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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

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And as manufacturers work toward producing tiles that look and feel like natural stone, high-definition marble prints are now paired with low-relief veining for realistic marble looks. Trompe l’oeil Italian manufacturers are producing a range of mind-blowing optical illusions on porcelain.

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Scottish Heritage in Interiors

Architectural Ceramics

In the 15 th century, the Parliament of James I (as in King James Bible and Elizabeth’s nephew) introduced laws to primarily build in stone , alleviating the city of rampant fires from wood construction. Stone became the standard building material due to its durability and fire deterrent qualities. Moray Place in New Town, Edinburgh.

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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

From her NY Times best-selling books, to her overnight hit show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix, the KonMari method teaches us to focus on organizing by way of categories and to strive for a cleaner home filled with items that spark joy. Handmade ceramics are often hand-painted. Natural Stone.

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Time2Design: Sandra Espinet | The Well-Traveled Home | Book.

Time2Design

Sandra Espinet | The Well-Traveled Home | Book Review. I recently received a copy of Sandra Espinets new book The Well-Traveled Home. Well said and this book is a beautiful reflection of exactly how Sandra has achieved that through her own travel experiences and those of her clients. Useful, Imports and Inspiration. I am a fan.

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

Mix in tranquil hues like shades of blue, green and bronze to instantly give the room the peaceful feel of a luxury spa, along with some natural elements like wood and natural stone. Both products are not only attractive but durable and easy to clean – a win-win in our book! Painting a space is a simple way to introduce color.

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Keeping Warm with Fireplace Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Also from 2017, Home & Design Magazine featured Architectural Ceramics as a tile resource in their 2018 Source Book: Bethesda Area Shopping Guide. A natural stone option with a twist, the Perfect Pebble Collection from our vendor Island Stone , gives a natural look other than marble that’s perfect for a fireplace.

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Decorator On Demand: Walls of Stone

Decorator on Demand

Walls of Stone. This stone veneer takes your "boring" walls to "wow" walls! Have you ever considered a stone veneer, such as these? Eldorado Stone s GemWalls have made this not only pretty simple but also an affordable way to transform your own spaces. What a difference the stone makes. Walls of Stone.

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