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5 Ways to Get a Zen Living Room

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Zen spaces are also usually defined by distinctly Japanese design aesthetics, like rock gardens and tatami mat floors. Since Zen gardens are usually made up of sand, stone or gravel, they’re easy to put indoors because they don’t have the upkeep of natural plant life. Read on to learn how to get a Zen living room.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. If the mosaic is higher priced, it’s from Japan or Europe. Here it is. for glass 4.9%

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10 Ways to Add Japanese Style to Your Interior Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design. Try bringing these natural wooden elements into your home by adding a bamboo floor, or wooden screen. Image Source: CCS Architecture.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. floor tile. MYD | architecture + design. Flooring The Consumer. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic.

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How to Create Your Own Japanese-Style Bathroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Whether it’s bamboo floors, trim or plants, it’s a feature worth investing in. Japan is an island and as a result, Japanese culture is saturated in dedications and references to the power of water. Japanese aesthetics tend to also focus on stones. Stones make a stunning and natural backsplash for a bathroom countertop.

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Curated Maximalism Inspired from Around The Globe

Garden State Tile Blog

Paris is one of the most desirable travel destinations in the world thanks to its stunning architecture, its wealth of art and culture, and its exquisite culinary environment. Affectionately known as “The Capital City of Love,” Paris provides a timeless and elegant charm through its artful architecture and interiors.

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Curated Maximalism Inspired from Around The Globe

Garden State Tile Blog

Paris is one of the most desirable travel destinations in the world thanks to its stunning architecture, its wealth of art and culture, and its exquisite culinary environment. Affectionately known as “The Capital City of Love,” Paris provides a timeless and elegant charm through its artful architecture and interiors.

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