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Avente Tile Talk: Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design

Tile Talk

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The Italians are famous for their design sense. From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

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Study Reveals Potential to Reduce Material Used for Suspension Bridge Deck

The A to Z of Building

The design of bridge decks for suspensions bridges have not undergone any fundamental change in the last six decades. These bridges are well known from the Great Belt Link in Denmark. The Turkish.

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Increase Your Property's Value

Kitchen and Residential Design

Viola, you've got either an additional bedroom or study, whichever your real estate agent says will bring your property greater value in your particular market. Building A Deck A deck is like an outdoor room of the house, and adds an exceptional amount of utility. Kitchen and Residential Design

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Bringing a Touch of Luxury to Bathrooms

Kitchen and Residential Design

In addition, according to the 2018 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study , more than half of Baby Boomer homeowners are planning to renovate their bathrooms to support aging in place. And, their streamlined footprint has a cleaner appearance than typical center drains, which complements the trend toward more contemporary bathroom designs.

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Defining a Style Series: What Is Art Deco Design? A Study in Opulence

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Art Deco design is a study in opulence. This time, we’re tackling Art Deco design. Art Deco refers to the period of design that came into being between the two world wars. Some Art Deco spaces feature walls, furniture, floor coverings and accessories all decked out in rich shades.

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Coronavirus Drives Residential Outdoor Living Demand And Trends

JG Kitchens

I interviewed some experienced hands in the outdoor living space and they all say demand is up for projects that make your yard, deck, patio, balcony, roof garden or other outdoor areas more enjoyable. Here are six ideas I shared from leading influencers in the worlds of cooking, design and fitness. You’re not alone in that!

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Peerless Family Beach House Adapted to Australian Weather

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

According to the architects, the family beach house was imagined for the long run: “ The children’s bedrooms are sized to accommodate suitable study areas, sleep-overs and ample storage throughout the years, whilst the lower level enables weekend activities to take place without interrupting the day to day running of a household.”