Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 11, 2014
'Can you guess what is in the background of this picture below? That’s right! This is Architectural Ceramics tile. Keeping Up With the Kardashians liked a photo from our website and asked if they could use it for the backdrop of all their interviews during the show. How cool! This product is Bianco Venatino , it’s a natural stone marble from Italy.
Kitchens for Living
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'Tile of Spain, a collective of 90 Spanish ceramic wall and floor tile manufacturers, recently showcased new collections and innovations at the Cersaie 2014 show. Held last month in Bologne, Italy, Cersaie is THE yearly international exhibition of ceramic tile. Porcelanosa – Antique Series. Porcelain floor tile (23X23″) in black. I love to note the trends at this show as they are a barometer of what we’ll be seeing here in the near future.
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Tile Talk
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Pattern adds detail and interest and often, very secretly infuses subtle meaning into a design. While color creates the atmosphere, the pattern''s motif provides a sense of style and place when executed correctly ? especially in commercial hospitality design for restaurants. For instance, a simple fleur-de-lis can help transport you to France.
The London Tile Co.
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'If you’re looking to create a traditional and rustic feel in your kitchen then textured tiles are a great choice. Our California ceramic wall tiles add a homely feel to kitchens, with their traditional tones and 100x100mm format. The light, beige toned Stone tiles will give a neutral look to your tiled walls, while the Steel grey coloured tiles have a much cooler look.
Tile of Spain USA
OCTOBER 17, 2014
'Oxidized ceramic tiles from Tile of Spain evoke the look and appeal of popular metals bringing bold designs while combining dark bright and dark tones. Azteca Cosmos tiles portray a strong and regal like setting and is ideal for an upscale restaurant setting. Neolith Iron design gives this chef kitchen a formal yet welcoming appeal with its oxidized steel look.
Granada Tile
OCTOBER 14, 2014
'Our Cluny tile makes the grade! Adrianna Lopez’s kitchen installation uses our Cluny tile in black and white, the most popular color combination for this historic tile, to add interest to an otherwise all-white space. Find it in the new Fall 2014 issue of the Consumer Reports Kitchen & Bath Guide as part of their flooring section; it also appeared in the summer edition of the magazine.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'Crossville’s Yin + Yang brings a distinctive sense of harmony and flow to the many elements that make up today’s architectural and interior designs. Taking inspiration from ancient Far Eastern art and teachings, its shade, shape, and size options effortlessly balance bold and understated, contours and corners, focal points and counterpoints, to unify and beautify virtually any space.
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Tile Talk
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. The above commercial installation of Cuban cement tile uses a classic rug design in rich, warm colors. The hypnotic pattern of our Cuban Heritage Design 110-3B 8x8 handmade cement tile features prominently in this resort''s airy and grand entry. Nestled between architectural elements of arches and columns, this handmade cement tile rug, which features an original Cuban tile pattern and a polished finish, will withstand decades of high foot traffic with proper ca
The London Tile Co.
OCTOBER 27, 2014
'Often the advice we give is aimed at adding light and space to your bathroom by using bright or light coloured tiles. However, dark tiles are becoming increasingly popular in bathrooms as they add a cool, modern look, so we’ve been looking at the best way to use dark tiles in your bathroom. Bright white tiles can often look stark when paired with traditional white bathroom furniture.
Kitchens for Living
OCTOBER 3, 2014
'There are still a couple of amazing experiences I have not shared from my Milan adventure, as a part of the Blanco Design Council earlier this year. One of them was a visit to the Triennale di Milano Design Museum. The Triennale di Milano Design Museum. This center for contemporary art, architecture and design focuses on Italy’s contribution to all these disciplines.
Granada Tile
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'Pop open the champagne! We’ve finally opened the door on our web store. Here you can discover and purchase any of the in-stock tiles from our Echo Collection. See what’s available by style or by size and get all the info on the tiles you’ll need to ensure your project turns out just right. Not sure how much to buy to cover your kitchen floor?
Tile Excellence
OCTOBER 27, 2014
'first time ever using direct blogger on the job my tek wizard and SEO expertset me up with direct logger right from the job over my bluetooth so today not only will I take pictures of the backsplash that I install but I''ll walk you right through it so you could actually do it yourself. This puts a whole new spin on our do it yourself platformso the blogs will be coming in as the day progresses and at the end of the day you''ll see the finished product the cost of the project and it will almost
The Perfect Bath
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'We often find ourselves laughing at retro baths. Anywhere from the 20s through the 50s, the color trends seem shockingly bright with extreme contrasts. It is said that bathroom decoration reflected prevailing fashion in interior decoration and the manufacturers provided fixtures that would fit in with other rooms in the house. (This is the same conversation that we are having today.).
