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The Writing’s on the Wall: 20 Decorating With Chalkboard Paint Ideas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

What if we told you that decorating with chalkboard paint can be totally grown up and chic? You can buy black chalkboard paint at most home improvement stores for less than $10 and paint a wall all by yourself in just a few hours. Why is decorating with chalkboard paint a thing?

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. The beauty in handmade or hand-painted tile is that the glaze and embellishments will vary in color. Talavera hand-painted tile, used on the risers of a staircase, adds instant drama.

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Week of June 29th, 2020 – American Design

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Check out these top 5 design posts of the week, all selected to make sure you’re equipped with all the tools necessary to celebrate your day of independence, 2020 style! American Design and Trend’s Over the Decades. African American Influence on American Design.

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20 Painted Ceiling Ideas That Change Everything

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The ceiling is usually a neglected space in room design, but it certainly shouldn’t be. With the right wallpaper or shade of paint (and a little inspiration), your ceiling makes a stunning statement. Image: Laura U Design This whimsical, marble-patterned ceiling proves that kids’ rooms and color go hand in hand.

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Avente Tile Talk: Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles

Tile Talk

Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Field Tiles. Enjoy Long-Lasting, Affordable Luxury with Hand-Painted Ceramic Tiles. Image via Lonny Magazine. Of course, you can pair field tile with decorative ceramic tile to create a spectacular custom design. Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Featured Tile. Yucatan Cobalt.

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Ask An Interior Designer: Tips For Choosing Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Clare Phillips is an independent consultant on interior design and house building who has recently completed her own self-build project in Surrey. This does not have to be anything fancy, just a few pictures torn out of magazines or an online board like Pinterest. Create a mood board. Allow space in your budget to purchase samples.

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6 Tips to Get an Updated Color Scheme Without Painting

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Mary Dewalt Design Group Two Accent Colors If you already have an accent color that you worked perfectly into your space, you can still have an updated color scheme. Furniture pieces like this are easy to find new, used or you can paint them yourself. Don’t feel limited to just one accent color.

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