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Cement Tile Pattern Sets Theme for Resort Restaurant

Tile Talk

'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.

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Passport 2014

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Time to renew your passport! Please join us for an evening viewing new and beautiful glass, metal, stone, ceramic, porcelain & mosaic tiles from around the world. Departure begins. Thursday, November 6, 2014. 4:30pm – 7:00pm. Itinerary. Wine Flights & Appetizers. Door prizes valued up to $1000. View dozens of new tile lines from manufacturers all over the world.

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Breaking News: Our Web Store Is Now Up And Open For Business

Granada Tile

'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?

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Avoid These Common Bathroom Design Mistakes

The London Tile Co.

'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.

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Style Guide: Rustic Elegance

As The Tile Turns

'You know the style. If you’ve ever wanted to move in to one of the Restoration Hardware layouts, or order up a cozy Bavarian chalet or even step into certain pages of historical fiction it’s rustic elegance that calls out to us. How do you define it? Not sure, but we know it when we see it. Still, when designing interiors toward that style it helps to possess a list.

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How To Install Marble Tile Walk In Shower I Tile Installation and Repair-Tile Excellence

Tile Excellence

'Walk in Marble Show er The beginning of this job there was a cast iron tub to remove and fabricate a walk in marble shower.This is how it looked when i first arrived This marble job is a start to finish walk in shower completely torn out and built from scratch. Marble work is a specialty service that many tile guys don''t have the expertise to do correctly.

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Trend Report: Spanish Tile Trends from CERSAIE 14

Tile of Spain USA

'Nearly 90 Tile of Spain c eramic wall and floor tile manufacturers from Spain recently showcased new collections and innovations in tile at the Cersaie 2014 show in Bologne, Italy. Thanks to new technologies, Spanish tile reinvents itself this season to create its own style, with details that make each piece something personal and unique. Here we take a look at trends from Tile of Spain companies that are inspired by the latest decorating and design trends – vintage styles, mix and match

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The Sara Vignette

The Tile Shop

'Good morning! We want to share the new "Sara" vignette with you. The New Haven glass is so serene…it will make any space feel like a spa. We paired it with the new Nora white wall tile. The woven texture on it adds depth to the space. I couldn''t stop touching it! Please click on the image to view: Have a great day!

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Insights from Retro Baths

The Perfect Bath

'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.).

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Army Barracks Exceptionally Converted into Family Apartment in Germany: Loft ESN

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Loft ESN by Ippolito Fleitz Group embodies an exceptional transformation of an army barracks into a spacious living space in Palmscher Park, Esslingen, Germany. An open and spacious living area with differentiated functional zones and tantalizing visual perspectives was created across 400 square meters. Now when a visitor enters the loft, a wide space opens up along a horizontal and vertical axis.

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Looking Up

KB Culture

'Scanning the skies early this morning, cloud cover prevented me from catching a glimpse of the much-heralded blood moon. But nature rarely disappoints; the cosmos was awesome in its depth, patterns, and colors. These slabs of ceramic tile [part of the Privilege collection], with their photo-realistic depiction of minerals and gemstones, have a similar sense of mystery that I find mesmerizing. mirage.it.

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Sky Blue Large Glass Subway Tile Now in Stock at Modwalls

Making Tile Modern

'Just in! Our beautiful Lush Sky blue in new large format 4×12 glass subway tile size. In stock now on our site. Wouldn’t this make a refreshing shower,pool or kitchen back splash tile? #lushglasstile #skyblue #backsplash #bathtile #glasssubwaytile #subwaytile #livewithcolor.

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MIA Seeks Additional Staff for Technical Department

StoneDimensions

'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.

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Mar de Luz Modern Mansion in Peru Showcasing Luxurious Transparency

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Not even strong winds can withstand the power of good architecture and this is proven by the contemporary Mar de Luz Mansion rising near the National Park of Paracas in Peru. Designed by architectural studio Oscar Gonzalez Moix , this home provides owners with a clear view of the picturesque bay from almost every room in the house, even from the interior courtyard.

