Sat.Mar 14, 2015 - Fri.Mar 20, 2015

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Tile Inspiration For Your Next Kitchen Remodel

Tile Talk

'Guest post by Jane Blanchard, Modernize. Vibrant blue Arabesque tile adds visual interest. Image via Modernize. Tile is a popular choice for kitchen floors and backsplashes, so popular that even the priciest and most custom options can seem bland. One tile company is changing that, one beautifully unique tile at a time. One thing you''ll never find at Avente Tile is tile that looks like, well, any other tile you''ve seen at home improvement stores or most flooring and tile warehouses when seeki

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Tile Tuesday: In Valencia Art is a Way of Life

Kitchens for Living

'Welcome to today’s installment of Tile Tuesday! The second half of my adventure with Tile of Spain took us to Valencia, location of Cevisama the annual trade show held to showcase the latest innovations introduced by the Spanish tile industry. The City of Arts and Sciences, a stunning example of the new Spanish architecture designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.

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Talking about Spanish Tile #tileofspain15

Tile of Spain USA

'Look who is talking about Spain and Spanish tile! Here’s a look at some of the great photos and social media buzz from this year’s Tile of Spain trip to CEVISAMA 2015 featuring designer and architect winners of the Passport to Creativity contest. … Continue Reading.

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Colour & Dimensions | CD Linear

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'For truly bold blocks of color, behold our Colour and Dimensions & CD Linear Collection’s for a kaleidoscope of color possibilities! With 32 colors in this glazed wall series, you’ve got a palette as rich as your imagination. Sizes are variable based on color and include; 8” x 20”, 6” x 6”, 6” x 24”, 4.25” x 8.5”, 4.25” x 4.25”, 4” x 16”, 3” x 6”, 2.09” x 8.58.

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get this.

Ciao Tile

'loving the glass combination in this shower designed by the talented dixie stark… want the look? achieve this (and more) with our vetro and chroma glass series. *images via dixie stark.

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Tile Tuesday: In Valencia Art is a Way of Life

Kitchens for Living

'Welcome to today’s installment of Tile Tuesday! The second half of my adventure with Tile of Spain took us to Valencia, location of Cevisama the annual trade show held to showcase the latest innovations introduced by the Spanish tile industry. The City of Arts and Sciences, a stunning example of the new Spanish architecture designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela.

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The London Tile Co. - Untitled Article

The London Tile Co.

'The new Tile Collection brochure is now available to pick up in any HTW Tile Shop , or you can view and download a copy of The Tile Collection online. The new tile brochure features best sellers as well as new ranges so pick up your copy today!

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Behind the Scenes: A "Collab" Project With Company KD

As The Tile Turns

'Do you ever wonder what a designer would put in her or his home? So do we! We recently had the opportunity to collaborate with Susan Schwab of Company KD on her personal residence. Here is a sneak peek behind the scenes. We love Schwab''s daring use of color and pattern! Susan selected Estrella Silver Blend glass mosaic from Artistic Tile as a dynamic focal point for her kitchen.

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Contemporary Customer Spaces

The Tile Shop

'Good morning! Sam Horowitz from our Independence, MO showroom shared some photos from a kitchen and bathroom he worked on. Great contemporary lines and styling in these rooms….this house is now a true showpiece! Please click on the images to view: Bathroom featuring our Legno series: Kitchen featuring our Amazonas Natural Stone : Thanks for sharing, have a great day!

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Edgy Hexagonal Concrete Tiles Building Decorative Landscapes

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Imagined by Austrian designers Patrycja Domansk a and Tanja Lightfoot for KAZA Concrete , these hexagonal concrete tiles named Edgy have captured our attention with a blend of versatility, simplicity and elegance. Versatile in style, color and placement, the hexagonal concrete tiles can be seen covering a whole wall, decorating different areas or punctuating design lines along walls and across rooms.

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Cement Tile, Round 2

The Perfect Bath

'Last week I wrote about cement tile. I wanted to continue that post with some images to demonstrate that one pattern often equals many design opportunities with a simple change of color and a quarter or half turn of the tile to disrupt the pattern flow. Design versatility makes cement tile so desirable. Somewhere between bold graphics and simple solid colors, there are installation opportunities in every imaginable interior; bath, laundry, mud room, sunroom and kitchen, wall or floor.

