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Tile Tuesday: The Inspiration of Antiquity

Kitchens for Living

'Welcome Tile Tuesday! This is the first installment of a series inspired by my discoveries exploring Seville and Valencia Spain with Tile of Spain. Not only did we attend Cevisama, the renowned trade fair showcasing the best of the Spanish tile industry, we also explored two cities, their history, culture and architecture with two very passionate local architects.

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Exploring Spain and Spanish Tile: Cevisama 2015

Tile of Spain USA

'Tile of Spain recently took a group of architects, designers and journalists to Spain to explore Spanish heritage, learn more about the history of Spanish ceramic and get an up close and personal look at the newest innovations from Spanish tile manufacturers on exhibit at CEVISAMA 2015. Participants included the architect and designer winners of the 2015 Passport to Creativity contest.

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Geometric Tiles Create Style on any Budget

Tile Talk

'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Geometric tiles in classic shapes, such as chevron, hexagon, stripes, honeycomb or octagon, are a great way to add style to your home''s wall or floors. More intricate patterns reproduced on a single tile will always be more expensive than plain tiles. Here''s are a few tips to create style and accommodate just about any budget.

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Are Travertine Tiles Right For You?

The London Tile Co.

'Natural stone tiles are often seen as a luxurious choice for flooring in the home, and travertine is no exception. Travertine is a type of limestone that’s formed by mineral rich hot springs, and has been used as a building material for thousands of years – the Colosseum in Rome is made primarily of travertine. One of the best things about travertine flooring is that it can last for decades, and if properly maintained it will continue to look fantastic throughout its life.

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Pietra Romana from Florim

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Pietra Romana is a travertine-style developed to be an appealing combination of softness and refined shapes. This collection was born to give every space the look of classic Roman stone. Its bright surface and its incredible size allow you to design every application with timeless elegance. Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is pleased to announce the addition of this wonderful Florim USA series to our stock program.

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Tile Excellence - Untitled Article

Tile Excellence

'Choosing Subway Tiles for Kitchen Backsplash: Glass or Ceramic? Author: My Tile Gal Subway tile backsplash is just one of the solutions to make the kitchen area look superb and according to your desires. If you are looking to build an incredible choice, sensible, and also beneficial, subway tile backsplash for kitchen is a great choice backsplash subway.

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2015 Kitchen and Bathroom Design Trends

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'Every year brings along exciting new design trends and, with so much time being spent in the kitchen, they are one of the best rooms to update with some new features, whether large or small. Let’s look at four kitchen design trends that are going to be big in 2015. One of the kitchen trends this year will be to add more color and liveliness with cheerful backsplashes, lighting and appliances.

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Portland from Olympia

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Portland is a rectified porcelain replica of a smoky concrete in natural earth tone colors that is perfect in contemporary settings. It is stocked in our Plymouth warehouse in 12″ x24″ size format in four colors including Hood, Helen, Lassen and Tabouri. Field tile in 32″ x 32″ and unique 24″ x24″ decors that resemble aged prints and antique wallpaper are available special order from Olympia, 2 – 3 weeks.

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live with it | 01

Ciao Tile

'hexagons are a classic, a no-brainer. and an updated version of a classic? even better. 1: status celadon | 2: c+m aurora | 3: f+b pigeon | 4: schoolhouse hardware | 5: jewels calacatta reale | 6: terrazzo bianco.

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Statements Tile and Stone Announces the Retirement of Steve Calkins Founder of Statements Tile Retires After More than Four Decades in the Industry

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'Statements Tile and Stone announces the retirement of Steve Calkins, its founder, original president and CEO. Calkins spent his entire career—over forty years—in the tile and floorcovering business. From 1972 to 1995, Calkins led Uniq Distributing, a family-owned distribution company with locations in Seattle, Spokane, Portland and Honolulu. Steve Calkins founded Statements Tile and Stone in 1997 and quickly grew the company into one of the preeminent tile and stone distribution companies in th

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Strikingly Creative Apartment Remodel in Taipei [Before & After Photos]

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Archlin Studio sent us photos and information depicting an inspiring apartment remodel in Yangming National Park,Taipei, Taiwan. The apartment has an amazing view of picturesque Mt. Shamao from its windows but it was very heavily partitioned by either walls or columns that obstructed the line of sight to the windows from most parts of the house. “ We knew right away that the biggest asset of the apartment is its natural surroundings and the mission is therefore to come up with a design th

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GIO Product Picks: Well-Designed Building Products and Accessories for Architects and Designers

Giotile

'Here at GIO, it is our goal to help you take your commercial designs not just from good to great—but from great to extraordinary. And while our role in the design process is to bring you on-trend, sophisticated tile and stone products, along with the full service and quality support your projects deserve, we understand and respect that specifying surfacing solutions is but one component of your multifaceted designs.