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Matt @smalltradecompany working his textile magic in prep for.

Heath Ceramics

'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).

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Granite Countertop Support Tips

The Armchair Builder

'Stone countertops are an expensive option that can add real value to a kitchen or bath. Since these tops are so expensive, it’s important to get the design right. We don’t want the stone to crack or worse, fall off the cabinet because of an unbalanced loading condition. Here are some granite countertop support tips [.].

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Supporting The Common Thread for The Cure

ISC Surfaces

'With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month , we wanted to spotlight an organization established to unite the furnishings industry in the battle against breast cancer. The Common Thread for The Cure Foundation provides practical support for families in the home furnishings industry who are facing the challenges of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Your Luffa Sponge Paved the Way to Modern 3D Acoustic Tiles

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'What do you get when you mix a natural material used in a new way with a conscious choice of saving the eco-system? You get that distinctive feeling of being part of the solution, instead of the problem. Brazilian born designer Mauricio Affonso of LuffaLab found a way to create acoustic tiles from the tropical vine plant providing raw material for the beauty industry.

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The Advantages of Rubber Flooring Kitchen

INOKI

'You might be wondering about the type of floor that you used in your kitchen floor. The best answer is rubber flooring kitchen. Rubber flooring kitchen is new trend for kitchen today. It is not only for some restaurant but also can opt in homeowners in their kitchen. It will transform your kitchen from ordinary to fantastic kitchen. There are many kinds of advantages of rubber flooring kitchen as the following: 1) Safety.

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Emser Tile Opens New Location in Sterling, Virginia

The A to Z of Building

'Emser Tile has officially opened its newest location in Sterling, Virginia, continuing on its expansion into the Northeastern region of the United States. The new branch increases the number of Emser.

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New tile board at Heath SF made with half hex tiles. (at Heath.

Heath Ceramics

'New tile board at Heath SF made with half hex tiles.

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SFA: Heading to Miami

Stone Update

'Stone-industry group holds Fabricator Olympics, workshop, hands-on demo sessions during TISE East later this month.

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Nobel for LED inventors

JG Kitchens

'It’s not every day that a design-related team wins a Nobel Prize, so it’s definitely worth noting when it happens! In this case, it’s the 2014 Nobel Prize for Physics that has been awarded to three scientists. Regular Gold Notes readers know that I’m bullish on LEDs, and have been for years. So imagine how delighted I was to open my newspaper this morning and see this headline: ENERGY-EFFICIENT LED LIGHTING PROPELS TRIO TO NOBEL PRIZE.

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Common Areas in Geneva

The Tile Shop

'Good Afternoon! We wanted to share some photos of the "common areas" in the Geneva, IL showroom with you. We turned up the design volume in these areas! Please click on the images to view: Have a great day!

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Contemporary Single-Floor Home Parading a Refreshing Transparency 

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Making a powerful first impression, this contemporary single-floor home in Phoenix, Arizona, helps the owners stay connected to the outdoors at all times. An infill house in Phoenix’s historic Pierson Place neighborhood, it received its name from the fact that this lot was the last vacant one in the neighborhood and architects of The Ranch Mine saw it as the “missing link” This is how the story of a house that links a community started.

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Intelligent 3D BIM Model Created for Reconstruction of Steven Spielberg Building

The A to Z of Building

'VIATechnik, a Chicago-based engineering firm, has partnered with Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and LCS Constructors, Inc. on a reconstruction project of the Steven Spielberg Building.

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An Interview with Vasi Ypsilantis – Part One

Life of an Architect

'Recently, I was able to talk at length with renown kitchen designer Vasi Ypsilantis about the creative process, her distinguished career, and how her participation in the Kitchen Design Contest – both as a winning recipient, and later as a judge – has shaped her process and benefited her career. Vasi began her design career in 1985 after attending Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.

