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5 Unexpected Ways to Use Tile in Your Home

Architectural Ceramics

For a contemporary look use colored glass tiles with clear glass shelves as shown in this installation by Alpentile out of Phoenix Arizona. Blue Glass Accent Wall Installation by Alpentile out of Phoenix Arizona (above). Bath Tray. If you are not using your shelves for books, opt for a more intricate design.

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Designing the Perfect Kids’ Bathroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A height-appropriate kids’ bathroom in the Phoenix area. Another view of the kids’ bathroom in Phoenix. “There is no doubt it helps keep the fighting to a minimum when two or more kids share a bath, but it also keeps the space tidier.” Think through your — and your kids’ — needs.

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Penny Tile Makes a Comeback

The Perfect Bath

They are a familiar form from ’30s-era baths, when little black daisy designs were installed in a bed of white. After making a design choice, the key to a great installation with Penny Tile is the right grout color. The shift in the appearance from white installed with white grout to one with dark gray is dramatic.

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