Kitchens for Living
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
'Last post I shared some of my kitchen trend discoveries from KBIS2015, the 51st Kitchen & Bath Industry Show held last month in LasVegas. Today I’ve got the scoop on what’s trending in the bath. Gorgeous sculptural free-standing tub by Clark Architectural. I have to say it, personalization is also at the top of the list for bathroom style and function.
Tile of Spain USA
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
'The Material Processes and Systems (MaPS) group at Harvard University Graduate School of Design (GSD) has been experimenting with ceramics. Protoceramics is an ongoing project geared toward producing novel material formations with a special interest in tectonic performance. The project, led by professor of architectural technology program director of the Doctor of Design program Martin Bechthold, investigates the latest generation of thin, large-format ceramic tiles, which presently are largely
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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
'During CEVISAMA 2015 we will get a close look at the new styles and innovations proposed by Tile of Spain ceramic tile manufacturers. The floor and wall ceramic collections exhibited at the show will mark the trends this year. The broad themes that marked the design of ceramic tiles in recent years remain in 2015, but with upgrades imposed by the decorative demands of the times: innovative formats in size and thickness, more sober and essential colors, rustic-elegant combinations, mix designs,
Tile Talk
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
'By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. Our new Geometrical Glazed Ceramic tile collection was used to create this appealing kitchen backsplash. Our Geometrical line of ceramic tile mixes classic hand-painted glaze techniques with modern, geometric patterns to achieve an absolutely stunning look. They are ideal for backsplashes, accent strips or anywhere a splash of design is needed.
Kitchens for Living
JANUARY 31, 2015
'Day two of the Modenus Blog Tour was opening day for the 51st annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The Bloggers were given an inside peek into many of the booths at the show and as we toured, trends most certainly did emerge. New laminates by Wilsonart are not your grandma’s counters! Photo courtesy of Chasen West Photography. “There is a three year lag between Europe and North America when it comes to trends”, says Warren Ramsland, President of Top Knobs.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
'Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is pleased to announce the arrival of Metropolitan, a durable, slip-resistant commercial-grade quality tile from Ironrock. This American-made quarry tile has been an industry standard for over 100 years. We are currently stocking unglazed 6″x6″ in Mayflower Red and Puritan Gray with coordinating cove base. Other sizes, finishes and colors are available special order.
Granada Tile
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
'Klara Phillips of 1TwoThree Home Design in Burbank, California recently completed this bathroom update. A carpet of our St. Tropez tiles turns a stock bathroom into something beautiful, timeless and endlessly delightful. Which tiles are you going to use to bring some life to your bathroom?
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Kitchens for Living
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
'As you are reading this I’m probably winging my way across the Atlantic, heading to the Passport to Creativity 2015 event courtesy of Tile of Spain. We will be exploring Seville and then on to Valencia to attend Cevisama , Spain’s international tile trade fair showcasing the latest in tile products and design trends. Follow me on FaceBook , Instagram and Twitter for live reports and I’ll be recapping all right here upon my return.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
'Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is excited to give you a sneak peek of our new Resource Center in Fargo North Dakota. The Fargo Resource Center is a tool for our wholesale, architectural and design communities to see our extensive product lines. The new space will be open by March 2015 by appointment only with our architectural sales rep Kristen Hillrud. We will be announcing more details in the coming weeks.
Granada Tile
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
'Talk about a terrific tile Tuesday! The custom tiles we created for a Texan kitchen designed and built by Adam Talianchich of Austin-based Hatchworks, added up to more than just great style. Coupled with pale blue walls and sleek cabinetry, the bold pattern has a big impact. In fact, their one two punch landed us on the cover of not one but two Texas-based magazines.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
'Mimicking the clean lines of an ocean liner floating at sea , this Malibu beachfront residence comes with generous 270 ° views of the neighboring Pacific. Expansive use of glass and plenty of terraces turn this home into an open gallery where the main elements on display are the sun, sand and waves. The street facade comes with a different design, staying true to the simple geometry, while integrating contrasting wooden panels for a visual twist.
Kitchens for Living
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
'In some ways, although it was all fantastic, the Modenus Blog Tour saved the best for last. On our final day we made a trip to Henderson, Nevada to visit The New American Home. The New American Home, photo courtesy of Chasen West Photography. This project was to showcase the latest technology in home building and featured flooring by Mohawk Flooring and Karastan, a division of Mohawk.
