October, 2011

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Our New Black Subway Tile

The Tile Shop

'How do you like our new Imperial Black Gloss Subway Collection: [link] ?? I really think it will be fun to use. I haven''t put it in any stores yet.

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Four Fireplace Tile Design Ideas

Tile Magazine

'Make your fireplace the focal point of the room with hand painted tiles. Here''s four tile fireplace surrounds that use beautiful hand painted ceramic tile.

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How Not To Figure Enough Tile | Confessions Of A Tile Setter

How to Floor Tile

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Decorator On Demand: Coyote Beautiful!

Decorator on Demand

'Pages. Home. About Me. Services. Process. Input Form. Buy. Advertise. Contact. Thursday, October 6, 2011. Coyote Beautiful! If you dont know this about me as of yet I have a complete and utter obsession to anything shiny ie: glass products. Sooo of course this came across my desk and though I have yet to use their products, I just had to show you their creativity.

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How do I make a statement with my backsplash tile?

H.Winter Showroom Blog

'There are many options for a kitchen backsplash. Often if you have a large backsplash area above your sink or stove you want to do something unique. You can use a mural, find a fun mosaic, or insert decoratives. How about a niche? You can set some useful kitchen items where they are handy and it gives you a unique look. The drawing below incorporates a niche area under the hood filled with marble tiles, glass accents, and a metal and marble border. ?

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Entra Magazine: Hello, Glendale! - Blogger

Entra Magazine

'Tabs. MAGAZINE. ABOUT. BLOG. RESOURCES. CONTACT. Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Hello, Glendale! In retrospect selling a house, buying another one, and launching a magazine, while simultaneously raising two smallish children (plus elderly, though smallish, pets) might not have been the greatest feat of planning. However. We were quickly outgrowing our old bungalow in the wonderful Northeast LA neighborhood of Atwater Village, and the time seemed oddly right to make the move.

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Morse Renovations

The Tile Shop

'This bathroom was sent to me by Jaysin Hutchinson (mgr. of our new Robinson, PA store). He worked on it while he was still at the Richmond, VA store with Morse Renovations. They used the Krimiss Sinter Ceramic wall tile with the Mexican Sand Shimmer Glass Mosaic Blend. Good job, thanks for sharing Jaysin!

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Tile Install Tools, Adhesives, And Use | Confessions Of A Tile Setter

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Decorator On Demand: Euro Bound

Decorator on Demand

'Pages. Home. About Me. Services. Process. Input Form. Buy. Advertise. Contact. Thursday, October 13, 2011. Euro Bound. Well my Mom and I are off to Europe until the end of the month. Sooo looking forward to a nice break and some hang time with her. Heres a pic of my Mom from last month, isnt she cute? I will be back to blog posting on November 3rd.Yea, November.Can you believe its right around the corner?

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Want to frame out a portion of your backsplash?

H.Winter Showroom Blog

'Do you want a focal point but don''t like murals? or want something different? Here are some ideas for you. For a frame you can use a stone chair rail, glass liners, strips of mosaics, or metal liners just to name a few. If you are framing out an area you can either use the same tile you used as your field tile or mix it up a bit by changing the size or direction of the tile within the frame.

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Entra Magazine: Fanning the creative fire - Blogger

Entra Magazine

'Tabs. MAGAZINE. ABOUT. BLOG. RESOURCES. CONTACT. Monday, October 17, 2011. Fanning the creative fire. Artist Bea Peters at her Haarlem studio While in the Netherlands, I had the good fortune to meet the talented Bea Peters. Though known for her ceramics -- particular her decorative tiles -- it was her new wallpapers, Dutch Estates, that caught my eye.

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Recessed Shelves in Stone Bath

The Tile Shop

'Clever placement of recessed shelves in this stone bath:'

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Timeless Styles in The Kitchen

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

'If you’re interested in a kitchen that will never go out of style, you’ve come to the right place! Kitchen with timeless styles are efficient, storage-savvy and meet all your needs. Call Jack Rosen today to learn more about our Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia area kitchen design services! Timeless Kitchen Design Ideas. If you want a timeless design for your kitchen, it’s best to stay more neutral rather than choose a bright, bold color scheme and dark stained fancy cabinetry.

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Stone: An Architect's Perspective--Gaudi's La Sagrada Famila in Barcelona, Spain

Stone World

'In this blog, which is new to Stone World , architect Stephen B. Chambers of Dallas, TX, offers his insight on the use of stone in architecture at sites around the world.

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Karen Thompson: Flora and Fauna

Tile Magazine

'Fascinated by the world of flora and fauna, Thompson has built an extensive library, which enables her to research the details of botanical, entomological and ornithological species.

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Using a mural in your backsplash?

H.Winter Showroom Blog

'Thinking of doing a mural in your backsplash? Wondering where do I put it? There are many factors that come into play when deciding where to place your mural. How large do you want it? Should it be vertical or horizontal? Some murals come in specific sizes only , however Stone Impressions murals can be custom made to any size you wish and can be created on a variety of natural stone tiles.

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Entra Magazine: Carry it with you - Blogger

Entra Magazine

'Tabs. MAGAZINE. ABOUT. BLOG. RESOURCES. CONTACT. Sunday, October 23, 2011. Carry it with you. The Tassen Museum , or the Museum of Bags and Purses, may now formally reside in a 17th-century canal house built for the mayor of Amsterdam, but for a short while a few pieces from its collection were on view at the Meesterlijk/Woonbeurs fair. What began as the private collection of the late antiques dealer Hendrikje Ivo, ultimately became a family-run museum, and what is now the largest public collec

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Bathroom Inspriations.

The Tile Shop

'I have fallen in love with this bathroom from John Jacobs Interiors.so pretty!!

