Tile Talk
APRIL 7, 2015
'By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. Coupled with decorative ceramic tiles, Saltillo tile exudes Old World charm. Hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place in the world - Saltillo, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico. The process of turning this special Mexican clay into tiles has remained unchanged since 1577.
Granada Tile
APRIL 7, 2015
Alfred Coffee Shop on Melrose Avenue, Intelligensia Cafe in the Silver Lake section of Los Angeles, Olympia Coffee in Olympia, Washington, Blue Bottle Coffee in New York’s Bryant Park — what do all of these places have in common? If you said, great coffee you’d be right. If you said great cement tile, you’d also be right — Granada cement tiles to be exact!
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Tile of Spain USA
APRIL 9, 2015
'Seventy-five ceramic tile and stone companies from Tile of Spain, Stone from Spain and Spain Bath are ready to shine at next week’s Coverings 2015 show in Orlando, Florida. Take a look at the video below to see the trends and the companies that will be at the event! Be sure to check out the schedule of presentations , and the list of Tile of Spain exhibitors at Coverings.
Tile+Mosaic
APRIL 10, 2015
'I’m delighted to announce that the Gathering Place in Beachwood is currently showing an exhibit of my porcelain wall pieces in their gallery. If you don’t know this outstanding organization, its goal is to provide services to support, educate and empower individuals and families touched by cancer through programs and services, all provided free of charge.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
APRIL 7, 2015
'Lastra by LaFaenza is an earthy yet elegant engineered porcelain tile for environments that demand a minimalist look with a warm patinated feel. Stocked in the US Depot in 12″x24″, Lastra is available in four colors including; Almond, Beige, Grey and Dark Grey. Other sizes and unique deco pieces are special order from Italy. Developed to coordinate with the metallicized Lameira line, also from LaFaenza, these synergized lines create a contemporary feel for modern spaces.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
APRIL 5, 2015
'You know how you sometimes stumble upon something you were looking for, but it’s far more amazing than you imagined if would be? What if you were wondering how to decorate with ceramic tile? Then this highly contemporary tile design will have you wondering about how the world of ceramic tiles will look in a year or two. The remarkable Kin ceramic tile collection was visualized by Madrid-based design studio DSIGNIO for Harmony-Peronda.
The Perfect Bath
APRIL 8, 2015
'This is a stellar example of a white on white bath. The most important features are the cadence of grids, the layering of materials, the graphic details, the layout and the choice of fixtures. To make this easy, I will list the design details that have been so carefully planned and executed from the floor up: 1) a 3″ hexagon floor in Calacatta with white grout, 2) a strong baseboard 6 x 6, 3) a simple Shagreen dark liner above the baseboard for emphasis, 4) 6 x 6 Architectonics Creamware
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The London Tile Co.
APRIL 8, 2015
'London Tile is now offering a free click and collect service at all branches of The London Tile Co. and The Tile Source. Simply order your tiles online and select collection from your nearest branch at the checkout. Delivery times to each branch vary so please check this before ordering. Once your order has arrived at your chosen depot you will be contacted via telephone or email to let you know it is ready to collect.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
APRIL 6, 2015
'What happens to our home value when the busy city life and modern roadways invade? Image Source: Zack Devito BEEP! BEEP! Do you hear that everyday? Whether you are hurrying along your daily commute, or whether you live adjacent to a busy highway— the stress and noise of modern transit seem unavoidable. While new highways are great for commuters, they are not so great for those whose homes are impacted by traffic and noise pollution.
Conestoga Tile Blog
APRIL 8, 2015
'Source: Conestoga Tile via Houzz Ceramic and porcelain tiles are an absolutely beautiful addition within the kitchen. They provide a durable and long-lasting surface that looks great as countertops, floors, or backsplashes. When installing tile in the kitchen , it can be difficult to choose between the two as so many people use the term “ceramic tile” as a generic ways to refer to all types of tile.
The Tile Shop
APRIL 8, 2015
'Good morning! I have some amazing customer photos to share with you today! This first bathroom is from Catoya Clausell in our Geneva, IL showroom. It features our Hampton Carrara marble collection. I really like the variety of sizes and shapes she used to create this design…it adds a lot of interest to the small space! Also…love the paint color!! Please click on the images to view: This next before and after bathroom is from Cindy Haley in our Albuquerque, NM store.
