Kitchens for Living
JULY 31, 2014
'I have been away a little longer that usual but I have not forgotten my dear blog reader peeps. Let’s just say I suddenly find myself as busy as a dishwasher on Thanksgiving! Speaking of cleaning, I thought I’d show you some kitchen sink loveliness today. A true “farmhouse sink” would have looked something like this big tubby thing. Photo credit www.kitchentoday.net.
Tile of Spain USA
JULY 29, 2014
'Tile of Spain recently presented a CEU on Building Green Sports Facilities. Roughly 60 architects from the San Francisco area were in attendence. The seminar was presented by Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain Consultant with guest speaker Mark Fenwick, Fenwick Iribarren Architects, Madrid, Spain, World Renowned Sports Facilities Architect. The Spain Experience event featured a product showcase and exhibits from innovative Spanish ceramic tile companies, such as Ceramicas Calaf, Levantina, The Size and
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Tile Excellence
JULY 30, 2014
'Tile Installation Formulas [for installing tile flooring and tile walls) How to Figure Out Square Footage How to Know How Much Tile to Purchase (once you have sq. ft.) How to Figure Out How Much Thin-set and Grout [setting materials] You''ll Need How to Know How Much Hardi Board or Durock to order Unknowingly experienced tile installers use formulas every day.Through experience we just automatically figure in our thinking of jobs using unnoticed formulas every day.It just dawned on me the other
Tile Talk
JULY 29, 2014
'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Have you ever learned the meaning of word and then a few days later you read the word in a magazine, then someone mentions the word at a party, and shortly thereafter you see it repeatedly? I had a similar experience with someone I just recently met and want to share some of the great things I’ve already experienced from this relationship.
The London Tile Co.
JULY 29, 2014
'You’ve chosen the type and colour tile you want, but do you know what pattern you will lay the tiles in? Depending on the shape and style of your tiles , there are so many different designs possible, and each gives a completely different look to a room. We’re going to take you through some of the most popular choices to help you decide.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
JULY 29, 2014
'E. CANTON, OH (July 21, 2014) – Two members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials for three Habitat for Humanity homes in Escondido, California, in June. Daltile donated a 12×12 floor tile and LATICRETE donated thinset mortar and grout. San Diego Habitat for Humanity tiled the entire first level and one additional bathroom in each of the three homes, which are part of a larger 11-home project in the Escondido community north of San Diego.
Tile Excellence
JULY 30, 2014
'Cool Tile Design and Tile Materials Estimator App It''s a tile floor design tool. There are six simple steps to designing your ceramic tile floor, and when you are done, you get a report estimating your materials needed. For accuracy they suggest you carefully measure the area you want tiled first and make sure you account for any "non-tile" areas within the flooring design.
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How to Floor Tile
JULY 26, 2014
'I think I have seen it all and reasons for it. Some say a solid cultured marble floor is the way to go. Some say just use the regular 4x4 tile and cut to fit. Others want and a small flexible tile to fit better around the drain. If you are in the camp that says smaller tile is better you would be right. I have not torn out any floors with small tile.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
JULY 30, 2014
'E. CANTON, OH (July 28, 2014) – Three members of the tile industry donated tile and installation materials to tile eight Habitat for Humanity homes in Norlina, North Carolina, in April. Best Tile of Raleigh donated floor and wall tile and Neuse Tile Service of Youngsville donated thinset mortar and grout. USG Corporation, which distributes USG Durock® Brand Cement Board through Best Tile, donated USG Durock cement board for the full project.
As The Tile Turns
JULY 29, 2014
'We recently received this great tool from the experts at Artistic Tile showing the prominent effect of grout color in a mosaic application. As designers push the boundaries of mosaic design, grout can often become more visible thus altering the appearance of such mosaics. Below are three examples, each of the same mosaic colorway with varied grout colors.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 29, 2014
'This is a gorgeous Japanese-inspired bedroom. Image Source: WB Homes. One word sums it up : Zen. Yes, peaceful simplicity surrounds the modest designs of Japanese culture. Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design. Japanese style evolves around clean and uncluttered living, holding tightly to balance, order, ancient customs and a love for natural beauty.
