Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'Architects and designers can enter now to win a February 2015 trip to Spain. Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), is now accepting entries for the 2015 “Passport to Creativity” contest. The contest gives architects and interior designers an opportunity to enter to win a free trip to Spain.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

'Looking out of a window at a grey sky can really put a damper on your day, which is why the latest design trend might surprise you. Grey has been seen splashed across all of the interior design magazines and blogs this summer, and it looks like it’s set to last with several shades of grey featuring with Pantones Spring 2015 Colour Report. Read on for some ideas on incorporating grey into your home.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'“How do you come up with your designs?” is a question we hear a lot around here. So, in order to satisfy your curiosity, we’ve decided to share a little bit about the creation stories behind some of our tiles. How did you come up with this design? Had you seen it somewhere? The story behind the warm geometric of our Tunis tile is typical of how we work with our clients to create designs that then become part of our line.

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How to Floor Tile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'Travertine is a Natural Stone as you know, but did you know most of it is filled with grout? If you look at most Travertine Tile you will see that it is very porous on the unfinished side and that is because that is how most of it looks. They simple match the color and fill it with grout then polish the surface. Travertine is a sophisticated name for Limestone.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

'October 16th, 2014 | 4:00pm – 6:30pm. Kate-lo Tile & Stone invites you to join us for an early evening of education and a light dinner. Visit our showroom in Burnsville and learn about cutting edge technologies in the industry. Door prizes valued at $1000! Manufacturer & Kate-Lo reps will be on hand and demonstrating: • Laticrete – NXT leveling system. • Flextile - Flexmat next generation uncoupling membrane. • Schluter – DitraHeat – uncoupling & floor heat a

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

'By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. For thousands of years, geometric shapes and symbols have decorated homes, structures, religious buildings and art work. Influenced by nature (such as the perfect hexagon of a honeycomb made by bees), geometry has, in essence, shaped our world. Interlocking circle patterns grace the floor tiles of this establishment''s corridor.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

'Scandinavian design is modern and minimalist with plenty of natural views. Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. You may be surprised to hear that the beauty of the Scandinavian design movement wasn’t fully recognized until the 1950′s. Since then, this minimalist European design has brought acclaim to many prominent and noteworthy Scandinavian designers who have made a global mark by creating unique furnishings and housewares.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'One of the hottest trends in the last couple of years is high quality porcelain tiles that are made to replicate the look of hardwood flooring. Hardwood flooring is stunning, but can have some limitations in certain applications. Wood can scratch from sand at entryways and can warp and discolor in wet applications like bathrooms. It can also scratch from your pet’s toenails or ding if you accidentally drop a glass in your kitchen.

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Making Tile Modern

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

'Check out our ModDotz Porcelain penny tile blend Juno in this fun kids’ bathroom! This project designed by talented designer Galeana Younger. Buy ModDotz tile and other modern and colorful tile online at Modwalls.com. ModDotz porcelain penny tile on walls and floor. #buytileonline #moddotz #pennytile #colortile #cooltile #cute #fundesign #tile #floortile #walltile #modtile #livewithcolor.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

'This former Communist home was renovated by interior designer Judit Koczoh in collaboration with Beck Real Estate Kft to create a beautiful, practical, and energy efficient apartment. There were virtually no original features to be saved due to neglect and destruction during the Communist era. So the designers created this crib from scratch using talented workmen and carpenters and by moving 100 year old ceramic kitchen tiles from another apartment in the same building.

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The Tile Shop

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'Good morning! I hope you are well. Tony D. from our Indianapolis, IN showroom sent me this photo of his clients kitchen. Looking at the happy dog in this photo makes me wish I had tile throughout my entire home. It is so pet friendly- they love the cool touch and "mistakes" are easy to clean!! They used the Epsilon Mocha (one of my favorites) on the floor and the Oxford White subway for the backsplash.

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Giotile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'Bright, shiny tiles are timeless and classic; you know they’ll never go out of style. However, we’re definitely seeing a rising trend in commercial and residential design towards using tiles with matte finishes. In response to the number of inquiries we’re receiving lately concerning matte tiles, we’re offing a look at when, where and how you might want to use them in your commercial applications.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'On a snowy backdrop, 285 Chaplin Crescent residence developed by Zeca Homes Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, looks like a cozy refuge. A mix of materials (stone, wood, glass and zinc) and an irregular geometry make the building visually stand out. A few terraces and balconies, as well as generously-sized windows ensure an optimum indoor-outdoor relationship.

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Mosaicos

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

'A friend has brought me a really big and heavy gift from Sevilla: Eine Ferundin hat mir aus Sevilla ein wirklich großes und schweres Geschenk mitgebracht: Una amiga me ha traido de Sevilla un gran y pesado regalo: Unfortunately she didn''t find a complete tile… so I tried to "repair" it digitally. I scanned the bigger parts and put them together. Leider hat sie keine ganze Fliese gefunden … also habe ich versucht, sie digital zu "reparieren".

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KB Culture

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'With interlayers of fragile capiz shell, translucent onyx, wiry bear grass, and a stunning array of other natural elements, these glass and resin panels are a lovely [and permanent] way to extend the summer season indoors, during the dormant months of fall and winter. Perhaps the more pessimistic would suggest this is a way to preserve the bio-world—but I am not that strident. livinglass.com.

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and formerly known as Ceram, has produced a technical guide, ‘Lime in Mortars: Hydrated Lime –'

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

'We Spy…. Scenes around the factory. Come take a tour ! Tag us on Instagram. #heathceramics. Clockwise from top left: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4.

