JG Kitchens

AUGUST 16, 2016

In addition to working on client projects and finishing up edits and captions for the New Bathroom Idea Book for Taunton Press, I’m also writing for the San Diego Union-Tribune and Kitchen & Bath Design News. Here are some links to the articles I’ve written for those publications. Dwell on Design this year.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

Go Green with Tile. Project Pick: Create a Mosaic with Gourmet Garden Tiles. The green of Saint Paddys day, springing the clocks forward, and the warmer temperatures have us thinking about Spring and the outdoor garden. Our Gourmet Garden Matte tiles create a classic kitchen theme of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables.

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Tile Cement Backsplash Los Angeles 158

Granada Tile

JUNE 20, 2013

If you’re keeping score, cement tiles from Granada Tile have been popping up all over the pages of regional and national magazines over the last few months. We’ve had our new concrete tile introduction—the Stripes Collection—covered in Architectural Digest and House Beautiful.

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Tile Talk

MAY 27, 2014

Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles Neighborhood. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Spanish tile adorn the riser and column on this Los Angeles home. The asymmetrical arch is a rich architectural feature; but, look at the Spanish tile on the column. These are original tile circa 1928. Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 22, 2020

Are you doing high impact training on tile or concrete floors? If you live in a shared space and don’t have that opportunity, look for ways to make your bath or shower into a spa setting for yourself. You can still bring your favorite elements outside to enjoy there, but soak up the fresh air, bird song and other outdoor elements.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 11, 2013

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. Field tile, or solid colored tile, is a tile found in the main "field" or area of an installation covering the walls, floors or steps of your swimming pool. Featured Tile. Yucatan Cobalt.

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Tile Talk

JULY 23, 2013

Tiles of the American Riviera - Santa Barbara, CA. Santa Barbara is considered by many to be the American Riviera as it shares the same dramatic mountains, sparkling seas, lush gardens, white-washed buildings, red-tile roofs and abundant sunshine of its French and Italian counterparts. The red tile roofs of Santa Barbara.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Favorite Portuguese Tile Installations. This month, Avente pays homage to the classic styles of Portuguese Tiles. In last weeks post , Arpi Nalbandian started the month-long celebration by introducing the rich history and culture of Portugal, and the important role hand-painted ceramic tile has played. Portuguese Braganza Tiles.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 24, 2014

Pavers, Tiles and Fountains: Mediterranean Gardens and Courtyards. 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. Spanish Tile Fountain.

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Tile Los Angeles Mosaics Cement 132

Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis.

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Mosaics Las Vegas Tile Cement 189

Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Spring into a Tranquil Space with Leaf Imprint Tiles. Project Pick: Leaf Imprint Tiles Make a Tranquil Space Bring the outdoors in with our Leaf Imprint Tiles! These decorative leaf tiles are pressed with real leaves, giving them a fossilized look. Leaf Imprint Tiles. Maple Leaf Tile. Ash Leaf Tile.

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Tile Talk

JULY 16, 2013

Perhaps the most enduring feature of Roman villas is the mosaic tile work. For this short article, I will focus on Fishborne Roman Palace, in Sussex, England. Photography by Joanne Bradley The first century mosaics at Fishborne Roman Palace demonstrate the varied skills of the artisans and enduring beauty of tile. bathroom tile.

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Mosaics Flooring Tile Los Angeles 115

Tile Talk

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Cement Tile is Our Life. For more than a decade, our company has been dedicated to providing cement tile products that are at the forefront of their class. As Autumn rolls in, were taking time to reflect on how proud and honored we are to offer handmade cement tiles created by true artisans. Featured Tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 120

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. With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products.

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Tile Flooring Las Vegas Stone 168

Time2Design

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

NKBA - The Kitchen & Bath Authority. NKBA - National Kitchen and Bath Association, the go to for the kitchen and bath industry! They are who set the standards, make the rules and in general are all things Kitchen and Bath! NKBA is the "authority" for the kitchen and bath industry. bath fixtures. audio video.

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Bath Kitchen Las Vegas Outdoor 60

Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

A Tiled Fireplace Will Warm the Home All Year. But nothing says love like a cozy fireplace with hand-crafted tiles. Make your fireplace the focal point of the room with hand-painted ceramic or cement tiles. Cuban Cement Tile Border Tiles Frame this Fireplace. Many Tile Options for Your Fireplace. No problem!

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Tile Cement Backsplash Los Angeles 140

Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. your next tile project. However, I couldnt wait any longer to introduce our newest line of cement tiles, Rustic Cement Tiles Pavers. Rustic Cement Tile Pavers Come in a Variety of Colors & Sizes. Where to Use Cement Tile Pavers This line of cement tiles is our most versatile ever.

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Cement Tile Los Angeles Backsplash 135

Tile Talk

MAY 14, 2013

Tiles with a Classic Spanish Touch. New Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tiles Offer Classic Spanish Touch. Similar in their hand-crafted workmanship to our line of Arabesque Spanish Cement Tile , our Clay Arabesque Ceramic Tile collection pays homage to its Moorish and Spanish tile roots with deep, rich colors and intriguing geometric shapes.

