Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2016

This transitional apartment is located in Plaça Catalunya, in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. Designed by Nook Architects , the project makes the most of its location, with generous balcony doors opening up to the city’s eclectic rhythm. “The customer wanted a spacious dwelling for him as the main occupant during his occasional visits to the city and for hosting his guests,” the architects explained. “The kitchen had to be at the center of it all, serving as a meeting poi

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Conestoga Tile Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2016

In part 2 of our Foundations of Interior Design article, we continue on with showing a variety of guidelines to make your house a more beautiful home. Be sure to go back and read Part 1! Odd Number Grouping. While the odd number grouping technique is well-known in interior design circles, the average person decorating their home will most likely have no knowledge of this tried and true rule.

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Interior Design Design Painted Decorative 50

The Perfect Bath

OCTOBER 29, 2016

We have been talking about a gentle shift in bath design for about a year. It started with the launch of our new Architectonics palette (expanded to 123 colors) and has continued to the installation of more active and colorful stones. I also noticed that when writing my book, The Perfect Bath , there were a number of photo submissions with colorful wallpapers and paint.

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Colors Bath China Painted 43

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2016

Your front door is more than just an entrance to your home, it’s a guest’s first glimpse at your personality. The all-important first impression of a home begins where you’d expect: the front door. It’s the way that guests enter our homes — literally. A pop of color marking the entrance to your home is an expressive and somewhat simple way to show your style.

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The Perfect Bath

OCTOBER 29, 2016

On a recent day in New York, I carved out time for what I call ‘sightseeing’ The Cooper Hewitt always has remarkable new exhibits and, when there, l love to revisit the decorative arts collections of the Hewitt sisters. If you are tech inclined, this is is definitely the place to go. Admittedly, I take the more conventional ( old- fashioned) approach to gallery exhibits; read the descriptions and take photos as opposed to trying to manipulate and play with screens.

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Ireland New York Painted Chicago 40