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Beauty In Terracotta ? The Fuzhou Strait Culture and Art Center

Trendir Magazine

The center is proof that the new era of a cultural building in China has no nostalgia for the concrete boxes that were favored by architects several decades ago. Acousticians were brought in to help create the panels that feature Hsuan-yu Shih’s designs using new technology and a material known as China White. But that’s not all.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Eastern Asia: While China may not be known for it’s tile work, decorative ceramics reign from this area. Italy: Most people likely think of marble before ceramic tile when they hear the name Italy. The Colosseum was once clad in white marble before Emperors repurposed it for their own palaces and monuments.

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Decorator On Demand: Ahhh Spa

Decorator on Demand

So the bathroom was all cultured marble and I had a pretty tight budget on this bathroom but we needed to add more than some paint to really make a difference.So the first issue I had to tackle was this SILLY cultured marble area of the floor I guess that was to protect the floors originally.Not sure? Decorator On Demand on.

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Decorator On Demand: Not Out Of Reach

Decorator on Demand

Smart marble c table The Carrera marble top is a nice touch. The marble and the glass are my favorites of what you've shown. The marble is my favorite. I am Marie Cole, an interior designer who launched an online decorating service for people who are do it yourselfers and need some design help. Toquas Crafts.

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These are the Most Popular Rooms to Remodel – And the Cost for Each

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

“Last year’s 10 percent increase in tariffs on imported building materials is clearly hitting consumer pockets in areas such as kitchens and bathroom remodels that are heavily dependent on imports of cabinetry, countertops, ceramic tile, plumbing fixtures and vinyl flooring from China,” Nino Sitchinava, Houzz’s principal economist, tells Freshome.

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Decorator On Demand: Change the Face of Your Fireplace

Decorator on Demand

5) This client had updated his fireplace about a year before I got there with some Carrera marble tiles, but the fireplace with those warm walls felt so "cold". I've recently had installed a magnificent Black Marble Fireplace and am in the process of looking at surrounds and mantels and thinking about the finishings and decor!

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Ceramic: Producers push innovation as consumption falls

Floor Covering News

Gianni Mattioli, executive vice president, Dal-Tile Corporation, noted, however, the buildup of inventory, especially from China, during the last quarter of 2018 in anticipation of higher tariffs scheduled for January 1, 2019. Imports of ceramic tile from China were valued at an estimated $481.3 million in 2018, according to the U.S.