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Tile Talk

MAY 28, 2013

Spring into Summer with our Cement Tile Ideas. Handmade cement tiles are an easy-to-maintain product that not only offer deep colors and a rich history, but most importantly, they offer long-lasting beauty and extensive design possibilities for floors and walls. Our Pinterest board featuring Cement Tile: Floors, Walls.

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Cement Tile Backsplash Los Angeles 130

Tile Talk

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Great Floor Designs with Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. These pavers have the rich look of classic clay bisque tiles that have been used in Spain, the Mediterranean, and northern Africa for centuries. Further, by using our Spanish Paver Tiles, youll feel good knowing your choice is also good for the environment. Like what you see?

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Cement Tile Flooring Design 157

Time2Design

JANUARY 27, 2014

Headed to #KBIS2014 ~ Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same.

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Bath Las Vegas Industry Kitchen 53

Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Through increased exposure via Pinterest , designers, architects, stone and tile businesses, retailers and distributors are allowed access to millions of inspiring projects and settings they would never have seen before unless they conducted specific searches.

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ModCraft

JUNE 5, 2014

ModCraft dimensional wall tile style Valley adorns the wall of this indoor/outdoor pool in this uber chic contemporary home in the suburbs of Detroit. To see the whole article on this cool pool and others, click here. Interior design by Kristen Armstrong of KCID LLC. Photos by Martin Vecchio. where to buy.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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Time2Design

MAY 13, 2013

Outdoor Living | My GenX Design Studios Presentation. As one of eight designers selected to participate in the KBIS Design Studios , I was asked to design a Outdoor Living Space for a hypothetical Generation X client and I would like to share that design with you here. They enjoy being outdoors, cooking and entertaining.

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Outdoor Design Las Vegas Interior Design 56

Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace. The Trends.

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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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Trends Tile Spain Italy 150

Decorator on Demand

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Creative Bath Storage Ideas. I just saw the article on suzanis. Labels: bath storage , bathroom , Design Shuffle , guest blog. Creative Bath Storage Ideas. Creative Bath Storage Ideas. bath fixtures. (1). bath remodels. (2). bath storage. (1). Input Form. Friday, September 9, 2011. But why not?

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Time2Design

APRIL 8, 2014

My experience at this years NKBAs #KBIS2014 (National Kitchen and Bath Association | Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2014) as a #BlogTourVegas traveler! Well it is a trade show for the Kitchen and Bath industry - Kitchen and Bath Industry Show | KBIS. that here --> NKBA The Kitchen and Bath Authority!

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Las Vegas Bath Kitchen Outdoor 80

Time2Design

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

You can also check it out at K+BB Online , Kitchen And Bath Business Magazine. Labels: carmen christensen , facebook , featured article , in the press , k+bb , kbb magazine , press , twitter , web savy. September 27, 2012 Congratulations on the article! bath fixtures. decorative tile. featured article.

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Making Tile Modern

JUNE 11, 2013

It was my first time at the event and, while we’ve been fortunate to have our tile in the actual magazine several times in annual showcase houses and even in an article about our business many years ago, this was our first experience at being included in the Celebration Weekend. Samples available. Discounts to the trade. . .

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Time2Design

APRIL 22, 2014

Walker Zanger Tile for Todays Home ~ BlogTourVegas. For more than 60 years, Walker Zanger has been combining traditional tile-making techniques with a modern sophistication that exceeds a singular design style. Walker Zanger Tile for Today's Home ~ BlogTourVega. bath fixtures. No comments: Post a Comment. Older Post.

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Las Vegas Tile Interior Design Outdoor 49

Time2Design

APRIL 29, 2013

Just back from KBIS ~Kitchen and Bath Industry Show~ in New Orleans and I am excited to share with you a few highlights and Trends of the show. With automation, seeing really is believing so check out these videos and see for yourself how automation and technology is becoming part of everyday kitchens and baths. Carmen Christensen.

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Trends Las Vegas Outdoor Interior Design 61

Time2Design

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

It is something new, has a great new look, texture, color and it is indoor/outdoor rated. The fact that is is fade resistant and qualifies for outdoor use is quite an impressive feat and one to be looked at in terms of innovation in the surface material industry. bath fixtures. decorative tile. featured article.

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Las Vegas Outdoor Interior Design Memphis 80

Cement Style

APRIL 10, 2012

They were careful to count all necessary bullnose and edger tiles and having this elevation diagram that showed all openings and tile edges was a huge assist in the tile count. Sue and Dewey used our Villa Lagoon Tile Collection’s “Trellis Shell” tile as a perfect beachy bathroom tile.

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Bahamas Sealants Cement Bath 40

Time2Design

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

NKBA - The Kitchen & Bath Authority. bath fixtures. decorative tile. featured article. glass tile. kalamazoo outdoor gourmet. Before & After - Cabinetry Makeover. A Room That Functions | Built In Bed. FRIDAY KITCHEN FIND | AUTOMATED VENT. Wallpaper Wednesday #BlogTourCGN. A walk thru Amsterdam.

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Kitchen Las Vegas Interior Design Outdoor 81

Time2Design

MAY 22, 2013

Outdoor Living | My GenX Design Studios Presentati. bath fixtures. decorative tile. featured article. glass tile. Posted by. . ► November. (1). ► October. (4). ► September. (1). ► August. (1). ▼ May. (8). Kitchen Desperate For Change. Friday Kitchen Find | Wine on Demand. audio video.

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