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Summer, the Season for Outside Cabinets

Kitchens for Living

Summer is in full swing! I must confess I’m one of the few who loves a hot steamy Florida summer. Recently I got a call from a potential client with some extra space to fill outside by the pool (lucky them right?) Adjacent to the dining room and tucked into an alcove a new idea sprang to mind! How about an outside wine bar? Perfect for entertaining and here in Florida we can enjoy this scenario most of the year.

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Granada Tile’s Cluny Cement Tile In a San Clemente Bathroom

Granada Tile

Granada Tile’s Cluny Cement tiles, in-stock in black and white and used as bathroom wall tile, add up to a elegant installation in this master bathroom in San Clemente, California. . Many of our most popular concrete tile designs, like the Cluny concrete tile in black and white pictured above, our Badajoz cement tile , our Fez encaustic tile in blue and white and in black and white , and our Serengeti cement tile are in stock and ready to ship out to you immediately!

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Get the Look: Apollo Steel

The London Tile Co.

Recreate this eye-catching and modern look with Apollo Steel 600x300mm porcelain tiles and contrasting Ardex Spring Jasmine grout.

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3 Luxury Tile Purchasing Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know

As The Tile Turns

Choosing luxury tiles can be a fraught experience, and in many ways the luxury sector is even more difficult to understand than more economy-oriented products. With its emphasis on visual appeal, the luxury tile market often paradoxically requires you to focus even more on the quality of materials, as surface features may be used to mask sub-par production standards underneath.

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Oxford makes a bold statement in this kitchen renovation

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

This beautiful kitchen renovation features Oxford 3″ x 12″ glossy subway tile. This elongated subway tile offers a Spanish industrial-chic vibe to this contemporary space. Oxford is stocked in our Minnesota warehouse in Bone, Super White and Taupe gloss, along with Bone and White crackle finishes. Photos feature Super White Gloss. Other colors are available special order, 2 – 3 weeks including Bronze, Silver, and Light Grey.

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Granada Cement Tiles in Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa in C Magazine’s June 2016 issue

Granada Tile

A entire hotel of Granada Tile Company’s cement tiles? What! Where is this magical place? It’s Casa Laguna Hotel and Spa, now open for business in Laguna Beach, California. Profiled in the June 2016 issue of C Magazine , it sets off the colors and patterns of our concrete tiles beautifully. We can’t wait to go! Casa Laguna Hotel and Spa , a stunning Spanish Colonial hotel, located in Laguna Beach, was designed by exuberant English interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard (

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The Ultimate Guide to Green Living Using 10 Stylish, Eco-Friendly Apartment Ideas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Siol Studios Our home is our sanctuary away from the chaos of the world outside. But is it really a sanctuary? How much pollution and toxic chemicals are you bringing into your apartment without even realizing it? You’d be surprised that in many cases, it’s not even what you’re bringing in — the culprits that affect the air quality of your home may be the very items you live with!

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Penny Tile Makes a Comeback

The Perfect Bath

Little round mesh-mounted porcelain tiles–called Penny Tile–are both traditional and modern. They are a familiar form from ’30s-era baths, when little black daisy designs were installed in a bed of white. The look was seen in both residential and commercial installations, often partnered with 3 x 6 white subway tile. Penny Tiles feel fresh for today; manufactured from porcelain clay and very durable, they’re especially current when installed in some of the great colors av

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Saskatchewan Canada Demo Nights: A Success!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

More than 81 tile installers and customers were trained on ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems in Regina and Saskatoon this week. ARDEX Sales Professional Kelly Jacques and ARDEX Technical Field Representative Bertram Tasch presented the full system of products! Thanks to all who attended. Keep a lookout for a demo day coming in your area!

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Tuscan Style Home in Oklahoma Exhibits Classic Artifacts

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Designer Brent Gibson collaborated with Christopher Lee & Company Fine Homes in developing this Tuscan-style home in Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, USA. With imported materials from Italy, Mexico, and Spain, the residence was custom built to compliment the historical aesthetics found throughout the Mediterranean region, along with influences from the Spanish.

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The Art of Quality Tile Installations

CUSTOM Insights Blog

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. The firm is focused on leading in the categories of best practices and client satisfaction. Here, Leasure shares his recommendations for building and preserving a professional reputation as a tile contractor.

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Traditional Style Bathroom Retreat

Conestoga Tile Blog

* Credit to Interior Design Matters, Northern Virginia. Bathrooms are now as well decorated as bedrooms. In the past, bathrooms were simply viewed as places where you simply detoxify and cleanse your body. But now, bathrooms are considered as places of relaxation as well. Sometimes, they are even made to stand alone as a room in itself complete with all amenities.

