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Working in Harmony: Tile That Embodies the Principles of Feng Shui

Architectural Ceramics

The color red, for example, can represent Fire. The dark brown color not only reminds us of rich soil from the ground, but it brings stability and balance to the design by grounding the space. Like sunlight dancing off the ocean’s surface, the tile’s watery effect and light green color promote serenity in the space.

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Apuan Alps: White Marble

The Perfect Bath

There are so many kinds of stone, but for the purposes of this post I will talk only about the immense stone formations in the Italian Apuan Alps, discovered by the early Romans who began quarrying it using the most primitive of tools. The area has about 275 active quarries. The most well known stone from the region is CARARRA.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

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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When choosing between natural stone and quartz composites, Vadara makes that choice a breeze

Kitchen and Residential Design

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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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

. • Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. It comes in four colors and can be used outdoors. The line is available in a range of 12 colors and a finish reminiscent of brushed cement.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Let me vent a little about Houzz

Kitchen and Residential Design

Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. Contrary to what you may believe, sales people in kitchen and bath showrooms dont exist to extort money from you. Granite will stain and marble much more so. Finally, colors on your computer screen arent real.

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The Clark Museum

The Perfect Bath

The original building evokes a Greek temple clad in beautiful Danby marble. Granite from a local quarry softens the new modern structure with its textured surface and soft gray color. It has elegant details and a neoclassical facade. The two existing buildings are now aligned with the new addition and with the environment.

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