Sat.Sep 06, 2014 - Fri.Sep 12, 2014

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‘Must-See’ Spanish tile at Cersaie 2014!

Tile of Spain USA

'We are just weeks away from the opening of Cersaie 2014 (Bologne, Italy). Close to 90 ceramic wall and floor tile manufacturers from Spain will be showcase their new collections inspired by the latest decorating and design trends. Thanks to new technologies, Spanish tile can reinvent itself each season to create its own style, with details that make each piece something personal and unique.

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Ceramic Tile Distributor Association Asks Tile Excellence Blog to Contribute to Content Hub

Tile Excellence

'[the] Ceramic Tile Distributor Association (CTDA) [is set] to launch a content hub in late September. This site will auto-curate the best blogger and thought leader content in ceramics, architecture, design, and interior decorating. As one of the top bloggers in this space, we’re reaching out to you. to ask you to lend your name to this effort.

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Five Benefits Of Electric Underfloor Heating

The London Tile Co.

'Just 5 of the benefits of installing electric underfloor heating in your home. 1. Self-adhesive mats make electric underfloor heating quick and easy to install. 2. Frees up wall space and eliminate dust traps by removing radiators and pipes. 3. Save money with a more efficient and consistent heating system. 4. Warms cold tile floors and quickly evaporates surface water in wetrooms. 5.

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Customer Photos….

The Tile Shop

'Good afternoon! It is starting to get chilly here in Minnesota….it always happens right after Labor Day but I''m still never ready for it! I hope you are keeping warm where you are! We are working on the new showroom in Tampa, FL- so we are thinking warm thoughts…. We have some customer photos to share with you today. They are from Valerie in our Buffalo, NY showroom.

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H.B. Fuller Company Acquires ProSpec® Construction Products

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL ) announced today that it has acquired ProSpec ® Construction Products, which is a provider of tile and stone installation products. This acquisition supports H.B. Fuller’s growth strategy by strengthening the company’s customer profile in the southeastern and western regions of the United States , where tile consumption is largest.

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The Most Beautiful Mosaic You'll Ever See

As The Tile Turns

'The Metropole Collection arrived on all of our showrooms this week! We aren’t going to lie, it feels like Christmas. We will admit, we were in awe of this collection at Coverings, although now we have fallen in love. These graphic patterns gracefully nod to traditional architecture and design seen across the globe. When translated into stone, glass and metal (yes, we love the touch of glamour) they are truly moving (let’s be honest, they are jaw dropping.).

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Simulated Wood Porcelain Tile

How to Floor Tile

'As time goes by it appears that Porcelain manufacturers have been doing an even better job at simulating a real wood floor. This is great for kitchens, dining rooms and other spaces that can be subjected to unusual wear by virtue of dropped cooking implements, liquids, and sliding chairs. On the other side Porcelain carries with it some other considerations.

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Concrete from Negev

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Concrete is a stunning replica of a minimalistic and stained concrete look. Both durable and simplistic, this colored base porcelain is perfect for residential and most commercial applications. Available in seven colors: Black, Brown, Grey , Ash Grey , Light Taupe, Silver & White in 12″x24″ and 24″x24″ and coordinating trim.

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State of Design 2014

As The Tile Turns

'We turn to Colorado Homes & Lifestyles for their expert opinion on The State of Design. Per Mary Abel , Editor in Chief,” the future of the Colorado design industry is blindingly bright.” Hot design trends like“ the color blue, midcentury modernism, and the resurgence of warm metals like gold and brass are just a few directions that home décor has taken.” -Mary Abel.

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How Your Interior Design Is Influencing Your Subconscious

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Tailor your design so it pleases your body and mind. Image Via: Jessica Helgerson Interior Design. Usually when we discuss interior design, we talk about the aesthetic aspects – how to achieve a specific look, which decorating style you should emulate, new design trends that you should check out. That’s only one piece of the puzzle. An area that’s not always taken into consideration is the philological effect of interior design on your subconscious.

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New Biltmore Bathroom

The Tile Shop

'Good afternoon! We wanted to share some photos of a new Biltmore Marble bathroom we did in Montgomeryville, PA. Notice the focal points on the left shower wall and the floor…we repeated the pattern with different tiles. Repetition is one of my favorite design principles! Please click on the images to view: Have a great day!

