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Twelve Days of Tile | Day Four | Cornerstone

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Cornerstone offers its own unique interpretation of the stones from around the world, based on a fresh vision and new reproduction technologies. Distinctive forms and geological rarities collected from the four corners of the planet create a stone collection with a unique identity. Clean surfaces obtained from quarry-hewn stone reveal details of astonishing variety.

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Newest Trends in Kitchen & Bath

Architectural Ceramics

It’s that time of year when we are thinking about what we want to accomplish in 2016. A lot of us have some outstanding home projects that we want to finish up, or maybe ones that we want to start. I know I do! So, I wanted to take a look at the newest trends that we’re seeing in tile for Kitchen and Baths. Black Tile. This one actually sort of surprised me because historically it was so rare to see black tile unless it was the black & white checkerboard classic look.

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Project: Tile of Spain at NASA Space Center

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain company Ceracasa took to the modern trend of digital tile printing to design several buildings at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Titusville, Florida. The space center is home to multiple yearly rocket launches, and attracts thousands of guests each year. Using their brand of tiles, Emotile , they were able to digitally print images of the Earth, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars which were taken from space to cover the exterior of their ticket booths, will call building, a

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natural slate a real tile challange here's how its done.

Tile Excellence

Natural slate is one of the most challenging materials to install because of the variation in the natural materials. Some pieces of slate can be as thick as 3/4 of a inch while other pieces are only 1/8 of a inch.

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Twelve Days of Tile | Day Five | Pietra Romana

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Pietra Romana is a travertine-style developed to be an appealing combination of softness and refined shapes. This collection was born to give every space the look of classic Roman stone. Its bright surface and its incredible size allow you to design every application with timeless elegance. Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is pleased to announce the addition of this wonderful Florim USA series to our stock program.

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30 Contemporary Shower Ideas for Your Bathroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you’re considering upgrading your shower, the decision not only will breathe new life into your bathroom but also will be a wise investment. According to Remodeling Magazine ’s Cost vs. Value report, the average cost of a bathroom remodel is $16,000, with an average return on investment of 72.5 percent. Focusing on a shower when upgrading your bathroom is vital; most adults 45 or older prefer a shower to a bathtub.

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Making Tile Modern - Untitled Article

Making Tile Modern

This #Brio #bathroom is one of the most inviting #remodels we’ve photographed. modwalls.com #liveyourcolors #functionalart #blends #tiles #moderntile #beyourself #tileforthepeople #design.

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Twelve Days of Tile | Day One | Martis

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

What a dynamic, breathtaking year 2015 has been for us at Kate-Lo Tile & Stone! We partnered with a number of new manufacturers, introduced over 70 new lines and continued our commitment to our customers to be the leading tile distributor in the Upper Midwest. Looking back, we are excited to review a dozen of our favorite series. We introduce…the Twelve Days of Tile!

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Rich Textures Maximize Small London Apartment

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Studio Keir Townsend shared photos and information about Bramham Gardens , a stylish redesign of a small apartment in London’s South Kensington neighborhood. The updated crib, a mere 430 square feet, features an open plan that includes kitchen, dining and living areas, plus a bedroom and a three-quarter bathroom. The project developers tore down all unnecessary walls to make moving around the apartment as easy as possible and to create space for the main living areas.

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At What Height on the Backsplash Should a Border Be Installed?

Conestoga Tile Blog

Backsplashes are one of the most decorative areas in the kitchen. This is the place most homeowners splash out on for something colorful, detailed, or impressive to help complete the kitchen design. One of the most frequently used designs includes a border along the counters while a more decorative focal point is placed behind the cooktop. The question that arises, however, when installing a border along the counters is at what height to place it.

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StatWatch: Spooky October

Stone Update

U.S. imports of granite continue to fall off last year’s pace. Quartz-slab shipments, meanwhile, keep on coming.

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Twelve Days of Tile | Day Two | Linen Glass

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Linen is a tailored, textural glass mosaic line that is available in four classic colors including; Ash, Charcoal, Dark Grey and Super White. Perfect in spaces where a touch of sophisticated glamour is needed. The individual tiles are 2″ x 6″ and are mounted on a 12″ sheet and are in-stock in our Plymouth warehouse.

