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Energy Savings of 20% Achieved in Tile of Spain Production Processes

Tile of Spain USA

New Heat Recovery Systems Used in Spanish Tile Production Achieve Energy Savings of 20%. ENDESA, one of the main energy suppliers of Spain, has designed a heat recovery system for Tile of Spain manufacturers that reduces energy bills and CO2 emissions by up to 20%. The new heat recovery system reuses the thermal energy that is lost in the kilns during the firing process, resulting in potential annual savings of up to 400,000 Euros per installation.

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Cement Tiles Exude Warmth, Flexibility in Master Bath Redesign

Tile Talk

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Nothing excites me more than seeing a customer's installation photos. Readers of this blog know that I love color and pattern. Needless to say, I was thrilled when a customer from La Crescenta, CA called to order more tile. She was also gracious enough to send me installation photos from her previous order. As you can see, the showy bathroom uses one of our boldest, most colorful cement tile patterns, Melilla.

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Walk-In Shower Designs by Arizona Tile

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Walk-in showers are perfect for bathrooms of all sizes, adding elegance without compromising function. Walk-in shower designs bring a modern feel to any bathroom while allowing for efficient use of whatever amount of space is available. Below are some fabulous walk-in shower design ideas to consider; also, be sure to check out our Pinterest Board with amazing variations of walk-in showers!

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Crown Wood by Olympia

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Rustic and bold, Crown Wood captures the essence of rugged, weather-aged barn wood in beautiful 6″ x 36″ rectified planks. This stunning interpretation replicates the color variations and subtle textures with and elegant hand, making this a wonderful choice for applications where the look of hardwood plank flooring is preferred but, the durability of porcelain is demanded.

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8 Ways To Add Luxury To Your Bathroom

The London Tile Co.

We all look for ways to improve our living spaces to give them that ultimate luxury vibe. Here at London Tile, we’ve made a list to help you choose some ways to input timeless charm into your home. Soothing colours Soft greys, beige and creams create a clean look which instantly adds luxury to your home. Bathrooms and Kitchens look great with while tiles , you can use different styles to make your bathroom a little different.

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30 Quick and Easy Bathroom Decorating Ideas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you’re tired of walking into your dated bathroom and dream of a change, we’ve got bathroom decorating ideas for you that are inexpensive and simple to do. The most important upgrade you can make in your bathroom involves lighting. A Swedish study found that lighting, paired with the right color, affects mood. Changing out your lighting is not difficult or expensive to do, but makes a bathroom look fresher and larger.

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How to Choose the Best Tile Option for Your Office

Conestoga Tile Blog

Tile has long been used to adorn bathrooms, kitchens, and entryways. As this beautiful product has matured, it’s now going to work to beautify offices around the world. If this is a trend you want to get in on the ground floor on, then listen closely to learn how to choose the best tile option for your office. Source: Contestoga Tile Start by considering your work.

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Bold Cement Tile in the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel

Cement Style

When Boston’s Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel did a huge renovation of the 100 year old Oak Room , we were happy to have our custom cement tile be a part of the new decor by Powerstrip. Using an historic pattern and brilliant colors, the designers used a Villa Lagoon Tile cement tile in a well known Cuban pattern which coordinates beautifully with the richly paneled room decor.

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Cool, Sleek Bathroom Remodeling Ideas You Need Now

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The hottest tech products like the Apple Watch or iPhone 6, the Tesla S sportscar or a Bang and Olufsen BeoVision TV all have something in common: the latest in innovative, modern design. Take the features that make them sexy, like minimalist fluid lines and the latest tech — and use them for your bathroom remodeling ideas. According to Remodel Magazine’s annual report of cost versus value remodel projects, the bathroom remodel is one of the top projects that brings a good return on your f

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Moonstruck from Crossville: Beauty From Out of This World

ISC Surfaces

Kosmos 18x36 Honed Luna 18x36 Unpolished Inspired by linear striations on the moon, the unique and open veining of Crossville’s Moonstruck provides a graceful, organic counterpoint to a classic background of warm and cool neutrals. (Sizes are in inches.) Colors: Apollo, Gemini, Juno, Kosmos, Luna Finishes: Unpolished (Cross-Sheen), Honed Porcelain Field Tile (rectified): 12x24, 18x36 Trims & Accents: 4x24 Bullnose Other Features: Made in the USA, Pre-Consumer Recycled Content, Green Squared

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Bake to the Future with A Smart Oven

Kitchens for Living

Appliances of yesteryear barely resemble those that we take for granted today. We have ovens that can remember how to cook our favorite recipes and even refrigerators that send messages to an of state location to report a malfunction! You might think it’s a toaster oven but you’d be oh so wrong! It’s the new counter top smart oven by June.

