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Cool Kitchen Backsplashes to Whet Your Appetite

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The basic function of kitchen backsplashes is to prevent water, food and other types of liquids and solids from damaging the wall behind your kitchen counters. However, backsplashes can be both functional and stylish. A photo of the city’s skyline is the inspiration for this spectacular kitchen backsplash in Melbourne.

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Avente Tile Talk: Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation

Tile Talk

A big drive is to transition their archive to an online searchable resource available to the industry and to the public. A mosaic brings you back to the Roman Empire. I could go on about the great folks at the THF; but, just visit www.tileheritage.org and discover what a great resource they are. backsplash designs.

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‘Tis the Season for Trimming Tile Edges

Architectural Ceramics

Base molding is decorative and functional at the same time because it helps to move your eye from one material to another and simultaneously covers seams. Chair rail: A carved decorative molding, chair rails are used to cap wall tile or to create a frame around accent tile. Like shiny bells, this glass tile has a reflective quality.

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Decorator On Demand: Baby Got Back Splash

Decorator on Demand

I think one of my favorite parts of remodeling a kitchen is adding some WOW to the backsplash.Alot of times I am working on other parts of a clients house and I see a BORING backsplash and I talk them into adding some WOW like these. Wish I had a better pic of this backsplash, its gorgeous in person). Olga@Stardust-Decor&Style.

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Avente Tile Talk: Coverings 2013 Set to Dazzle with Trend-Setting.

Tile Talk

It’s this dedication to innovation and resourcefulness that continue to drive the success of Coverings and make it a must-attend annual event. The four-day exposition serves as a valuable resource for continuing education within all segments of the industry. backsplash designs. decorative tile. kitchen backsplash.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cement Tile Layout Guide & Checklist

Tile Talk

When laying patterned or plain tile for a backsplash or floor, you want to minimize cuts in the main field. For a backsplash, you can achieve this by, by starting the pattern at the vertical centerline and working up from the counter or baseboard. Heres a recent layout I provided to a customer for their backsplash. cement tile.

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Designer Backed Insight for Today’s Interior Designs

Garden State Tile Blog

My approach allows the design to evolve, and listening to your clients needs and goals creates a place that reflects the owners and not the decorator! Being familiar with products and resources that will withstand the elements in our area is very important. These make for a perfect floor, backsplash, or accent wall!