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Hand Painted Tiles Vs Hand Poured Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

If you’ve started shopping for cement tiles for an upcoming home or commercial upgrade, you may have come across the question, “what is the difference between hand painted and hand poured tiles?”. While it may not seem like it, there’s a big difference between the two and each greatly affects the overall look and longevity of the tile. Cement Tiles: Hand Painted or Hand Poured?

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Quick Look: Terrazzo Cement Tile

Cement Style

We have a total design game changer at Villa Lagoon Tile! Now you can add the depth and visual texture of terrazzo to all or part of your favorite cement tile patterns. Terrazzo Cement Tile is suitable for all commercial and residential floors and walls when the appropriate application procedures are followed. 3 Sizes of White Marble Chips Available.

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Timeless Kitchen Pieces

Conestoga Tile Blog

Photo Credit: Florim USA Evolution porcelain tile. Homeowners understand that remodeling your kitchen can be a significant investment. Remodeling your kitchen for resale can be one of the largest return-on-investments that homeowners will make. The main fear that homeowners and buyers alike face is will their kitchen be out-of-style in the next few years?

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Timeless Kitchen Pieces

Conestoga Tile

Photo Credit: Florim USA Evolution porcelain tile. Homeowners understand that remodeling your kitchen can be a significant investment. Remodeling your kitchen for resale can be one of the largest return-on-investments that homeowners will make. The main fear that homeowners and buyers alike face is will their kitchen be out-of-style in the next few years?

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Get The Look: A Cement Tile Rug

Granada Tile

A Rug You Can’t Ruin. Here’s another look we discovered on Houzz. It’s not a new look — in fact since the invention of cement tile, their patterns have been used in private homes and public buildings to bring in the color found in woven rugs and avoid the inevitable wear and tear. Many of the patterns in our Echo Collection have coordinating border tiles that can create the look of a rug.

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Contemporary ‘Black Box’ Home Extension in Montreal

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Natalie Dionne Architecture completed BLACK BOX II, an architecture addition for a residence in Montreal, Canada. Conceived as a jewelry box, the extension is covered with large plates of black fiber cement, with a perforated motif for the loggia, assembled with matching rivets. In contrast, blond wood and light porcelain and ceramics illuminate the interior.

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Timeless Kitchen Pieces

Conestoga Tile Blog

Photo Credit: Florim USA Evolution porcelain tile. Homeowners understand that remodeling your kitchen can be a significant investment. Remodeling your kitchen for resale can be one of the largest return-on-investments that homeowners will make. The main fear that homeowners and buyers alike face is will their kitchen be out-of-style in the next few years?

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Decorating with Moroccan-Inspired Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Dating back to the 10 th century, Moroccan tiles are truly historic pieces of art that originate in the old city of Fez, Morocco and parts of Spain. The tiles have made a significant comeback over the years, and have hypnotized home and business owners once again with their intricate geometric patterns and vibrant colors. Granada Tile has traveled across the globe to Morocco to find inspiration for our very own Moroccan cement tile designs.

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These 15 Double-Sided Fireplaces Wishing For The Coldest Nights of the Year

Trendir Magazine

They create focal points and a lot of cozy, comforting vibes. Whether you’re building from scratch or just adding on, there’s something really magical about adding one of these beauties to your living room – or bedroom. These 15 double-sided fireplaces will have you wishing for the coldest nights of the year – all year round.

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Remembering a Beloved Collaborator and Friend

Heath Ceramics

Rich Roat was co-founder and co-owner, along with Andy Cruz, of House Industries of Yorklyn, Delaware. Andy called us Wednesday with the unimaginable news that Rich had passed away that morning. Healthy, active, creative, energetic, and leaving a wife and two teenagers without a hint of any such tragedy on the horizon. These are the moments you don’t expect, when you hear news that makes everything in your body sink to the bottom of your stomach, and you find out the bottom of your stomach is lo

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How to Live in a Kitchen with No Upper Cabinets

Kitchens for Living

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know that the less-is-more look of the topless kitchen is hot!! When I say topless I mean no upper cabinets. There are certainly pluses and minuses to this design decision. But “how can I live without half my kitchen”, you ask. Fear not. Today we will examine […] Read more. The post How to Live in a Kitchen with No Upper Cabinets appeared first on Artful Kitchens.

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Cement Tile Patterns at Granada Tile

Granada Tile

You won’t find a shortage of cement tile patterns at Granada Tile. We’ve traveled the globe getting inspired by all of the beautiful and traditional patterned cement tiles we’ve come across to bring to our online shop. We’ve also been inspired again and again by our customers who come to us with a unique pattern they’ve seen while on vacation, or have dreamt up themselves.

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Annual Kitchen & Bath Design Trends from KBDN

JG Kitchens

What’s trending in kitchen and bath design? What’s coming up for 2018? These questions were answered by leading industry pros for my latest Kitchen & Bath Design News Trend Spotting report. This is a trade magazine read by designers, contractors, manufacturers, retailers and distributors, but there’s no reason why consumers shouldn’t hear these behind-the-scenes conversations either.

