Architectural Ceramics
JANUARY 13, 2016
January 2016 – Baltimore, MD – As a design consultant at Architectural Ceramics in Canton, a neighborhood of Baltimore City, I recently had the privilege of meeting a great couple that allowed me to create a mosaic design for the fireplace in their Bolton-Hill home in downtown Baltimore. It was in a series of row homes designed by an award -winning architect, Hugh Newell Jacobson, years ago.
Tile of Spain USA
JANUARY 14, 2016
Miami, FL January 2016 – Five lucky tile enthusiasts are heading to Spain thanks to the Tile of Spain “Passport to Creativity” contest. Each year, Tile of Spain , the international brand the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), asks architects and designers to submit a photo of themselves with Spanish tile in their own imaginative and creative way.
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The London Tile Co.
JANUARY 13, 2016
The tile industry is continuously developing new products and techniques to help them create better products. Part of this is designing tiles that mimic the design aesthetic and trends people want. As tiles are extremely hardwearing, cost effective and easy to maintain, it makes sense to use them throughout the home. Over the last couple of years we’ve seen a range of tiles that look remarkably like natural stone, and last year realistic wood effect tiles were one of our top trends.
Granada Tile
JANUARY 13, 2016
GET THE LOOk of the cement floor tile in this living room using Granada Tile’s Bucharest concrete tiles in a custom color palette of chocolate, white, silver and blue. When it comes to choices in floor coverings, you know where we stand! Cement tile, concrete tile, encaustic tile or, to put a French spin on it Carreaux de Ciment. However you say it, we think that it’s the best flooring out there.
Architectural Ceramics
JANUARY 13, 2016
Photo from Houzz. January 2016 – Virginia – A Virginia couple wanted to mix their two styles, his being more modern and hers more classic, for their kitchen remodel. The outcome is a beautiful new age farmhouse design that has been highlighted on many big outlets like Houzz , and HGTV. Photo from Houzz. Architectural Ceramics was honored to be able to provide the tile and design for the kitchen’s backsplash. “Hand-poured cement tiles ( see the tile here to get your own!
Tile of Spain USA
JANUARY 13, 2016
Built in July 2013, The Gwanghwamun D Tower, designed by Samoo Architects & Engineers/Sunpark, acts as a Korean landmark for both residents and tourists. Along with being placed in one of the most culturally rich areas of South Korea, the building is both visually appealing and ecofriendly as it was constructed with Mayor Ceramica’s Tempio Ventilated Facades from Tile of Spain.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
JANUARY 13, 2016
Evoking the feeling of factories, where walls and floors are cast from cement in wooden frames, Refin introduces Plant. Wear and tear and conspicuous scratching from these heavily-used industrial spaces creates a distinctive urban appeal suitable for private and public environments. Clay, Iron and Rope in 12″x24 format are stocked in the Twin Cities.
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Architectural Ceramics
JANUARY 13, 2016
January 11, 2016 – Rockville, MD – Every year, ACI talks about the best tile and events of the year, however, what we value more than any product is our people! At our annual corporate meeting, we always take some time to show our gratitude to the people who make ACI tick- our employees! Check out the awesome group photo of all the ACI staff at our 2016 Corporate Meeting above (or see it on our Facebook page here !)!
The Tile Shop
JANUARY 15, 2016
Good morning! I want to share a recently published article featuring my friend's bathroom. It is in the "Inspired Home Magazine", a local Fargo publication (my home town). The editor had seen a photo of her shower on Instagram.and fell in love with it. She called me right away to see if they could put it in their Jan-Feb 2016 magazine "The White Issue".
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 15, 2016
Image: Kyoder Design A small bathroom creates some design challenges. You have to be far more thoughtful about how you use every square inch of space. You often can’t do much about the toilet, shower or bathtub, but you can make a big difference in your bathroom’s look by updating your vanity. The best small bathroom vanities will refresh your bathroom by making it appear larger as well as more modern.
