Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Architects and designers can enter to win a trip to Spain. . Miami, FL September 2015 – 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 2016 “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 28, 2015

It’s easy to pick up a multi-purpose floor cleaner in the supermarket, but did you know that these products can actually damage your tiled floors? The harsh chemicals in these cleaners can be damaging to porcelain and ceramic tiles, as well as the grout that holds them in place. Luckily the tile cleaning and sealing experts at LTP have created a gentle floor tile cleaner for use on both porcelain and ceramic floor tiles.

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

It’s another book-writing deadline week for me, so rather than create a new blog post, I’m sharing links to some articles I’ve written recently that may be of value to you or your friends. Here’s one on getting your household in back to school shape. It’s about that time of year when you’ve figured out what doesn’t work!

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

In the most recent issue of Lonny Magazine , a black and white palette equals instant sophistication in the “London in Los Angeles” Hancock Park neighborhood townhouse of design publicist Molly Schoneveld. The bathroom pre-renovation was beige and blah. Afterwards, a vintage brass lotus light, a Turkish kilim rug and black walls add up to dramatic elegance.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Roofdeck Pool at Evo Cira Centre South Philadelphia is one of America’s oldest cities, and its historic and ornate architecture has wowed architects and design enthusiasts since its development in the 18th century. While larger apartment buildings may not have the same curb appeal as an ornate Victorian home, we’ve discovered some historic features amid the modern renovations to many Philadelphia apartments.

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The London Tile Co.

OCTOBER 1, 2015

It’s officially autumn, and the start of a new month means brand new Tile Offers at London Tile! This month on offer we have brightly coloured floor tiles, neutral tiles, stunning marble-effect tiles and a great range of co-ordinating textured & patterned tiles – click through for more information. Whether you’re looking for something simple or want to add a splash of colour to your floors, the Java range is a great choice.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Adding a contemporary flair to a timeless design, these marble hexagon mosaics have a unique random 3D texture. Available in four colors including; Bianco Carrara, London Grey, New Smoke and Blue/Beige. Special order from Olympia, 1- 2 weeks.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Have you ever experienced grout sticking to your tile making cleaup time consuming? There is a better and more efficient way to work. Many common tile types, including porcelain and stone, can pose a challenge during the grouting process. Natural stone, textured tile, matte unpolished porcelain tiles, or tiles with a coating commonly pose a challenge when cleaning grout haze or residue.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2015

This home in Texas, the Matthews Residence by Austin-based Matt Garcia Design speaks for itself when it comes to style. Western red cedar dresses the residence on the outside, making it blend in with nature and dance under the shadow of constantly moving tree leafs. Newly built in Austin, Texas, the contemporary residence can make you feel energized and blessed.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Truly impressive tile is the result of well-imagined artistry and careful technological considerations. Modern methods are so advanced that tile design in the 21 st century continues to produce new and impressive outcomes. Not the least of which is the Boardwalk by Mediterranea collection. This elegant and serene design is intended to evoke the style of classic seaside destinations from across the United States.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

In the October 2015 issue of House Beautiful, this beautiful sketch of a dream kitchen by interior designer Jenny Wolf puts our Badajoz cement tiles front and center, setting the stage for style and sophistication in this country house kitchen made modern with industrial touches and a soothing palate, As summer moves into fall and winter, kitchens once again become the centerpiece of the home.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Have you ever experienced grout sticking to your tile making cleaup time consuming? There is a better and more efficient way to work. Many common tile types, including porcelain and stone, can pose a challenge during the grouting process. Natural stone, textured tile, matte unpolished porcelain tiles, or tiles with a coating commonly pose a challenge when cleaning grout haze or residue.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

Jackson Design and Remodeling completed La Jolla Home , a colorful residence spiced up with interesting details in California. According to the project developers, the clients are people who love contemporary design and it was important to them to truly love their space. They had a dream floor plan in mind and wanted to live in beautiful, inspiring surroundings.

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ISC Surfaces

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Level 10 Mezzanine Gold Level 10 Platinum Suite Level 10 from Florida Tile takes concrete styling and incorporates organic elements commonly found in natural stone, such as fill marks, sediment, pits, and veining. The line also features creative decorative inserts and listellos. Colors: Pearl Atrium, Mezzanine Gold, Salon Bronze, Platinum Suite Color Body Porcelain Floor & Wall Tile (in inches) : 12x24, 18x18, 18x36 Trims & Accents: Decorative Inserts, Listello, Mosaic, Bullnose, Cove Ba

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Making Tile Modern

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Looking up through a matte white plaster spiral staircase: 1″ thick plaster over wire mesh and steel armature. Design by Richard Meier Architects, created by Art In Construction. Art in Construction is a Brooklyn-based company that had its start in the 80’s replacing old-fashioned 3/4″ thick plaster walls, ceilings, and ornament. Cementitious “Artisan Plaster” Bathroom Floor (cream color) and Shower Walls (board formed cement grey).

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 1, 2015

October 23 rd , 2015 marks Becca Zachodni’s 15-year Anniversary with ARDEX Americas. Becca began her career in Customer Service and quickly transitioned into a multi-department role between Customer Service, Accounting and Logistics. As the business grew, her focus shifted to full time Logistics where she currently is Production Control Supervisor.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

A country kitchen design can bring a lot of warmth to your kitchen space. Country kitchens speak of comfort; that cozy and inviting feel that appeals to so many homeowners as of late. The rise in popularity is entirely warranted, as it blends function and design seamlessly. A country kitchen remodel provides you with a kitchen space that suits your needs as well as displaying loads of personality.