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See you at Coverings- April 14-17

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

'Have You Experienced the ARDEX Tile & Stone Revolution? High-performance, German engineered technology designed to significantly reduce the time, cost and risk of tile & stone installations in the most demanding environments. ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems… You won’t believe your eyes. Visit us booth 3233 and see for yourself!

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The Wearing of the Green, Day 2

KB Culture

'By the close of today, there will be a fair number of folks whose Irish eyes will be more, shall we say, sleepy, rather than smiling. Such celebrants might find a restorative soak in this bath the best—or at least the wisest—kind of nightcap. Paneled with polished ceramic slabs of an emerald green malachite pattern, the room is a fancy testament to the color of the day. granitifiandre.com.

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TSJ Launches “The Specifier's Guide to Ceramic Tiles and Calibrated Natural Stone”

The A to Z of Building

'A new, annual ceramic and natural stone resource, for interior designers and construction professionals, has been launched in the UK. Produced by leading business-to-business magazine Tile & Stone.

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How to Choose the Best Tile Flooring for Your Laundry Room

Conestoga Tile Blog

'Source: Houzz Choosing tile flooring for your laundry room can be a bit tricky. You will want the tile to be durable within this highly functional space, and you’ll want it to look appealing. Because the environment within the laundry room can be rather moist, and sometimes dirty, you want to choose a tile that is easy to clean and can stand up to such an environment.

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Coverings 2015: A Stone Study Session

Stone Update

'Stone-and-tile event offers educational opportunities for stone fabricators and sellers.

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Atlas Concorde Axi Features Aged Wood Look

ISC Surfaces

'Axi Dark Oak Axi from Atlas Concorde brings you the intense and natural character of aged old wood in a resistant and functional porcelain with contemporary character. (All sizes noted are in inches.) Colors : Brown Chestnut, Dark Oak, Golden Oak, Grey Timber, Silver Fir, White Pine Finishes : Matte, Textured Color Body Porcelain Tile : 9x36, 6x36, 10x60, 20mm thick lastra (24x24) Trims & Accents : Decos, 3D Mosaic, 3D Brick Mosaic, Medallions, Stairnose, Bullnose, Other Trims Other Feature

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The “square root” technique that Mexican designer Carla.

Heath Ceramics

'The “square root” technique that Mexican designer Carla Fernández pioneered uses squares and rectangles folded to shape every item, and minimizes the use of formal fasteners, relying instead on ties and simple fastenings. In our Square Root Tailoring workshop as part of Design Culture Mexico at Heath SF, students will create a piece of clothing under Carla’s guidance: learn how to tailor it using Mexican traditions, make it, take it home, and wear it with pride.

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Spring 2015 Parade of Homes – Contemporary Tiles

Rubble Tile

'Energy saving home featuring a green roof, solar panels, and the latest contemporary tiles. This home by Sustainable 9 Design + Build features forward thinking tiles from Rubble Tile. Incredible green home located just footsteps from Lake Harriet Contemporary tiles bring the outdoors in This stunning home was designed with nature in mind. The interior design uses […].

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Sustainability #1 for Natural Stone Council in 2014

Stone Update

'Industry group cites release of ANSI/NSC 373 standard; also notes officers, committee chairs for 2015.

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Inspiring Customer Baths

The Tile Shop

'Good morning! I have some inspiring customer bathrooms to share with you today! This first bathroom is from Steve Gilerman in our Westbury, NY showroom. Steve says, "This customer of mine used the Vail Shimmer Stria , Capua Perla , and Claros Silver Remzi. It''s a nice combo!!" I agree Steve….it turned out great! Please click on the images to view: This next bathroom was sent to me by Chris Delaney in our Virginia Beach, VA store.

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The weaving and tailoring workshops for Design Culture Mexico,

Heath Ceramics

'The weaving and tailoring workshops for Design Culture Mexico , our April show at Heath SF curated by Renee Zellweger of Summer School, offer an immersive cultural experience for beginners and pros alike. Learn from master weavers from Chiapas and Carla Fernández herself. Registration ends Friday, March 20. [link] And make sure to nab your spot for our April 18th opening reception supporting The Edible Schoolyard Project.

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Modern Summer Home Assembling Panoramic Ocean Views

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'From the very first time you enter the Long Dune Residence , you know it will surprise you with a modern floor plan enhanced by carefully designed details. The architects warn that “ little is revealed until entering the house through a tall glass door that emerges as one approaches the house “ Imagined by Hammer Architects , the modern summer home rises in a summer vacation community in Massachusetts, known as Truro.