Granada Tile
JANUARY 12, 2016
GET THE LOOK of the tile in this bathroom using our Maldon concrete tile in a 4×4 size. Beginning later this year, our Mini Collections of cement tiles will also include small triangles. Happy New Year. Well, it’s that time of year again, when the predictions over what will be the hottest trends in home decor start rolling in. Pinterest has come up with their Pinterest 100 , a list of the trends that they believe will dominate 2016, based on the pinning habits of their more than 10
ISC Surfaces
JANUARY 15, 2016
Generations Era Jubilance Bliss Check out two more great series in American Olean's Entourage Collection. Generations is a 3/8" x Random Interlocking Mosaic of translucent glass and popular marbles. Jubilance is a 2" x Random Mosaic featuring popular glass and stones in beautiful blends. Entourage is a collection of eight new outstanding glass tile, glass mosaic, and glass / natural stone blend mosaics.
Conestoga Tile Blog
JANUARY 12, 2016
Deciding on a color theme can be a challenge when building or decorating your home. Do you ever wonder why you get a certain feeling when you walk into a room? It probably has a lot to do with the colors; colors create a mood in a room. Understanding the psychology of colors can help you decide on the feel you want your home or room to convey. . Blue: It’s calming and cool it represents tranquility and is very orderly.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2016
This modern wood and glass home, designed by InForm , is located on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne, Australia. Dubbed Blairgowrie 2 , the house has four bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen, a lounge, dining space and a two-car garage. The design of the project follows the lines of “coastal modernity”; according to the architects, the intention was to build a large pavilion-like retreat that blends with the surroundings. “The characteristic long lineal roof plane caps the e
Granada Tile
JANUARY 15, 2016
One of our favorite photos, among the many we have in our archives of the stunning spaces that our clients have created using Granada TIle cement tile, is Adriana Lopez’s spacious bathroom. Filled with tropical plants, rustic decor, its almost a retreat in itself. We love how the sun, streaming in from the skylight above, sparkles on our Fez cement tile in blue and white.
Heath Ceramics
JANUARY 11, 2016
Around the Store The forecast is looking grey. Stay warm! Clockwise from top left: Heath tile in G7.2 Opaque White, G107 Mid-Century White, DG2 Stone Gray Dual Glaze / Near & Far cookbook by Heidi Swanson / Non Perishable Goods napkins in Cloud and White / Vaxbo Lin dishcloth / Misc Goods playing cards / Ladies & Gentlemen Studio aluminum salt & pepper shakers / Kirsten Muenster sterling silver bracelet / Heath coupe dinnerware / T Project herbal tea / Brendan Monroe x Heath bud vase.
Time2Design
JANUARY 13, 2016
Time2Design Kitchen Style Sheet. Kitchen Style - Open Plan with Mediterranean Warmth Shown here the cabinet door style ~ DeWils Madisson, cabinet finish ~ stained solid cherry, countertops ~ granite, backsplash ~ subway tile with mosaic inset, floors ~ porcelain tile, hardware ~ brushed nickel knob. Centrally located in the home this kitchen opens up to an adjoining family room and dining area making this open plan kitchen the true center or "heart" of the home.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2016
This updated kitchen is in a luxury building on Manhattan’s Upper East side, just steps from Central Park. Before its transformation, the apartment had a classic narrow galley kitchen; the cramped space was beige with dark stone counters and bulky cabinets and appliances, with no room for a table. Designer Cecilia Dupire of Cezign did a massive “reconsideration” of the space.
Granada Tile
JANUARY 15, 2016
Adrianna and Paul’s Granada Tile Fez cement tile bathroom, recently shown in Living Etc. is a stunner. It’s hard to look at this one photo of our Fez cement tile used as shower floor tile and shower wall tile without wanting to see the whole thing! So, here it is: Used as both bathroom floor tile and bathroom wall tile, the open plan space is certainly unique, not to mention inviting.
The Ace of Space
JANUARY 11, 2016
For once this “rolling stone” isn’t traveling and I’ll be attending AmericasMart right here in my hometown of Atlanta. I’m thrilled to be joining a select group of design tastemakers and bloggers as part of the #StyleYourSeason Program, an inaugural collaboration with AmericasMart International Gift & Home Furnishings Market & Pantone®.
United Tile's Blog
JANUARY 15, 2016
Have you seen Moonstruck, one of our newest stocking products? We are in love with it, and so are our customers! Toeing the line between traditional and contemporary, Moonstruck shines on its own, and also pairs beautifully with a wide variety of accents. Available in 12″x24″ as well as 18″x36″, Moonstruck looks stunning on both horizontal and vertical surfaces.
