Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Let’s find out as we walk through a brief 2018 design trend recap. In 2018, there were no limits when it came to color. Image: AMR Design. With color, anything goes. But 2018 invited us to blow the lid off our preconceived notions about color theory and have some fun. A black accent wall? Don’t worry.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Writer and blogger James Kicinski-McCoy is a co-founder and editor of Mother Magazine, and co-owner and creative director of Two Son. Many of our most popular concrete tile designs, like the Fez encaustic tile in blue and white pictured above, top right, are in stock and ready to ship out to you immediately!

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Granada Tile

JANUARY 25, 2017

We have many classic patterns that you can color to coordinate with your home’s color scheme. Take this mudroom from a recent article in Domino Magazine. While we don’t have this exact tile design, many of our encaustic tile patterns are very similar. Prefer a smaller version of this pattern?

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Granada Tile

JUNE 22, 2017

Here’s one we recently spotted over on Rue Magazine. In this case the classic swirling design is a welcome contrast to the severe, space modern look of the rest of the room. Actually, whether in vivid colors or classic black and white, cement tiles are a great choice for a bathroom. In fact, it almost acts as a rug.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 5, 2019

My bathroom was pink, which my parents thought was an appropriate color for a girl’s bathroom, although pink has never been one of my favorite colors. I asked some of the people known for designing bathrooms and selling homes to provide insight on this topic. A colorful kids’ bathroom in Brookline, MA.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

No matter what country, slate’s color will vary depending on where it is from. The color can vary even within the same mountain range, and we already know why. Learn about the various types of glass tile we offer with our blog The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. Related Links.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 10, 2019

Luckily, they can be the most fun to design. Many homeowners and designers have been surprised when the tile they ordered arrives at the job site. Choose the Right Grout Color for Your Backsplash. The dark grout trend has been popular for a few years, but it’s not for everyone. Grout lines matter when setting tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

On top of that, they have a reputation of being the chosen wall color of rebellious teenagers. However, if you know how to work with black walls, they can be a classy, stately addition to almost any room design. Bold colors can break up the black a bit. Use colorful elements in the room. Image: ImageFlow / Shutterstock.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

Known for its simplicity, function, and connection to the outdoors, the appeal and possibility of Scandinavian design has spread it all over the world. Image: Bohemian Nordic Interior Grey grout lines keep this bathroom from appearing too sterile or modern, while large cut flowers break up all of the inorganic lines.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 27, 2020

The sheer number of bathroom floor designs, colors, textures and material types further complicate the process. Vinyl planks and tiles come in virtually any color and style imaginable. Versatility: Vinyl flooring is available in many shapes, textures and colors. You have to replace the entire tile or plank.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 3, 2014

10 Easy Design Touches for your Master Bathroom. Bathroom › 10 Easy Design Touches for your Master Bathroom. Take a look at some easy design touches that will leave your master bath feeling like new with little effort. Rethink Paint Colors: Collect this idea. Image Via: Kathryn Tegreene Interior Design.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

The show curates its educational sessions into tailored tracks for each segment of attendees – distributors, retailers, architects, designers, fabricators, installers, builders/remodelers, and professionals seeking green education – though every course is made available to all attendees and exhibitors. Tuesday, April 19, 8:00 – 9:15a.m.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

We think the unexpected pops of color and patterns add interest and energy to these spaces! Its a great example of how different sizes of decorative tile are used to bring both pattern and color to a design. The Ryans used a unique way to lay out the tiles that really focused on scale and size rather than color and pattern.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

A beautiful color scheme makes any home a buyer’s favorite. You don’t have to go overboard — we love the look of a simple front door wreath and two or three colorful potted plants. A table or shelf beneath any wall art is another quick upgrade for your foyer and the prefect place for a colorful accessory or two.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2019

You can buy penny tile already arranged on a mesh backing so all you have to do is grout around the established pattern. Choosing a single color of penny tile can deliver a clean, minimalist look. On the other end of the spectrum, choosing a broad range of colored tiles and arranging them in interesting patterns delivers maximalism.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 12, 2019

Painting your door a new color — or just repainting the same color — only takes about half an hour. Get rid of old leaves and debris and add a welcome mat to match your new door color. Bathroom grout is one of those things that really shows your home’s age. Add planters with flowers or even sturdy faux plants.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 29, 2015

When starting a bathroom remodeling project think about utility as well as design. Due to frequent use and the resulting wear and tear, bathrooms tend to start breaking down after about 20 years, whether that’s a perpetually leaky faucet or crumbling grout or chipping tiles (or all three).

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

A well-designed patio can become a second living room for your home, so it’s important to make smart design choices. Choosing the style and color for your flooring is an opportunity to show off your personal expression. Its inherent color variations add a touch of artistry to any design. What is patio flooring?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 6, 2018

Image: Amy Studebaker Design If you want to add blue to your bathroom without darkening your space, choose a paler shade of blue and coordinate it with a combination of crisp white, light grays and polished or brushed chrome hardware. The effect adds depth and hides dirt.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Flooring is one of the most important design decisions you can make. Image: ADM Flooring Design There’s no getting around it: Picking flooring for your home is a big decision. Tile: Tile itself is easy to clean with some soapy water, but grout is another story. Grout can easily attract dirt, stains and even mold.