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Prado, Gilmore Join WIS Steering Committee

Stone Update

'Ten-member committee for Women in Stone initiative retains Pfannenbecker as chair.

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Happiness and Being an Architect

Life of an Architect

'Two simple sentences could be used to respond to about 1/3rd of all the emails I receive: “If studying to become an architect is making you miserable, don’t be one.” “If being an architect is making you miserable, don’t be one.” Those are two sentences that I rarely write – although I probably should use them more often.

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Starting to set up the #boilerroomsf for our @carlafernandezmx.

Heath Ceramics

'Starting to set up the #boilerroomsf for our @carlafernandezmx show opening in one month April 19th! (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco).

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Luxurious Three-Level Home Exhibiting a Complex Modern Architecture: Amwaj Villa

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'When reaching out to Moriq Architecture , the owners of this site in Bahrain requested a modern home, with a powerful indoor-outdoor connection. Amwaj Villa is an imposing family residence with a complex geometry and a structure that adapts to the contemporary living needs of the inhabitants: “The home was planned on 3 levels with just the living levels and kitchen plus dining on the lower floor.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Burgin Construction

'Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today is a great day to dress in green, be on the look-out for leprechauns or to settle in with some green beer! Traditionally, Irish Americans eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day – do you know why? According to Irish Central , Beef was not readily available in Ireland and was considered a luxury.

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Norton Museum of Art Selects Gilbane for Expansion and Renovation in West Palm Beach, Florida

The A to Z of Building

'Gilbane Building Company, a global leader in construction services, has been selected by the Norton Museum of Art to manage the comprehensive expansion and renovation of its building and campus in.

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Projects future and past in the studio from @tungchiang (at.

Heath Ceramics

'Projects future and past in the studio from @tungchiang (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco)'

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How to Become (and stay) a Successful Interior Designer

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'In order to be successful in the field of interior designer, there are a lot of shoes you will need to fill aesthetically and otherwise. Image Source: Great Neighborhood Homes It’s not all fabrics and fun. Unfortunately, some enter into the field of interior design with little knowledge of what the daily grind of a designer is really like. While part of the job certainly involves playing with fabrics, colors and furniture design, there is also a whole other level to interior design that

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Lighting :: Pagoda Lanterns

The Ace of Space

'I have developed an obsession over the past year that positively won’t go away (and it doesn’t happen to be a boy band). It’s the Pagoda Lantern, and we’ve seen it hanging out everywhere from hallways to closets, and over kitchen islands. Quite frankly I think it brings a level of unexpected sophistication to a […]. The post Lighting :: Pagoda Lanterns appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Where in the World Are ARDEX Products?

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

'Photo Credit: Huffington Post. Did you know ARDEX has more than 40 subsidiaries worldwide? Needless to say, ARDEX products can be found in some very interesting places…like the Sydney Opera House , the 2012 Olympic Aquatics Centre in London, Burj Khalifa (tallest building in the world!) and many more. Visit the ARDEX International Projects & Specifications Services page to find where ARDEX products are used all over the globe!

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Greens are coming! Making these for summer seasonal. (at Heath.

Heath Ceramics

'Greens are coming! Making these for summer seasonal.

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Complex Montana Glass Home Embedded in a Dreamlike Natural Landscape

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'The Montana Glass Home , painstakingly rendered by Cutler Anderson Architects , is a great example of modern construction. Glass walls, tapered columns and a floor plan that flows as gracefully as the river in front, make it hard to distinguish indoors from outdoors. The land surrounding the home is its own masterwork. The assemblage of lush riparian habitat, verdant hay meadows and craggy scarps replete with wildflowers and eagles make it a tough choice to decide each day where to venture.

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Practical yet stylish bathroom design ideas

Kitchen and Residential Design

'Image by Ines Hegedus Garcia , Used under a Creative Commons license. Deciding to renovate or redecorate the bathroom is considered by many to be a difficult and demanding task. Some people believe it takes a lot of exertion and a large upheaval to make any real difference to the room’s look and feel. However, there are quite a few practical yet stylish changes you can make, which have the potential to transform any bathroom.

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Angie’s List Enters First Exclusive Paint Manufacturer Relationship with Benjamin Moore

The A to Z of Building

'Angie’s List today announced its first exclusive paint manufacturer relationship with America’s Favorite paint, color and coatings brand, Benjamin Moore. The alliance identifies.

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