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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Rockville, MD – May 5, 2017 – The Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day – May is never short on it’s share of holidays and celebrations. Because the percentage of people interested in horse-themed tile is slim and it’s hard to give your mother a bouquet of tile, let’s instead honor Cinco de Mayo with 5 ways to bring Mexican-inspired tile to your next project.

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Top Five Finds From Coverings

As The Tile Turns

We just recently returned from our annual trip to Coverings 2017, the largest tile and stone showcase in North America, and here is a sneak peek at the colors, textures and tile for 2018! The four-day annual event, held in Orlando, featured more than 1,100 vendors from around the world in more than 430,000 square feet of exhibition space. We truly didn't know which way to turn first.

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May Featured Tiles: Cavern Slate Effect & Bronte Vintage Style

The London Tile Co.

April seems to have flown by and we’ve already enjoyed our first bank holiday of May, so that means we need to tell you all about our new Featured Tiles. This month we have two very different, but equally beautiful, tile ranges we’d love to share with you – read on for more information. Bronte. Our first Featured Tile range is Bronte, a new collection of classic ceramic wall tiles.

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ARDEX Americas Wins Healthiest Employers in Western Pennsylvania Award

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Aliquippa, PA, April 8, 2017 – ARDEX Americas, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance building products, received the 2017 Healthiest Employers in Western Pennsylvania award by the Pittsburgh Business Times. This marks the fifth time ARDEX Americas has won the award. Over 100 companies entered the competition, and 24 winners were selected across the different categories.

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Porcelains with a Fabric-like Look from AlysEdwards

Rubble Tile

Are you searching for a tile that is more than meets the eye? Rubble Tile has the perfect tile collections by AlysEdwards! They will excite anyone who is a fan of optical illusions, or anyone who is looking for a soft, sophisticated tile with an eye-catching texture. These three collections by AlysEdwards–Dagny, Lido, and City Scene–are […].

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Revisiting Waterworks Studio Surfaces

The Perfect Bath

We are so pleased to re-introduce our Waterworks Studio Collection. Today, I am eager to share our newly streamlined surfaces families. Like everything within Studio, the surfaces represent a curated and edited assortment of ceramic tile, porcelain, terrazzo and stone, both mosaics and dimensional material. The collection is predominantly neutral, but within each range exist many sizes, shapes and textures.

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ISC Surfaces Exiting Hardwood Flooring Business

ISC Surfaces

ISC Surfaces has decided to exit the hardwood flooring business in order to focus on our other product categories – ceramic / porcelain / glass / stone tile, commercial resilient flooring, countertop / surfacing materials, woodworking products, and their accessories. We thank you for your hardwood business over the past several decades and look forward to continuing to serve you in other product categories.

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Limestone Learning Deep in the Heart of Texas

Stone Update

Continental Cut Stone and local stonecarvers shed light on architectural design using the native resource.

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20 Koi Ponds That Will Add a Bit Of Magic To Your Home

Trendir Magazine

There’s something quite majestic about these beautiful designs and the style they’ll bring to the house or the landscape. Whether you decide to build them inside as part of the foyer or outside in the backyard, these 20 koi ponds are sure to bring a bit of magic to your home. Creating an ethereal, relaxing ethos for the family to enjoy , check out some of our favorites below!

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Color Story: Sunny Saturday Orange Today

Making Tile Modern

Color Story: Sunny Saturday Orange. Today has been gorgeous and warm here in Nothern California. Orange is the color that goes best with today. As Frank Sinatra once said: “Orange is the Happiest Color.” We sure agree with that at Modwalls and we’ve created many tile designs in Orange. Here are just a few. To see all of our orange tile offerings just click the link: [link].

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Creative Ways to Give your Mudroom Makeover a Lift

Stagetecture

Your mudroom makeover does not need to be complicated it just needs to fit your family’s lifestyle. Whether your mudroom is in the entryway or it’s a small room just inside the garage or laundry room, there are numerous ways to transform it. Take into account what items will be stored in the space, and how your family will use the area before you begin the transformation.

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Clio Holdings Acquires Premier Surfaces Inc.

Stone Update

Sixth stone-fabricator purchase targets southeastern United States; Tryon now Clio CEO.

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New Bathroom Idea Book Trend Spotting on KBDN

JG Kitchens

I was delighted to be able to share some of the Hot Trends in the New Bathroom Idea Book with my Kitchen & Bath Design News readers. Every month, I write Trend Spotting for that respected trade magazine. It was great to be able to talk about four of the latest bathroom trends in my new book! I also shared insights from design colleagues around the country who are seeing and using them.

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10 Home Improvement Ideas to Make It Energy Efficient

Trendir Magazine

Everyone loves to save money on as many products as we possibly can. However, one product we all tend to forget about especially homeowners is the electric bill. Your electrical bill can actually be one of the most expensive home bills because many homeowners are not aware of the small steps they can take to reduce the monthly expense. Currently, Americans spend $130 billion on energy alone per year.

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Decisions, Decisions

KB Culture

A palette of four panel styles isn't the only design option for the Retro vanity. It can be configured as desired: for single or multiple sinks, with cupboards or drawer modules, at high or low heights. Perhaps the most curious choice is the leg treatment—long or stubby, the tapered supports can be installed singly or in eye-catching clusters. Designed by Toni Sabatino. badenhaus.it.

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Here’s the Thing about Good Ideas

Life of an Architect

You never know when you are going to have a good idea – they can come at any moment, regardless of your current activity, or the convenience level of writing them down. Unfortunately, I am painfully aware of all the times I am struck with absolute genius, only to forget what it was by the time I got up from my nap and took out a pen and piece of paper.

