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5 Unexpected Ways to Use Tile in Your Home

Architectural Ceramics

For a contemporary look use colored glass tiles with clear glass shelves as shown in this installation by Alpentile out of Phoenix Arizona. Visit your local Architectural Ceramics showroom for endless custom possibilities. Blue Glass Accent Wall Installation by Alpentile out of Phoenix Arizona (above). Bath Tray.

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Rustic-Meets-Modern Holiday Home Renovation in Rural Belgium

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Combining respect for the surroundings, simplicity and inspiration, rural areas can be revived like the legendary Phoenix bird. Located in Belgium’s Walloon region, this inspiring holiday stone house flaunts a pitched roof reminiscent of the local architectural language. This building was something amazing to begin with.

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Beauty on a Budget: Above Ground Pool Ideas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Eponyme Architecture Adding a simple deck around an above ground swimming pool hides the unattractive siding and creates a more contemporary look. Image: Construction Zone Phoenix A long lap pool and jacuzzi have a sleek design thanks to the prefab pool’s custom and exotic wood frame.

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Do You Live in One of Orkin’s Top 50 Rattiest Cities?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Louis, Sacramento, Greenville, Grand Rapids, and Phoenix. Image: Richard Hughes/Element 5 Architecture Some pests are just a nuisance, but others can cause serious problems. Image: Dean Herald-Rolling Stone Landscapes You should keep the exterior walls of your home clean for aesthetic reasons.

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In Search of Recovery by Jeffrey Steele

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

When people buy new homes or purchase used homes and do remodeling, they select ceramic, glass or stone tile for the project. When he was in Phoenix, a city with well-publicized economic woes, in November, Rausch saw notable levels of construction. the online training courses for selling ceramic tile and for selling stone,” he says.

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Architects and their Deserted Island Music | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Since architects – dating way back to the long hours spent in the architecture studio in college – listen to music while they work, today we are going to answer the question: What are the 5 albums you would take with you on this deserted island? The music of Sibelius was also identified with that movement. Laura What, no Beatles?