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Apuan Alps: White Marble

The Perfect Bath

Greeks, Romans, Incas and Egyptians built their fortifications from enormous stone blocks, created spectacular columns for their amphitheaters and elegantly carved decorative ornaments out of stone. The area has about 275 active quarries. They used the material for great pieces of art as well as monumental structures.

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Stone Fireplace

The Perfect Bath

The gray and white marble, called Zephyr, is quarried in Turkey. This Photo was featured in Elle Decor. This is a wonderful room for many reasons, but I have focused specifically on the fireplace. Rarely do I see a fireplace using directional stone and one that is so bold.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

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Labels: arabesque tiles , backsplash , bathroom tile , brick veneers , cement tile , ceramic tile , ceramic tile design , concrete tile , Cuerda Seca , decorative tile , handmade tile , historic , kitchen tile , paver tile. decorative tile. Decor Girl. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Posted by Arpi Nalbandian. at 6:00 AM.

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How to Bring Beach Decor Glam into your Bathroom

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Is there anything better than relaxing beach decor in your bathroom? This is perhaps why coastal décor is more than just a home decoration style. What many don’t know is that one doesn’t need to live on the waterfront to enjoy the benefits of beach decorating in your home. How to Bring Beach Decor Glam into your Bathroom.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

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Vice President of Sales, David Benson, also known as the @DCStoneGuy on Instagram, recently visited quarries and factories throughout northern Italy. A master bath featuring AC’s Silver Stitch, design by Artisan Builders, photo via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz. Hurry Over for Halloween.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Houzz.com you're killing me

Kitchen and Residential Design

A stone labeled Crema Bordeaux today looks nothing like the same stone from the same quarry in Brazil five years ago. Labels: bath design , cabinet hardware , cabinetry , color scheme , countertop , flooring , interior design , kitchen design. bath design. bath fixtures. (67). Fifi Flowers Design Decor. Decor Girl.

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

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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. bath design. bath fixtures. (67). Fifi Flowers Design Decor. Decor Girl. amusements.

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