I have asked him to guest write on my site several times without success, but I finally had a topic that suited him … Schematic Design and “Design in a Day” Douglas Burke (aka: architectrunnerguy) Lives in Annapolis, MD. MORE
It’s there that Eden and her husband have active roles in the design and business side of things. ” Today, after 20 years of designing glass mosaics, Allison Eden Studios is expanding their artistry. MORE
Design Bathroom TileChoosing bathroom tile can be a fun and rewarding experience, but the last thing you want is to regret your decisions after the fact. MORE
Icon Tile and Design recently completed the entire floor and subfloor of a Bellevue Towers condo in Bellevue, Washington. Icon Tile & Design co-owner Jamen Matthews said, “This project was very complex and challenging for us. MORE
Is it time to upgrade your bathroom? Follow this detailed guide for getting creative, even while on a budget MORE
Contrast is an essential component of any interior design project. Image: Ann Lowengart Interiors Interior design buffs know how important a room’s first impression can be. This is the back-to-basics primer you need to take your designs to the next level. MORE
Rockville, MD – The supposed fragility of glass tile does nothing to deter from its beauty, and how much designers and homeowners adore it. Because of the complexity in its design and creation, stained glass is typically pricey, but cheaper options are available. MORE
Yes, peaceful simplicity surrounds the modest designs of Japanese culture. Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design. MORE
Interview with Nutmeg Designs. Today Im excited to share an interview with Margaret Almon of Nutmeg Designs. Card & Thank you Bill Buyok received from Nutmeg Designs. House Numbers 1670 by Nutmeg Designs. Garden Sign in Blue and Orange by Nutmeg Designs. design. MORE
In both commercial and residential design, geometric shapes have been a strong trend the past couple of years. From textiles and accent furniture to lighting and tile design, geometric shapes are prominent, and the trend shows no sign of waning. Why Do We Love Geometric Shapes? MORE
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. Azulej" by Mutina designed by Patricia Urquiola. MORE
They embrace several styles and may include French doors that open to a deck or patio, and vinyl, wood, brick or aluminum around windows that, in many designs, span floor to ceiling. Their interior design can be as lavish or minimal as you desire. Sunroom Design Tips Abbe Fenimore , owner and principal designer at studio ten 25 , offers these suggestions for creating the perfect sunroom for your home. Ideas conservatory design tips design trends solarium sunroom MORE
We all know an example of good interior design when we see it. Have you ever wondered why that ability seems to come to us so instinctually, even though we may not be professional interior designers? Image Via: Terrat Elms Interior Design. Image Via: Moeski Design Agency. MORE
Scandinavian design is modern and minimalist with plenty of natural views. Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. You may be surprised to hear that the beauty of the Scandinavian design movement wasn’t fully recognized until the 1950′s. Image Source: Baan Design. MORE
Here are 10 easy ways to add color into your bathroom design, while still leaving the space feeling clean and put together. Consider using candles, baskets or decorative display shelves to really drive your design home. MORE
Image Via: Palm Design Group. As people add more organically-farmed whole foods into their diets and start to DIY chemical-free versions of household products, taking a similar approach to interior design is the next logical step. Image Via: Staprans Design. MORE
Designing the perfect backyard can take some time as there are hundreds of different concepts that are currently trending. However, one trend that has yet to get out of style is having a low maintenance design concept. MORE
Manufactured in the mid-nineteenth century to cover floors with novel designs, bold colors, and to withstand footprints and the passage of time. A technique that uses a mold to make designs in many colors and a press to harden the tiles without requiring heat. Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? MORE
Tile Fireplace Design Tips. Today I will share three tips that can help you achieve the best design for your tiled fireplace. Design Rule #1 for Tiled Fireplaces: What’s your style? Just because you love a tile doesnt mean it will work with the design and flow of your home. MORE
As 2015 comes to a close, the question on most design fanatics’ minds is: “What’s next?” Which design trends will be popping up everywhere in the coming months? We have compiled a list of what we predict will be the biggest 2016 design trends. MORE
So what exactly is schematic design ? In short order, schematic design is the initial design phase in any project. The first time I get to put pen (or pencil) to paper is during the schematic design process. Design Do you want to be an Architect? MORE
Nothing adds more curb appeal, sense of personal style, and a real design punch than using decorative tiles on stair risers. Quarter-design patterns can be used to add geometric interest to the design. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. MORE
Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design. design ideas. MORE
