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The real Wow factor

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Wow is a magnificent wood-look line that speaks for itself. Upon first glance of this stunning line, the first words you will utter are undeniable… Wow! In three spectacular colorways, from tame to bold, this series has been a favorite since we first introduced it. We were super excited when a local architecture firm decided to specify it for the walls of a commercial bathroom.

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Tile Trend Watch: Modern Naturals

Tile of Spain USA

Tile trends today include versatility and the ability to be used in any room of the home. Whether the objective is a traditional or more modern style, Tile of Spain manufacturers offer ceramic tiles with nature-inspired patterns and elements that are a great choice for integrating aesthetics and quality into any room. The natural tones of wood and stone inspire some of the most exquisite collections for ceramic floors and walls.

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Tile and Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture at the Homestead Musuem

Tile Talk

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The hot, humid weather we've been experiencing in Southern California since last week has taken a toll on me. I am not used to the tropical weather, so I find my mind wandering. The entry gates to La Casa Nueva at the Homestead Museum. However, with the stifling and oppressive heat, there is great news! We received some much-needed rain for our parched California lands.

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How To Get The Art Deco Look In Your Bathroom

The London Tile Co.

As the emerging profession of interior designer began to increase in popularity in the 1920s, so did the opulent and sophisticated art deco styles. Inspired by the glamour of early Hollywood, coupled with exotic influences from the Orient, Africa and Egypt, art deco made its way into every room of the house – including the bathroom. Read on for tips to help you create this extravagant style in your own art deco bathroom.

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Mixed mediums: new showroom displays feature fabulous backsplashes!

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Luxury Designs, one of our industry partners, recently remodeled their Fargo showroom and used a number of our products in their vignettes. The results? Stunning. Combining ceramic with stone and using mosaics that combine glass, marble and mother-of-pearl. Visit their showroom today to see these wonderful vignettes. Kate-Lo Tile & Stone products used in these displays are as follows: Kitchen Backsplash: .

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Green Walls Embellish Dramatic Luxury Home Overlooking the Pacific

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Aiming to connect living spaces with the dramatic ocean vistas surrounding the property, Ezequiel Farca Architects envisioned a luxury home with green walls and floor-to-ceiling-windows. The private residence in the photos below is located in the marina of Puerto Vallarta in Mexico and overlooks the Pacific Bay. It was conceived as a holiday oasis with all possible amenities: eight bedrooms, a fitness center, a home theater, two Jacuzzi bathtubs, a terrace with swimming pool, a fire pit, and num

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Under the Big Top!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

ARDEX Sales Professionals Dean Cavicchi and Michael Harris and ARDEX Tile and Stone Key Accounts Specialist Allison Birkmeyer represented ARDEX at the Post Neocon Under the Big Top show July 16 in Boston. Looking good!

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How to Clean Your Home’s Aging Ceramic Tile Floors

Conestoga Tile Blog

Do you know how to clean old ceramic tile floors ? It’s a common question that many homeowners are asking as their tile floors become distinguished by time. Source: Conestoga Tile. Fortunately, cleaning your tiles isn’t as hard as you may think and the following are some tips that will get everything spic and span in no time flat. Start by vacuuming your tile using the machine’s floor or brush attachments.

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Secluded Holiday Home With Cantilevered Volume Overlooking the Lake

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Surrounded by woodlands and an overall peaceful setting in Val-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada, this holiday retreat was built on a cliff edge, making the most of the views. According to Christopher Simmonds Architect , the residence “is gently embedded in the Canadian Shield and the sleeping quarters are firmly set in the rock while the cantilevered family rooms slowly emerge from this stone base.

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Getting Ready for Wilmington: Orange Ombre Mirror

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Orange Ombre Mirror. Glass, gold smalti, dichroic, ceramic mosaic on wood, 8×10 inches, ©2015 Margaret Almon. On July 25 & 26th, 2015, I will have my work at the Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair at the Chase Center in Wilmington, DE. I am shepherding my mosaics out of the studio and down the stairs for staging on the dining room table. I’ve been reading Gretchen Rubin’s book on habits, Better than Before , and she describes people as tending to be “openers” o

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Florida Tile Introduces Earthstone

ISC Surfaces

Earthstone Vellum 12x24 & chair rail Fossil Warm hexagon mosaic Florida Tile's Earthstone features four earthy color tones with an intricately detailed stone-like surface inspired by the incredible texture of hand cut stone block. Colors : Chamois, Mink, Seal, Vellum Porcelain Field Tile (in inches): 12x12, 12x24, 18x18 Trims & Accents : Mosaic, Hexagon Mosaic, Listellos, Ledger, Chair Rail & Stop, Bullnose Other Features : Made in the USA, Pre-Consumer Recycled Content, GREENGUARD C

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Ceramic Mural by Artist Remed, manufactured at ModCraft

ModCraft

Artist Remed was commissioned by French Jewelry designer Aurelie Bidermann to create a cermaic mural to decorate the exterior of her new boutique in SOHO New York. Remed worked with the ModCraft team to translate Remed’s bold illustration into large clay sections, which were carefully fired and glazed. The mural was intricately installed and can be viewed at the Aurelie Bidermann boutique 265 Lafayette Street NY.

