces. Consider a two-tone color scheme (shown below) if youd like to pair cement tile with natural stone. Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie. Boasting more than 900 exhibitors from all corners of the globe, and 176,000 square meters (577,428 square feet) of exhibition space, Cersaie is a not-to-be missed event for distributors, retailers, interior designers, architects and installers. Designer Collections. The Trends.

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Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Spanish Tile Design, Innovation Inspires Coverings 2013 Attendees. At Coverings 2013 , held recently in Atlanta, the Tile of Spain marked its 26th year in exhibiting Spanish innovation at the annual tile and stone show. Tile of Spains pre-Coverings catalog of the 43 ceramic tile and stone manufacturers slated to exhibit at the show.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The company practices good stewardship (recycled content, reduced packaging, locally sourced materials), while producing eye-catching tile designs.

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

Located in the southern part of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Resort Hotel has dominated its surroundings from the time it opened in 1998 with lush landscaping, classic architecture and elements, and a man-made, eight-acre lake reminiscent of Italy’s Lake Como. With an original cost of $1.6

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Tile Fireplace Design Tips. Today I will share three tips that can help you achieve the best design for your tiled fireplace. Design Rule #1 for Tiled Fireplaces: What’s your style? Just because you love a tile doesnt mean it will work with the design and flow of your home. Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! Cement tiles offer flexibility to the architect, designer or homeowner like no other material with its expansive color palette, sustainable properties, timeless patterns and distinct beauty. Similarly, Moroccan design and its various styling elements have always enjoyed great popularity.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. Session topics included Social Media, design, exterior façades, stone fabrication, installation methods, and more. Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. Guests will experience cutting-edge technology, sustainable design and diverse architectural solutions from leading Spain tile manufacturers.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Leaf Imprint Tiles and the Right Design Create Tranquility. Tom Auer, owner of landscape design and construction firm, The Ground Crafter , contacted me the first of the year about using some of our Leaf Imprint tiles for an upcoming trade show exhibit they would be attending. Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Maple Leaf Imprint Tile (8"x8").

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

So imagine my excitement when I was selected to participate as a panelist in an educational session for tile and stone professionals, Selling Tile: The Internet, the Industry & the Consumer, during Coverings 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. Steve Slutzah, President/CEO, of Westside Tile and Stone , Inc. Comment Policy. at 6:00 AM.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 19, 2013

I found the jambox two years later in one of the other architecture school buildings, sitting there on a table as if that’s where I had left it the two years prior… … with no mix tape. I had it with me from one design studio to the next design studio up until my spring semester of my 4th year.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. It holds an important position among the various decorative arts in Iranian architecture. They include stone carving, brick work, stucco and tile panels.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 25, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Architecture › Open Social Spaces Defining A Modern Family Home. The fabulous House on Princess of Wales Road was designed by Hyla Architects as a highly detailed home customized for the family of four living here. Or the sleek and masculine boy’s bathroom design? Apartments.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

Happily, along with this desire for something new and different, tile backsplashes have seen an uptick in updated kitchen designs. Designers, bloggers, and design-oriented publications have dutifully observed this trend, and have embraced the use of decorative tile backsplashes. • Stone tiles with metal insets.

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Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

As a result, a distinctive style of Seljuk art and architecture emerged by the 13th century. Artisans employed in the studios of the Ottoman court were sent to Iznik so their designs could be interpreted upon the ceramic wares and tiles that would adorn the palaces. Image via www.turkishculture.org. Turkish Tile-Making Techniques.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Home / Life in General / Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Bob Borson — October 24, 2013 — 38 Comments 23 years ago, as a fourth year architecture student, I spent the Fall semester traveling around Western Europe soaking in all the architectural wonders I could find.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 5, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Laight Street Loft by DHD Architecture and Design is part of a 7-story residential complex located close to Hudson Square near the entrance to the Holland Tunnel, at the northern end of TriBeCa, New York. With extensive experience in the design field, well-known designer Karim Rashid [.] -->.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

The courtyard focuses on a babbling fountain designed in exquisitely crafted, boldly colored tile and a seating area surfaced in clay pavers where friends and family congregate over a bottle of wine and plate of cheese and fruit. Emphasis was given to the pools and fountains and there was great variety in these designs. Comment Policy.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 22, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Architecture › Flexible Space for Living and Relaxation in Namibia. Architecture › Flexible Space for Living and Relaxation in Namibia. ” Mica stone walls were added to link the nature’s fantastic work to the man-made construction. By Raphaelle in Architecture.