Garden State Tile Blog
JANUARY 14, 2016
On behalf of all our fabulous clients, Garden State Tile Philadelphia Showroom donated $2600.00 to Philabundance on Friday! Every dollar purchases two meals for those in need. That means 5,200 meals have been provided in the Tri-State Area. Let’s all help drive hunger from our communities in 2016! Garden State Tile has long believed in helping the communities that support their business.
Heath Ceramics
JANUARY 12, 2016
Selected Works is now open in the Boiler Room at Heath SF. The show features pieces by some of our favorite artists and collaborators, including Butch Anthony, Brendan Monroe, Rinne Allen, Stan Bitters, and our own Tung Chiang (of course). Come discover something wonderful.
Stone Update
JANUARY 14, 2016
Quarrier/Producer Meets standards tests for sustainable production of natural dimensional stone.
JG Kitchens
JANUARY 12, 2016
Once again, the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show is combining with the International Builders Show and a few smaller events to create Design & Construction Week! I wasn’t planning on attending this year, but then my book’s publishing schedule changed. That made it important to check out the latest gear that readers should be looking at when the book publishes.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2016
Colectivo Creativo completed the design of a small modular home with an appealing contemporary design. The 398-square-foot prototype, dubbed VIMOB , is located in Matapalo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. “VIMOB was born from the notion of creating a shelter in an area of difficult access, a place where traditional construction would be limited by transport of materials and labor,” the architects explained. “It is a modular housing solution based on the concept of prefabrication an
Heath Ceramics
JANUARY 13, 2016
These are only tests, but we are loving the glaze palette.
Stone Update
JANUARY 14, 2016
Industry reps will provide education at Xiamen fair, tour Chinese stone factories in March.
The Ace of Space
JANUARY 9, 2016
I have always loved wallpapers, even when they weren’t so “de rigueur.” In fact, my mother was “on trend” when she papered my childhood bedroom in Monet-esque flowers with a pink ticking stripe accent wall. Wallpapers have been around for centuries, at least since the Chinese began gluing rice paper to their walls (B.C.).
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 13, 2016
Image: Feldman Architecture You probably don’t think twice before lighting some mood candles or polishing the living room floor. Yet, surprisingly, these seemingly innocent household products are full of potentially harmful chemicals that you should be on the lookout for. These products — which include plastics, cleaning supplies and even mothballs — contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Heath Ceramics
JANUARY 14, 2016
Thinking about oranges and grays for next summer.
DGR Interior Designs
JANUARY 12, 2016
I am so thrilled to have Archways and Ceilings doing a guest post today for DGR. You are about to be amazed at what a difference a ceiling can make! From Archways and Ceilings: When it comes to renovating a home, there’s so much that could be done. Some efforts will make a bigger difference than others, but you always have to start somewhere. Whether you decide to do a fresh coat of paint, lay down some new wood floors or update your lighting, your home is one step closer to being the home you’v
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
JANUARY 11, 2016
ARDEX GCS™. Grout Colorant and Sealer. High-performance, 100% acrylic colorant and sealer provides a fresh look or a new color to existing grout joints. ARDEX GCS penetrates the grout to provide lasting color and protection. Visit the ARDEX GCS product page. to view and download tech data, safety data and product sheets. • Use to refresh, repair or change grout joint color. • Interior and exterior use. • Ideal for showers and other intermittent wet areas. • Excellent stain resistance. • Protects
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 15, 2016
Is it a coffee table? Or is it a coffee table within a coffee table? Inspired by the brain-boggling cityscapes in the movie Inception , this gorgeous piece is constructed of bent wood, steel and 3D-printed miniatures painstakingly rendered to look like real buildings. The Wave City Coffee Table was designed by Stelios Mousarris — a former model maker for British architecture firm Foster + Partners and assistant designer at Duffy London — for his breakout furniture brand, Mousarris.
Heath Ceramics
JANUARY 13, 2016
Glaze tests!
Burgin Construction
JANUARY 13, 2016
Remodeling your home is a big undertaking, but before you decide to take the plunge you might me asking yourself – is it worth it? There are many factors to consider when calculating the Return on Investment (ROI) of your home remodeling project. When thinking about the value of your investment, the biggest short-term impact or return is in the beneficial way your home remodel project impacts your daily life.
The A to Z of Building
JANUARY 12, 2016
Presidio Residential Capital and Summit Homes of Washington broke ground this month on Jazz Run, a 19-home community on 6.22 acres at 23121 S.E. 48th Street in Issaquah. A grand opening will be held.
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