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Insider’s Guide to Stone Tile

As The Tile Turns

When it comes to home finishes, stone tile has a unique way of creating a custom look of understated elegance that is effortlessly natural. Distinct characteristics, especially of natural stone tile , ensure that your home will be truly one of a kind. Yet stone tiles, ranging from granite and marble to limestone and slate, blend expertly with a wide range of other finishing details in a professionally designed home.

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August Featured Tiles: Chatsworth & Lyra

The London Tile Co.

Summer is in full swing and despite the up and down weather we are having a great time enjoying our new external tile display garden. Every month we like to pick two tile ranges and tell you about them in a bit more detail, and give you a 10% discount too. This is valid online and in any of our showrooms, so read on if you’d like to know more.

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The Importance of Contrast in Interior Design (Plus, How to Make It Work for You)

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. Contrast is an essential component of any interior design project. Image: Ann Lowengart Interiors Interior design buffs know how important a room’s first impression can be. There are some spaces that, upon first glance, make your breath catch because its elements are so visually striking, yet still fit together.

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How Can You Learn About GIO Tile Products?

Giotile

We created GIO, not because the world needed another brand of tile and stone, but because we saw a need in the commercial design arena for better surfacing options, service, and solutions.

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Refresh Your Walls by Thinking Outside of the Box

Conestoga Tile Blog

* Photo Credit: Mother Hubbards Custom Cabinetry, Mechanicburg, PA. Whether you have just purchased a new house or you want to make over the walls in your current and much-loved home, it’s a good thing to keep an open mind. Instead of simply new wallpaper or a fresh coat of paint, think about turning this very necessary part of your living space into something that will command attention all on its own.

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Tile Excellence for Sale

Tile Excellence

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Create Your Own Modern Oasis with Marazzi's New Limestone Look

ISC Surfaces

Modern Oasis Stormy Sky Modern Oasis Soft Cloud Modern Oasis by Marazzi is a natural limestone look porcelain featuring soft linear and swirling shapes combined with a monochromatic neutral color palette that flows homogeneously from piece to piece. Porcelain Field Tile: 12x24, 24x24 Colors: Desert Sand, Gentle Rain, Morning Haze, Soft Cloud, Stormy Sky Shade Variation: V3 High Variation Trims & Accents: 1x3 Straight-Joint Mosaic, 2x2 Mosaic, 3x12 Bullnose, 6x12 Cove Base, 1x6 Cove Base Corn

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An Appetite for Al Fresco

KB Culture

And so begins a week of posts devoted to that hallowed summer tradition, cooking outdoors. As a person who is happiest in the shade, I see this kitchen as an ideal design. A galley layout, with its horizontal line balanced by a vertical fireplace, establishes the simplicity of the space. Rustic stone, concrete, and wood keep the design low key and the focus on the out-of-doors. stevenharrisarchitects.com.

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Keep Cool at Home Tips from the San Diego Union-Tribune

JG Kitchens

Depending on where you are, you may be enjoying ocean breezes, simmering in August humidity or baking in the desert sun. So I focused my July San Diego Union-Tribune monthly remodeling feature on tips to keep cool at home. Here they are ! Nap outdoors on a comfortable porch swing. (Photo Courtesy: Hayneedle.com ).

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Creating the Ultimate Guest Room: How to Make Guests Feel Right at Home

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. The ultimate guest room helps your guests feel incredibly welcome. Image: LKW Design Associates Figuring out how to design your own interiors is one thing, but for some reason, when it comes to putting together a guest room, decisions feel extra important.

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Icons of Design:: Facet Collection by Michelle Workman

The Ace of Space

Hollywood, a place shrouded in an indescribable mystique. The land of big dreams. Dreams that sometimes take you outside the city limits, from the arid and densely populated backdrop of the Hollywood Hills to the picturesque beauty of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Where the glitz and glamour of tinsel town were replaced by good old southern hospitality. And such […].

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An Appetite for Al Fresco, Day 2

KB Culture

While it shares the same contact-grill cooking principle as the egg/hot sidewalk trope [which is applicable on this first day of August], the OFYR is far more refined. Food is placed on the outer ledge of the wood-fired brazier, where it sizzles until done. ofyr.nl.

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15 Kitchen Islands With Seating For Your Family Home

Trendir Magazine

When you’ve got a larger home with a larger kitchen for your larger family, you’ll need to think about all the details involved in their comfort. You’ll also need to think ahead about utilizing every space around the house for the greater good. And with these 15 kitchen islands with seating, you’ll have function and style down to a science for your family.

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Defining a Style Series: What is Nordic Design? A Blend of Form and Function

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. Scandinavian design embraces simplicity at its best. Image: Stefani Stein We can’t say enough good things about Nordic design. Though this aesthetic has been around since the post-World War II era — and even longer in Northern Europe — it has recently experienced a sharp spike in popularity.

