Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Part of the reason I am showing/ sharing these drawings with you is that these are the drawings I am using when showing the people in our office who are helping me set up or drafting standards in Revit. Anyone who has taken on the chore of adjusting the graphic standards for their own office knows that this is a slow and laborious process.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 30, 2013

How to Create a Stunning Mosaic Tile Wall Feature. The colors and designs that youll find are almost endless. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt. Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Climbing Out with Color, Texture and Time in Tile. Climb Out with Color Im a big fan of color and pattern in design. I’ve seen more colorful tile at trade shows than ever before and the trend is coming to showrooms. I’ve also sent out an amazing array of colorful tile. Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2018

Designers are always looking for ways to incorporate color into spaces. And for a good reason: Shots of bright color add visual interest and a playful feel to any room. One new way people are using color is with colorful grout. Read on to learn how to work with the new design trend of colorful grout.

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Realstone

JANUARY 19, 2024

Customization Possibilities : Stone backsplashes can be customized in layout, color, and finish. It adds texture, color, and an element of nature to your space. Always follow local building codes and standards. How many square feet of the product do I need?

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Realstone

JANUARY 19, 2024

Customization Possibilities : Stone backsplashes can be customized in layout, color, and finish. It adds texture, color, and an element of nature to your space. Always follow local building codes and standards. How many square feet of the product do I need?

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How to Floor Tile

APRIL 19, 2022

We have to seal it, before grouting to keep the grout from changing the color of the Slate and getting stuck in the rough texture. Frequently, standard trim pieces of tile are not wide enough to fit around a niche as trim on the inside of the niche. Slate takes more work and material to install. It takes more work to grout.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 28, 2015

To recap, Saltillo tiles: Vary in color and shape. Colors range from reds, oranges and yellows. Color variations. True "through body" color. How to Buy Rustic Cement Tile Pavers. Color choice is the most important point. Color choice is the most important point. Variety of formats, textures.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 23, 2018

You’ve painstakingly picked out your paint color and chosen the perfect bathroom tile. Perhaps you made a last-minute choice to opt for the jetted tub instead of the standard shower. The post 11 Sneaky New Build Budget Busters (and How to Avoid Them) appeared first on Freshome.com. Builder upgrades.

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Realstone

JULY 20, 2021

This one-hour session is designed to give architects and designers an overview of how to specify natural stone. What do you need to know about its species, color variations, and finish possibilities? Get the resources you need to help ensure the stone you choose meets the standards and design intent set for your application.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Natural Stone Fireplace Inspiration : Explore how natural stone can bring a unique, timeless charm to any living space. Stone Fireplace Decorating Ideas : Learn how to enhance your stone fireplace with decorative elements for a cohesive look. Always follow local building codes and standards.

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Realstone

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Natural Stone Fireplace Inspiration : Explore how natural stone can bring a unique, timeless charm to any living space. Stone Fireplace Decorating Ideas : Learn how to enhance your stone fireplace with decorative elements for a cohesive look. Always follow local building codes and standards.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 27, 2017

Cement tiles are the latest must-haves in home and commercial décor and are influencing a design shift that embraces color and pattern versus solid neutrals (think plain subway tile). That’s why we’ve put together this handy buying guide that walks you through how to find, design and purchase the best possible cement tile.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 11, 2021

Be on the lookout for comfortable seating options, bright colors, and plenty of lighting arrangements among many other trends. From simple tips like finding comfortable seating to some more insightful advice, such as how to incorporate some fun fir the kids, you’ll have all the bases covered with this article.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 11, 2014

It refers to an implied sense of texture or depth created through the use of artistic elements of line, shading and color. Although the shape repeats, the random color of this Saltillo-looking color makes the pattern very playful, sophisticated, and fun! True "through body" color. How to Buy Arabesque Pavers.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. If you are working with ceramic tile, you might want to read an earlier post that I devoted just to that topic, How to Finish an Edge of Tile on a Wall. design standards. backsplash designs.

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How to Floor Tile

MAY 30, 2019

But there are other things to consider, tile like many substances need some kind of trim generally, be it tile, marble or metal that comes in many colors. If all else fails take a piece of tile to a paint store and have them match it even if it is a multi color and just paint the edges with a China brush.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 15, 2014

The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. You can create a pinwheel pattern using only plain, solid color field tile. In the example above, tiles in similar colors are set-off by contrasting matte and gloss glazes.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 21, 2016

However, I did refinish the tub and paint the outside the same color as the vanity. In addition, because the bathroom doesn’t have windows for added natural light, I selected light neutral colors to brighten it up. The standard rough in is 12”; however, I had to buy a 14” rough in because our drain was set out further from the wall.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