Valencia-based Mut Design devised this collection of ceramic tiles after studying the way light plays off fish scales; they noted that color tends to seep and shimmer across the surface in an irregular, ripply kind of movement. MORE
This week, I’m going to focus on my six favorite kitchen and bath design trends. You can see their influence in design styles – glass-front appliances, thin countertops, sleek curves and glossy neutrals. It’s hard to believe I’ve been publishing this blog for six years! MORE
It has been forecasted that 24 percent of millennials plan to take more overnight trips in 2015 and this means hoteliers and designers must hone a millennial mindset. Understanding how millennials think and act is key to understanding how to design for them. MORE
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: Bask Interiors Fishscale tile is the new tile-style of modern Nordic design-lovers. MORE
Spain has grown its tile exports, further solidifying their leadership position at the forefront of technology and design. Spanish ceramic tile exports grew by 6%, continuing to make Tile of Spain Europe’s leading ceramic tile producer – and the second largest exporter of tile worldwide. MORE
Work environments are changing–and those who design and furnish offices are striving to keep pace. Over the last decade, we’ve seen a major evolution in office space design as companies migrate toward more open, flexible, and communicative workspaces. MORE
Your landscape design is the perfect avenue to state your personal style, telling others what they should expect to see inside your home. These same design principles should be applied to your exterior landscape as well. Best Of design Landscape modern MORE
In any industry, there are trends that come and go — just like fashion — and tile design is no different. Because tiles are a base material, like textiles that make up larger functional pieces, we often see significant overlap and borrowing in the fashion and interior design industries. MORE
Eclectic design is all about limitless expression. Image: Rikki Snyder Eclectic design is kind of hard to get a handle on, isn’t it? In a style that’s defined by mixing and matching, you literally have the ability to create any design you can dream up. MORE
Surprisingly, I''ve discovered some stunning uses of decorative tile in commercial design on the storefronts and facades of many buildings that pay homage to this state''s romance with tile during the early 1900s. Spanish and Moorish designs influence the border patterns along this storefront. MORE
January 2016 – Rockville, MD – There’s nothing we love more than fun and exciting custom designs! New Ravenna knocked it out of the park when they partnered with Architectural Ceramic’s designer, Yuvinka Deugarte, to design this glass mosaic. . MORE
March 2016 – Rockville, MD – There are few things more exciting for designers and homeowners than being able to customize their projects exactly the way they want it! Pick a pattern and/or design. A sales designer can show you each option, including new or added colors. MORE
We’ve put together five design resolutions to help you get your home’s design just right in 2016. Image: Design Opera 2. Mocha, vanilla, cappuccino and latte are great coffee drinks, but boring furniture and design colors. Image: Ownby Design 3. MORE
Yet like any other, it brought new home trends that we saw go from the homes of prominent designers to our own abodes. Here’s a look back at all of the trends we saw influencing our own homes and design styles in 2016. Perfect for interior design lovers and mermaids alike. MORE
The handmade quality of the square and subway tile designs in the Kiln collection are also at home in a traditional or transitional home décor. If you don’t see your perfect mosaic tile blend, you can design your own and we’ll make it for you. MORE
In September of last year, I found myself in Scottsdale, Arizona, attending the Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest Summit and Gala. This has been a wonderfully enlightening journey and I am grateful to have been a part of something this big and impactful to the kitchen design community. MORE
What most of us don’t understand is that interior design takes a very keen and knowledgeable eye. Interior designers understand how color, lighting, room size, scale, and placement all affect how items look in a room and dictates whether they will make or break a room design. MORE
Modern cottage design can make you rethink your perspective on solitude. On the outside, the modern cottage design showcases dark frames on the windows, while the interiors are bright and cheery with matching white frames on windows. MORE
There are some basic exterior design lessons that everyone should know about. Designing the exterior of a home can be a complicated process of color choices, materials, balancing shape and lines— it is not a job for novice designers. Image Source: Design Guild Homes. MORE
We had top design talent from around the country in attendance and, of course, the showrooms were all decked out in high style, dressed in their Southern “Sunday best.” I have to say AtlantasMart this year was one of the best. MORE
Design Related Topics Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Manufactured in the mid-nineteenth century to cover floors with novel designs, bold colors, and to withstand footprints and the passage of time. A technique that uses a mold to make designs in many colors and a press to harden the tiles without requiring heat. Wait…Cement Can Be Tile?