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Trending: European Tile…Introducing Cementine Porcelain Tile!

Rubble Tile

The European trend continues! We’re happy to officially introduce our newest Italian offering. Exclusive Rubble Tile line, Cementine, is our new collection of unique Italian porcelain tile. Cementine offers an original time-worn, cement look and a mix of elegance and creativity that adds spark to any residential or commercial project. Going outside the box.

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10 Luxury Oceanfront Airbnbs in Malibu

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Malibu, California. It’s a town synonymous with modern mansions, glittering sand, and crashing waves. We’ve seen it featured in movies and magazines as the quintessential Pacific Coast beach address. And like much of SoCal, such real estate comes with a price tag far too high for most of us to consider picking up and moving to this luxury location. But with Airbnb , we can certainly vacation there and pretend to live the lux life.

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Roger Leasure Installs with Integrity

CUSTOM Insights Blog

CUSTOM recently spoke with Roger Leasure, president of Northern California Tile & Stone (NCTS) in Sacramento, Calif. NCTS is a Certified 5-Star Tile Contractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. The firm is focused on leading in the categories of best practices and client satisfaction. Here, Leasure shares his recommendations for building and preserving a professional reputation as a tile contractor.

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New Hardwood Collection and Colors from Mullican

ISC Surfaces

Mullican's newest collection, Oakmont, features unique surface treatments and an on-trend color palette. (All sizes noted are in inches.) Oakmont —Classic hardwood look in four species / nine colors enriched with hand-sculpted texture. Species/Colors: Hickory Granite, Hickory Provincial, Hickory Stone, Maple Autumn, Maple Cappuccino, Oak Ebony, Oak Espresso, Walnut Colonial, Walnut Frost Size: 1/2 x 5 Finish: Alpha A’Lumina Warranty : 25-Year Finish Installation: Glue Down, Staple Down or Float;

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Tonight from 5-7, Dave Ball of @jacobmaydesign and Aimee &.

Heath Ceramics

Tonight from 5-7, Dave Ball of @jacobmaydesign and Aimee & Christiana of @hyggeandwest will be at Heath LA to celebrate the launch of Nomad furniture and Heath x H&W wallpaper! RSVP link in profile.

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11 Beautiful Handmade Plates for More Instagram-Worthy Eats

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

One thing we’re constantly doing in our homes is eating. We spend countless amounts of time cooking: some playing chef for creative multi-course meals, some eating toast and eggs for dinner more often than not. No matter your culinary confidence, preparing and eating deserve more decoration and recognition than we tend to give them. And that’s where ceramic tableware comes in.

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Would You Believe This?

Garden State Tile Blog

Wood Floor is Porcelain Tile…Savannah is a fresh approach to wood look tile. Realistic wood-grain graphics, surface texture, and color palette give this series a coastal, cottage appeal. Savannah is stocked in all five colors in 6″ x 36″ planks. This porcelain is rated for indoor commercial use and features an attractive price. The post Would You Believe This?

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Tom Duffy Demo Day!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Join us at the Anaheim Tom Duffy location today from 12-4:00 (PST) for an ARDEX tiling product extravaganza! Attendees can enter tile tool, cutting board, diamond core bit and diamond grinder blade raffles! And of course some world-famous products including ARDEX buckets and sponges!

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Penny Tile Makes a Comeback

The Perfect Bath

Little round mesh-mounted porcelain tiles–called Penny Tile–are both traditional and modern. They are a familiar form from ’30s-era baths, when little black daisy designs were installed in a bed of white. The look was seen in both residential and commercial installations, often partnered with 3 x 6 white subway tile. Penny Tiles feel fresh for today; manufactured from porcelain clay and very durable, they’re especially current when installed in some of the great colors av

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@nceramicstudio stretching clay in his demo today at Heath SF.

Heath Ceramics

A video posted by Cathy & Robin (@heathceramics) on Jul 10, 2016 at 1:11pm PDT.

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Inside Out!

Garden State Tile Blog

Expand interior living space to the outdoors in one continuous flow with Marca Corona’s HiThick 2CM porcelain tile. HiThick 2CM for outdoor applications broadens outdoor space planning and is safe for exterior paving. HiThick 2CM is available in several Marca Corona tile collections, making these collections a “complete” package—interior wall and floor and now, exterior paving.

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Eight Great Ideas for Small Spaces

JG Kitchens

Last week, I launched a month-long Eight Great Ideas series in honor of Gold Notes’ eighth anniversary of continuous publication. We looked at closet tips. This week, I share tips for small spaces in a new Pinterest Board. I hope you enjoy both posts! Adding a shelf over a door increases storage in a small bathroom. (Photo Courtesy: MarthaStewart.com ).