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Hindsight is 20/20

Life of an Architect

Hindsight is 20/20, or so the phrase goes. It basically means that if you knew then what you know now, you would do things differently and avoid some mistake or misstep. Other than being able to possibly avoid some catastrophic event, the idea that you would look at your current state of affairs and wish that you had done things differently ( like “I should have become a doctor” or “I should have bought Apple stock in January of 2003”) doesn’t actually change anyt

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An Appetite for Al Fresco, The End

KB Culture

Two is too many cooks in a kitchen, let alone crowding a rather small-sized grill, don't you think? By today's behemoth barbecue standards, the puny capacity of this 1968 model is rather sad. And I must say, the menu is a bit dated, as well: steak and an iceberg lettuce salad, with a casserole, of all things, as a side dish. To be fair, gas-fueled grills were still a relative novelty at the time, and the Flavor Twin offered controlled temperature that brought the convenience of indoor cooking ou

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40 Modern Beds That Will Transform A Drab Bedroom

Trendir Magazine

Whether you’re moving into a new place or revamping the guest room, there are lots of ways to create a sense of newness inside the home. But when it comes to a personal space, the best way to do it is to start with the bed. Check out these 40 modern beds that will transform a drab bedroom in no time. Pinterest starts us off with this white, floating platform bed.

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Contemporary Pavilion Adjoins Historic Farm in The Netherlands

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This property in The Netherlands is home to Château St. Gerlach, a historic gem that currently runs as a five-star hotel. The complex, which includes the original estate farmhouse, convent and grain lofts, is located in a hilly countryside landscape in Limburg, a short drive from Maastricht city center. Mecanoo architecten recently added a contemporary 14,000 square-foot pavilion to this property, which acts as a meeting space for guests and is a cutting-edge landmark for the region. “The

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There Are Lots of “I’s” in Team

Burgin Construction

One of the things we love hearing most from our clients (and we hear it very often) is how great our team is to work with. The men and women who make up Burgin Construction are truly amazing and each of them contribute to our company’s success. We see our employees as one of the most important investments we can make and creating a sense of family is paramount.

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An Appetite for Al Fresco, Day 4

KB Culture

It's a pity that this long, lean grill is only a concept design. Built to run the length of a traditional biergarten table, its linear form lets everyone in on the grilling action. Bratwurst enfilade, anyone? isabelle-enders.de.

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Lighten Up Dinner Time With These 15 White Dining Room Tables

Trendir Magazine

Metal, glass and wood, we’re used to seeing our dining room tables dipped in dark tones or shining metallics. We’re not as used to seeing them covered in lighter tones. It takes on a more casual ethos but works in spaces that need a bit of uplifting spirits. Lighten up dinner time with these 15 white dining room tables and shift the energy a bit.

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Labor Day Party – How to Throw an All White Party

Stagetecture

Labor Day weekend is supposed to be the last chance of throwing a summer party and wearing your colorful summer wardrobe. A Labor Day white party is a nice way say goodbye to summer and wearing those fun summer pieces. Labor Day Party – How to Throw an All White Party. . White is a crisp color that can create an elegant yet soothing, homey vibe at the same time.

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Building a Trash Can Pad :: Another Landscape Challenge Solved

Building Moxie

**. Let’s call it “unfinished business.” After some time off from blogging , we’re (read: I’m) back in 2017. Writing about the final year, okay, two in our now old house. And I do hope to finish up this series. The whole thing – “ How to Save a House.” (Maybe.). The final projects, though, the ones I’ve posted in 2017, are grouped under the tag Victorian Farmhouse.

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An Appetite for Al Fresco, Day 3

KB Culture

Since it's produced by a manufacturer of camping equipment, the Garden Table has some inherent pluses: it's lightweight, sturdy, and can be easily moved. A more unexpected bonus is its elegant aesthetic and functional design; wood-slat modules enclose a variety of cooking elements. snowpeak.com.

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These 15 Corner Vanities Will Add A Bit of Luxury To Your Bedroom

Trendir Magazine

Just because you don’t have a super master suite, doesn’t mean you can’t create a space for a bit of pampering. These 15 corner vanities will add a bit of luxury to your bedroom – as well as providing more function to your mornings. Check out these innovative designs below! If you’ve got the right size nook, you can buy or create something similar to this design we found over on Pinterest.

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How To Plant Beautiful Flowers Year Around

Stagetecture

Beautiful flowers shouldn’t be reserved just for the spring and summer months! Whether it’s flowering shrubs, perennials , or wild flowers there is a way to have beautiful flowers throughout the year. We can find ourselves wishing we could have flowers all year long. While it may sound impossible, it’s really not! With careful planning, you can create a fantastic four-season garden.

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Here Are 5 Essential Design Questions to Ask Yourself Before Tackling Your Next Project

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Ask yourself a few questions before jumping into your design. Image: Katie Leede & Company Studio As fun as redoing the rooms in your home can be, it’s also a little intimidating. After all, it’s not easy to take an old space and have it come out like something that could be featured on HGTV. There are so many different factors to consider.

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40 Velvet Sofas That Add A Bit of Sex Appeal To The House

Trendir Magazine

If you’re a fan of textures throughout the home, then you’ve got to add a velvet piece into the mix. Whether you’re trying to spice up the home office or the foyer, these 40 velvet sofas will add a bit of sex appeal and femininity to the house. Check out the designs below and let us know what your favorites are! HGTV starts us off with this blushing beauty.

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Refreshing My Home Office with Minted Limited Edition Artwork

Stagetecture

Disclosure: I was offered a complimentary limited edition artwork print from Minted. All views and opinions are uniquely mine. Have you ever wondered how your office desk can start off being the most organized location and 6 years later you only have enough space for your computer to fit? Well sadly that has been my home office desk story for the last few years of Starting Stagetecture.