Architectural Ceramics
MARCH 16, 2016
March 2016 – Rockville, MD – There are few things more exciting for designers and homeowners than being able to customize their projects exactly the way they want it! Pick a pattern and/or design. A sales designer can show you each option, including new or added colors.
Trendir Magazine
JULY 3, 2017
Designing the perfect backyard can take some time as there are hundreds of different concepts that are currently trending. However, one trend that has yet to get out of style is having a low maintenance design concept.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2017
Contrast is an essential component of any interior design project. Image: Ann Lowengart Interiors Interior design buffs know how important a room’s first impression can be. This is the back-to-basics primer you need to take your designs to the next level.
Giotile
JANUARY 22, 2015
It has been forecasted that 24 percent of millennials plan to take more overnight trips in 2015 and this means hoteliers and designers must hone a millennial mindset. Understanding how millennials think and act is key to understanding how to design for them.
Tile Talk
MARCH 10, 2015
Nothing adds more curb appeal, sense of personal style, and a real design punch than using decorative tiles on stair risers. Quarter-design patterns can be used to add geometric interest to the design. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2015
As 2015 comes to a close, the question on most design fanatics’ minds is: “What’s next?” Which design trends will be popping up everywhere in the coming months? We have compiled a list of what we predict will be the biggest 2016 design trends.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
We all know an example of good interior design when we see it. Have you ever wondered why that ability seems to come to us so instinctually, even though we may not be professional interior designers? Image Via: Terrat Elms Interior Design. Image Via: Moeski Design Agency.
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: Bask Interiors Fishscale tile is the new tile-style of modern Nordic design-lovers.
Life of an Architect
JULY 27, 2014
I have asked him to guest write on my site several times without success, but I finally had a topic that suited him … Schematic Design and “Design in a Day” Douglas Burke (aka: architectrunnerguy) Lives in Annapolis, MD.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2016
Yet like any other, it brought new home trends that we saw go from the homes of prominent designers to our own abodes. Here’s a look back at all of the trends we saw influencing our own homes and design styles in 2016. Perfect for interior design lovers and mermaids alike.
Making Tile Modern
MAY 12, 2017
The handmade quality of the square and subway tile designs in the Kiln collection are also at home in a traditional or transitional home décor. If you don’t see your perfect mosaic tile blend, you can design your own and we’ll make it for you.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2014
There are some basic exterior design lessons that everyone should know about. Designing the exterior of a home can be a complicated process of color choices, materials, balancing shape and lines— it is not a job for novice designers. Image Source: Design Guild Homes.
The Ace of Space
JULY 14, 2015
We had top design talent from around the country in attendance and, of course, the showrooms were all decked out in high style, dressed in their Southern “Sunday best.” I have to say AtlantasMart this year was one of the best.
Tile Talk
JUNE 25, 2013
Interview with Nutmeg Designs. Today Im excited to share an interview with Margaret Almon of Nutmeg Designs. Card & Thank you Bill Buyok received from Nutmeg Designs. House Numbers 1670 by Nutmeg Designs. Garden Sign in Blue and Orange by Nutmeg Designs. design.
Tile Talk
AUGUST 12, 2014
Surprisingly, I''ve discovered some stunning uses of decorative tile in commercial design on the storefronts and facades of many buildings that pay homage to this state''s romance with tile during the early 1900s. Spanish and Moorish designs influence the border patterns along this storefront.
Tile Talk
MAY 20, 2014
Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. Dating back to as early as the 7th century the Islamic Arts have influenced an array of cultures and societies, such as the notable geometric designs in their tile work. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design. design ideas.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 1, 2016
We’ve put together five design resolutions to help you get your home’s design just right in 2016. Image: Design Opera 2. Mocha, vanilla, cappuccino and latte are great coffee drinks, but boring furniture and design colors. Image: Ownby Design 3.
KB Culture
DECEMBER 18, 2014
Valencia-based Mut Design devised this collection of ceramic tiles after studying the way light plays off fish scales; they noted that color tends to seep and shimmer across the surface in an irregular, ripply kind of movement.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
Scandinavian design is modern and minimalist with plenty of natural views. Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. You may be surprised to hear that the beauty of the Scandinavian design movement wasn’t fully recognized until the 1950′s. Image Source: Baan Design.
