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5 Unexpected Ways to Use Tile in Your Home

Architectural Ceramics

The utility of tile in residential and commercial spaces provides a ubiquitous flora and fauna of shapes, texture, and color to the masses. For a contemporary look use colored glass tiles with clear glass shelves as shown in this installation by Alpentile out of Phoenix Arizona. Source: Ahlers and Ogletree Auction Gallery, Atlanta GA.

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The Saarinen House

The Perfect Bath

The tile was designed by Eliel and crafted by the Pewabic Pottery in Detroit, which was unusual for them as they were known for their glaze variations. The color has been described as deep raisin accented with silver. The exceptional ceramic fireplace served as a dramatic backdrop for bronze andirons.

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Janet Bennett: A Life in Design

Making Tile Modern

Bennett is a striking and elegant woman who looks quite at home in the colorful surroundings of Robert , the restaurant housed within the Museum of Arts and Design in Manhattan. ” “I started with blue on one side, then green, then into earth colors, then, Janet Bennett. Bennett grew up in Detroit; her father was a painter.

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People making a difference 2023

Floor Covering News

Since then, he has been certified in all carpet categories, hardwood, laminate, LVP 1-11 and ceramic I. He is a devoted husband and father of three, a Michigan University Wolverines season ticket holder and Detroit Lions fan. His passion for design, color and fashion trends makes Hallmark Floors the ideal workplace for him.