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Vive La France, Day 2

KB Culture

Christian Louboutin, originator of the much-coveted, red-soled chaussures , opts for a softer hue in his bath [I''d peg it as being somewhere between periwinkle and wisteria] but turns up the drama in the materials selection. bathroom stone tile' christianlouboutin.com.

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Starlike Sensations

Diary of a Tile Addict

This product can be used to fix and grout most materials, including porcelain stoneware, klinker, glass and metallic mosaic, natural and reconstituted stone, pebbles and even wood. Starlike at Saint Félix de Pallières castle, France. Starlike at Saint Félix de Pallières castle, France.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

The same could be said when considering a handmade ceramic or natural stone, because the variation in the tile’s glaze or veining may surprise you. Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it.

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These 3D-Printed Houses Can Be Printed Today and Move-In Ready Tomorrow – for Under $10K

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Check out these six innovative 3D-printed houses: Built in March 2018, the first permitted 3D-printed home in America features two bedrooms and one bath. A family in France may be the first to move into a 3D-printed home. The one-bedroom, one-bath home has a striking living room and kitchen laid out over 1,000 square feet.

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Getting in Shape: The Skinny on Tile Shapes & Patterns

Architectural Ceramics

It is commonly done in travertine, because the pattern and natural stone both come from France. The tile choices throughout the bath are simple in shape and color. Master bath design featuring AC accent tile and marble tile; image via AC’s Houzz Project page. The pattern combinations are endless.

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Avente Tile Talk: Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014

Tile Talk

While Coverings was celebrating its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, I was celebrating something I hadnt seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since Ive been attending: patterned tiles. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Lots of patterned tiles!

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There’s a Small Bathroom Design Revolution and You’ll Love These Rule-breaking Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

You don’t need as much bathroom storage as you think A minimalist bathroom in France features floating cabinetry. Small bathrooms mean you can splurge on finishes High-end stone and tile, a chrome towel warmer and exotic wood create a luxurious small bathroom experience in Rome. Or creating a vanity space.

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