The London Tile Co.

JUNE 13, 2019

Whether building a new property or renovating a current one, choosing the bathroom floor tiles should be one of the highlights. Tiles can transform your house into a home and bathrooms can really set the tone for your property. Are you looking for a sleek, modern finish? Or how about a vibrant colourful feature wall to start your day right? There are so many tiling choices to suit every tiling need that it can quickly become overwhelming, so use this guide to help choose the best bathroom floor

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 13, 2019

Each year Architectural Record hosts the Advertising Excellence Awards during the annual AIA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the annual awards ceremony the esteemed trade publication recognizes the most effective ads / CEU courses in the building and design marketplace, as well as the companies and agencies that produce them. This year, Tile of Spain is honored to be named a User Engagement winner in the Sponsored Continuing Education (CEU) category for Top Renewals.

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As The Tile Turns

JUNE 12, 2019

Beautiful, versatile, and highly durable, ceramic tile is a wonderful option for creating a practical and aesthetically pleasing space. Unfortunately, choosing ceramic is just the beginning. Once you've decided to install ceramic tile in your project, you'll need to delve into the details. Their finish will quickly become one of your chief considerations; the same ceramic designs can look and feel completely different depending on whether they are glossy, glazed, textured or matte.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 10, 2019

There’s a wonderful movement in the art world. Mosaics have been branching out of their ceramic hold for a while, but now there’s a whole new branch to explore. There seems to be no better name for it than the Qwerty Mosaics which were brought to Tile Addict’s attention by none other than mosaic master Gary Drostle. Debris, Qwerty by Sarah Frost.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

JUNE 11, 2019

Every industry has its associations. What makes the tile industry particularly remarkable is the level of collaboration that takes place between its associations and organizations. The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) is an example of that collaboration, working with all those in the industry who are passionate about quality tile installation.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 10, 2019

Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete has introduced Spectralock Pro Premium Translucent Grout, a patented high-performance epoxy grout that offers customers a unique opaque color that diffuses light for a vibrant finish. Spectralock Pro Premium Translucent Grout is designed for residential and commercial use on interior or exterior ceramic tile, glass tile and stone applications, and is ideal for […].

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

JUNE 11, 2019

A kitchen sink may seem like a minor detail during a kitchen renovation , but since you’ll be using it daily, it is important to choose the best one to fit your usage patterns, kitchen style, and personal tastes. With hundreds of premanufactured choices available as well as endless custom options, this can be a challenge. Here are a few factors to consider when choosing a kitchen sink: Size & Shape.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 13, 2019

Keep an eye out for #KBTribeChat posts between 2-3pm EST on Wednesday afternoons. Like and re-tweet them with the Hashtag #WhyTile. Discussion Questions: 1. In the design process, what details do you focus on when designing with health and safety in mind? Please share solutions you like! Healthy material choices not only affect indoor air quality but it’s important to know how they affect the environment and if they are made from renewal resources. 2.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2019

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Group earned several awards this week at NeoCon covering all segments and flooring categories, including carpet tile, broadloom, area rugs, resilient tile and resilient sheet. Held every June at The Mart in Chicago since 1969, NeoCon serves as the commercial design industry’s launch pad for innovation—offering ideas and introductions that shape the built […].

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

JUNE 11, 2019

A kitchen sink may seem like a minor detail during a kitchen renovation , but since you’ll be using it daily, it is important to choose the best one to fit your usage patterns, kitchen style, and personal tastes. With hundreds of premanufactured choices available as well as endless custom options, this can be a challenge. Here are a few factors to consider when choosing a kitchen sink: Size & Shape.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 11, 2019

A fantastic collaboration between tile and architecture led to the creation of TOUCHY-FEELY. Founded in 2006 by architects Stephanie Davidson and Georg Rafailidis, TOUCHY-FEELY became a platform for sensory-orientated design. Allowing for experimentation in materials, the aim was to develop surfaces that would heighten user experience, and spark deeper relationships between individuals and their environment.