Life of an Architect
APRIL 6, 2015
'I haven’t provided an update on the KHouse Modern in a long while so this post is quite overdue. This house is really amazing and the craft in which it is being built is incredible … and sometimes incredible craftsmanship takes a little longer than you might want it to take. The last several months have been spent running electrical and plumbing lines, putting the roof on, installing the many, many windows, and starting the installation of the exterior cladding.
Giotile
APRIL 7, 2015
'Evidence based design (EBD), in short, is when decisions about physical space are based on research and data. EBD has its roots in health care design and since the inception of the Pebble Project , an initiative launched by the Center for Health Design in 2000, EBD has become an integral part of the healthcare design vocabulary. The project brought together forward-thinking healthcare providers, architects, and designers to identify hospital design solutions that would measurably improve patien
The Tile Doctor
APRIL 9, 2015
'5 Things Not to Miss at Coverings This Year This spring, the tile industry will take Orlando by storm! Over 20,000 distributors, retailers, fabricators, architects, contractors, and other tile and stone professionals will gather at Coverings, the ultimate tile and stone experience. If tile and stone is your field, you.
Heath Ceramics
APRIL 7, 2015
'Line blends in LA bring our design studio and tile factory into our showroom. A beautiful installation in Robin and Cathy’s office/studio in San Francisco features our dual glaze tiles and House Numbers. Vintage tile over a lintel may be one of the more unusual places you’ll find tile in our dinnerware factory. Our latest pattern, Mural livens up the walls of the Heath Clay Studio in San Francisco.
Kertiles
APRIL 9, 2015
'Laying a ceramic or porcelain tile floor can be considered a daunting task, but with adequate planning and preparation, this perception can be overcome.
Conestoga Tile Blog
APRIL 6, 2015
'Are you searching for a way to keep your toes toasty this season of cold weather? We invite you to consider Nuheat when installing radiant tile floors for winter. Nuheat floors are clean, quiet, and easily programmable. This makes them a solid investment in both comfort and eco-friendly living. The electric radiant heat they provide will not only help keep you warm, they’ll also help you trim your energy bills throughout the winter.
Stagetecture
APRIL 9, 2015
'Who does not want to enjoy an appetizing dish in a sunny spring morning? The Egg Benedict Bake recipe from Better Homes and Gardens is a wonderful spring brunch dish whether to serve a big crowd or please a small group. Check out the recipe: Spring Brunch: Eggs Benedict Bake. Lip-smacking spring brunch recipe. Image via: Aww. Ingredients. 8 servings.
ISC Surfaces
APRIL 10, 2015
'Fossilwood Natural Fossilwood Beige Fossilwood by StonEdil / Touch is a realistic petrified wood / fossilized stone look. It brings unique beauty to any project. Even better, this elegant look comes with a great price point. Colors : Avio, Beige, Natural, White Sizes (in inches): 12x24, 8x33, 1.2 x 1.2 mosaic This glazed porcelain is made in Italy and ISC Surfaces stocks the colors and sizes listed in the naturale (unpolished) finish.
Rubble Tile
APRIL 8, 2015
'Large format commercial tiles from Rubble Tile debut at the Ordway Designed by HGA Architects, the expansion of architect Ben Thompson’s iconic St. Paul performance space incorporates not only a new concert hall but also new lobbies, and toilet rooms where large format commercial tiles from Rubble Tile take the stage. We are thrilled to be […].
The Tile Doctor
APRIL 7, 2015
'Glam + Glitter = Grout? You Bet! The Tile Doctor is excited to introduce their innovative line-up of products under a partnership with iconic flooring brand, STAINMASTER®. The factory-applied technology makes tile and grout highly resistant to mold, mildew and bacteria, while simultaneously providing an easy to clean and maintain.
Kertiles
APRIL 9, 2015
'Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain.? Three Basic Questions Will Help You Make the Right Pick.
Stone Update
APRIL 9, 2015
'New award categories target residential work in natural stone. Deadline for all Pinnacle entries is July 31.
Heath Ceramics
APRIL 4, 2015
'Our new seasonal palette is out!