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Decorating Mistakes That Make Your Home Feel Smaller

Trendir Magazine

Did you know that most homeowners will feel that their home is the wrong size for them at least 3 times a year? Although they could be due to the square footage of the home the primary reason happens to be the way the home is decorated. The way your home is decorated can make a huge difference in the appearance of the home. In fact, 85% of individuals are currently making their home appear smaller right now!

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Going Topless…In Your Kitchen

Kitchens for Living

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know that the less-is-more look of the topless kitchen is hot!! When I say topless I mean no upper cabinets. There are certainly pluses and minuses to this design decision. But “how can I live without half my kitchen”, you ask. Fear not. Today we will examine […] Read more. The post Going Topless…In Your Kitchen appeared first on Artful Kitchens.

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Get The Look: Hexagon Cement Tiles To Soften Your Kitchen Space

Granada Tile

Use An Uneven Border of Hexagon Cement Tiles To Soften Your Kitchen Space. We love Houzz for connecting with architects, interior designers, kitchen planners, home builders and home owners. We also turn to it for ideas. We wanted to share a few that we found in a recent post, 10 Tile Layouts You Haven’t Though Of , that might spark a few thoughts for what to do in your home.

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Annual Kitchen & Bath Design Trends from KBDN

JG Kitchens

What’s trending in kitchen and bath design? What’s coming up for 2018? These questions were answered by leading industry pros for my latest Kitchen & Bath Design News Trend Spotting report. This is a trade magazine read by designers, contractors, manufacturers, retailers and distributors, but there’s no reason why consumers shouldn’t hear these behind-the-scenes conversations either.

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The Importance Of Depth in Interior Design and Why It’s Your Secret Weapon

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Depth makes a difference in interior design. Image: Niche Modern Sometimes the rooms in our home aren’t quite the perfect fit that we’re hoping for. They might just be a little too small or too oddly-shaped for comfort, and a remodel just isn’t in the cards. In these cases, it’s important to rely on a few tried-and-true interior design tricks to help alter the perception of a space.

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A Color Everyone Will be Talking About in 2018

The Ace of Space

It’s a day the design and fashion industry wait for, the announcement of Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2018. After traveling the globe for weeks last year, Pantone sent out a team of people who searched out trends in everything from cars and clothes to fashion and food. Then they pooled their findings from this […]. The post A Color Everyone Will be Talking About in 2018 appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Hand-Picked 2017 Holiday Gifts

The Perfect Bath

Each year I look forward to sharing some suggestions for holiday gifts. So not to break with tradition, here is my 2017 list. There is nothing like a cozy, warm new robe, and our cashmere Dolce collection is simply the best design for both the men and women in your life–especially now as the nights get cold. The one piece that I use all the time and love the most is the eye mask.

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15 Modern Kitchen Cabinets For Your Ultra-Contemporary Home

Trendir Magazine

Do you have a certain vision in mind to complete your kitchen? If you’re inspired by chic and sleek edges, clean scenes, and fashion-forward looks, we’ve got some ideas for you to take a peek at today. Functional, storage, organization, and style are all basic needs of your cooking space which is why these 15 modern kitchen cabinets are perfect for your ultra-contemporary home design.

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4 Elegant Christmas Tablescape Ideas That Will Warm Up Your Home this Holiday Season

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Try one of these Christmas tablescape ideas to spice up your holiday entertaining. Image: Rikki Snyder Now that winter has finally arrived, it’s time to get into the holiday spirit. If you’re anything like us, the holiday season means plenty of entertaining for family and friends. As design addicts, the aesthetics of our holiday decorations are just as important as our décor.

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Holiday Gift Guides:: The Ace “Picks” For The Ladies

The Ace of Space

It’s the holiday season. A time for giving and receiving, and enjoying time with family and friends. We’ve been asked by our readers for several years to do “Holiday Gift Guides,” and in the spirit of giving, we decided to curate some of our favorite picks for those special people in your life. This is our […]. The post Holiday Gift Guides:: The Ace “Picks” For The Ladies appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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The top 4 single serve coffee maker options in 2017

Kitchen and Residential Design

via It is the holiday season and finding the perfect gift can be quite a challenge. If you are searching for the perfect gift for the coffee lover in your life, perhaps you should consider purchasing a single serve coffee maker. There are an abundance of coffee maker options on the market which can be a bit overwhelming if you don’t know what to look for.

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5 Kitchen Remodeling Ideas for the Holidays

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

With the holiday season now in full swing, your kitchen is likely going to be seeing quite a bit of action. What better time to renovate before you decorate? The leading design specialists at Jack Rosen are here today to talk with you about adding function, retaining (or adding!) visual appeal, and creating a holiday kitchen ideally suited for meeting your and your family’s needs.

