Fri.Sep 15, 2017

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A Latte Love: Fall Tile Inspiration

Architectural Ceramics

For many of us, the change in season from summer to fall is a welcomed time of year. We get to enjoy the change in weather, waredrobes, and drink orders. We’re quick to trade in high temperatures for falling leaves, tank tops for sweaters, and a cold Starbucks Frappucinno for a hot Chai or Pumpkin Spiced Latte. Let’s take a quick look at how your next tile project can be inspired by two beloved beverages.

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Lettered to Perfection – Little Tile Guy

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

This 1200 sq. ft. install, using local slate and wood-look porcelain tiles, is in the Factory Point Place in Manchester, Vermont. The building, a historic bank, is being remodeled to accommodate new businesses. Oliver Ledbetter, owner of Little Tile Guy, LLC, designed and installed all of the tile. There are two inserts in the tile – one with lettering and the other in a geometric shape designed to mimic the ceiling.

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Kitchen Remodel

Conestoga Tile Blog

If we can give you any advice, it is to never go into a remodel without a game plan. You should understand the basics before you dive into the wonderful world of remodeling. Remodeling your home will come with a lot of ups and downs. Mostly ups, but let us be honest, there will be some downs during the remodel. The best way for you to be prepared is to actually be prepared.

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Mosa Tile Spotlight & Home Design Events in the Twin Cities

Rubble Tile

This month we’ve been highlighting wonderful projects around the Twin Cities area that make use of tiles by Mosa. We are excited to announce another space that includes Mosa tiles in its design–the Borton Volvo dealership in Golden Valley. Rubble Tile products are also featured in the upcoming Homes by Architects Tour, and the Parade of Homes […].

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Idyllic Tree House Conforms to Meditative Landscape in India

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This lovely tree house in Tala, India, perches on the top of a hilltop property, surrounded by a forest and meandering river. The team at Architecture BRIO developed a wooden bridge that wraps around the house, allowing nature inside and around this new structure. “The Tree Villa was conceived as a celebration of this landscape by creating a series of blurred transitional spaces with different levels of transparency and openness within this forested tropical setting,” the architect

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10 Light Fixtures Your Kitchen Needs Today!

Trendir Magazine

Many will argue that the kitchen is the heart of the home and others may argue that the kitchen is the most used area of the home. We happen to agree with both. It is important to keep the kitchen in tip top shape. However, keeping the kitchen looking its best can be a difficult task as constant décor changes can be quite expensive. Changing the light fixtures in your kitchen can give you the upgrade your kitchen needs without the expense.

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Adding Wax into Road’s Concrete Mix Would Help Melt Off Snow in Environmentally-Friendly Way

The A to Z of Building

A discovery made by the researchers from Drexel University could create roads that melt off snow and ice during winter storms. This is possible by incorporating a minimal quantity of paraffin wax to.

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Scientists Investigate Alkali-Silica Reaction in Concrete in Mactaquac Dam, Canada

The A to Z of Building

The Mactaquac Dam in New Brunswick, Canada, was opened in the year 1968. Initially it was anticipated to survive for 100 years. However, this timeline was considerably reduced due to a chemical.

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Easy Fall Decorating Tips for your Home

Stagetecture

Fall decorating tips are perfect to get your autumn home ready for the season. Fall is on its way, which means it’s a perfect excuse for you to decorate your interiors. The best part is that you can apply it to the entire house and not only limit it to a specific room. Even in areas like kitchen and bathroom you can update some details to provide them a fall seasonal appeal.

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5 Delicious Fall Desserts We Love

Stagetecture

Fall desserts are ones that warm our souls and our taste buds! The cool autumn weather is quite pleasant and it also creates hearty appetites. We’ve searched through the Stagetecture archive and selected 5 delicious fall dessert recipes for you that are mainly made of fall’s produce. In fact, what can be better than a dessert made of in-season flavors and fruits?

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