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Minimalist Guesthouse in Vinalhaven Hovers Above Former Quarry

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Good things come in threes, right? It certainly seems to be the case on the charming island of Vinalhaven. Though it sounds straight out of a fairytale, it’s actually an island off the coast of Maine in Penobscot Bay, USA. These charming minimalist guesthouses are named Little House on the Ferry , and the retreat was designed by GO Logic with much appreciation and consideration of the surrounding landscape. “The small cabins hover on piers above a former quarry, an approach that

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Stacks and stacks of glaze experiments in @tungchiang’s.

Heath Ceramics

Stacks and stacks of glaze experiments in @tungchiang’s studio.

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11 Stunning Designer Spaces From “Southern Style Now”

The Ace of Space

Upriver from the Garden district in New Orleans is a southern gem, one of many grand homes that dignify historical St. Charles Avenue. A street lined with well-maintained 19th-century houses that speak of a grander and more lavish period in this city’s wildly colorful history. A city that has earned a reputation for rowdy celebrations, wild Marti […].

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How to Find an Architect

Life of an Architect

It’s really hard for people to find an architect; at least that’s what the emails in my inbox are telling me. To further get to the point, it’s not hard to look one up that’s in your hometown – that’s easy. What’s hard is trying to figure out which one you should hire. That’s when people email me with questions, asking for advice and guidance.

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Attic Apartment in Luxembourg Combines Modern and Rustic Details

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Welcome to a lovely attic apartment in Luxembourg, which successfully combines modern and rustic details. The turn of the century crib was recently upgraded by Epad Architecture Office to become an airy contemporary home, despite the numerous challenges the renovation encountered along the way. “The existing openings in the roof, floors and walls were kept and enlarged where needed,” the architects explained. “The former narrow and steep stairs leading to the attic floor was d

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#FlexBoneFriday Feature: Christopher McNeeley of Archer Home Improvements

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Today’s #FlexBoneFriday Feature comes from the great state of Ohio: Christopher McNeeley and his crew at Archer Home Improvements recently used ARDEX UI 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane at the Mulberry Bar and Sports Facility in Cleveland. Here’s what Christopher had to say: “After Attending training at ARDEX Academy this week I have to say that you are the most helpful and knowledgeable group of individuals I have dealt with.

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A Look at GIO’s Nashville Office and Track One

Giotile

Our Nashville office is located at Track One in the revitalized Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood just two miles from downtown. The once industrial neighborhood is now burgeoning with hip new enterprises spearheaded by forward thinking artisan-entrepreneurs.

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Construction Commences on DTC Arbor Avenue in Central Valley of Northern California

The A to Z of Building

DCT Industrial Trust®, a leading industrial real estate company announced today the groundbreaking of DCT Arbor Avenue, a 796,000 square foot development located on 39.6 acres in the City of Tracy.

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Spiral Staircase Caps Off a Bold Modernization in France

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

V2S architectes renovated this building in the center of the Tardets-Sorhulos village square with modern pieces like a two-floor spiral staircase that greets you at the entrance. The staircase’s unique design with an open, glass enclosure invites visitors who come for the first floor information desk to venture upstairs to the building’s museum space.

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Pro Spotlight: Ways to Use Your Space More Wisely

Burgin Construction

Pro Spotlight: Ways to Use Your Space More Wisely. Brad Burgin was recently interviewed for the Houzz Pro Spotlight. In this article, Brad discusses: Thinking long-term for the best value. Carving out storage space. Using Every Inch of Your Interior. Removing Unnecessary Obstacles. Designing for the Future. Excerpt: Good design means good living, Brad Burgin says.

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ARDEX Americas Ready, Set, Move Challenge Results!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Source. ARDEX Americas employees recently completed the 2016 Ready, Set, Move Challenge! Congratulations Team Winners: Most Improved Minutes of Activity: The Thumbtacks (Bryant Buschman, Bryant Buschman, Jr., Juli Bosley & Steven Newbrough). Most Minutes of Activity: The Busy Bodies (Nancy Adams, Michele Forrest, Deb Miller, and Alyssa Sineway).

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Pratt & Lambert Paints Launches Pro-Hide Silver 5000 for Professional Painting Contractors

The A to Z of Building

Pratt & Lambert® Paints, an industry leader in innovative and quality paint products for the professional painter, is proud to announce the launch of Pro-Hide® Silver 5000. This product.

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Crochet Washbasin by Maison Valentina Encompasses Baroque, Eclecticism

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Not so long ago, needle craft was a skill that many women were expected to be proficient in. As mass manufacturing took hold, transforming the textile industry, very quickly, needle craft became somewhat out-dated. Maison Valentina brings this technique to life with the reinterpretation of the crochet’s techniques adapted to the modern bathroom furniture.

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