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Dallas Networking Event is a Success for Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain recently sponsored “Ceramic Solutions – Innovations Pushing Boundaries of Design” an evening of tapas, networking and a CEU discussion on the latest ceramic tile technologies and products available. The October 27, 2016 event was held at Poggenpohl Dallas Showroom in the Dallas Design District. Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain Consultant and Ceramic Tile Specialist, presented to a crowd of Dallas area designers and architects.

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Get The Look: The Cement Tile Floor of Magnolia House in Pasadena

Granada Tile

We’re always looking down, checking out the floors, searching for cement tile. This weekend, at brunch, we spotted these gorgeous cement tile floors at Magnolia House on Lake Avenue in Pasadena, We have many cement tile patterns and we’re always creating new ones so if we don’t have the exact cement tile pattern you’re looking for, call us!

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Reinventing White Shaker Cabinets

Kitchens for Living

There’s a reason why white Shaker cabinets are so hot; it’s because they are so versatile, just like pasta, the final result depends on what you put with it. Not only can you get this style in any price point but you can make it work with your own unique design style. Today I thought we’d take a look at some very different successful results all using garden- variety white Shaker cabinets.

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Lovely Roof Garden Adorns Contemporary Home in Vietnam

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The collaboration between Vo Trong Nghia Architects & ICADA led to the design of “ House in Nha Trang “, which displays a striking green roof. The project in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa Province is surrounded by a rich natural landscape, with neighboring sea and mountains. Making the most of the environment and climate, the owners wanted their very own rooftop garden, However, local regulations require almost 50% of the roof area to be covered by gray or orange-color tiles and to

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#FlexBoneFriday: Tom Wood Lexus

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Tom Wood Lexus in Indianapolis is undergoing the installation of a new show room floor, and tile contractor Rob Fauvergue uses a complete ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems solution! ARDEX UI 720™ FLEXBONE® Floating Uncoupling Membrane, ARDEX X 78™ MICROTEC® Semi-Pourable Tile and Stone Mortar, and ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout are all used on the new floor.

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Granada Tiles Fez Cement Tiles Provide Bathroom Inspiration

Granada Tile

Writer and blogger James Kicinski-McCoy is a co-founder and editor of Mother Magazine, and co-owner and creative director of Two Son. Recently on her blog, Bleubird, she mused aloud about upgrading her four bathrooms , collecting inspiration images and Granada Tile is there, blue and white Fez cement tile, prompting dreams of things to come… Bring warmth and textural interest to your space with Granada Tile Company’s cement tiles.

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GIO Looks at Common Myths About Wood-Look Tile

Giotile

Faux wood tile – it’s gorgeous, natural-looking, and it combines all the beauty of wood with the durability of porcelain tile. What’s not to love about wood-look tile?

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Design a Vintage Bathroom

Conestoga Tile Blog

Looking for a different way to update your bathroom? Try making it over in vintage style. Representing the 1920s through 1950s, this era resonates with people as being a time when products were well-made and long lasting. Higher quality materials coupled with timeless design help make this one of the most popular time periods to emulate in interior design. .

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Are There Cement Tiles In Your Home? House Beautiful Says They Should Be!

Granada Tile

In House Beautiful’s list of 120 Items That Should Be In Every Beautiful Home , Granada Tile’s Fez cement tiles are there at number 45, evoking exotic travels, if only in your imagination. . What? You don’t have any cement tiles in your home? What are you waiting for? Our Fez encaustic tile in black and white pictured above, are in stock and ready to ship out to you immediately!

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ModCraft enters the Field Tile Market

ModCraft

ModCraft modern dimensional wall tile company enters the handmade field tile market with its latest collection of Modern Porcelain Field Tile. Shown below is ModCraft Modern Porcelain Field Tile 3” x 9” in Nice Day Glaze. ModCraft’s made to order Modern Porcelain Field Tile comes in 8 standard sizes including 3? x 6?, 6? x 6?, 3? x 9?, 4? x 10?

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New universal design and aging in place trends

JG Kitchens

This article just published in a trade magazine I write for every month. If you have plans to remain in your home in your senior years, or have someone in your household with mobility issues, this Trend Spotting report on aging in place and universal design approaches will be helpful. It also includes a section on smart home benefits for wounded warriors — which I wanted to include in honor of Veteran’s Day this week.

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Warm Colors For Your Home

Conestoga Tile Blog

Reds, yellows, oranges as well as various combinations of these colors are considered “warm” colors. Yes, as you use stronger color, its intensity also increases creating a warming effect. Such a group of colors can influence a range of emotions such as feelings of happiness and excitement. How can you incorporate warm colors into your decorating scheme?