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Tile Talk

MAY 6, 2014

While Coverings was celebrating its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, I was celebrating something I hadnt seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since Ive been attending: patterned tiles. Apavisas Hydraulic Blue pays homage to Classic Cement Tile Designs. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. Comment Policy. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. hearth tile design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 10, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Architecture › Original Modern Personality Displayed by Casa ST56 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Modern exterior finishes such as concrete, wood and stone build an original modern personality. By Lavinia in Architecture. 30 Small and Functional Bathroom Design Ideas For Cozy Homes.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 23, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Architecture › How Dreams Become Residential Structures: Luxury Villa in Brazil. Clean design lines and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass panels make for a modern “shell” divided into social and private spaces. By Ada Teicu in Architecture. Apartments. Living Room.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

APRIL 17, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Designer Stephen Doyle has achieved a series of tape installations based on a highly intriguing statement. Manipulating Natural Materials Into Suspended Stone Installations. A wide arrangement of suspended stones make the subject of a surprising installation. Apartments. Living Room.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

At this event, there was also an opportunity to gain a CEU credit but I was interested in learning more about the possibilities and innovations that were coming along and how they related to architecture. Ryan Fasan - Tile and Stone specialist and Tile of Spain consultant speaking about the advances in the ceramic tile industry.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 12, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Architecture › Cedar Shingles Cascading Down a Modern Courtyard House. Located within a coastal community in Nova Scotia, the Martin-Lancaster House captures the beauty of the Atlantic ocean in its modern design. By Ada Teicu in Architecture. Apartments. Living Room. Apartments.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

Beautiful glazes and intricate relief designs are just a few of the wonderful traits our collection of ceramic Gourmet Garden tiles and custom murals offer. With their hand-painted relief details, available either in a matte or gloss finish, these richly colored tiles boast sophisticated designs inspired by natures bounty. Newer Post.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Because slate is a natural stone product it is not as strong as certain other tiles, Schluter said that we needed to add another layer of plywood before we proceeded and so a new layer of 3/8" plywood was added to the 3/4" layer. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. Comment Policy. bathroom design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 27, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Architecture › Majestic Residence in South Africa Pours the Exotic Landscape Inside . Eye-catching both during the night and the day, the Aloe Ridge House rises above the ground with its volumetric architecture in an attempt to dethrone the landscape. By Ada Teicu in Architecture.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Using cement tile to incorporate a decorative element into any room or indoor/outdoor space is an attention-getting idea and design element. For a more modern design, we suggest combining geometric borders together with traditional patterns. Fragments is designed for wall applications because the mosaic surface is not flat.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 2, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. Architecture › The Essence of Modern Living above LA: Luxury Mansion in Hollywood. Bearing the name of the street it rises on, the Oriole Way luxury mansion was imagined by California-based studio McClean Design. By Ada Teicu in Architecture. Apartments. Living Room. Apartments.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. Lilywork owners gain inspiration from travels, pulling ideas from architecture and cultures across Europe and the Near East. Now, of the many designs and projects, which stands out as your favorite? Comment Policy.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 8, 2013

Project Pick: Custom Cement Tile Design Adds The Right Touch This months Project Pick is from Mark and Erin C. from central New York and features custom designed cement tiles by Avente for their recent kitchen remodel. If they wanted this exact design, Avente would need to design the pattern and create a mold for the cement tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

The colors and designs that youll find are almost endless. Feel free to let your imagination run wild, and go with whatever patterns or designs appeal to you. Labels: accent tile , backsplash designs , bathroom tile , decorative tile , glass tile , kitchen backsplash , mixed mosaics , mosaic tile , mosaics , wall tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 4, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. ASTUDIO chose granite and wood as main materials for this project, being representative in the Galician architectural tradition. According to the designer, MIKA 350 is a unique product, treated with professionalism and care throughout the production process. Apartments. Living Room.

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