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Refinishing & Hanging Functional Exterior Wood Window Shutters

Building Moxie

*. *. This is one of those projects. Like so many with our whole house remodel. I started it shortly after we purchased the 1880s Farmhouse. When we initially painted the home’s wood siding , we first removed some 24 sets of Antique Wood Shutters. My goal all along – refinish and rehang them. (While I combed through my pics, I couldn’t find any from the initially step of removing these wood shutters.

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Roofing Companies Using New Roof No Mess Process Drastically Cut Cleanup

The A to Z of Building

From old shingles in the bushes to rusty nails on the driveway, the mess of roof installation frustrates many homeowners. Now, they have an alternative: choose a contractor using the New Roof No.

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Top 5 Trends in Home Security

Kitchen and Residential Design

The continuing evolution of cloud-based and wireless technologies has paved the way for amazing advancements in home security. These new developments are providing home owners with more convenient ways to monitor, secure and control everything from surveillance cameras and alarms to door locks and outdoor lighting with the quick touch of a button. Many of the home security trends we are seeing in 2017 are largely centered on home automation technology, which has become increasingly streamlined f

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18 Gorgeous Spaces from The DJF Builders Designer Showhouse

The Ace of Space

Design is a true form of artistry, so imagine a Designer given a “paint brush” a blank canvas and free rein over a design. And you have the definition of a Showhouse. A place limited only by a Designers imagination. And in the world of showhouse design, we are seeing a design canvas showcasing the […]. The post 18 Gorgeous Spaces from The DJF Builders Designer Showhouse appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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25 Pieces of Cat Furniture to Keep Your Home Stylish

Trendir Magazine

Create a home that is pet friendly without giving up your design preferences with these pieces. This list of 25items shows you can have a stylish and beautiful home while still giving your cats a home they also enjoy. With the right pieces of cat furniture, you can actually contribute to your home’s look and feel. Keep your home stylish with these 25 pieces of cat furniture.

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Pretty in Plastic.

KB Culture

or maybe Lovely in Laminate? Countertops, cabinet fronts, backsplashes [those nasty little four-inch ones], and even the shelves in the greenhouse window of this late 1940s-era kitchen are all swathed in the stuff. Low in maintenance and high in aesthetic possibility—although as always, it's worth noting there's no accounting for taste—the material provided a great escape from the past.

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Four Tips to Create a Beautifully Accessible Garden for Disabled Seniors

Kitchen and Residential Design

via About 40 percent of people over the age of 65 have at least one disability, according to the United States Census Bureau, with about 15.7 million of these people suffering from mobility issues. Many feel confined, forced to stay home, eventually succumbing to feelings of isolation. This sort of pervasive isolation later in life can trigger bouts of depression and sadness.

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Lucideon Releases New Offsite Construction Testing White Paper

The A to Z of Building

Lucideon, the international materials development and commercialization organisation, has released a new white paper entitled ‘Offsite Construction: The Relevance of Full Scale Testing’

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40 Colorful Kitchen Cabinets To Add A Spark To Your Home

Trendir Magazine

Add a punch of personality, style and pizzazz to the house with some vivacious additions. It’s okay to experiment and use color in and around your favorite spots. For instance, you’ll add an extra spark to your home by installing any one of these 40 colorful kitchen cabinets. Have fun and explore different shades and fashion-forward trends!

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Metal Urges

KB Culture

Once the unquestioned king of faucet finishes, chrome has recently been given a run for the crown by warm-toned metals. Bronze, brass, and copper have come on strong in both plain and fancy fittings—which makes me wonder if the incised pattern on the Meccanica would be as effective if it were rendered in chrome or stainless steel? gessi.com.

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9 Essential Oils Beauty Recipes for Mother’s Day

Stagetecture

Mother’s Day is around the corner and giving her the gift of beauty and well being is the perfect gift! Whether she already has essential oils or if you’re planning on giving her some varieties she doesn’t own yet, we have created beauty recipes for her to try. If you’re new to essential oils , there’s certainly a lot to learn. You can experiment different beauty recipes using different essential oils. 9 Essential Oils Beauty Recipes for Mother’s Day.

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Looking Up

KB Culture

At last: a beautiful weekend, with warm temps and clear skies. [ And a couple days off!] Let's hope the euphoria lasts all week.here's a glass-roofed kitchen to keep the vibe going. glennreynaert.be.

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23 of the Best Patriotic Desserts for this Summer

Stagetecture

Patriotic desserts go hand in hand with summer like relaxing and summer lawns! Whether you are getting ready for Memorial Day, 4th of July or Labor Day it is a time to celebrate your patriotism. It is a time when families and friends gather for cookouts and pool parties. If you’re hosting a party on July 4th, you might be wondering what to serve your guests for dessert.

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Enjoying Our Spring Grass After Using Roundup® For Lawns

Stagetecture

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Roundup® F or Lawns. All opinions are strictly my own. If you’re like the Gibson household your spring grass is going to take a pounding this season! From kids’ playing, dogs trampling through the yard and just relaxing on the adjacent porch, it’s essential that your grass looks great, right? If you remember from my last spring lawn care article I was using Roundup® For Lawns weed killer to ensure our grass was ready for springtime fun!

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How We Updated our Home’s Exterior Design with Mid-America Vinyl Shutters

Stagetecture

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Mid-America Shutters. All opinions are strictly my own. The exterior design of our 1987 brick home has always looked very dated. With its cornflower blue wood shutters in which many were rotting and falling apart, our home was stuck in the 80’s! I was excited to pair with Mid-America Shutters to try out their vinyl shutters that would resist climatic changes, insects and moisture.