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Save water at home

JG Kitchens

I live in California. California is in the midst of a horrendous drought. Perhaps you live here, too. Even if you live somewhere with plenty of water, saving this precious resource is good for your bottom line. Here, it’s good for your bottom line and the well-being of our region. Better than good: VITALLY IMPORTANT! Here are some tips for how to save water at home.

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2015 International Architecture in Stone Awards

Stone Update

Judges honor five projects on three continents in biennial Marmomacc tradition.

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@nceramicstudio work in progress! Coming to Heath LA from Japan.

Heath Ceramics

@nceramicstudio work in progress! Coming to Heath LA from Japan July 11th.

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20 Teen Bedroom Ideas That Are Fun and Cool

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you’re searching for teen bedroom ideas, think about what your teen loves and see their bedroom through their perspective. A teenager has a different view of a bedroom than an adult — beyond a place to sleep, it’s where a teen escapes from the world of demands and rules. There are few places where a teen can express themselves unabashedly.

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Out of the Ordinary

KB Culture

There's an integral light surrounding the mirror of the Shell vanity; when it flickers on, the cove is illuminated in a way that emphasizes its depth and contours. Designer Ora ïto calls the collection [developed for Ronbow ] an example of 'simplexity': the mix between the simplicity of a form and the complexity of its function. I think it's an exciting approach.

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A LITTLE UPDATE…

The Ace of Space

We are on hiatus until 6/22/15. Please be patient while we get our house in order. We are working on some projects and also updating our blog…so join us back here on 6/22/15 for fresh content, interviews and a new series… Don’t forget to follow us on Social Media for more design happenings and inspiration.

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ARDEX Americas Named #1 Healthiest Employer

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

For the fourth year in a row ARDEX Americas was nominated as one of the regions healthiest employers. This year, ARDEX took home top honors and received the #1 Healthiest Employer Award! Read more here.

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Sliding Wall Maximizing Space in New York Micro-Home: The Five to One Apartment

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Five to One Apartment by MKCA is a project that takes micro-housing to a new, highly creative level. With a total surface of 36 square feet, this small home in Gramercy Park, Manhattan, New York City is an example of modern-day functionality. The main creative element of the design is a motorized sliding wall able to move from one side of the apartment to the other, creating various living areas.

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Crosslinx Transit Solutions Named Preferred Proponent for Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit Project

The A to Z of Building

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have named Crosslinx Transit Solutions (CTS)— a consortium of equal share partners ACS Infrastructure Canada, Aecon, EllisDon, and SNC-Lavalin— the.

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The London Tile Co.

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Relax and Enjoy a Beautiful Bath

The Perfect Bath

I am just back from Cuba and have not had time to process any of my photographs. Instead, I am sharing another great bath. This beautiful space has been designed to feature the Empire tub as a piece of sculpture. It is placed near a window to take advantage of the unobstructed view and glorious bright light from the California sun. This is an inside/outside bath with nearby French doors inviting the outside in.

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Complex Sunflower House Framing Spectacular Views of the Mediterranean

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The original geometry exhibited by The Sunflower house allows its inhabitants to contemplate framing views of the Mediterranean from every room. Located in El Port de la Selva, Girona, Spain, the residence designed by Cadaval & Solà-Morales was built considering two major purposes: creating a powerful relationship with the sea, while finding and attracting the sun into the house.

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Green Business Certification Announces Launch of SITES Rating System for Sustainable Landscapes

The A to Z of Building

Today, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) launched its newly acquired SITES rating system, the most comprehensive program and toolkit for developing sustainable landscapes. SITES was developed.