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Home Sellers: These 7 Outdated Design Trends Could Hurt Your Chances of Finding a Buyer

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Outdated home trends often cause buyers to pass on your home. Image: Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home We hate to say it, but trends do come and go. What was hot a few years ago may not be popular now and some long-scorned fads are making their way back into the public consciousness. (We’re looking at you, wallpaper !) For sellers, this cycle can leave some sellers stuck with outdated design trends when they put their home on the market.

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Flush with Meaning

KB Culture

Recent depressing developments [ see: Bear Ears National Monument, tax reform, border wall, et al ] have me looking to art for comfort. Made while he was participating in the arts/industry residency program at the John Michael Kohler [yes, that Kohler] Arts Center, this 1974 sculpture by Jack Earl caught my eye. Perhaps you'll find some personal solace in 'The Factory as Toilet' as well.

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Element Design's new Illuminaton with eluma DecoPanel & LED Shelving

ISC Surfaces

DecoPanel LED Shelving Add illumination to your shelves with LED panels and shelving products from Element Design. Premium materials and the highest quality LED components combine to give you a creative lighting solution. eluma DecoPanels 4 mm or 6mm glass or resin panels Quality LED lights Warm Daylight RGB color changing Large Assortment of Inserts offered including Textured and Printed Glass Architectural Resins Custom Digital Printed Inserts eluma LED Shelving Choice of two aluminum frame pr

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How to Prep your Kitchen Maintenance For the Holidays

Stagetecture

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by American Home Shield (AHS). All opinions are strictly my own. Kitchen maintenance is probably the last thing that is on your mind as you are hustling and bustling around your holiday kitchen. Whether you’re trying to stock your refrigerator and freezer full of food for your Christmas party or you’d like to fit a few more dishes into your dishwasher, keeping up with kitchen maintenance can be a challenge during the holidays.

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Try This Year’s Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas and Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Everything comes in and out of style, it seems. Even Christmas decorating. And what can be more quintessential than the Christmas tree? It’s often the focal point in the home during the holidays, so it should fit your personality and your home’s style.

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Sky-High Kitchen

KB Culture

Dubbed the 'Jenga tower' for its top-heavy collection of blocky, cantilevered condos, the new high-rise by architects Herzog & de Meuron features kitchens that counter that jagged image. Curving islands and conical range hoods add an element of softness to the interior. dada-kitchens.com.

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How Architects Talk to One Another

Life of an Architect

Since I spend a majority of my time trying exceedingly hard to not sound like an architect, it’s always a bit of a jolt to my system when I jump back into an environment when it’s actually important to sound like one. This is the situation I found myself on Monday as I was a juror for the end of the semester project for sophomore architecture students at Texas A&M University.

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Holiday Entertaining – Week 1 of Christmas #Giveaways!

Stagetecture

Happy Holidays! Holiday entertaining has to be one of the best parts of December. This is my favorite time of year as it gives us all a chance to look back over the past year and celebrate our friends, family and give back to those we love. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa or you just love entertaining I have created the 3 Weeks of Christmas to give you ideas for entertaining, decorating and crafting during the holidays.

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The Freshome Gift Guide: Contemporary Kids Decor and Modern Toys for Kids

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Kids can also have a good eye for design and architecture. If you know a child who appreciates modern design (or parents who prefer to see a modernist kid’s clutter), we’ve got a great selection of contemporary kids decor and modern toys for kids of all ages. Modern kids decor gifts This small replica of the famous Jeff Koons balloon dog is a piggy bank.

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Options Abound: Purchasing Art in the Modern World

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Displaying art in a grouping gives it major impact. Image: Regionviii.com Purchasing art for your home or work environment can be overwhelming. It can also take up plenty of time, something many consumers don’t have much of any more. Today, there are several other options available to help buyers find the pieces that speak to them. Online galleries, art websites, daily auctions and listings of regional art shows are a few of the choices consumers have now to find and buy art.

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You Can Stay at This Vernacular-Style Beach House in Sri Lanka

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This unusual looking guesthouse in Tangalle, Sri Lanka, was recently completed by Chinthaka Wickramage Associates. Issana Beach House is located 200 kilometers (125 miles) away from the bustling capital of Colombo and is a comfortable stopover for those looking to explore the country’s South Coast beaches. According to the architects, the design of this house drew inspiration from the vernacular buildings of the nearby small towns and villages.

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Wait Till You See These Modern Menorahs in Stores Now

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Hanukkah traditions don’t mean you need a traditional menorah. Glam and modernize your holiday with one of these sleek, modern menorahs — in stores now. Brass and gold modern menorahs Gold and brass are hot. These menorahs feature warm golden tones that are on-trend, yet have a retro or mid-century vibe. Brass Menorah at CB2, $30 Polished chrome or steel modern menorahs Nothing is more modern than polished chrome.

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