How to tile a shower in 48 seconds! Thats the basics of tiling a shower and I do have to apologize for the yellow color in the photos. design standards. How to Finish the Edge on a Tile Countertop. How to use Modenus Designer and Artisan Portfolios. Across the Color Spectrum: Painting by Lauralee Klindt.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

If youve got some flexibility with your design and color choices, then here’s five ways to get more cement tile for less. Use existing patterns in standard colorways. Use only plain tiles or solid color tiles that dont have a pattern. Or, choose plain tiles in two or three colors to create a rug design for a room.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 18, 2014

Patterns establish the mood of a room – just like color. However, they add complexity to the design because they need to work effectively with color to maintain the mood and feel. It’s more difficult to create an effective pattern and color palette than just choosing colors. Playful Pattern.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options. Its amazing how a burst of color can enhance someones day or living space. What better color is there than yellow to brighten up an area that lacks something.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2015

Color schemes in Japanese style bathrooms should also be kept on the neutral or natural side depending upon your preferences. Bright colors are too distracting in this type of environment and take away from your mind and body’s opportunity to find true calm. Additionally, feel free to incorporate culturally specific products.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 30, 2019

There’s a lot of information out there on how to make your home more energy efficient. Read on to learn how to start lowering your utility bills. As for how to get an auditor out to your home, calling your electric or gas utility company may be your best bet. In addition, they tend to work well with dimmer switches.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

I love the color in this cement tile floor. Notice how the cement tile pattern blends similar colors to create a simpler pattern? If youre having trouble finding the right color, design or pattern, then these cement tile design trends may provide the answer you were looking for. Cement Tile Color Trends.

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The Perfect Bath

MAY 14, 2014

I certainly do not know how to install tile. The range of colors available is vast, enhanced by the pooling of glazes and the crackle surface inherent in translucent colors. This can be achieved with repetition of different grids and the installation of standardized trimmers. And, impress your tile installer!

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Fragments are colorful mosaic accent strips made from patterned cement tile that have been cut. Each tessera is carefully chosen based on how its color and pattern will integrate with the theme of the mosaic. The tiles, patterns and colors used for each project will be unique and different. design standards.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 8, 2014

Gone are the days of solely mixing bold colors and patterns only to walk away with a headache rather than inspiration! Such was the case with one of our clients who created a very different effect with the Mission Ring Cement Tile pattern on their kitchens backsplash by using the same color in almost all of the cement tile mold segments.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

CTaSC performs forensic investigations to determine the cause of problems and how to remediate those problems; we also perform laboratory testing, prepare installation guidelines and provide on-site quality control services on new tile and stone installations. The Ceramic Tile course includes industry standards and sales techniques.

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Realstone

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Malta, Mineral and Trends are collections of beautifully colored and textured glass mosaics produced in centuries-old tradition of Molten Glass, Flat Glass, Smalti, and Vitreous Glass. In a partnership with MVM and designer Erin Adams, Realstone Systems introduces a collection of mosaic tile that is as versatile as it is gorgeous.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Aguayo Cement Tiles are well known for their quality, large color palette, and commitment to new design. Mixing the Color Layer of Cement Tile. The calcium carbonate in these bins will first be weighed, and then mixed to form the color layer of cement tile. The color layer of handmade cement tiles is about 1/8" thick.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Our leaf tiles are hand-colored and offer a subtle way to enhance your kitchen or bathroom with a decorative touch. Avente Tile works closely with its tile artisans and we can often beat the standard delivery time, or find ways to improve delivery with expedited freight or shipping. Color: Cotto Dark Did you know? bathroom tile.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 19, 2013

There are four textures in this combination: Travertine, Luna, Limestone and Standard (smooth). The Chemistry Behind the Color. Our next stop on the tour included a peek into the science behind the coloring process of concrete tile. Did you require custom colors, sizes or shapes? design standards. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 1, 2014

Last week, I provided some design tips on how to effectively use patterns if you are pattern shy or a pattern wallflower. Unify different patterns in a room by choosing a common color for all patterns. Or, use the same pattern in different scales or colors. The patterns are unified by common colors. design standards.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

See why it works so well and how to recreate the look on your own. Standard gallery walls are great, especially if you like the eclectic look , but they can get a little bit unruly. There’s also a coordinating color scheme or topic that brings the individual pieces of artwork together. Image: Photographee.eu/Shutterstock.

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Stagetecture

JANUARY 4, 2016

How to Use Vintage Kitchen Design Ideas in your Home. Kitchen Paint Colors. Where previously colors tended to be dull browns and beiges, the fifties saw kitchen units in a range of pastel colors and even some bolder blues, pinks and greens. You wouldn’t think it now but the 1950s ushered in modern kitchen design.

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