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Colorful Home in Australia is Part Modern, Part Rustic

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Part modern, part rustic, this colorful home in Melbourne, Australia is our dose of inspiration for the day. Envisioned by Austin Maynard Architects , Alfred House is an addition and reconfiguration of an existing two-story building, with two bedrooms and a lean-to that had little relationship with the exterior space. The aim of the project was to expand outdoor areas by embracing the laneway in an unconventional and playful manner. “By building on the boundary and internalizing the back

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ModCraft enters the Field Tile Market

ModCraft

ModCraft modern dimensional wall tile company enters the handmade field tile market with its latest collection of Modern Porcelain Field Tile. Shown below is ModCraft Modern Porcelain Field Tile 3” x 9” in Nice Day Glaze. ModCraft’s made to order Modern Porcelain Field Tile comes in 8 standard sizes including 3? x 6?, 6? x 6?, 3? x 9?, 4? x 10?

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Barker Table – A Doghouse Worth Having Inside

Life of an Architect

There are good dog houses, and then there are great dog houses … I’d like to think that the “Barker Table” doghouse falls into the latter category. If you swing through Life of an Architect with any regularity, you know that I think it’s really important for architects to use their skills to benefit the greater good. There are innumerable ways that we can take advantage of our skill set and contacts to help others, and one of my favorites is to design playhouses an

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Honoring All Who Served

Burgin Construction

The entire Burgin Construction Inc. team extends our thanks to all of the veterans and active military, today and every day. There are no words that can express the gratitude we have for you. We thank our military for protecting and defending our freedom and the American way of life. We thank you for leaving your home to protect all of our homes. Again, there are no words that can express the amount of gratitude we have for our veterans and active military.

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Impressive Extension ‘Hides’ Behind Cast-Iron Facade in New York

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A bold architecture intervention behind one of New York’s most impressive cast-iron facades resulted in a creative addition. WORKac came up with an ingenious approach to partially hide the new extension from street view, as requested by local regulations. Named “The Stealth Building”, the project successfully blends modern architecture with historic preservation.

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ModCraft enters the Field Tile Market

ModCraft

ModCraft modern dimensional wall tile company enters the handmade field tile market with its latest collection of Modern Porcelain Field Tile. Shown below is ModCraft Modern Porcelain Field Tile 3” x 9” in Nice Day Glaze. ModCraft’s made to order Modern Porcelain Field Tile comes in 8 standard sizes including 3″ x 6″, 6″ x 6″, 3″ x 9″, 4″ x 10″, 2″ x 12″, 3″ x 12″, 4″ x 12″ and a 6″ hexagon shape.

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ICP Construction Unveils New Architectural Paint and Coatings Strategy

The A to Z of Building

ICP Construction, a division of Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group), has unveiled their architectural paint and coatings strategy. ICP Construction currently manufactures and markets under.

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Capozza Concrete Services Hosts ARDEX ‘Moisture Palooza’

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Last week, more than 40 industry professionals attended Capozza Concrete Services ARDEX Moisture Control event. ARDEX Director of Technical Services Seth Pevarnik presented ARDEX products to an engaged crowd at the Cumberland Club in Portland, Maine. Thanks for having us!

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12 DIY Projects to Try in November

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

As the weather gets colder and days get shorter, we’re hunkering down in our homes. For me and many of my friends, I’ll admit that means cozying up on our couches and catching up on all of the Netflix we missed in the summer months. Spending more time at home also gives me the yearning for new decor for my space. Enter these 12 DIY projects, which are perfect to keep your hands busy while you binge on a new show, or keep you entertained all on their own.

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Don't Forget: Accessories Are Important

The Perfect Bath

Wall-mounted and freestanding accessories are the final choices to be made when completing a bath. These important functional elements often are left out of the original quote — you think you’ll get back to the showroom and select them later, but it doesn’t quite happen. That means that random last-minute selections are made without completely thinking them through, and suddenly those fabulous new towels have no place go other than the floor.

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View’s Smart Windows Installed at New Delta Sky Club at Sea-Tac International Airport

The A to Z of Building

View®, the leader in dynamic glass, announced that its smart windows have been installed at the new Delta Sky Club in the Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport that opened in late.

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Keep Drafts Out of Your Home During a Fall Kitchen Remodel in Arlington

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

A kitchen remodel in Arlington can be a wonderful, exciting time. Bringing something new into your home, increasing the usability of your space, building that ideal, dream kitchen you’ve always dreamed of; all reasons to rejoice. However, the remodel process can bring some unique challenges as well. And with winter coming up fast, you might encounter a rather mundane, but surprisingly frustrating issue: drafts.

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9 Air-Cleaning Plants Your Home Needs

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

9 Air-Cleaning Plants Your Home Needs We don’t think too much about the air we breathe in our homes. Unfortunately, there can be many unwanted toxins lurking in the space we live. While air purifiers can tackle air purifying and detoxifying, they can also be noisy and expensive. Luckily, there are a wide variety of plants that can be used just as effectively to clean the air around us.