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Stone Update

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Company notes the development of its trench drain system, and thanks clients for a decade of growth as it increases services and products for the stone industry and other trades.

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The Tile Doctor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

I needed extra storage space in my shower and thought that the perfect way to do that was to add a corner shelf to my shower. I was looking for something that was easy to install and something that would work with my existing travertine tiled bathroom. I knew that.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

I t’s Here! ARDEX SK MESH™Reinforcement Fabric for Waterproofing and Crack Isolation​​​​​​​​​​ is now available in two convenient sizes: ARDEX SK MESH 25™. 4.75” x 81.75’ (120 mm x 25 m) roll. 36” x 81.75’ (914 mm x 25 m) roll- NEW. ARDEX SK MESH 50™. 4.75” x 163.5’ (120 mm x 50 m) roll. 36” x 163.5’ (914 mm x 50 m) roll- NEW. The new 36” width is ideal for large crack isolation jobs and the existing 4.75” width is used for the reinforcement of ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing and Crac

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Today’s the day! Our book @tilemakestheroom is out! Thanks to @tenspeedpress, @simoneearnhardt, @marikoreed, and @volumator for making this come to life. #tilemakestheroom (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco).

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Stone Update

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Materials up 5.2%, equipment up 28.8% for year’s first half; United States remains leading customer for both.

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Kitchens for Living

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Who says the art of printing is dead? You may be devouring novels on your Kindle but printing is very much alive at Custom Cupboards. Their Facets program allows you to bring a new level of personalization to your kitchen, bath or anywhere you have cabinets through digital printing. The front of an island can be the perfect canvas for your artwork!

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2015

The elegance of a dream home can be seen in each detail. You can spot good design a mile away. This time, you should be a mile away from Miami Beach, Florida, the place where this stunning property rises tall to inspire. Designed and built by Luis Bosch , this luxury Miami Beach home boasts details like wood ceilings, dark-framed windows spanning half a building on both floors or a rooftop terrace to see it all from above.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The opening for Morphology Friday night was a huge success. Thank you to all who attended! Brendan’s mind-bending work transformed the Boiler Room into a world of discovery—never has that space looked so perfectly eerie, foreign, and intimate. Morphology will be up until October 25, 2015. Visit the Boiler Room site for more information.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Shadows on construction drawings … who would do such a thing?!? As it turns out, I would. I thought adding shadows to these elevations would help convey some additional information and despite the fact that I know you should never add shadows to construction drawings, I’m doing it anyways. Why? Because there are a lot of things that I am willing to try in an effort to get a better built project.

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Time2Design

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Click here to see recent article about what we love in Sarasota Magazine What an honor to be gracing the pages of Sarasota Magazine for my professional insight and experience. A heart felt thank you to Sarasota Magazine for including me in the October 2015 Issue! (click on the magazine picture above to read the article) After speaking with Sarasota Magazine I found myself thinking more about what I love and thought I would share a bit more with you here.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2015

We tracked down the best wine coolers, also called wine chillers or wine refrigerators, and did all the research for you; now all you have to do is buy. Image Source: MSEG One only needs to pop a cork and have a sip to know why wine consumption in the U.S. has steadily increased since 2000. Everyone is hopping on the oak barrel, so to speak. It seems we all know a little more about wine than we used to, and most can discern the difference between $5 bottles and the “good stuff” (excluding this a

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Heath Ceramics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Moody Winter Seasonal table featuring limited edition @smalltradecompany linens exclusive to Heath SF and LA. (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco).

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

I don’t know when it happened to me, but I feel the need to blame someone – if only I knew who to blame. My email inbox is out of control and it’s frankly starting to irritate me because so many of the emails I receive should never have been sent. Whatever happened to calling someone on the telephone? Does this make me sound like an old man?

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

A former Farmer Jack grocery store that Wayne State University renovated into its Advanced Technology Education Center (ATEC) in Warren has been certified as the university’s first ever LEED.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Stumbling upon a media agency office design that makes you want to send a resume is something possible thanks to our global inspirational system aka The Internet. The Optimedia Media Agency Office designed by Nefa Architects in Moscow, Russia, is one of those places that looks organized and creative. It looks like you already belong there. Spreading over 500 square meters, the media agency office design paints the existing space with a soothing mix of blue and white.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Mixing! Red is from upcoming holiday collection. Available nov.1, etched plated from @alabamachanin collection on top of a rim dinner plate.

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The Ace of Space

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

It’s design season, with a level of excitement that rivals the Oscars. Sadly, I won’t be walking any “red carpets” but I will be attending High Point for the first inaugural Blog Tour which equates to a lot of cocktail parties, events, book signings and oh…a lot of trend spotting (my favorite past time). Just […].

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The A to Z of Building

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

For the second consecutive year, the Miami New Construction Show will host South Florida's only real estate expo and conference for preconstruction buyers and investors at the Miami Beach.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Providing a warm environment to enjoy the natural beauty of Martis Camp near Lake Tahoe, California, Martis-Dunsmuir House is a rustic-contemporary getaway designed by sagemodern. The residence displays a complex exterior, with large expanses of glass and an eye-catching array of finishes: “Silver-grey barnwood siding blends into the natural environment and natural ledgestone anchors the home to the land.

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Heath Ceramics

OCTOBER 1, 2015

New Winter Seasonal collection is out! Think winter by the beach…Bay Area style. (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco).

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