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10 Ways to Add Tech to Your Summer Backyard

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Your backyard doesn’t have to take a backseat to the amazing smart technologies that are making their way into our homes and lives. Image Source: Colorworks Studio Ah, summer…the time to relax, enjoy the outdoors and spend time with friends and family. What better location for that than your very own backyard paradise? Especially when it is tricked out with the latest technology.

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7 Improvements that will Increase the Value of your Home

Burgin Construction

When considering making home improvements, it’s easy to gravitate towards trendy styles – but that’s not what’s going to give you the biggest bang for your buck! Below, we have listed some home improvements that will increase the value and enjoyment of your home. 1. Roof – The fundamentals of home architecture are having a great hat (roof) and boots (foundation).

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Purchase HENRY® 565 FloorPro™ at Lowes!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Do your interior concrete, wood, terrazzo or ceramic tile floors require leveling? If so, HENRY® 565 FloorPro™ may be the product for you!

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Ceramic Mural by Artist Remed, manufactured at ModCraft

ModCraft

Artist Remed was commissioned by French Jewelry designer Aurelie Bidermann to create a cermaic mural to decorate the exterior of her new boutique in SOHO New York. Remed worked with the ModCraft team to translate Remed’s bold illustration into large clay sections, which were carefully fired and glazed. The mural was intricately installed and can be viewed at the Aurelie Bidermann boutique 265 Lafayette Street NY.

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Inviting Colorado Chalet Anchored in Nature: Eberl Residence

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Envisioned by Barrett Studio Architects , this luxurious retreat harkens to traditional Colorado construction and materials such as stone and timber while offering a contemporary living experience – open, flowing, and full of light. As a larger structure, it was conscientiously made efficient and responsible, blending seamlessly with nature. Eberl Residence is a true celebration of its special Colorado setting from which it finds its form, and an intriguing expression of the eclectic style of tw

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StatWatch: Wait ‘Til Next Month?

Stone Update

May 2015 U.S. granite imports suffers from a bad comparison; marble, quartz, travertine shipments keep growing.

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Counter Point

KB Culture

I love stone counters, but sometimes the slab looks like an afterthought on top of the cabinets; the physical connection is there, but the pieces don't relate to one another very well. Here's a clever way around that. Framing the stone in the same wood as the cabinets not only shows off the slab's beauty, but when viewed from across the room, there's no stone datum line to complicate the composition. grattarola.it.

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Innovative Wall Finish – Precioustone By Antolini

Stagetecture

Precious stones are loved the world over for their beauty and rarity. They tell a story about our planet and attest to Mother Nature’s unrivalled design skills. Thanks to Antolini’s collection , Precioustone, you can now bring the beauty of natural stones into your home. The company makes use of real gems to create breathtaking wall finishes. The slabs are made using precious stones like amethyst, blue agate, red jasper, angel jasper, fancy petrified wood, and wild tiger eye gold.

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25 of the Hottest Fire Pit Ideas for Your Yard

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Adding the element of fire to your backyard not only adds warmth, but also adds a high-end look to your outdoor space. We’ve put together a gallery of the 25 hottest outdoor fire pit ideas for you to be inspired by. While some of the designs in our inspiration gallery are custom and expensive, building an outdoor fire pit doesn’t have to be. With a little creativity and the use of upcycled materials like shattered tempered glass, gravel or outdoor metal containers, creating a fire pit can add a

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ModCraft Tile Valley in White Gloss Glaze

ModCraft

ModCraft dimensional wall tile style Valley adorns the wall of this indoor/outdoor pool in this uber chic contemporary home in the suburbs of Detroit. To see the whole article on this cool pool and others, click here. Interior design by Kristen Armstrong of KCID LLC. Photos by Martin Vecchio. The post ModCraft Tile Valley in White Gloss Glaze appeared first on Mod-Craft.

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Introducing TakaIt’s our pleasure to introduce fans of master.

Heath Ceramics

Introducing Taka It’s our pleasure to introduce fans of master potter Akio Nukaga to another Japanese master craftsman whose work we just love: Hideki Takayama aka Taka. Taka collaborated directly with Akio to create pieces for his current show at Heath LA , including wooden sculptural pieces that are paired with—and alongside— Akio’s ceramics. The son of a carpenter, Taka is also known for his interior wordwork, table top pieces, and furniture, including tables, chairs, benches, doors, and mor

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Study Provides Insight into 'Woodquakes'

The A to Z of Building

The structural properties of brittle materials like rock or ceramic, such as cracking under stress, have long been studied in detail, providing insight into avalanches, earthquakes and landslides.