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Soaking Tubs in Natural Stone by Stone Forest

Trendir Magazine

'Oh how we love Eau! Carved by hand from a single block of Carrara marble, this deep basin Stone Forest soaking tub is also available in Luna Bianca marble. Either way the full submersion aspect of the deep basin offers a traditional style of soaking in a completely contemporary form.

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Florida Tile complements Maltese porcelain floor tile with ceramic for walls

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'LEXINGTON, KY – Florida Tile has “turned another corner” with the introduction of MalteseDP ceramic wall tile. The wall tile complements last year’s introduction of MalteseDP Digital Porcelain floor tile, its popularity based on the ability to differentiate from traditional limestone looks via the use of contemporary colors. According to Marketing Director Sean Cilona, “Through the use of Florida Tile’s proprietary DP-Digital Printing, the entire MalteseDP line presents a superior natural

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Ingenious Built-in Beds Exhibited by Modern Redesign Project in Belgium

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Two adjacent bedrooms with a bathroom in between have been successfully converted into modern sleeping areas inspired by an alpine chalet in a project called MAT. The solution was brought about by VAN STAEYEN Interior Architects who used every inch of space possible by building out into the rooms to add storage and built-in beds: “ This chalet bulges outside in one room, and inside in the other room.

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Current inspiration board: bright blues, mellow blues, deep.

Heath Ceramics

'Current inspiration board: bright blues, mellow blues, deep blues, all of the blues. Check out more here. Photo credits: Images 1 & 6: Heath Ceramics Image 2: Opal Blue kitchen by Howells Architecture + Design, photo courtesy Anna M Campbell Photography Image 3: Dimensional Diamond in Tropics Blue, design by Design Vidal, photo courtesy Marcia Prentice Image 4: Kokoris residence by Jensen Architects, photo courtesy Cesar Rubio Image 5: Sunset Celebration House 2014, photo courtesy Thomas J.

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American Olean's New Color Appeal Glass

ISC Surfaces

'Willow Brook Blend 1x1 Mosaic and Plaza Taupe 4x12 Sea Cliff Blend in Glass & Natural Stone 3 x Random Mosaic Color Appeal revisits glass with updated colors, fresh sizes, and on-trend stone and glass blends. Colors : 27 solid colors, 8 glass blends, 6 glass and natural stone blends Glass Field Tile : 4x12, 2x8, 3x6 Mosaics : 1x1 Glass, Glass Random Interlocking, 3 x Random Glass & Stone, 5/8 x Random Glass & Stone Other Features: Pre-Consumer Recycled Materials, Exterior Product, G

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Modern ceramic plank tiles

Rubble Tile

'Mosa Beige and Brown – neutral plank tiles with a modern edge Designed by Shea Architects, the new Byerly’s store on 71st and France in Edina has the atmosphere of a traditional neighborhood market. By using a variety of complimentary materials to differentiate spaces and departments within the store, Shea created a harmonious space combining modern and timeless elements. […].

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Stylish Pre-War Duplex Exuding a Welcoming Feel in Central Park West, New York

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Have a look at this stylish pre-war duplex recently renovated in Central Park West, New York, USA! With 3 bedrooms and 2,5 bathroom, the crib designed by workshop/apd is currently listed for sale, at $8.5 million. The loft comes with an inviting interior design scheme, where soft hues of white and beige set a calming tone throughout. Oak floors, wooden storage units and a central wooden staircase add up to the welcoming feel this New York refuge exudes.

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New Projects Listed on the StonePeak Website!

StonePeak Ceramics Blog

'StonePeak has just put in several new projects to show off how beautiful our tile is! Now including projects of only one image, we were able to get many more projects up allowing our clients to see first hand how jobs all over the country turned out. On top of that, each projects is […].

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Texture Plus Launches New Stacked Stone Dry Stack Select Wall Panels

The A to Z of Building

'Texture Plus®, the largest US manufacturer of high-impact textured faux wall panels, introduces a new exclusive Stacked Stone Dry Stack Select Collection. "Everyone does a double take when.

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Mid Century Magic Off the Strip

Kitchens for Living

'I certainly had a great time experiencing the luxury and glitz of the Las Vegas strip with my recent Blog Tour Modenus adventure, but there is another Las Vegas where regular people live, love, work and play. I was fortunate enough to get a couple days of Vegas from a different perspective. Big “thank you” shout out to Karen and Barry! Markers and Finders, Las Vegas, photo courtesy of Las Vegas Journal Review.

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Contemporary Hillside Sardinera House Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Spain

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, between El Portixol and Cala Blanca, the Sardinera House by Ramon Esteve Estudio lays on the top of a hillside, flanked by a headland entering the sea on a bay of turquoise waters. A set of concrete walls were employed facing different directions, compressing and expanding the views and generating several images.