Architectural Ceramics
JULY 14, 2017
It’s there that Eden and her husband have active roles in the design and business side of things. ” Today, after 20 years of designing glass mosaics, Allison Eden Studios is expanding their artistry.
Tile of Spain USA
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
Spain has grown its tile exports, further solidifying their leadership position at the forefront of technology and design. Spanish ceramic tile exports grew by 6%, continuing to make Tile of Spain Europe’s leading ceramic tile producer – and the second largest exporter of tile worldwide.
Life of an Architect
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
In September of last year, I found myself in Scottsdale, Arizona, attending the Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest Summit and Gala. This has been a wonderfully enlightening journey and I am grateful to have been a part of something this big and impactful to the kitchen design community.
As The Tile Turns
JUNE 12, 2017
In any industry, there are trends that come and go — just like fashion — and tile design is no different. Because tiles are a base material, like textiles that make up larger functional pieces, we often see significant overlap and borrowing in the fashion and interior design industries.
Giotile
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
Work environments are changing–and those who design and furnish offices are striving to keep pace. Over the last decade, we’ve seen a major evolution in office space design as companies migrate toward more open, flexible, and communicative workspaces.
Tile Talk
JUNE 18, 2013
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. Azulej" by Mutina designed by Patricia Urquiola.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 27, 2016
They embrace several styles and may include French doors that open to a deck or patio, and vinyl, wood, brick or aluminum around windows that, in many designs, span floor to ceiling. Their interior design can be as lavish or minimal as you desire. Sunroom Design Tips Abbe Fenimore , owner and principal designer at studio ten 25 , offers these suggestions for creating the perfect sunroom for your home. Ideas conservatory design tips design trends solarium sunroom
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
APRIL 9, 2016
Here are 10 easy ways to add color into your bathroom design, while still leaving the space feeling clean and put together. Consider using candles, baskets or decorative display shelves to really drive your design home.
Tile Talk
FEBRUARY 25, 2014
Tile Fireplace Design Tips. Today I will share three tips that can help you achieve the best design for your tiled fireplace. Design Rule #1 for Tiled Fireplaces: What’s your style? Just because you love a tile doesnt mean it will work with the design and flow of your home.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2014
What most of us don’t understand is that interior design takes a very keen and knowledgeable eye. Interior designers understand how color, lighting, room size, scale, and placement all affect how items look in a room and dictates whether they will make or break a room design.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2014
Image Via: Palm Design Group. As people add more organically-farmed whole foods into their diets and start to DIY chemical-free versions of household products, taking a similar approach to interior design is the next logical step. Image Via: Staprans Design.
JG Kitchens
JULY 2, 2014
This week, I’m going to focus on my six favorite kitchen and bath design trends. You can see their influence in design styles – glass-front appliances, thin countertops, sleek curves and glossy neutrals. It’s hard to believe I’ve been publishing this blog for six years!
Architectural Ceramics
JANUARY 20, 2016
January 2016 – Rockville, MD – There’s nothing we love more than fun and exciting custom designs! New Ravenna knocked it out of the park when they partnered with Architectural Ceramic’s designer, Yuvinka Deugarte, to design this glass mosaic. .
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 18, 2015
Your landscape design is the perfect avenue to state your personal style, telling others what they should expect to see inside your home. These same design principles should be applied to your exterior landscape as well. Best Of design Landscape modern
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
JULY 17, 2017
Icon Tile and Design recently completed the entire floor and subfloor of a Bellevue Towers condo in Bellevue, Washington. Icon Tile & Design co-owner Jamen Matthews said, “This project was very complex and challenging for us.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 28, 2015
Modern cottage design can make you rethink your perspective on solitude. On the outside, the modern cottage design showcases dark frames on the windows, while the interiors are bright and cheery with matching white frames on windows.
As The Tile Turns
OCTOBER 12, 2016
Is it time to upgrade your bathroom? Follow this detailed guide for getting creative, even while on a budget
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 29, 2014
Yes, peaceful simplicity surrounds the modest designs of Japanese culture. Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design.
Giotile
MARCH 25, 2016
In both commercial and residential design, geometric shapes have been a strong trend the past couple of years. From textiles and accent furniture to lighting and tile design, geometric shapes are prominent, and the trend shows no sign of waning. Why Do We Love Geometric Shapes?
As The Tile Turns
AUGUST 19, 2016
Design Bathroom TileChoosing bathroom tile can be a fun and rewarding experience, but the last thing you want is to regret your decisions after the fact.
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