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ICFF and Design Week in NYC

The Perfect Bath

The second week of May has evolved into “Design Week” in New York. In addition to the opening of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House and Collective Design, there is the major trade show International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF). Originally it was a platform for contemporary furniture, rugs, lighting, fabrics, wallpaper and objects. Today, it has migrated to a complete range for luxury interiors now including surfaces, bath, kitchen, hardware and an even inspiring section devoted

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Home Renovation: Saving Money with your Heating and Cooling

Stagetecture

Did you know heating and cooling account for more than 50% more annually in energy bills than they should? According to the EIA , residential homes account for 40% of the total United States energy consumption. Even further, the Department of energy has data that proves that 40-60% of energy consumption is from our HVAC systems. Are you constantly fighting to keep your home cool?

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Behind the Scenes of Design Series 4: Getting Technical

Heath Ceramics

For the fourth year in a row, we issued a challenge to our Heath Clay Studio : to explore a single subject in depth, and to share both the creative process and final collection. Previous years focused on form, including the candleholder, vase, and lighting. This year, for Design Series 4: Alchemy , we shifted our emphasis onto glaze. Our Heath Clay Studio director, Tung Chiang, worked with our master glazer (and Edith Heath’s niece), Winnie Crittenden, to create over 300 one-of-a-kind pieces.

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Thailand Getaway Built Around Natural Rock Formations

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Featuring stunning sea views and a secluded garden with large natural rock formations, Samujana Holiday Villa 11A is an exotic retreat in Ko Samui , Thailand. The residence is a treat in itself, but also offers a privileged hillside position for contemplating the neighboring sights. Located just minutes from Samui International Airport and the stunning beaches of Choeng Mon and popular Chaweng, this is a holiday escape at its best.

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Wishing Everyone The Perfect Bath

The Perfect Bath

Earlier in the month, I wrote about my excitement for my new book, The Perfect Bath. While the process of designing and executing a great bath can be demanding, dare I say that the book itself—my experience and insight coupled with advice from top experts and stunning images—is quite an enjoyable read. The Perfect Bath is meant to inspire and instruct, and we at Waterworks are excited to share it.

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26 Holiday Cocktails Recipes for Entertaining

Stagetecture

Have you started planning your holiday parties and holiday cocktails menu? Whether to just unwind on a lazy day, celebrate a festive occasion, spend time with your special one, or hang out with your best buddies, a holiday cocktails drinks are the best option to set off the proper mood. Yes, the theme of our recipe roundup this week is cocktail drinks.

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Florida Tile's Span Features a Belgian Stone Look Made in the USA

ISC Surfaces

Designed after a single large piece of Belgian shellstone, Span from Florida Tile captures a remarkable bush hammered finish with fossilized sediment in four contemporary colors. (All sizes noted are in inches.) Span Baltic Colors: Baltic, Cream, Silver, Snow Shade Variation : V2 Color Body Rectified Porcelain Field Tile: 12x24, 24x24 Exterior Textured Color Body Porcelain Field Tile: 12x24 in Snow & Silver only Trims & Accents: 12x24 Random Sized Pattern Mosaic, 12x12 Basketweave Mosaic

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Paris’s Thai Boxing Hall Hits All The Right Notes

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

La Belle Equipe is in an original Thaï boxing hall located in a charming Art Nouveau building in Paris. The unconventional sporting venue was envisioned by two friends (both former Thai boxing champions) who wanted to keep their passion alive. Remy & Julien commissioned Spray Architecture to develop a place different from the traditional gyms, where boxing enthusiasts share their knowledge in a friendly atmosphere.

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The Perfect Bath: Eastridge Design

The Perfect Bath

As I continue to share images from The Perfect Bath, my plan is to include spaces large and small, especially the powder bath. In this post, I’m focusing on a dramatic powder room designed by Katie Eastridge of Eastridge Design in Princeton, New Jersey. The powder bath is probably one of the smallest rooms in the home. Usually, its adjacencies are irrelevant to its design and it can simply stand alone as a bold island in a neutral environment.

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15 Thanksgiving Hostess Gifts to Show your Gratitude

Stagetecture

Now that you’ve been invited over for the holidays what Thanksgiving hostess gifts will you bring? Tradition dictates that when you are invited for Thanksgiving dinner, you carry a gift for the host. It is only fair to carry a small gift for the person who has worked hard to ensure you have a great evening. Wouldn’t you love it if you invited someone for dinner and they brought you a gift?

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Legendary Country Club Masters Stain Protection with Fusion Pro Grout

CUSTOM Insights Blog

The Club at Ibis in West Palm Beach, Florida sought a grout that was more stain resistant than cemetitious options, but less expensive and easier to use than typical epoxies for renovations to their world-class facilities. Specifiers selected a complete system from CUSTOM featuring Fusion Pro Single Component Grout. All of the tile throughout the property was grouted with Fusion Pro, which is guaranteed stain-proof and color perfect.

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Rustic Summer Home Conversion in Spain

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Houses should evolve along with their owners: That was the philosophy behind the remodel of this traditional house in the rustic village of Sant Mori in Spain. Tasked with renovating this historical home with a backdrop of forests and fields, design firm Mesura created the perfect addition for a tableau of the Empordà countryside. Originally constructed as a summer home, the house was too large to be practical for residence year round.

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