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
'Kauri is a gorgeous line of porcelain tile that perfectly replicates the look of petrified wood. The warm tones and colors of exotic minerals enrich the honed surfaces of this unique series. In stock now in our Plymouth warehouse in 12″x24″ in Beige, Grey and White in the natural honed finish. The “bark” or textured finish is available special order from Olympia, 2 -3 weeks.
Edgewater Studio
JANUARY 31, 2015
'Traditional Kitchen by North Vancouver Design-Build Firms Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc. We thoroughly enjoy profiling the talents of our clients. This is a recent project by Beyond Beige Interior Design - the firm is also a well-deserved recipient of the Best of Houzz 2015. We had the pleasure of collaborating again with the design team at.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
'Ring in the new year by adding these vogue styles to your kitchen—it will make your kitchen the life of the party for years to come. Image Source: Katie Rosenfeld In the year 2015, the kitchen is not being built for just cooking. Rather, it is becoming a multi-purpose room that simultaneously allows restaurant-worthy meals to be made while also acting as the hub of all conversation, dining, social gatherings and festivities.
The Perfect Bath
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
'WORLD OF INTERIORS, always a great resource for the unusual, recently wrote about Maison du Pastel , a treasured old French pastel manufacturer in existence since 1712. I made their shop a must see on my quick trip to Paris in mid January. The tiny atelier in Paris, open on Thursday afternoons only, is hidden in a courtyard in the Marais. This firm has been attracting artists and amateurs alike in this same location since 1912.
Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
'Have you fallen in love with a kitchen featured in your favorite home remodel catalog? Are you dying to get the look but not sure how to achieve your dream kitchen design ? Here we’ll give you three dream kitchens and tell you how to get the look. Are you ready to get your dream kitchen? Visit our Rockville, MD showroom or Contact Jack Rosen today to begin designing your perfect kitchen!
Heath Ceramics
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
'Everyone knows we have a way with glaze. But we have a way with pattern, too, designing pattern collections such as Tapestry to help architects, designers and their clients more easily get the Heath point of view on pattern. Our design team has been playing with patterns again and from that comes our newest tile pattern collection, Mural. Our first pattern in this series is the dramatic, dynamic, and dimensional Twill.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
'Located near the Thunderhead high speed chair lift in the Burgess Pines neighborhood, Colorado, this charming log residence offers 5,200 sq. ft. of living space with five comfortable bedrooms and four and one half baths. As you enter this home, you can’t help but notice its texture variety: hickory flooring, Montana logs, travertine, granite, and elegant wall coverings.
Giotile
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
'The Grand Reading Room at the Nashville Public Library, photo courtesy of Robert Claypool. With information literally in our pockets and available at the touch of a finger, the role of the public library is changing. Though it was once feared the the Internet would lead to the decline of the library as we know it, new library design in the digital age is proving the physical locations of community libraries can thrive for many years to come.
ISC Surfaces
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
'Check out the newest porcelain collections from Atlas Concorde Solution. All of these products are made in Italy. Gheos Sand For more information, please click on the product line name to visit the Atlas Concorde Solution web site. Gheos —The varied surface of Gheos brings the prestige and class of Scabos marble to modern spaces with refined style and hints of vintage.
Heath Ceramics
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
'In a sea of handmade objects where imperfection and asymmetry reign, the work of Jean Lee and Dylan Davis stands in stark contrast to the rest. The pleasantly geometric objects they produce as Ladies & Gentlemen Studio are exact, polished, and thoughtful while being experimental, playful, and fun. It’s a rare combination – one we’re pleased to put the spotlight on for February’s Heath Finds in-store feature.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
'Showcasing an elegant home design, this impressive 5 bedroom and 5 bathroom home in Denver, Colorado, presents a version of reality we are mostly unaware of. The stylish home design seen present throughout the mansion’s 4,215 square feet unravels contemporary craftsmanship sprinkled with Frank Lloyd Wright inspiration. Rising two stories in the air between local vegetation, the elegant home unveils an open floor plan where entertaining would be a breeze.
Cement Style
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
'The romance of Italy is captured in our new shaped tile. The color options are unlimited and cement tile has never looked better ! Villa Lagoon Tile’s “Florentine” shaped tile comes in two parts. The larger piece is about 11 inches at the widest point and the smaller piece is 8 inches across. This tile can come in any thickness. The usual for interiors is 16mm (5/8″) but when thinner or thicker is needed, we can do it.