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JG Kitchens

JUNE 12, 2019

I’m excited to share that my third book, Healthy Living/Healthy Home , will publish in June 2020. I’m not announcing the publisher’s name yet, but it’s one you’d easily recognize! Here’s a bit about what’s to come: Can your home help you lose weight, achieve your fitness goals, and live a longer, healthier life?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Whether you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen or searching for a new home and weighing your options, the kitchen setup is extremely important. And if you cook a lot, the layout of this room really matters. Quite a few homes have galley kitchens — and the owners either love them or want to take a sledgehammer to them. But what is a galley kitchen, and how do you know if this style is right for you?

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Trendir Magazine

JUNE 13, 2019

Have you ever wanted to have guests over yet couldn’t figure out what was the best way to decorate your guest bedroom to make them feel right at home? If so, we have all been there, the guest bedroom tends to get the least amount of attention because of how little it is used particularly when the holidays are over. However, how fun would it be if you can create a welcoming, cozy space that makes your guests feel like they are on a fabulous retreat?

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2019

Widely used in Catalonia, the bóveda (vault) is one of the most elegant structural supports in the design world. They appear to defy physics, confounding beholders with their layered brickwork and gentle curves (see the example of the Soriano-Manzanet family vault in Villareal, Spain). Photo credit: ImagenSubliminal (Miguel de Guzman+Rocio Romero). Photo credit: ImagenSubliminal (Miguel de Guzman+Rocio Romero).

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 9, 2019

“Your first architectural job is important.” I’m not talking about summer jobs or internships … those don’t really count because they have a known shelf-life associated with them. I’m talking about the first job a person takes once they’ve graduated from college – the job that signals the beginning of their professional career. Continue reading 026: First Jobs at Life of an Architect.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 13, 2019

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. Rustic chic accents were practically made for the backyard, as their bucolic feel fits well with a natural setting. And if you want to add some instant rustic ambiance and class to your backyard, the fastest way to do it is to add outdoor rustic lighting using string lights.

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Trendir Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

For owners of studio apartments, and smaller homes with tiny living rooms, when it comes to decorating the question typically is “how do I decorate this space, while making it functional and allowing some breathing room?” While this might sound like a complicated paradox, it’s possible. The key is knowing where to place your furniture and how far to place it from one another in order to provide enough breathing space that the room feels grand and most importantly put together.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2019

June 10/17, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 26 By Reginald Tucker In the battle to regain market share lost to red-hot categories such as LVT, WPC and SPC, laminate flooring suppliers have raised the ante in terms of performance—particularly the product’s water- and dent-resistant attributes. But they are also seeking to generate attention—and, by extension, […].

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The A to Z of Building

JUNE 12, 2019

In addition to greenhouse emissions, the final energy consumption in buildings also continues to increase. As a result, it is essential to seek solutions to construct and rehabilitate buildings by.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 14, 2019

Allergies and asthma are a growing problem. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says, “More than 26 million people in the US have asthma, and allergic asthma is the most common type, affecting around 60% of people with asthma.” Improving your home’s air quality can reduce common symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath.

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Trendir Magazine

JUNE 14, 2019

Since the dining room is mainly used on a daily basis, it makes sense to have it decorated to meet the standards of the rest of the home. In order to do just that you want to have the right lighting. Having the correct lighting can make a huge difference in the way your décor is displayed. Therefore, you want your lighting to be one of the main statements in your dining room.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2019

June 10/17, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 26 By Lindsay Baillie Almost three years ago Mohawk launched Omnify, an omni-channel solution that aims to simplify digital marketing by capturing and tracking leads while also streamlining social media publishing and search engine marketing. Today, Omnify works in conjunction with many of Mohawk’s other initiatives including its […].