Tile Excellence
JULY 30, 2014
'Tile Installation-Tile Repair-Tile Experts: Tile Excellence & More: Tile Installation and Repair Glossary from Tile Ex. : Tile Installation and Tile Repair Glossary Used on Tile Excellence DIY Blog Acrylic A general class of resinous polymers derived. Hi,Chris Owner of Tile Excellence, Gloucester, MABlogger on "ask chris"Diana SmithSEO Powered Websites & Marketing for BusinessMember of the Making a Difference NetworkContent Writer and Google Author Please comment on this "ask chris"post
The Tile Shop
JULY 29, 2014
'Good morning! We are still busy working on the new showroom in Hoover, AL- the construction date is approaching fast! I wanted to share one of my favorite transitional baths from our Brown Deer, WI showroom. We did this a while ago- and I realized I had not posted it. Please click on the image to view: Featuring: Imperial Bianco Gloss We are designing a new vignette named "Luca" for the Hoover, AL showroom.
The Perfect Bath
JULY 30, 2014
'I think we are all restaurant critics at heart. Food is not the only factor in whether we return to dine again. The overall dining experience, including design, comfort, ambience and quality of the service, is part of the consideration. As a tile aficionado, I have recently had my eye on restaurants with tiled interiors. I love a space where ceramic tile clearly adds to the overall texture of the environment.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 29, 2014
'This gated community home rests in a blessed neighborhood south of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Built to address the needs of a modern family, the home known as Casa Ceolin was imagined by AT Arquitetura with a linear layout which enhances the connection between indoors and outdoors. A natural stone walls runs the length of the 280 sqm house, shaping an organized floor plan: living areas face north while the utilities face south.
Tile Excellence
JULY 29, 2014
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Giotile
JULY 30, 2014
'Google “gray” and “design trends” and you will find that gray is the new everything. Black, beige and white are what you call foundational colors. If gray is being touted as the the new beige, white and black, then suffice it to say, gray is super foundational. It is truly an exceptional color to design with–and for good reasons.
Life of an Architect
JULY 27, 2014
'I have known architect Douglas Burke for a few years … although we have never met. Doug and I have formed a professional architect-to-architect relationship since I started writing my blog and we have routinely exchanged emails over the years discussing a myriad of subjects. I have asked him to guest write on my site several times without success, but I finally had a topic that suited him … Schematic Design and “Design in a Day” Douglas Burke (aka: architectrunnerguy) Li
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 31, 2014
'A marble island will give the room a sleek look. Image Via: Abruzzo Kitchen & Bath. In the past few decades, marble has fallen by the wayside in interior design. Odds are that when you picture marble as a design element, you have visions of large, cold rooms encased in floor-to-ceiling stone. Or, of the ornate sculptures that adorn your Grandma’s pristine living room.
Heath Ceramics
JULY 28, 2014
'It’s that time again! We’re hosting the Home Plate Dinnerware Exchange benefiting Skid Row Housing Trust at Heath LA. For the month of August, bring us your used dinnerware (any brand, all brands) and you’ll get 25% off any corresponding piece of Heathware. To celebrate our fifth year of doing this, we’re holding a party to celebrate.
Burgin Construction
JULY 30, 2014
'Cambria has just added six new designs to their popular Marble, Desert, and Waterstone collections. These fresh and modern additions bring Cambria’s diverse and innovative palette to 109 designs. And they are just getting started — look for 20 new designs in 2014. The new additions include Manchester™, Dunmore™, and Kirkstead™ from the Desert Collection™; Nevern™ from the Waterstone Collection™ and Fairbourne™ and Ramsey™ from the Marble Collection™.
United Tile's Blog
AUGUST 1, 2014
'We always LOVE to see our tile once it’s installed. So we were thrilled when Renee Antezana from Pineapple Interior Design stopped in last week to share some photos of a project she recently completed using our American Universal penny rounds. Adorable!! .
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 30, 2014
'Staging your home requires perfection. Image Source: Platinum Series Homes. There are plenty of typical things to do before listing your home for sale — cleaning, de-cluttering, staging, and so on. We all know of these obvious tasks, but what are some of the less obvious ways to make your home sell fast and stand out amongst the sea of For Sale signs?