Tile Talk
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Cement tiles naturally create an Old World ambiance with their traditional patterns and color variations that occur from being a hand-crafted product. For this Italian restaurant, using cement tiles was an obvious choice not only for their time-tested durability, but also for their effortless ability in helping to create a quaint, yet sophisticated, atmosphere.
The London Tile Co.
OCTOBER 10, 2014
'A new or updated bathroom can give your home a fresh and modern feel, and will often add value to a property – but it’s easy to make mistakes when planning, designing and fitting your bathroom. Some of these mistakes have been made so frequently that it really is time we learnt from them so we’ve put together a quick guide to the most common mistakes made and how you can avoid them.
Giotile
OCTOBER 22, 2014
'“Innovation that rebels against itself, turning functionality into an interior decoration accessory.” ~ Francesco Bonami summarizing the design philosophy pursued by Gio Ponti. The creativity and ingenuity of Gio Ponti, architect and designer extraordinaire , was, and is, an inspiration to all of us here at GIO. Considered a revolutionary in architecture and design, Ponti had his roots in the ceramics industry and remained involved in ceramics throughout his working life.
Granada Tile
OCTOBER 28, 2014
'Have you checked out this month’s Veranda? If you did, you might have spotted t his inviting house designed by James Huniford. And, of course, Granada tiles are in the kitchen underlining the home’s coziness and warmth. Let’s take a closer look at it. Don’t you love those sun-tinged walls? Look at those wooden beams… Check out that cook top’s copper hood… Those Arts & Crafts pendants… Gorgeous, isn’t it?
Tile Excellence
OCTOBER 27, 2014
'just got done grouting cleaned up my mess wipe down the backsplash twice wipe down the floor twice got all the tools in the car and I am driving away. job turned out beautiful it is a rustic tile with a little bit of wave on the edge to give it that rustic look turned out very nice and hope you enjoy it Thanks for checking it out Chris Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Please comment on this "ask chris"post or comment.
The Perfect Bath
OCTOBER 1, 2014
'A number of years ago I was fortunate enough to take a tour of the Saarinen House at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, MI. It was one of those extraordinary experiences in visual imagery that, even to this day, continues to factor into my design thinking. Actually, I wanted to move in to the house so that I could study the countless rich details, the palette, materials and texture of the house Saarinen built for himself and his family on the campus of Cranbrook.
Tile Talk
OCTOBER 28, 2014
'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Cement tile have the ability to create luxurious, rich designs in any environment; but, the effect is breathtaking and awesome when applied to commercial applications for restaurants and hotels because of the grand scale. The lobby of this upscale ocean-front Caribbean resort opens up to beach via this lido that welcomes guests and invites them to relax, linger and enjoy the view.
Cement Style
OCTOBER 13, 2014
' The Khmer Rouge may have destroyed much of the population and vitality of Cambodia in the 1970’s but the lovely cement tile floors in the old districts lived through it all. Siem Reap [si?m ri?p] in north west Cambodia is a town adjacent to the Angkor World Heritage Site, location of the world famous ancient Angkor Wat temple complex. The cafes and shops along the streets in the Siem Reap Old Market district reveal an assortment of colorful cement tile floors in age old patterns.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2014
'Appealathon House in Perth, Western Australia is a compact modern residence developed by Australian home builder Grandwood by Zorzi. The architectural language of the project is defined by simple lines, order and proportion. A minimalist exterior palette in gray and white is extended indoors, where things seem to really come to life: “The ground floor Guest Suite is complete with built in robe and luxurious ensuite.
Granada Tile
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'We’ve been on Instagram for just over a month and we’re loving it! We love sharing photos of projects, tiles, and the inspiring images we see all around us every day. It puts a visual spin on breaking news, and we love seeing where photos of our tiles end up (hashtag #floorcore, anyone?) We’ve discovered designers we love who are thinking of using us in their future projects (shout out to you @Maison21 ), we’re entranced by how popular Barbara Bestor’s use of ou
Tile Excellence
OCTOBER 27, 2014
'done laying tile nowas you can see is time to put in the grout entire project I believe will be three and a half hours. Great deal I make great pay and the customer saves about 50% from other installers again the price on this entire backsplash was 340 so this is next to the last post the final post in a few minutes will be the finish grouted product Chris Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device Please comment on this "ask chris"post or comment.