JG Kitchens
APRIL 7, 2015
'I’m on vacation this week! Here are some of the views I’m enjoying in an Arizona Inspirations Pinterest Board! The Grand Canyon: Nature in all her majesty (Photo Courtesy: Creative Commons). Next week, I’ll be at Coverings. Enjoy the preview post I created for that event.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
APRIL 10, 2015
'Simplicity reigns supreme here, in and around this contemporary holiday home in Australia. Fresh studio Will Harkness Architecture imagined a modern abode where family holidays would unravel naturally. Located in Lorne, a quiet seaside town, this holiday home in Australia spreads over 184 square meters and was named after its location: the Lorne Hill House.
Margaret Almon Mosaics
APRIL 7, 2015
'Aldora: Orange Butterfly by Wayne Stratz. Stratoz sums up his butterfly impulse: My school only closed once for snow the winter of 2014-15 and it wasn’t till March. What was a biology and horticulture teacher to do. Design a new butterfly suncatcher to bring some hope for spring blooms and their pollinators. Aldora means “winged Gift.” He had an “If then, then that” statement formulated the night before, “If the school cancels, then I will make butterflies.&#
Trendir Magazine
APRIL 7, 2015
'Adaptable shelving - it sounds almost poetic as it gives a warm feeling that all is going to be OK and that shelf WILL fit into your small space. And the new Fishbone shelving by B-Line will. B-Line is known for their unusual, innovative bookshelves , and the Fishbone line is no exception. Described as adaptable, it is, of course, modular and configurable.
Design With an Attitude
APRIL 10, 2015
'We are ready for the great outdoors. It might be the beautiful weather lately, or it might be that we are done with skiing. It might just be that it’s time to get outside and revel in the sunshine and warm temperatures. After a day spent hiking, mountain biking or even skiing, it’s wonderful to sit back and relax on a sunny deck. Some might prefer to apres in town at the local watering hole.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
APRIL 10, 2015
'Buddy’s House was designed by Ukrainian architect Sergey Makhno to create a constant interaction between the indoors and outdoors. This was possible thanks to the owner’s openness to the architect’s ideas. Sergey imagined a back facade completely open to the surroundings, yet cleverly offering the right amount of privacy. Located in Horenychi, Ukraine, and spreading over 235 square meters, the sophisticated home showcases a large wall of floor-to-ceiling windows exposing the publi
The Ace of Space
APRIL 4, 2015
'I have waited to post this at just the right time, and the whimisical side of Easter seems fitting. After all, what is Easter without the Easter Bunny? That cute little ball of fur with the quintessentially floppy ears, that ends up as the poster animal for all things related to Spring. Well, if you […]. The post Bunnies In Design :: Hunt Slonem appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.
The Armchair Builder
APRIL 7, 2015
'If you are visiting Armchair Builder for the first time you may be asking yourself, “exactly how many people built their own home in 2014?” After all, it can be a complicated, time consuming endeavor that many people aren’t prepared to handle. To answer this question we take a look at the latest U.S. Census [.].
The A to Z of Building
APRIL 9, 2015
'Construction has begun on the $145 million luxury waterfront condominium community of AZURE. Developer, Tom Frankel, of Jupiter and Philadelphia based Frankel Enterprises "broke ground" this.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
APRIL 9, 2015
'While every profession contains certain stereotypes, architects tend to be right up there with engineers when it comes to misconstrued notions. Image Source: Chicago When you think of an architect, what is the first thing that comes to mind? We bet it is one of these top ten classic misconceptions that we have compiled below. While every profession contains certain stereotypes (and some may be valid), architects tend to be right up there with engineers when it comes to misconstrued notions.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
APRIL 9, 2015
'Have you wanted to see the NEW ARDEX K 10 Reactivatable Hig-Flow, Self-Leveling Underlayment product in action? Today and tomorrow are your chances, Hartford, CT installers. Visit CPI Carpet Products for your chance to see ARDEX K 10, ARDEX K 60, ARDEX 8+9, ARDEX X 77, ARDEX X 5 and many more: 234 Murphy Road. Hartford, CT 06114. April 9, 12-4 pm.
The Ace of Space
APRIL 7, 2015
'“I went to a garden party…” last week at a fabulous little restaurant in Decatur, GA. It was for the launch of the outdoor collection for Birch Lane and also to meet Meredith Mahoney who is the creative vision behind the year+ old company, which is also a subsidiary of Wayfair. The tabletops were designed […]. The post The Ace of Entertaining :: Garden Parties appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.
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