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Harmony

Ciao Tile

'Though we’re usually drawn to muted, monochromatic palettes, this color scheme immediately caught our eye. Of course, we love the neutral naturals and muted greys, but that kelly green is quite unexpected. And we quite like it. And we just happened to find the perfect complement to the space in our hand-painted terra cotta line, Tabarka. Such sweet harmony, it is.

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Stone: An Architect's Perspective--Gaudi's La Sagrada Famila in Barcelona, Spain

Stone World

'In this blog, which is new to Stone World , architect Stephen B. Chambers of Dallas, TX, offers his insight on the use of stone in architecture at sites around the world.

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Karen Thompson: Flora and Fauna

Tile Magazine

'Fascinated by the world of flora and fauna, Thompson has built an extensive library, which enables her to research the details of botanical, entomological and ornithological species.

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How do I use inserts in my backsplash?

H.Winter Showroom Blog

'Thinking of using decorative inserts in your backsplash? Whether it is a kitchen, bar, or bathroom your backsplash can be given unique character by utilizing "decos" (short for decoratives). These inserts come in various shapes and sizes. The most frequent are 2" squares and 4" squares. The easiest way for an installer to cut in your decos is to cut the corners of the tiles.

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My Home, My Time2Design

Time2Design

'My new BRIZO ® VENUTO ® KITCHEN FAUCET , installed and I love it. ? Venuto Kitchen faucet with SmartTouch Technology by Brizo SmartTouch Technology enables home epicureans to simplify tasks and increase efficiency in the kitchen during food preparation and cleanup “If hands are full or dirty, the flow of water can be started easily with the touch of a forearm or wrist anywhere on the faucet, helping to reduce the potential for cross-contamination. ” said Laura Brooks, senior brand manager, Briz

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Georgian Bathroom Style

The Tile Shop

'Guest Blogger: Lauren Kirsty was asked about the Georgian Style this month at the manager''s meeting. To answer all of your questions, we have created a walk through of this time period for you! Georgian Period Style between 1720-1840 Named after first 4 British Monarchs of the House of Hanover who were named George Classical style combining straight lines and symmetry with ornate wood work details Most common materials are marble, brick, and polished materials An example of the wood work detai

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Entra Magazine: Monumentally Creepy in Manhattan - Blogger

Entra Magazine

'Tabs. MAGAZINE. ABOUT. BLOG. RESOURCES. CONTACT. Friday, October 28, 2011. Monumentally Creepy in Manhattan. Halloween seems to be a much bigger deal than it used to be. Or, it could be that since I have two kids who take it very seriously, Im just paying more attention. As the month has rolled on, weve spent a lot of time exploring our new neighborhood and checking out the latest decoration developments.

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A Visit to the Idea Factory

Tile Magazine

'We’re on our way back from a trip to Viken, Sweden, and Valinge Innovation’s Expo 2011 along with a chance to see the company’s new R&D Center. The trip couldn’t even be dulled by the assault of the mystifying Charles de Gaulle airport. What were they thinking anyway?

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Featured Kitchen in Design Magazine

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

'Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens was recently featured in the prestigious magazine Kitchen Trends (vol 27, no 7). This modern kitchen features beautiful cabinetry, exquisite wood floors and contemporary lighting. The kitchen of varying black, white and gray shades—which creates a very natural and modern look—features granite countertops and Elmwood cabinetry.

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My Home, My Time2Design / Designer Digs

Time2Design

'My friend Jeremy Parcels, stopped by during Designer Digs event and snapped a few pictures and I am honored that he featured me in an article on his blog. Be sure to click the link below and check it out. photo by Jeremy Parcels Jeremy Parcels / RJM Contractors Blog / Carmen Christensen - Designer Digs Post Thank you Jeremy for coming by and thank you so much for your post.was such on honor to have you come to see my home.

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West Allis Bath

The Tile Shop

'These photos are from Jay Schultz in our West Allis (Milwaukee) store. His customers were "do it yourselfers".they used the Ivory H/F 10 cm, Mexican Sand Shimmer Glass and Bucak Medley stone. Thanks for sharing Jay!

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Stone Tub

The Tile Shop

'I was just looking through the new Midwest Home magazine and found our stone tub installed in a bathroom!! I remember Shari from our Plymouth store selling one a couple of years ago.this must be it. It looks amazing! The home was designed by Murphy and Co. Design and is the "Highcroft Residence" in Wayzata, MN. So great to see this in someone''s home!

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Wood Burning Stove from Rochester

The Tile Shop

'These photos are from Sean Storie in our Rochester, NY store. The clients tiled around a freestanding stove using the Malga listello, Baoding Creme Brick Slate, and Yuma Slate Mosaic. Very traditional and charming.thanks Sean!

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Carrara Kitchen

The Tile Shop

'I like the way they tiled all of the walls in this kitchen, all the way up to the crown moulding! It will be easy to wipe down and keep clean.

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Greenwich Hotel

The Tile Shop

'This stone mosaic bathroom floor is fantastic! It''s installed in the Greenwich Hotel (in NY''s TriBeCa neighborhood).

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Atmosphere Designs

The Tile Shop

'One of my favorite design firms is "Atmosphere Designs" located in Saskatoon, Saskatchawan (Canada). They create clean and beatiful rooms.everytime I see their designs I want to redo my own home! Here are some of their bathrooms.more designs to follow in future blogs.

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Sneak Peak Westland

The Tile Shop

'I just got some construction photos from our remodel in the Westland (Dayton, Ohio) location.

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Media Room in Basement

The Tile Shop

'I think this media room from 1st Option is quite cool! They turned an old basement into a fab space. The painted black ceiling is a great idea- as well as painting the exposed brick with a glossy black.

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