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CEO Talk: F.A.C.T. Factory Advanced Certified Training

StonePeak Ceramics Blog

'Here at StonePeak, we’d like to think that the future is large. Yes, large as our Plane collection. The Plane collection is made with sizes up to 120×60 inches representing the future of the coverings industry. We like to say, “If you can choose, why use a small size tile when you can get a […]. CEO Talk F.A.C.T.

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Amazing Night with Villeroy & Boch – #BlogTourAmbiente

Stagetecture

'It’s always wonderful to meet the people behind the brands when you are a writer and finally witnessing Villeroy & Boch ‘s gorgeous dinnerware and hospitality at the Ambiente Fair while in Frankfurt, Germany was a night we all will remember for a lifetime. If you remember back in 2013 Stagetecture paired up with Villeroy & Boch US to host the ‘ Travel the World Contest ” and our other post which featured their everyday crystal drinkware.

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Matthews Receives 2014 MIA Migliore Award

Stone Update

'Stone-industry expert, longtime MIA member honored with lifetime-achievement accolade.

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Why Going Back In Time Will Make You A Better Architect

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'There is a very long history of past architects whose designs live on today, but are the current world-leading architects living up to those of the past? Image Source: Far Horizons We live in a world where it’s an understatement to say that things move fast. We desire and have even come to expect instant efficiency, if not constant entertainment. With the sheer amount of technology waiting at our fingertips at any given moment, it’s not hard to understand why when it comes to creativity, the ag

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Lots of cones ready for firing in Sausalito. (at Heath Ceramics)

Heath Ceramics

'Lots of cones ready for firing in Sausalito.

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Winter Decor: Spice Up your Kitchen Colors

Stagetecture

'Typically, during the winter season it can seem more stoic and unlively however that doesn’t have to be so. The kitchen is one of the main areas that everyone visits daily. This area can be not a place that everyone visits but also a place that bring life and color to the home. How about using your kitchen as a way to invite vibrancy and color to your interiors?

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Bosch-bound

JG Kitchens

'I’m heading to a conference at Bosch’s Southern California headquarters today. These are some of the appliances I’m looking forward to seeing, playing with and learning more about. I’ve included them in a new Pinterest Board. An updated kitchen featuring Bosch appliances (Photo Courtesy: Bosch Home Appliances).

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Technological Ingenuity Defining New Shoebaloo Flagship Store in Amsterdam

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Dutch architecture firm MVSA Architects turned to HI-MACS® to develop one the new flagship store for Shoebaloo, a prestigious Dutch luxury shoe and accessories company. The historical center of Amsterdam is characterized by an interwoven structure of individual plots, which is why this Shoebaloo store has an open storefront on the first floor of the facade, flanked by two narrow Belgian bluestone piers that reinforce the individuality of the building.

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Bud vase molds, drying out for the weekend. (at Heath Ceramics)

Heath Ceramics

'Bud vase molds, drying out for the weekend.

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Customer Kitchen Backsplash Photos….

The Tile Shop

'Good morning! I have some amazing customer kitchen backsplash photos to share with you this morning! These make me want to redo my own space: This first one comes from Leah McClement in our Jacksonville, FL showroom. It''s not quite finished…but it still looks amazing. Featuring our Camilla Mosaic : Please click on the images to view: These next ones are from Rhonda Dolphin in our Madison, WI store.

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Architecture in the Real World … sorta

Life of an Architect

'Pull up a chair, order your favorite drink, and let me tell you about architecture in the “ real ” world. I thought I would try to make this an upbeat article but as I sit down to write it, I’m not so sure how successful a job I am going to do (good thing we’re drinking here, right?) One of the things having a web site like mine affords you is a peek behind the curtain – curtains in just about every nook and cranny of the planet.

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Contemporary Terrace Extension to Victorian-Style Bridport Residence in Australia

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Matt Gibson Architecture + Design added a contemporary extension to Bridport Residence , a Victorian-style home located on Bridport Street, in Melbourne, Australia. According to the project developers, this new two-story terrace “makes optimal use of the northerly aspect, and creates a quiet safe haven to the rear of the property. Natural materials, and sense of scale and light make this extension family friendly and easily connected to the outdoor spaces surrounding the informal living s

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Plaster platter mold. (at Heath Ceramics)

Heath Ceramics

'Plaster platter mold.

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Curtains with LED Lights Take Window Coverings to New Level

Trendir Magazine

'These sheer curtains with LED lights are simply amazing. But that''s what happens when you fuse fabric and light - it''s magic. Especially this product. Creation Baumann, the Swiss textile company, has combined dimmable light displays with flowing fabric for what could only be called a light sculpture. The lights shine, glow or shimmer, depending on your desires.

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