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Cement Style

APRIL 21, 2014

Click for larger images… The designers of the Flying Iguana developed a stunning, eye-catching facade using our exclusive Tradewinds pattern, from the Caribbean Collection. Our tile is featured in the April 2014 issue of The Void , a monthly magazine exploring the lifestyle of coastal North Florida.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

First up is True Grout for SPC/rigid core tiles and planks. The innovation allows the creation of a middle grout line that mimics two tiles in one. How it works: The grout is applied at the factory via the addition of a colored wear layer between the décor film and the core. Stainmaster.

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Trendir Magazine

JUNE 7, 2017

From marble to ones with a bout of color, there’s something for everyone below. With a Moroccan flair, you can add color and personality just by picking the right kind of tile for your shower. Here’s another classic design that we’re swooning for, because of the added detailing. Thanks again, Decor Pad.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 8, 2015

A kitchen can look finished without a backsplash, and sometimes a clean coat of (washable) paint is what best executes a design. But at the same time, there’s also an opportunity to use the space to anchor the overall design of the room. Because they look sharp and are central to a modern, updated design. Nervous about color?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

At the very least, you should paint the interior in a neutral color that will make the space seem larger. If you have ceramic flooring, replace or clean the grout and replace any cracked or chipped tiles. Also, don’t forget to repaint the bathroom walls, preferably in a light color as this makes the space seem larger.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

A few months back we welcomed Interior Designer Katelyn Bowman as our Trade Sales + Interior Design Specialist here at modwalls and she has been an amazing addition to our team. She’s got impeccable style , great design tips and an abundance of information about tile and the wide world of design. where to start.

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Furthermore, the color itself is completely taking over 2019. Think of it as the perfect form of enhancing a room that needs hints of color here and there. Hexagon Tiles Pair your hexagon tiles with a few hues or even a pattern to complete your modern approach Hexagon tiles are great due to them already having a built-in design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2020

Today we want to share a story from Freshome reader Haiku , who completed a fireplace face-lift: Most homes built around 70s and 80s usually have fireplaces with bricks varying in color from orangey-red to black-brown-red. I thought if I made the water mixture whiter and painted ALL the grout lines, it might look better. And it did.

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Trendir Magazine

JULY 20, 2017

Tile showers have a certain bit of luxury attached to their design. And fortunately enough, they’re easy than you think to design and create. From ceiling to floor, this warm, enveloping shower design is filled with dark tile and pebbles too. We instantly fell in love with this beautiful design over at Homebunch.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 2, 2018

Still, from carpet to paint color, cabinet finish to lighting fixtures, production builders keep costs consistent by offering only a few choices for each detail of your new home. Add trim to your mirrors Source: Jaffa Group Builders are notorious for bare-bones bathroom design, especially when it comes to mirrors.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Design for your future At 21 and 25, my husband and I were anything but seasoned. It definitely showed when designing our home; we could barely even imagine what life with kids would be like. We designed our home with “right now” in mind, but it would have been better if we’d had a 5- or 10-year perspective.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

This gives a visual reminder of any finish work issues, such as scuff marks, paint touchups, exposed nails or uneven grout lines. Image: designstiles Buyer tips It’s easy to see your new home through rose-colored glasses. Most builders will mark off any cosmetic issues with blue painter’s tape. Doors and windows.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 7, 2016

The kitchen backsplash is often seen as one of the best opportunities to really be creative with your design. It’s a chance to play with a variety of colors, textures and patterns that might be seen as overwhelming if incorporated into other elements of the room. However, the key to using tin successfully is moderation.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2016

With new design trends showcasing creative uses of colors, modern appliances, and functional design, there are endless ways to bring your kitchen into the present day. Image: Elizabeth Lawson Design 1. Image: Design Harmony 2. Image: Kristina Crestin Design 3. Image: Kate Roos Design 6.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

White is a vibrant and bright color with an endless number of decorating possibilities. A white room keeps mid-century modern styles from looking dated, farmhouse style looking fresh, and sets the stage for Scandinavian design. The change from subway tile to shiplap is accentuated with black grout for a crisp look.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Mid-century American bathrooms were in love with pattern and color. The 1940s saw suburbs filled with bubblegum-pink bathroom floors, mint-green countertops, and even tubs, toilets and sinks in vibrant colors. A small space like a bathroom is a great place to try out bold colors and finishes that might not work in larger areas.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2015

Most flooring today is designed to be low maintenance and durable. Designed and tested to be industrial grade for high traffic areas, made of durable, easy to clean materials and easy to install, they may be the perfect kitchen flooring idea. Tips: Choose a carpet tile from a company like Flor , designed for the modern, DIY consumer.

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