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The Saarinen House

The Perfect Bath

He cleverly wove decorative elements of brick, stone, tile, metal and wood into the interiors. 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 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 grew up in Detroit; her father was a painter. The tiles for the San Francisco murals were ceramic , as opposed to the Italian glass used at the airport.” When she wasn’t doing mural work or designing decorative art, she worked in interior design. A Janet Bennett Painting. That’s where I ran into some restrictions.

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People making a difference 2023

Floor Covering News

As CEO and member of the board at Floor & Decor since December 2012, Tom continues to prioritize his time in each of its 194 warehouse-format stores and five design studios across 36 states. Since then, he has been certified in all carpet categories, hardwood, laminate, LVP 1-11 and ceramic I.