Stagetecture
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
'Winter gets really cold at this time of the year but that shouldn’t be a reason to have drab and gloomy interiors. Home Decor , can bring in that spurt of cheer that the outsides lack, with the clever use of winter elements. Common winter elements include, winter foliage, wooden elements, soft velvety furnishings, winter specific home accent pieces, warm yellow lights, candles etc.
Heath Ceramics
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
'Fifty shades of red. Valentine’s Day is upon us! Clockwise from top left: Heath tile in Pomegranate, Campari Red, Paprika, French Grey / Heath bud vases in seasonal Suede and Ruby Red / Libeco Napoli Vintage napkin in Flax / Mast Brothers chocolate bar / QUIN lollipops / Guittard bittersweet baking chocolate / PapaLlama card / Heath x Alabama Chanin dessert bowl in Red Clay , etched b&b plate in Red Clay Stitched , etched salad plate in Cocoa/Eyelet.
Kitchens for Living
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
'Have you ever stopped to think about how design impacts your health and well-being? Design is just not working if it doesn’t make you feel good and that is what Mr. Steam is all about. One of my experiences on the Modenus Blog Tour Vegas was to attend Modenus Talks. This was a day long, interactive meeting of design minds and it is where I heard Martha Orellana, AKA Mrs.
Stone Update
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
'U.S. intake of granite, quartz surfaces continue on hot pace through last November.
Stagetecture
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
'Looking to add vibrant colors to your home? You are at the right place. Most people say they want to add bold colors to their homes but bail out when the time comes. Don’t be one of them. Bold colors can be breathtaking when used correctly. However, it is important to know which colors work well together so as to avoid a disaster. Use these bedroom decor tips to make your bedroom the sanctuary you’ve always wanted it to be.
Heath Ceramics
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
'We officially launched the Mural tile pattern this week in 8 colorways, including this one seen in @tungchiang’s studio. (Dog treats and Kong not included.
Kitchens for Living
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
'“People First Innovation” is the guiding principle behind Toto, the world’s largest manufacturer of bathroom fixtures and fittings. TOTO is an un paralleled luxury brand creating beautiful and functional fixtures for the bath. What really impresses me is that at the same time the are heavily focused on water conservation, a leading global concern that needs more attention here in the US.
JG Kitchens
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
'I just got word from The Taunton Press, the publisher of my first book, New Kitchen Ideas That Work, that I’ll be writing another title for them soon. The new Bathroom Idea Book will publish in Fall 2016. Here’s a quick preview of some of the hot trends that will be included: (Photo Courtesy: The Taunton Press). Master baths as spa retreats Eco-friendly bathrooms that still deliver luxury performance Strategies for customizing your bathroom Creating upscale accessibility in your b
The Tile Shop
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
'Good morning! I want to share this great blog post from designer Carla Aston about the "New American Home for 2015". It was featured in Las Vegas this year during KBIS and the other building trade shows. It''s a great example of where homes are headed this year and in the future. Please click on this link to read her full blog post: [link] Some highlights of what to expect: -modern and luxurious dwellings -indoor/outdoor spaces work together -products are technology driven -modern look and feel
Heath Ceramics
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
'Setting up for Heath Finds with Ladies & Gentlemen Studio. Come meet them tomorrow from 2-4p at Heath SF, we’ll have snacks and drinks! #heathfinds (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco).
Kitchens for Living
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
'If you’ve spent any time researching cabinets for your new kitchen or bath you’ve probably come across then name Wood-Mode. It’s the nation’s largest manufacturer of custom cabinetry for kitchens, baths and other rooms throughout the home and they’ve been around for 42 years. I learned that Wood-Mode has great name recognition in the industry for good reason.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
'This central Gothenburg apartment sprinkled with industrial elements features two rooms and an open layout encouraging socializing. Described as a perfect spot for feeling the pulse of the city while enjoying harmonious Swedish living, this crib- located in a beautiful turn of the century building- comes with lovely rooftop views. Discovered on Alvhem , the 67 square-meter apartment offers a generously-sized living room, modern kitchen, dining area with seating for ten guests, an inviting bedro
Life of an Architect
FEBRUARY 2, 2015
'Hi. My name is Bob and I seem to talk about toilets a lot here at Life of an Architect. Not because I love toilets – which maybe I do, they are kind of funny – but because there are a lot of bathroom layouts out there that drive me crazy. Since I am an architect that does residential design, I spend more time on bathroom layouts than your average person, I’m not just some guy in the next cubicle.
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