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Photographer Renovates Rustic London Retreat

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Photographer Mike Penn purchased this London property with the idea of transforming it from a commercial office space to a modern family home with a home studio. TG-Studio worked with him to redesign the three-story property, originally an old barn before being converted into an office space. The goal of Mews House was to create a comfortable home that embraced the original character of the building, including exposing brick walls and adding industrial accents such as lighting and furnishings.

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Flooring for a Powder Room

Conestoga Tile Blog

Powder rooms, or half bathrooms, are popular on the first floor of large and busy homes. They are often the bathroom used by friends and family who drop by for a short time, and they can be formal or functional depending on the rest of the family’s needs. Because there is no tub or shower in the powder room, this floor doesn’t tend to get wet or need the non-skid, super durable attributes that another bathroom might need.

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Style Sheet | Traditional Kitchen with a Modern Twist

Time2Design

Time2Design Kitchen Style Sheet. Kitchen Style - Traditional with a Modern Twist. Shown here the cabinet door style ~ DeWils Avalon, cabinet finish ~ stained quarter sawn white oak, countertops ~ granite, backsplash ~ mosaic glass tile, floors ~ existing, hardware ~ brushed nickel cup pull on drawers and knobs on doors. We created a bit of a twist, the cabinet doors made of traditional quarter sawn white oak with a modern cocoa stained finish, combined with the traditional detailed hardware and

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Twelve Days of Tile | Day Three | Piccadilly

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Piccadilly is a contemporary twist on the classic subway tile. With a soft, undulated appearance of a handmade tile, this series is available in a soft color palette that is the perfect complement to modern interiors. Available in four colors, including Avorio, Bianco, Perla and Tortora in a up-to-date 4″ x 12″ format. The Bianco Decor is available special order, 1 – 2 weeks, full cartons only.

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Modern Prefab Cabin in Remote Quebec Uses Innovative Wood Panels

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When a family’s cabin on a remote lake in Ladysmith, Quebec, was too dilapidated to be renovated, they enlisted Kariouk Associates to help them create a new waterfront retreat. Sitting on the footprint of the original building, the new cabin was prefabricated off-site and transported to the location for a quick assembly. This greatly lessened the cost, as well as the stress of long-term construction on the property.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

The 2015 ARDEX Sales Meeting is officially complete. To end the weeek, the ARDEX tiling team had a special day of training and demos for some exciting new products launching soon!

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X-Ray Eyed

KB Culture

This light-permeable concrete could be used in all sorts of creative ways in the kitchen or bath—I'd fancy a shower enclosure made of it, or a backsplash panel. Tiny pores allow natural light to filter through the material for a subtle yet surprising look; for a more pronounced effect, thread-like fiber optics can light up the surface. The strength and water-repellent quality of the material is uncompromised. luccon.com.

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Extreme Makeover : Home Edition

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile was honored to join Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and many in the Savannah, Georgia community in building a new home for the Carmen and Jim Simpson family, revealed on-air January 16, 2011 on ABC. The Simpsons, who have given much of their own time and energy to the community, were raising three children, Isaac, Katelyn and Zoë in a decrepit home.

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‘Non-Kitchen’ Kitchen in Montreal Showcases Souvenirs

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

An ode to travels and souvenirs, this kitchen renovation in Montreal, Canada, began with a deep desire to inundate the space with memories of the owner’s adventures. The result (as delivered by Cuisines Steam ) is a sleek, dynamic kitchen that is not only highly personalized, but tells the story of the unique objects that it houses. “The direction of the project was very clear from the first meeting, as the client expressed her desire to have a kitchen that didn’t look like a kitche

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UT Brightens Christmas For One Little Girl and Her Family

United Tile's Blog

Let us introduce you to Justice. She is a beautiful 19-month old little girl who is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation to treat stage-3 kidney cancer. Through the Children’s Cancer Association, we met Justice, and her 4-year old sister Jaden. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our United Tile employees in Portland, we provided most of the items on the family’s wish list.

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Art Basel Miami 2015: Part I -Art Miami

Kitchens for Living

It’s hard to believe another edition of Art Basel Miami Beach is in the books. This year I dove in with both feet knowing that really seeing all of Art Basel is the proverbial “unicorn project” My best advice is GO! See what happens. You’ll see what you’re meant to see. Today I don my “art critic hat” to share my experience with you.