Giotile
OCTOBER 15, 2014
'Good design is an imperative in today’s restaurant climate and the quick-serve sector is increasingly attuned to this reality. McDonald’s when it looked like McDonald’s. With baby boomers reporting an 18% decrease in fast food (quick-serve) restaurant visits and a 20% increase in visits to fast-causal restaurants, many quick service restaurant brands are getting makeovers–for their menus and their in-store designs.
The Ace of Space
OCTOBER 3, 2014
'Next week we begin the total gut of our soon to be utterly fabulous Kohler master bathroom. Our contractor called yesterday and gave me a hard date (next Thursday). So now I’m in panic mode, once the tile is installed there is no time for second guesses, or thirds. We have the tile selection picked […]. The post Operation :: Kohler Master Bathroom appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.
The Perfect Bath
OCTOBER 15, 2014
'I am very pleased to announce the launch of Waterworks Kitchen. After two years of design development, countless prototypes and revisions, and hundreds of new products, we are finally poised to share all of this with our clients and friends. The first big step is the opening of our kitchen showroom at the D & D Building on 59th Street, New York.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2014
'There are a lot of reasons to use neutrals in your interior design. image Source: James Thomas. Do you think neutral colors are boring? We are going to debunk the myth that bold is better. Of course, there is always room for pops of color in your life, but there are a lot of good reasons to stick with a neutral color scheme for your interior design.
Making Tile Modern
OCTOBER 29, 2014
'THE WEDGE IS HERE! Our exclusive new American made addition to our Kiln Ceramic Tile collection. The Wedge is available to order in 24 glossy and matte colors. In stock now in the 4 colors shown: Milk, Splash, Limoncello and Brine. Buy online or order samples at Modwalls.
Cement Style
OCTOBER 3, 2014
'Designer Chris Grandmontagne used our Colorful Patchwork encaustic cement tile in her kitchen/family/breakfast great room renovation in the 2013 Toledo Designers’ Show House. Our cement tile went above the stove and to line the bookcases on either side of the fireplace to great effect. In the large kitchen area and family room the Patchwork does not overwhelm but adds just the right amount of cheerfulness without becoming the dominant element of the decor.
Edgewater Studio
OCTOBER 13, 2014
'One of our customers in New York was kind enough to share with us a lovely image of her backsplash, and I am sure it will be inspiring for many other design –savvy individuals looking for the perfect tile to finish off their contemporary white kitchens. Soft white cabinets paired with white or grey marble.
The Perfect Bath
OCTOBER 22, 2014
'Years ago, when this bath first appeared in print, we were simply awed. There are countless extraordinary details from the size and scale of the space to the lovely natural light. At a time when white was the prevailing theme for baths (actually, it still is) this was a bold statement using period details, exceptional materials and deliberate architecture.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 29, 2014
'What can you add to a simple home to make it unique? Italian architects Francesco Librizzi and Matilde Cassani came up with a minimalist staircase design to enrich the overall look of an old dwelling: “An original 1900 house where windows, doors and tiled floors survived to modernity. The only possible intervention was an almost-2D frame, able to double the space in height and create new possibilities on other layers.” This unconventional staircase project is part of Casa C, a recen
StoneDimensions
OCTOBER 7, 2014
'The MIA is seeking a person for the post of “technical advisor” (full-time) to join the MIA’s technical department (headed by Chuck Muehlbauer). Key components of the job and skills needed include: POSITION SUMMARY : Responsible for supporting the association’s technical and education programs. Responsibilities include fielding technical inquires and participating in the preparation of graphics and text for technical publications.
Heath Ceramics
OCTOBER 8, 2014
'Matt @smalltradecompany working his textile magic in prep for our Under One Roof group show, opening Oct 24 in the SF Boiler Room. Come see new work and collaborations from the designers and artists in our Heath Collective. #UnderOneRoofSF #boilerroomsf (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco).
Giotile
OCTOBER 27, 2014
'GIO _Thin 1.0 is on-trend, yet practical for floors, walls and countertops. Thin tiles emerged as a hot trend in Europe a few years ago and are just now trending in the United States. These thin tiles start at thicknesses of about 2.5 mm for walls up to about 6 mm thick for floors and offer a range of advantages, including the ability to install over existing floor and wall tiles which eliminates having to rip out existing finishing materials in renovation projects, saving on renovation waste a
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