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The HGTV Urban Oasis 2014 :: Part 1

The Ace of Space

'About a month ago I received an invitation from Scripps Networks to attend the Local media day for the HGTV Urban Oasis 2014 at the Mandarin Oriental in Atlanta. Of course, I RSVP’d and left it up to the gods that day whether or not I would make it out of the house. As luck […].

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Bigger Is (Sometimes) Better: The Forever Classic Subway Tile Has A New Look

Giotile

'A Brief History of Subway Tile. Long recognized for its durability and ease of care, ceramic tile was a natural choice for the walls of the New York Subway system which opened in 1904. The shiny white tile was selected for its durability and stain resistance, and the light color and high gloss made it a good choice to brighten the dark, subterranean spaces.

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Massive Weekend Retreat Balancing Modernity and Coziness: Casa ALD

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'This weekend retreat designed and implemented by Juan Carlos Baumgartner of SPACE Architects is projected on a land of little over 1,000 square meters in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. Casa ALD consists of two main volumes: a prism into which another rectangular wooden prism is embedded. Since the very beginning, the purpose of this project was clear: to create a house in which a balance between modernity and coziness was struck.

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New Store Photos….

The Tile Shop

'Good morning! Lauren and I just returned from visiting new showrooms. Lauren was in the Montgomeryville, PA store and I was in the Canton, MI store. We enjoyed meeting all the new people and setting up the displays! One of our favorite new vignettes was a "mini" vignette named the Jess in Montgomeryville. It features the Imperial Ice Grey Gloss Subway , the Penny Round Gloss White mosaic , and the 2" Hex Matte White.

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Around the Store

Heath Ceramics

'Welcoming Moomin to our showrooms! Our favorite comics character is now here. . Clockwise from top left: Heath Plaza 6x12 tray in Onyx / Bariani Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar / Heath Plaza Small Modern Cups in Onyx / Iacoli & McAllister necklace / Moomin round tray / Heath tile in Museum Black, New Gloss Black, Antique White, Parchment.

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Types of Kitchen Counter Backsplash

INOKI

'Kitchen counter backsplash is important part in the kitchen. It has many functions, there are for keeping the cleanness in the stove area, improving your kitchen impression, and also it is easy to clean it. Kitchen counter backsplash can be produced by a variety of materials such as Marble, granite, ceramic tile, glass and stainless steel to be a choice.

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Cool Dog House Upgrade: Instantly-Endearing Pet Trailer Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'It is difficult not to notice the increased appeal in pet furniture and pet-related projects worldwide. In today’s post we would like to show you this instantly-endearing dog trailer design, envisioned by Judson Beaumont of Straight Line Designs Inc. The Pet Trailer Series includes four unique dog-sized trailers made from environmentally-friendly materials, including recyclable aluminum, plywood and plastic.

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Different types of cookers and ovens

Kitchen and Residential Design

'If you’ve decided your tired, old cooker or oven needs replacing and it’s a long time since you visited an appliance store to check out the different types available on the market, you may be confused about the choices. However, at online retailers such as Appliance World , due to the extent of their product range, you’re sure to find one that will suit your needs perfectly.

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Indiana-Based Custom Fabricator of Simulated Wood and Stone Products, PolyDyn3, Acquired by Patrick Industries

The A to Z of Building

'Patrick Industries, Inc. ("Patrick" or the "Company") announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the business and certain assets of Elkhart, Indiana-based PolyDyn3, LLC ("PolyDyn3").

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We Spy… Coffee, hearts, and Heath. A great way to start.

Heath Ceramics

'We Spy…. Coffee, hearts, and Heath. A great way to start the week. Tag us on Instagram. #heathceramics. Clockwise from top left: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4.

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Fall Bedroom Organization Tips

Stagetecture

'With the vacations and holidays of summer are already over, it is probably time to give your attention to organizing your living space. Fall is a busy season because it is the time when you have to clear the mess amassed during the summertime and to get your home ready for the upcoming winter season. Bedroom is possibly the best and most important place of your home to start the organization project.

