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A Porch Tiles in Granada Cement Tile Is One Of The Most Popular Outdoor Rooms On Houzz

Granada Tile

Need a touch of summer to carry you through the winter chill? This stunning outdoor lanai, designed by interior designer Summer Thornton and featuring Granada Tile’s Calais cement tiles in blue and white covering the fireplace, was the arresting cover shot for the May 2016 issue of House Beautiful. Proof that the beauty of Granada cement tiles is not just a fleeting thing, it was also chosen as one of 2017’s most popular rooms on Houzz.

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What to Look for When Shopping for Accessories

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A few tips can make shopping for accessories much easier. Image: Studio Duggan Ltd. If you’ve been an interior design aficianado for any length of time, you know that including the right accessories can make or break a room. However, beyond giving that initial piece of advice, most design sites are vague in terms of how to find the decorative items that will complete your design.

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The Year was 1980-Something

Life of an Architect

There are few moments in your life where the time span between the current and younger versions of yourself collide. I had such a moment yesterday and despite my aversion to “celebrity sightings”, this is basically what happened. I am currently in the Orlando airport with 2 hours to kill before I head back to Dallas and then on to the office.

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Trendy Welcoming Entryway Ideas

Trendir Magazine

Instead of walking into your home and being welcomed by a boring, dull corner, why not add a bold sense of style that is trendy, cozy and matches your personality? These trendy entryway ideas are sure to give your home a stylish welcoming effect as soon as you walk through your front door. Bold Wallpaper When you first look at this image the very first thing you look at is the bold wallpaper.

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Minimalist Villa in Beijing Envisioned as a Spatial Narrative

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Wonder Architects Studio redesigned a traditional villa in Xicheng District, Beijing. The project features an unconventional layout, minimalist arrangements and a creative indoor-outdoor interplay. “Beijing is a city that lacks architectural variety,” the architects said. “From modern apartment buildings to traditional villas, architects decorate this huge void city with limited building types.

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Adventures in Dining:: Spezzo, A Taste of Italy in the Ukraine

The Ace of Space

Ukraine isn’t the first place that comes to mind when we think of Italian restaurants, but one look at Spezzo, and we might consider booking a special trip the next time we’ve got a craving for a heaping plate of linguine alla carbonara or a slate of Piedmont cheeses and a robust Barolo. But beyond […]. The post Adventures in Dining:: Spezzo, A Taste of Italy in the Ukraine appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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AeroBarrier Helps 'The New American Home' Achieve 45 HERS Index and LEED Platinum

The A to Z of Building

For builders aiming to achieve high levels of energy performance, it just got easier, thanks to AeroBarrier. AeroBarrier is affordable, easy to apply, and dramatically improves the sealing of.

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