Heath Ceramics
AUGUST 1, 2014
'We’re pleased to announce a new in-store feature coming to Heath SF and LA this August. Heath Finds will be a recurring showcase featuring the works of designers, artists, and makers from our community who inspire. . Pieces by Bay Area designer Silvia Song will be on display for our first Heath Finds installment August 15 - September 15. Her explorations in woodwork are, in a word, stunning.
Design With an Attitude
JULY 31, 2014
'the perfect way to say 'thank you' Summer is barbeque and outdoor-party season– whether a backyard baby shower, early evening soiree or laughter-filled brunch with friends. A handwritten thank you is always welcome after a fun fete, and no one ever turns down a bottle of wine upon arrival. But if you want to genuinely thank your hostess and make a great impression, read on for some of our Slifer Showroom favorites.
Stagetecture
JULY 31, 2014
'The kitchen is the heart of the house, a space where you prepare nutritious food, to keep your loved ones in a good shape. A kitchen that aids in cooking these delectable and healthy meals ought to be hale and hearty, doesn’t it? Well, most of the times it isn’t. Let me introduce you to a few ways by which you can green your kitchen with sustainable finishes and practice.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2014
'3DWalldecor is a young Dutch design company, which focuses on the development of three dimensional wall decoration. Fit for office building, hotels, housing and various commercial spaces, their mineral wall panels are great-looking, safe and durable. These easy-to-install tiles have a seamless surface with a perfect automatic pattern repeat, and can be painted in any color.
Heath Ceramics
JULY 28, 2014
'We Spy…. Tiny plants and Heathware. The cutest thing we’ve seen in a while. . Tag us on Instagram. #heathceramics. Clockwise from top left: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4.
JG Kitchens
JULY 30, 2014
'I spend a ton of time online — and am glad I became a kitchen and bath designer in the Internet age! Here are “six” of my favorite design-related websites, in honor of Gold Notes’ Sixth Anniversary. (I put the quotation marks around six because one of the entries is the collective Blogger 19 sites.). Some of my choices might surprise you, but that’s ok.
Building Moxie
JULY 31, 2014
'Wood flooring endows your home with old-world charm and grace. It lasts for generations if properly cared for and allowed to age beautifully. Another great feature of hardwood flooring is that it is natural and environment-friendly. Humanity has used timber to lay floors for hundreds of years, and the flooring continues to remain in style, impervious to trends.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 28, 2014
'This custom designed family retreat envisioned by Residential Attitudes and located in Bicton, Australia, makes the most of its setting, capitalizing on views while accomplishing that vital merge of flair and functionality. While the street facade has been crafted to offer a high degree of privacy, the opposite side of the house features full height windows with expansive views towards the central zen courtyard and the beautiful Swan River beyond.
Heath Ceramics
JULY 31, 2014
'Straight out of the kiln, it’s durable stuff.
Life of an Architect
JULY 30, 2014
'Have you ever seen an architect’s office that completely and totally sucks? Neither have I … but I am about to lose my cool with my current working situation. I have indicated my work area … cleverly (and accurately) identified as “Bob’s ‘Box of Hell’” This is basically the same working environment that I have had since I moved over to my new job as hero and savior.
The Ace of Space
JULY 29, 2014
'Let’s face it Summer gets in the way of most things, and because of this blistering hot season (I’m a Fall & Winter girl), vacations were taken, designers get busy, and life simply goes into “island time.” So there was a little bit of time that elapsed between the last “Tastemaker” and our current one, […].
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 31, 2014
'Just minutes away from the center of Kayseri in Turkey, this contemporary residence beautifies and modernizes the visual appeal of this side of town. One in a row of four houses showcasing the same conceptual design, the BK House was imagined by Bahad?r Kul Architects (BKA). The volumetric 450 square meter modern structure takes advantage of panoramas of the highest mountain in central Anatolia – Mount Erciyes.
The Armchair Builder
JULY 30, 2014
'Ductless heating and cooling systems are becoming more popular as people are starting to realize the benefits associated with them. The initial installation is quicker in many cases and because there is no ductwork to install, the home design has fewer limitations. As a home builder that has a ductless system in my own home, [.].
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