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GOLD COAST – Coronado Coastal Living Showhouse

JG Kitchens

'Gold Coast is a periodic series on Gold Notes profiling homes that exemplify their area. The Coastal Living Magazine Showhouse in Coronado does that beautifully. And Coronado is one of my favorite places in my adopted San Diego hometown! Coronado is an isthmus – though usually called an island by residents – that sits just across the bay from downtown San Diego.

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Why Houses Are Getting Smaller

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'A modern home doesn’t have to be huge. There are lots of great reasons to live in a smaller home. Image Source: CLB Architects. Are you one of the millions who have down-sized in recent years? If you are, what made you decide to move into a smaller home? Was it financial motives that lead to your decision, or just the fact that you no longer required a home full of rooms that collect dust and never get used?

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Ready for the opening at Heath LA tonight with #anikasten (at.

Heath Ceramics

'Ready for the opening at Heath LA tonight with #anikasten (at Heath Ceramics).

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The Ace Around Town – “Tastemaker Series” :: Julie Couch

The Ace of Space

'It rained harder than I’ve ever heard it last night in Georgia. I fully expected Noah’s Arc to float past our house, and wouldn’t have been surprised if our street turned into a shipping channel. A flotilla of vessels floating past Casa B. In fact, it was one of those nights that I […].

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Small Kitchens

The Perfect Bath

'I know about small kitchens. While mine is not “apartment size” tiny, it is definitely on the small side especially compared to many of those pictured in the current shelter magazines. I have learned that just because a kitchen is small, it does not mean it is dysfunctional. In fact, an organized and well-planned small kitchen can be very easy and efficient to work in.

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Imposing Sunset Strip Residence in LA With Extensive City Views

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Sunset Strip Residence by Los Angeles based Mcclean Design Architects is an imposing residential project consisting of three units: luxury villa, glass garage and cozy guest house. According to the developing team, the house is approached by means of a gated driveway and guard house. The garage sits in a spot that enjoys spectacular views of the surrounding canyons and is glazed on both sides.

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New tile wall in the LA shop. (at Health Ceramics)

Heath Ceramics

'New tile wall in the LA shop.

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Kitchen AK_04 by Arrital is Geo Style Perfection

Trendir Magazine

'There is so much to love about the AK_04 kitchen by Italian manufacturer, Arrital. First there is the harmonic balance between man made materials with clear finished wood veneers, then there is the asymmetrical geo style that is composed of both closed cabinetry and cantilevered counters and of course there is also the super functionality of the kitchen''s composition.

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IKEA :: The “Ace” Picks The Good Stuff

The Ace of Space

'As a design blogger I receive a lot of inquiries to review products, we may do some but we don’t do a lot. It’s a highly selective process, and if I do one, I feel obligated to do all. So when IKEA sent me an early preview catalog to look at, it sat on my […].

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30 Classic Home Library Design Ideas Imposing Style

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.”. ? George R.R. Martin. Owning a home library conjures up feelings of excitement as well as promises of comfort, privacy and growth. Imagine walking in to find an almost forgotten world, where light, furnishings and scented books hold the collective key to diving into unique experiences of the mind.

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Another beauty from #AniKasten @ Heath LA (at Heath Ceramics)

Heath Ceramics

'Another beauty from #AniKasten @ Heath LA (at Heath Ceramics).

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Hubbell Introduces Architectural Area Lighting’s LED KicK Luminaire

The A to Z of Building

'Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today the introduction of Architectural Area Lighting’s (AAL) latest site and area lighting masterpiece—the LED.

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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Burgin Construction

'Homeowners, it may surprise you to know that spring isn’t the only season that goes hand-in-hand with “cleaning”. Fall and spring cleaning aren’t strictly about “cleaning” -there are literally dozens of little home maintenance things that have to be done during these times of year. From weather stripping to battery changes, a home requires a lot of attention and if it doesn’t get it the costs can be quite high.

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Why Our Brains Love Colorful Interiors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'The colors we use in our designs have an effect on our perceptions. Image Via: Jeneration Interiors. What’s the first thing you notice when you walk into a new room? The colors. Whether your reaction is positive enough to make you think, “I have to remember to ask her what palette she used” or negative enough to have you leave you saying, “I don’t know what he was thinking” , we’re bound to form an opinion.

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In the SF studio with @tungchiang….pots and puppies! (at.

Heath Ceramics

'In the SF studio with @tungchiang….pots and puppies!