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Design Optics

KB Culture

There's an elegance to this ad [perhaps compensating for the homeliness of the refrigerator?] that pegs it as a product of the Gatsby era. The wordplay that references GE's quality control process forms the basis for the graphics: an eye-catching array of eyeballs, all focused on the humble cooler.

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Rest & Repeat Sign: Music Commission in Orange

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Quarter note rest designed by Wayne Stratz. Background and repeat signs by Margaret Almon. Glass and millefiori on slate, 4×7 inches. Need a gift for a musician? Commission us to make one.

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5 Easy Kitchen Decorating Ideas: Wall Decor

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you love looking through the latest design magazines for kitchen decorating ideas but don’t have the time or budget for a major remodel, we’ve got some quick and easy decorating tips on how to give your kitchen an update worthy of a home magazine. The best part is that these kitchen decorating ideas can mix and match beautifully — use one or a few together.

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Giant Lightweight Geofoam Blocks Could Slow Down Settling of Roadways and Bridges

The A to Z of Building

A research team at The University of Texas at Arlington is using giant lightweight geofoam blocks to bolster the earth beneath roads and bridges and slow down the settling of roadways and bridges.

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Outside Influences

KB Culture

I see bits and pieces of various objects in the Artesso kitchen faucet: an Alexander Graham Bell-era telephone, a classic Luxo lamp, a hose for a pneumatic tool. Although the articulating fitting has quite a collage-like character, its functionality is purely modern. brizo.com.

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Tips for Creating Good Feng Shui in Your Home

Stagetecture

Feng Shui is an ancient science and art that balances various energies for better health, happiness, peace and good fortune. Getting your home started in this unique practice from China can be easy when you begin with the basics. The following are beginner tips for creating good feng shui in your home. Tips for Creating Good Feng Shui in Your Home. Feng shui can help create balance in your home.

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Contemporary “P House” in South Korea Embedded in a Seductively Landscaped Site

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The P House by EAST4 Architecture is constructed within a tenth of a large site, while the remaining areas are fully landscaped. South Korea’s distinct four seasons can be experienced by the various plant species placed within the landscape to provide a comfortable and relaxing house as an escape from the busy life. The Client is a couple who runs a busy hospital during the weekdays and was in need of a comfortable get-away place during the weekend with no other concerns.

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Chambliss and Liberty Tower Awarded LEED Gold Certification

The A to Z of Building

Two Chattanooga businesses are now part of Tennessee history. Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is the only law office in the state to have earned LEED® Gold certification for its commercial.

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A Neat Seat

KB Culture

Even during this mini-renaissance of the handmade, the craftsmanship of the Wire Bar Stool is remarkable. The armature is a network of steel wire that becomes increasingly simple as it nears the floor. It's offered in two heights and with a multitude of fine leathers for the seat and woods for the footrest. oandd.dk.

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Summer Lighting Tips – Making Your Days Last Longer

Stagetecture

Ah, the beauty of summer. Nothing can compare. The grass is green, colorful flowers bloom, and the sun shines brightly. If you love summer – as do most people – you probably wish the days were longer. The good news is that you can extend your summer days. Don’t stop partying when the sun goes away, simply use these summer lighting tips to cast an enthralling spell on your outdoor space.

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Exceptional Faucet Designs From The World of 3D Printing

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

You haven’t seen faucet design until you’ve seen these modern 3D printed faucets from DVX by American Standard. The shockingly beautiful 3D printed faucets are “ the first ready-for-market working faucets to be printed in metal.” Proudly displaying unique designs, these amazing 3D printed faucets reinvent the way we use water.

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TIG Plans to Build $31 Million Ridgeview Business Center

The A to Z of Building

TIG Real Estate Services, Inc., plans to build Ridgeview Business Center, a $31 million, 154,000 square-foot, six-story office building on eight acres optioned by Allen Economic Development.

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Alfresco Architecture

KB Culture

Not visible: the modern main residence that's a cool companion to this pool house. Rest assured, it's as pristine as this construction, although expanses of glass take the place of openings in the wall. The story of this kitchen is told in its materials. Hardwood, stainless steel, and concrete combine in a space that's elegant and functional. spechtharpman.com.