The Perfect Bath

JUNE 26, 2013

A bath with a masculine orientation is more about grooming than primping. There will not be any dressing tables, fluffy rugs or soft colors and trays of cosmetics. I imagine a man’s bath will use rich polished wood for furniture or decorative accessories, dark colors from gray to brown and beautifully figured or textured stone.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

The master bath pictured on the left, treats the oversized his and hers niches like framed pieces of artwork; while the shower space shown on the left, hides the niche in the half wall near the bench where items are easily accessible. There, you can talk with an associate and explore your options with one of our many specialty vendors.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

Photo: Master bath designed by Chase Builders, photo via AC on Houzz. The master bath, designed by Chase Builders , is a trendy yet timeless space. Photo: AC’s Brocade Collection, featuring the Chevron Mosaic in thassos and cararra polished marble, photo via AC on Houzz. Moody & Modern. An Asian-Inspired Oasis.

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Burgin Construction

JULY 9, 2014

Marble is a classic and visually striking choice for countertops. Marble is a natural stone found in mountainous regions of North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. Marble has a crystalline nature that provides for the ability to be polished and has veins of mineral deposits that pattern it. Honed/Matte.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? Using white marble in a space, like putting on a pair of pointy-toed heels, is always a timeless choice. AC’s Candango Collection featuring a dimensional mosaic in Thassos marble. Candango Collection.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

AC’s Flora pattern in the color Indigo, from our Batik Collection. The color palette that is. When working in a small bathroom, avoid a kaleidoscope of color. AC’s Kiln & Penny Collection, porcelain penny round in the color Petrolio. Renovating a kids’ bath and need access to the tub?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The Kitchen and Bath International Show (KBIS) is the biggest show of the year for kitchen and bath designers and manufacturers. Here’s a round up of the best kitchen and bath trends and products from KBIS 2018. It’s easy to swap out the color to update the look of your sink on a whim.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Taking a closer look, the mix of three ceramics work harmoniously together not only because of their monochromatic color palette, but their shapes as well. A custom option from our Sabine Hill line, this 10″x10″ tile has a range of patterns and colors to make it unique to your project.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Check out our product page to see all four available color options from this readily available collection. Their catalog organizes their glazes by type and also provides an icon to illustrate how much each glaze will range in contrast (light to dark) and hue (color gradient). Notice that the white marble is clean and crisp throughout.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As an opportunity to amplify the voices of designers who rarely have been given an opportunity to be heard, The Kaleidoscope Project aims to show the true colors present within the design community and create inclusive spaces that reflect a broader design narrative.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

While pale grays and neutral colors remain popular, there’s a renewed interest in contrast—adding dark elements, large or small, to a room’s design adds a timeless air of elegance. Kumito is a timeless ceramic chevron mosaic tile that comes in two distinct colors. It’s now available in five neutral shades. Kumito Black Chevron.

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The Perfect Bath

JUNE 8, 2016

For quite some time now I have been writing and talking about color. But the time has come to revisit my favorite color of all–white. It’s a shade that is never out of style for the bath. Fresh white towels rolled into tubes or hung on bars and layered with vintage linen is a great way to to warm the bath.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Alena Capra, owner of Alena Capra Designs, certified master kitchen and bath designer and Coverings spokesperson, along with a panel of tile industry insiders, will present this year’s new and unique tile trends from around the globe during the Coverings Connected online seminar “2022 Tile Trends,” Feb. Polarized Marble. to 12 p.m.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

For local firm, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath of Bethesda, Maryland, when designing her client’s open-concept kitchen, our Ambra Collection in the color Gris was a natural choice. The backsplash, pictured below, in the color Raven mixes both finishes, but also rotates the 6″x6″ prism tiles for a more random feel.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Alena Capra, owner of Alena Capra Designs, certified master kitchen and bath designer and Coverings spokesperson, collaborated with the tile associations to forecast the 2024 tile trends. Exquisitely colored and perfectly sized aggregates give these designs a handcrafted concrete look and feel.

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The Perfect Bath

APRIL 3, 2013

If you travel to the area around Forte di Marmi today you can see great formations of white marble for miles and miles. The material from the region has long been prized for its color and texture. The result of this recrystalization are veins and colored streaks. Different types of striations are found along the mountain range.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 12, 2020

While some might only accept the latest and greatest appliances paired with the shiniest marble, others crave a sense of nostalgia with grandma’s hand-me-down appliances. High-performance countertops are also mentioned, as they’ve been seen replacing marble countertops due to their durability and stain-resistance.

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The Perfect Bath

OCTOBER 29, 2016

We have been talking about a gentle shift in bath design for about a year. It started with the launch of our new Architectonics palette (expanded to 123 colors) and has continued to the installation of more active and colorful stones. I, personally, got on the color bandwagon as well.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

The Hexa Collection from Garden State Tile is available in 5 contemporary glossy colors to create standout spaces on vertical applications. . Today, that same hexagon trend is being revived into modern bathroom designs with porcelain mosaics in traditional neutral color palettes. Retro Revival. Beautiful Bars. Edgy Accent Walls.