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Avenue Residence in California Integrating Traditional Coastal Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The Avenue Residence by Christian Rice Architects is an example of maximizing space on a relatively narrow property through the integration of exterior living areas. Located in Coronado, California, USA, the house features a covered front porch and covered rear patio that engage the open-plan great room at the front and rear through pocketing glass doors.

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Our Field Tile

ModCraft

ModCraft offers made to order field tile to use on its own or along with our dimensional tile. Our standard sizes are 6? x 6?, 3? x 6?, 3? x 9?, 3? x 12?, 4? x 10?, and 4? x 12?. However, we are willing to make custom sizes to meet your particular needs. The post Our Field Tile appeared first on ModCraft.

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Q&A: Natalie Chanin on Creativity

Heath Ceramics

For more than a decade, Heath has sought ways to push the boundaries of California culture and design, sparking collaborations and building relationships with artists, makers, and manufacturers around the country and the world. One of our most meaningful, fruitful, and fun collaborations has been with Natalie Chanin , the inventive and talented mastermind behind Alabama Chanin —a company that not only shares Heath’s commitment to thoughtful design and responsible manufacturing, but also to creat

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Wordless Wednesday: Rainbow Squared

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Rainbow Squared. Glass, dichroic, gold smalti and ceramic on wood, 8×8 inches, ©2015 Margaret Almon.

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Historic Apartment Redesign in Lisbon Preserving Fascinating Details

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Atelier Veloso Architects completed a historic apartment redesign in Lisbon, Portugal. Situated on the first level of a five-storey building dating back to 1893, the loft preserves great details such as the stone masonry walls and the 3.5 meter ceilings with plaster stucco and figurative decorations. Converting the apartment in order to adapt it to contemporary living needs meant installing new kitchen appliances in areas with reduced difficulties, adding wooden-framed windows and complete repla

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ModCraft 2014 Catalog Now Available

ModCraft

Wall Tile Catalog. ModCraft’s updated catalog for 2014 is now available. It features technical information, installation tips, specifications on our dimensional and new field tile and trim, as well as ordering information. DOWNLOAD. The post ModCraft 2014 Catalog Now Available appeared first on ModCraft.

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Installing the artwork for #AlabamaOnAlabama, including our.

Heath Ceramics

Installing the artwork for #AlabamaOnAlabama, including our favorite piece by outsider artist Mr. John Henry Toney called “Oreo Cookie Cow” (top right). Love his story on how he became an artist– read it on our Boiler Room website, link in profile. (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco).

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Decorating Ideas for a Lively Kids Playroom

Stagetecture

Decorating a child’s room can be tricky, and most parents prefer to avoid it altogether. However, with a few simple tricks, you can make your child’s playroom the place of their dreams. Simply choose a design they won’t outgrow quickly that you can also live with. Don’t forget that you’ll be spending a lot of time in the room so it is important to choose a design you all love.

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Put Some Style on Your Counter with Muji

Kitchens for Living

You know how much I love my white walls and the uber sleekness of contemporary design. Today I came across a post at deZeen.com and discovered the world of Japanese product designer Naoto Fukasawa. He makes accessible, functional and simply gorgeous small appliances for your kitchen under the brand name Muji. There are no sharp corners here, it’s all minimal, voluptuously curvy and white.

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ModCraft Tile Valley in White Gloss Glaze

ModCraft

ModCraft dimensional wall tile style Valley adorns the wall of this indoor/outdoor pool in this uber chic contemporary home in the suburbs of Detroit. To see the whole article on this cool pool and others, click here. Interior design by Kristen Armstrong of KCID LLC. Photos by Martin Vecchio. The post ModCraft Tile Valley in White Gloss Glaze appeared first on ModCraft.

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Up close and personal with another stunning @alabamachanin quilt.

Heath Ceramics

Up close and personal with another stunning @alabamachanin quilt for #AlabamaOnAlabama. Recognize those shapes? [insert vase emojis here] (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco).

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HanStone Quartz Expands U.S. South Central Reach

Stone Update

Partners with Avanti Stone to expand market coverage for surface material.

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Modernist Simplicity – My Mother’s Style (in honor of her 79th Birthday)

JG Kitchens

Born in 1936, Sandy D. Trief worked as a legal secretary, ballroom dance instructor, then stay-at-home mom throughout my childhood. When my younger brother went into school, she went back to work as office manager at an investment company. She earned her securities license and later became a very successful investment banker. My mother was born in 1936 and died too young in 1996.

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