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New Tempesta Neve Vignette

The Tile Shop

'Good morning! We just got back from a trip to Geneva, IL. What a fabulous new showroom!! I hope you saw the flipagram I made of the store. If not here''s the link: [link]. I know the photos flip by pretty fast….so we''ll send out some still shots this week of the new vignettes. This first one was one of my favorites. It features the new Tempesta Neve marble from Africa and the Rain Glass Charcoal.

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14 Inspiring Custom-Built Modern Cat Houses Revealed at LA Fundraising Event

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'All cat lovers out there will be pleased to see sculptural, artistic modern cat houses that not only provide their furry little pets with shelter and climbing fun, but also decorate modern interiors. And when you add a social dimension, you get the best of both worlds. These 14 intricate modern cat houses were especially built by US architects for stray cats.

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The Best In Bath and Beyond

The Ace of Space

'I’ve been missing for three days, and for good reason. I was traveling. Not for vacation (although there were R&R moments). I was in a state known for “cheeseheads,” lakes, and beer. What I was soon to find out, however, that there was a side to Wisconsin that took my breath away. Okay, it was […]. The post The Best In Bath and Beyond appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Architectural Storytelling – It’s My Thing

Life of an Architect

'Architects are natural storytellers – it’s a process that is inherently built into our creative process and when used properly, it’s one of the very best tools in our tool bag. Part of the reason architects are such good storytellers is that they frequently develop a narrative to help guide them through the design process. It’s not that much different from “Method Acting”, a technique that combines an actor’s interpretation of their character’s ps

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The Body-licious Dune Bathtub by Caroline Beaupere

Trendir Magazine

'Wrapped in porcelain waves of imaginary wind sculpted dunes and majestic mountains the Dune Bathtub by Caroline Beaupere is a stunning oasis of calm and tranquility. It is a place to forget your woes and be transported to another place, a place where only the ultimate in relaxation is allowed. It is, another wards the most amazing bathing experience all wrapped up in a stunning body-licious facade.

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The 10 Most Common Causes of Roof Leaks

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Whether your home is big or small, the last thing anyone wants is a roof leak. Image Via: Prentiss Architects. Let’s face it: No one wants to have to go running for a drip bucket every time it rains. Not only is having to stay on top of the weather forecast annoying and impractical, but that one small drip symbolizes a larger roofing issue – and we all know that roofing issues mean an investment of time and money.

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Balboa Island Work in Progress

Burgin Construction

'Today, at Burgin Construction Inc., we are giving you a glimpse of our hard working team as we share this Newport Beach, Balboa Island Kitchen work in progress. Be sure to check out the full photo gallery to view more before and after Burgin Construction Inc. remodeling projects. Have you been considering a kitchen or bathroom remodel? Don’t delay!

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One more water shot, the colors made by the stormy clouds today.

Heath Ceramics

'One more water shot, the colors made by the stormy clouds today. #ninamu #tikihau (at Ninamu, Tikehau, French Polynesia).

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Design Crushin’ With Brian Patrick Flynn

The Ace of Space

'Welcome to our new series. It’s all about crushes, well at least design crushes. Which is perfectly fine and cleared with Mr. B. So I had this (self-professed) brilliant idea awhile back, to feature my design crush, who then reveals his/or hers which starts a six degrees of separation of sorts. Indefinitely. Hmm…so who to […]. The post Design Crushin’ With Brian Patrick Flynn appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Industrial-Style Loft in San Francisco Showcasing an Impressive Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Located in South Beach, San Francisco, USA, this contemporary loft discovered on Teedhaze comes with 2,200 square feet of live/work space and audacious brick and wood finishes. The apartment consists of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, working areas and large outdoor areas. As you step inside, the feeling of space is overwhelming. This is due to the open plan, a dramatic ceiling height and generously-sized windows flooding the living zone in natural light.