Fri.Oct 28, 2016

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Natural Stone 101

Kitchens for Living

Natural stone is sexy. There, I’ve said it. If you want a countertop that makes a unique statement with lots of movement and natural variations I recommend natural stone. Granite is a natural stone that blends perfectly with so many styles. Photo by Mike Spallholz Photography. A big part of your new kitchen investment lies in the countertop material you decide to use.

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Tile Trends for 2017

The London Tile Co.

Our purchasing team had an eventful trip to the Cersaie International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile in Bologna, Italy, this year and have returned with ideas and inspiration for the coming months. Many of the trends they saw were expansions on what we have seen recently, but there were also some exciting new trends emerging. We’ve picked out our top five favourite tile trends that we think will be most popular for 2017.

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Granada Tile In Country Living

Granada Tile

November 2016’s issue of Country Living highlights an amazing bathroom transformation that grounds green Toile de Jouy wallpaper with Granada Tile’s Cluny cement tile in black and white. . The je ne sais quoi chic imparted by Granada Tile’s Cluny concrete tiles is highlighted by both rustic and glam elements — a gorgeous claw foot bath, a whimsical brass chandelier, green Toile de Jouy wallpaper — simple changes that take this room from blah to brilliant, bright and

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What Colors are Possible in Cement Tile ?

Cement Style

In historic cement tile floors one sees many variations of colors formed using iron oxide and a few other simple natural earth pigments. These old tile floors have a rich but often deep color range. Now with earth-wide connectivity and speedy transportation of goods from country to country, we are able to find pigments to create just about any cement tile color needed by a designer or architect.

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#FlexBoneFriday: BMW Motorcycle Dealership

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

The BMW Motorcycle Dealership in Alberta, Calgary underwent a 2,000 sq. ft. showroom floor renovation using an entire ARDEX Tile and Stone Installation Systems solution! ARDEX X 5â„¢ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar, ARDEX UI 720â„¢ FLEXBONE Floating Uncoupling Mat, ARDEX FLâ„¢ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout, and ARDEX SXâ„¢ 100% Silicone Sealant for Tile and Stone Applications were all used.

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Minimalist, Natural Beach House

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Rising out of the Westlandse Zoom dunes like a rock on the beach, this minimalist family home embraces natural inspiration in more than just design. Global Architects designed this beach house in the South of Holland. This light sand colored house resembles a rock rising from the surrounding beach grass. Each side of the house is asymmetrical, giving it more of an organic appearance.

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The Roller Blind: No Other Window Treatment Can Solve As Many Problems

DGR Interior Designs

Having issues with the window shades at home or in the office? The roller blind is the answer. It is like the wonder element in any home. No other window treatment can be more useful than roller blinds for a wide variety of reasons. Let’s see more about these items and how they can be used. Let’s also discover why they are so useful in any home. The Roller Blind: Quick Fix for Window Shades.

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Organize & Clean: FREE Printable Chore Charts

Burgin Construction

The Burgin Construction Inc. team loves an organized and clean home. Designing your home to suit your lifestyle is the easiest way to stay organized, but keeping the home clean can still be challenging, especially if you have children! That’s why when the nonprofit Latitudes reached out to us to let us know that they have created a variety of free printable chore charts (which are great for motivating kids to do their chores) we knew we had to share them with you!

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