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2015 Speaker of the Year for MIA and BSI

Garden State Tile Blog

Ralph Crozier, Architectural Manager for Garden State Tile was awarded the “2015 Speaker of the Year” for MIA and BSI for the United States. The event was held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Presenting the award is Sarah Gregg of MIA/BSI. The post 2015 Speaker of the Year for MIA and BSI appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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2nd day of @remodelista market at Heath SF, come say hi if your.

Heath Ceramics

2nd day of @remodelista market at Heath SF, come say hi if your are in the neighborhood.

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The Giving Season

JG Kitchens

There’s an old adage that says “charity starts at home.” It’s how I was raised. Bet it’s how you were, too. Here are some home-related charities worthy of your support this season: Fisher House – Houses military families away from home when their loved ones are undergoing medical treatment nearby. Habitat for Humanity – Builds homes for the homeless.

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"Warning, Dual Shower Valves Becoming Obsolete"

How to Floor Tile

The ubiquitous dual point, simple easy to figure out shower valve is being slowly but surely relegated to another government mandated trash heap. These are called "anti-scald" regulations because there have been law suits with respect to the temperature issue thus federal and states have embraced the opportunity to eliminate liberty in the name of public safety.

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How to See Your Home Like an Interior Designer

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

It takes more than watching home-design shows to think like an interior designer. Image: Jessica LaGrange Interior designers are trained individuals with an envious talent for pulling a room together, often using things you would never imagine. They certainly have a lot to offer and are an excellent resource for those who hire them — but many of us just don’t have the budget.

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Showing some jewelry prototypes at the Remodelista event at.

Heath Ceramics

Showing some jewelry prototypes at the Remodelista event at Heath SF today.

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New Desalination Demonstration Plant in Singapore to be Built with Evoqua’s Nexed Module Technology

The A to Z of Building

Evoqua Water Technologies today announced it will work with PUB, Singapore’s national water agency to build a new desalination demonstration facility in Tuas, Singapore, capable of producing.

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Christmas Cards and Architect’s Signatures

Life of an Architect

One of the things that is just a fact of life in a small architecture firm, is that you have to do just about everything yourself – rarely do we simply pull out the company wallet and pay for something to get done. We tend to take advantage of the manpower we have on hand and no time is this more true than the holidays. Like most firms, we would like to let people know that we appreciate their patronage and support throughout this year and in years past.

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Creative DIY Headboard Ideas For a Dreamy Bedroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Whether rustic, romantic, edgy or classic, your headboard is the focal point of your bedroom and does the most to set the tone for your nighttime oasis. Choosing the right headboard is an important design factor — but that doesn’t mean you’re limited to what you see in the design studios or furniture showrooms. Headboards, as impactful as they are on your room’s design, are actually one of the easiest bedroom components to make yourself.

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Good stuff at Heath LA today. (at Health Ceramics)

Heath Ceramics

Good stuff at Heath LA today.

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Jacobs Engineering Reappointed as Sole Supplier of Professional Services to Highways England

The A to Z of Building

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today it was reappointed as the sole supplier of professional services to Highways England Historical Railways Estate (HRE) for a term of up to five years.

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12 Favorite Christmas Table Settings

The Ace of Space

I believe. In the spirit of Christmas, and holiday traditions. Our house is filled with memories that come in the form of ornaments & cherished mementos of Christmas’s past. I don’t attempt to enforce any design intent on my daughter, but allow free rein, our tree is shrouded in tinsel, and our stockings are not […]. The post 12 Favorite Christmas Table Settings appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Modern Getaway in Peru Made for Entertaining

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Inspired by Maison Dom-ino, an open floor plan design by famed architect Le Corbusier, Jorge Marsino Prado envisioned Asia House , a modern getaway with a twist. The 3,260-square-foot home is located in the Asia District south of Lima, Peru. “The building standards for the small, semi-isolated lot in the middle of an artificial oasis only allowed the construction of a single-story house plus a roof terrace,” the architects said.

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Feeling frosty today. (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco)

Heath Ceramics

Feeling frosty today.