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The Perfect Bath

OCTOBER 7, 2015

In the October 2015 issue of Architectural Digest, be sure to flip to the bath that Nate Berkus, the hip and talented young designer, created for his own house. This striking wall is clad from floor to ceiling in arabescota slabs, with its active surface and rich coloration unifying the small space.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It’s currently available as a wall tile in three styles—Pyramid White, Wave Black and Stries Calacata—and a floor tile in six colors and two sizes. We feel like nobody has a better footprint to go after that kitchen and bath business, so we’re going to leverage that,” Warren said. giving it one of the biggest capacities in the U.S. “We

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How to Floor Tile

JULY 28, 2016

Just a quick post to show what some strategic light in a shower or bath can do. The color of the 4x4 Marble Natural Stone was kind of light gray with a Travertine and Marble Mosaic. The location of the design element with the window was highlighted with a curved light.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2021

Fashion brands such as Maisie Wilen and Fendi have reinterpreted unexpected marble prints on dresses, tops and bottoms to create a bold look and to prove that this popular stone design goes far beyond kitchens and baths.”. Daltile’s Efflourescent [is an] art deco-type floral design.”. Laura Grilli, lead product designer, Daltile.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Yowie is billed as “offering a thoughtfully curated guest stay providing a unique experience,” fostered in part by each guest room being designed with a different bright color as its prominent vibe. Color impacts the way we feel and our experience of a space,” said Laura Grilli, director of product design for Daltile.

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The Perfect Bath

AUGUST 7, 2013

But, it was hard to distinguish one from the other with their Carrara marble counters and matching backsplashes. Certain dark colors can be just as neutral–and ageless–as white and add depth and interest to the space. This is complemented by Danby marble counters and a creamy white tile backsplash.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

There has been a shift in the preferred finishes,” Fernandez says, “The hot look right now is light or grey cabinets, with light marble or quarts countertops, and dark flooring.”. Here, for her client’s home in Maryland, Kaplan pairs a light sand-colored backsplash with a medium-tone gray countertop.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

From color trends to predictions for the future, Garden State Tile has compiled a list of professional insight from Interior Designers to get you ready for your next home project. Tara McGeehan, Philadelphia, PA: I love that design is trending more toward color again! How do you see trends in color progressing over the next few years?

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The Perfect Bath

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

I can remember when Waterworks re-introduced 20’s and 30’s black and white marble basketweave patterns to accompany our Edwardian style pedestal sinks. They were a fresh reminder of a retro design and seemed to be the perfect solution for countless traditional small bath floors. They were an instant hit!

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2023

’ The look of raw marble in popular triangular shapes in the ADU bathroom is joined by the juxtaposition of matte and glossy finishes for added visual texture in the master bath tiles.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

“National Tile Day is an opportunity to reflect on the true impact and advancements of tile – while giving designers a chance to showcase their favorite projects,” said Alena Capra, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and Coverings Industry Ambassador. “We

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

It had a Sub-Zero, grasscloth wallpaper, oak floors, a marble fireplace and most importantly, natural stone on the floors and counters in the kitchen. One of those players, Vadara Quartz Surfaces , rolled out six new patterns of their quartz composite surfaces and each of them is worth real consideration for people looking at natural marble.

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The Perfect Bath

AUGUST 11, 2015

The recent renovation of our Washington, DC showroom has given us multiple opportunities to think about the bath in new and sometimes bold ways. And the vanity’s white gray linear marble countertop, called Zephyr, is a sharp contrast to the intricacy of the wall design. A piece of art on the wall would look great, too.

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The Perfect Bath

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Today they are simply everywhere, in countless patterns and colors. Initially, automotive factory machines were used to cut marble into shaped pieces. With artisans freed from the time-consuming task of hand-clipping small tesserae, marble patterns have become more accessible. Has he color-balanced across the installation?

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

The white stone and clear glass floral pattern gives a feminine feel without using a stereotypical color like bright pink. We know that the mosaic in the master bath shower is beautiful, but the aesthetic and function don’t stop there. The color palette of the wallpaper isn’t the only element that unifies the overall space.

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The Tile Shop

APRIL 1, 2015

I''d like to share a contemporary bath design from our new Altamonte Springs, FL showroom. I love the sleek look of a black and white color scheme! Next up, a Hampton Carrara white marble shower from Albert Taylor in our Rochester, NY location- beautiful!! Good morning, and Happy April Fools Day!!

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Kitchens for Living

JANUARY 31, 2015

Day two of the Modenus Blog Tour was opening day for the 51st annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). Perhaps the biggest European influence that continues to pick up steam is contemporary design for both the kitchen and bath. Check out the Wilsonart Visualizer to help you pick your counter top color.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Taking a luxurious bath is another easy way to feel like you’ve stepped into a spa at the Four Seasons. However, if baths aren’t your thing or your bathroom doesn’t have a tub, you can add a body spray to your shower for hydrotherapy and a massage-like feel. This is an easy place to add color and texture to the room.

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