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'Southern California is experiencing a heat wave beyond any I’ve felt here in the four and half years since I moved to San Diego. I’m very glad that Chez J has AC, but not all of my friends’ homes do. For them, and for all of my readers who just want to feel cooler, here are some design-related tips. Cover up. Thermal-lined window panels or solar shades will keep your home cooler, especially the side that gets the most sun.

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Tile Doctor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'As we enter the fall season, home sales start to slow down. Families don’t want to move once their kids start school. Plus, as the weather starts to cool, people are less likely to want to begin a move. So, here are some tips for selling your home in the.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

'Sustainability doesn’t mean you have to give up luxury. Image Source: Maienza Wilson. Do you really know the true definition of sustainability? It is a trendy word that is often tossed about, but the real definition may be lost at times. Merriam Webster dictionary refers to the meaning of sustainable as, able to be used without being used up or destroyed; methods that do not completely use up or destroy natural resources; able to last for a very long time.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'The table is filling up… Work for our vase exploration show in December.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

'This is good advice for just about anyone, but I think it is of particular value to architects. I spent the weekend traveling, I was in Manhattan, Kansas speaking to the students at the College of Architecture, Planning and Design at Kansas State University. Last week that was one of the busiest weeks I’ve had in some time ( which is saying something ) and as I spent my evenings towards the end of last week putting together my presentation, I spent a lot of time wondering what sort of inf

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The Ace of Space

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, then you know that I am a full-fledged interior designer. There were a lot of nights that I made the trek into Atlanta to attend the Atlanta College of Art before it became SCAD. I can hand draft (and prefer too), read construction drawings better than […].

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Atlanta Design Bath Interior Design 98

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

'This stylish open-plan apartment envisioned and implemented by J.C. Architecture is located in a busy area of ??the city of Taipei, Taiwan. Tea-Art project is situated on the third floor of a large building, overlooking a park. The atmosphere of calm and comfort is ensured through a neutral color palette and items of furniture made ??of natural wood.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'Yellows and Greens.

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San Francisco Ceramics 40

The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'William A. (Bill) Turner, PE, LEED AP®, Sr. VP of The H L Turner Group Inc. (Turner Group) and President/CEO of Turner Building Science & Design, LLC predicts that the pace of growth in Zero.

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Margaret Almon Mosaics

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'House Number 205 in Yellow and Orange by Nutmeg Designs. In reflecting on the evolution of Nutmeg Designs house numbers , I am taken with how they have taken on a life of their own. Stratoz and I started collaborating in the studio with words around 2008. He used his stained glass skills to shape letters that were legible and lovely, and I used my small pieces to create mosaic backgrounds.

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Grout Mosaics Colors Design 76

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'Riggs Place Residence is a 6500 square-foot pool house designed by Soler Architecture in the Westchester section of Los Angeles. What we like about this place is its high level of openness, mixed with a vibrant mix of materials and colors. Unlike many contemporary residences that inspire soberness and lack of personality, this home seems friendly, fresh and welcoming.

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The Ace of Space

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

'There are three designers that I not only wear, but whose furnishings and/or accessories can be found in an eclectic mix throughout Casa B. Yes, most of you know that I love Tory Burch, Kate Spade and Ralph Lauren. The latter of which has been a staple in my closet for as long as I […].

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Colors Design 73

The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) has been recognized by BREEAM for its ability to allow the construction industry to responsibly source forest products. The announcement was made by.

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The Armchair Builder

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

'Armchair Builder recently answered a reader question on repairing bouncy floors so we thought we might share it with the rest of you. Even if you don’t have floors that move too much now, knowing more about what causes the problem can help to prevent issues on future building projects. When we say “bouncy” we’re [.]. Fix it!

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Flooring 55

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'Have you ever wondered why we love luxury interiors so much? Image Via: Marilee Bentz Designs, Inc. Luxury. The word even feels nice rolling off your tongue. There’s something so clean and crisp about it. Perhaps it’s the way that the simplest mention instantly conjures up mental images of sprawling mansions, designer collections, and sleek cars. Reality is, everyone loves lavishness, especially when it comes to interiors.

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The Ace of Space

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

'Here is Part 2 of the tour with Lindsay Pumpa, HGTV Urban Oasis Interior Designer. Lindsay is a delight, not only was she hand-picked as the Urban Oasis designer, but she has a portfolio of work that is truly stellar (www.lpumpadesigns.com). Based out of Florida she has been the lead on the last three houses. […]. Art Fabrics Furnishings HGTV Urban Oasis 2014 Modern and Contemporary Fabrics The Ace Around Town Wall Treatments AllModern HGTV Urban Oasis Jack Thomasson kohler Lindsay Pumpa

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Burgin Construction

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'The Burgin Construction Inc. team is hard at work remodeling and we wanted to show you what we are up to. Today we are sharing a non-traditional remodeling “work in progress” project with you. Below are the before, during, and after photos of an Irvine in-home wine room complete with a bistro style tasting area. Before. During. During. During. During.

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The Perfect Bath

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'While in Paris recently, my well-informed, sophisticated and elegant friend, Suzanne Santry, invited me to join her on an excursion to one of the many ateliers that still exist in the city. We were going to one she identified from an old issue of World of Interiors: Legeron, fleurs et plumes on Rue des Petits Champs. After venturing into the simple courtyard and up the stairs, we were met by Monsieur Legeron himself, clad in a work apron with pins stuck all over it.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

'The advertising campaigns implemented by Swedish furniture brand IKEA usually rank high in creativity, but wait ’till you see the company’s latest “stunt”! IKEA climbing wall is a vertically designed apartment that anyone with proper feet muscles and a soft spot for adventure can discover. This colorful installation near the massive Gothic Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral is meant to promote the retailer’s 30th store opened in France and it was developed in collaboration

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