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Margaret Almon Mosaics

JUNE 8, 2019

Breathe Mosaic in Pink and Tie-Dye by Nutmeg Designs. Glass on slate, 12×6 inches. Consider this question from Shawna Lemay, Is it possible, even, that the light of the world, carefully observed, enters us, enters our breathing, and even our souls? With this Breathe sign, I discovered that my new lamp was not illuminating enough of my work table, focusing light in a small area, and creating glare in its path and shadows all around.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 12, 2019

The U.S. Census Bureau says homeownership is up over last year. In their words, “the national homeownership rate has risen to 64.4 percent.” And Realtor Magazine says that jump is “largely attributed to the rise in new, first-time homebuyers.” These first-time homebuyers are millennials and they don’t care about a fancy eat-in kitchen.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

If you’re like me, there’s nothing you love more than unwinding with HGTV. At the end of a long day, there’s something soothing about watching other people make high-stakes decisions. Whether it’s buying a beach house, renovating a kitchen or choosing a family home, HGTV has a total lock on homeowner-based entertainment. But how much of what you see is real?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

Are bad living room cleaning habits keeping you from your best home? Image: NelleG/Getty Images. Cleaning is a hassle. But you might be making it harder on yourself than is absolutely necessary. Whether you’re tidying up your bedroom , kitchen or bathroom , banishing your bad habits can make it easier to clean — and easier to keep your place clean.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 8, 2019

You put in all this effort getting your garden to finally sprout. Then you go outside one day and all of your plants are chewed to the ground. Sometimes it’s so extensive that it looks like you never had any flowers in that bed at all. But rather than running out and buying the harshest pest control on the market, there’s a gentler way. Try using organic pest control.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 13, 2019

So you want to sell your house. You know there are some key things you need to do like stage the interior and work on your curb appeal. You might think, especially if you’re hiring a real estate agent, that everything else is handled. But that leaves out one of the trickiest parts of home selling: pricing your property. How do you do it? Sure, your agent will help, but you want to know you’re not leaving money on the table.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 12, 2019

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. As far as house drama goes, the bathroom has got to be one of the most common key players. With real estate at a premium and more people than bathrooms, sharing can definitely land you in hot water — and not the soothing kind.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Floral prints are a classy addition to any space. However, they have the reputation of being a type of pattern associated with older home styles. Country kitchens tend to use florals on wallpaper. Victorian styles have floral prints on everything. Even retro spaces sometimes go for funky and artsy floral prints. But if you want a modern space, you don’t have to give up on florals completely.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 9, 2019

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. Some of the most popular home decor trends make their way to wedding decorating. Whether you’re getting married at home or having a destination wedding, check out these home trends and the wedding decorating ideas you can use to get the look in your own wedding. 1.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 14, 2019

No two individuals are alike. Similarly, each region in the U.S. has distinct styles in fashion, food and music. “These traditions and trademarks permeate all elements of the region’s culture, including into the homes of its residents,” Hannah Yeo, Color & Design Expert at Benjamin Moore , tells Freshome. In fact, Yeo says Benjamin Moore has been able to spot a geographic design trend in how colors are being used.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2019

June 10/17, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 26 By Lisbeth Calandrino Everyone talks about the customer experience, but few know what it actually is. It goes way beyond reciting a pleasant greeting when a consumer calls or offering assistance when she ultimately enters your store. Customer service today is essentially about delivering a memorable experience […].

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2019

June 10/17, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 26 By Jim Augustus Armstrong “Flooring World,” the employee answering the phone said in a bored tone when I called for an appointment with the store owner. (Note: Company names in this article have been changed to avoid libel suits.) This fellow had no enthusiasm in his voice, […].

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2019

June 10/17, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 26 By Megan Salzano Sundry products such as underlayments and subfloor levelers are often overlooked by the consumer but play a vital role in the successful completion of any flooring installation. Furthermore, they also provide the retailer with upselling opportunities. As such, it is squarely on the shoulders […].

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2019

June 10/17, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 26 By Reginald Tucker New York City—Several New York-based high school seniors, along with a respected member of the local flooring industry, were recognized earlier this month during the 35th Annual Francis J.P. McHale Scholarship Awards luncheon. As in years past, the 2019 scholarship awards were presented to a […].

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