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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. China has made it easy to develop quality porcelain-based subway tile and ceramic decorative wall tiles at an attractive price. If the mosaic is higher priced, it’s from Japan or Europe. Here it is.

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5 Ways to Get a Zen Living Room

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Zen spaces are also usually defined by distinctly Japanese design aesthetics, like rock gardens and tatami mat floors. Since Zen gardens are usually made up of sand, stone or gravel, they’re easy to put indoors because they don’t have the upkeep of natural plant life. Read on to learn how to get a Zen living room.

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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. decorative tile. floor tile. Decor Girl. Flooring The Consumer. Floors ,floors… (part I).

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10 Ways to Add Japanese Style to Your Interior Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design. Since Japanese interior design has this tranquil decorating touch perfected, let’s look at 10 ways to add some of this becalming style into your home today.