Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Wait…Cement Can Be Tile? Cement tiles are an ingenious combination of cement, marble powder, water, sand, pigments, time and patience. Manufactured in the mid-nineteenth century to cover floors with novel designs, bold colors, and to withstand footprints and the passage of time. A technique that uses a mold to make designs in many colors and a press to harden the tiles without requiring heat.
The London Tile Co.
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Our Brentford showroom has recently had a makeover and is looking better than ever. With inspiring displays and knowledgeable staff, The London Tile Co. Brentford is the place to go for modern and stylish tiles. We stock a wide range of tiles for anywhere in your home, and we can advise on extras like waterproofing, underfloor heating, adhesive and grout.
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JG Kitchens
OCTOBER 25, 2016
As I mentioned last week in my Cersaie Impressions – Scavolini post , I used some of my time in Bologna to explore booths we didn’t visit with the Ceramics of Italy press tour. This was one I really enjoyed. In addition to showing almost endless acres of tile, Cersaie also offers a large selection of ceramic sinks, tubs, toilets and other bathware.
Kitchens for Living
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Natural stone is sexy. There, I’ve said it. If you want a countertop that makes a unique statement with lots of movement and natural variations I recommend natural stone. Granite is a natural stone that blends perfectly with so many styles. Photo by Mike Spallholz Photography. A big part of your new kitchen investment lies in the countertop material you decide to use.
Granada Tile
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Though many people think of cement tiles as colorful and vibrant, they can, depending on their colorway, be calm and tranquil. Witness this outdoor space that sets Granada Tile’s Burgos cement tiles in neutral shades of black, white and grey as the centerpiece of this serene and tranquil outdoor space designed by Judy Kameon of Elysian Landscapes.
The London Tile Co.
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Our purchasing team had an eventful trip to the Cersaie International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile in Bologna, Italy, this year and have returned with ideas and inspiration for the coming months. Many of the trends they saw were expansions on what we have seen recently, but there were also some exciting new trends emerging. We’ve picked out our top five favourite tile trends that we think will be most popular for 2017.
Giotile
OCTOBER 27, 2016
There’s nothing like vein-cut stone to give a unique, flowing, zen-like ambience to an interior. The linear striations give a sense of effortless, ongoing flow, and the look is popular in both residential and commercial applications. But what exactly is a “vein cut” slab?
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Granada Tile
OCTOBER 28, 2016
November 2016’s issue of Country Living highlights an amazing bathroom transformation that grounds green Toile de Jouy wallpaper with Granada Tile’s Cluny cement tile in black and white. . The je ne sais quoi chic imparted by Granada Tile’s Cluny concrete tiles is highlighted by both rustic and glam elements — a gorgeous claw foot bath, a whimsical brass chandelier, green Toile de Jouy wallpaper — simple changes that take this room from blah to brilliant, bright and
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
OCTOBER 28, 2016
The BMW Motorcycle Dealership in Alberta, Calgary underwent a 2,000 sq. ft. showroom floor renovation using an entire ARDEX Tile and Stone Installation Systems solution! ARDEX X 5™ Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar, ARDEX UI 720™ FLEXBONE Floating Uncoupling Mat, ARDEX FL™ Rapid Set, Flexible, Sanded Grout, and ARDEX SX™ 100% Silicone Sealant for Tile and Stone Applications were all used.
Rubble Tile
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Rubble Tile Commercial Project Spotlight: Orono Station Rubble Tile worked with the owner of Orono Station to select the floor tile for its recent remodel. Due to the high foot traffic potential of the gas station and market, a durable, yet appealing product like porcelain tile was a must. Owner Christy Erickson wanted something warmer than your typical […].
Conestoga Tile Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2016
One of the most enjoyable parts of having your own home is decorating it just the way you like. With so many ideas floating around in your head, it may be difficult to find a way to make them a reality in the space you are working with. Most people aren’t well-versed in interior design and need some assistance getting started with beautifying their home.
Heath Ceramics
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Regram @skinnylaminx of our Dimensional tile and the textile collection it inspired. Happy to carry these special patterns in our Winter seasonal collection!
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Tile installer Yuri Sychev of M. Frank Higgins & Co. Inc. , remodeled the pathway of the Black and Decker Head Quarters in New Britain, CT. ARDEX A 38™ MIX Rapid-Set, Pre Mixed Screed, ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Membrane, and ARDEX X 7 R™ Rapid Set, Flexible Tile and Stone Mortar were all used on the 1,000 sq. ft. installation!
ISC Surfaces
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Just in time for Halloween, we have some new Hexes to share. American Olean is adding five new lines to its Entourage Collection, including Alair and Crosswood. Alair —2x4 linear hexagon mosaic in glass and stone Crosswood —hexagon glass mosaic inspired by woodgrains For more information about these products or any American Olean items, please visit their website by clicking here.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2016
Everyone wants to have a cleaner, less cluttered home. But most people also understand what a massive task deep cleaning and decluttering can actually be. When you feel as though you have little spare time to begin with, it’s hard to pencil in ironing your sheets and alphabetizing your cookbooks. So how can we keep order in our spaces without too much thought or effort or kidnapping Martha Stewart?
Heath Ceramics
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Design series 4 coming together in the studio with @tungchiang (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco)
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Calling ALL Total Solutions Plus Attendees! Checkout the best solutions in tile and stone installation systems. Visit ARDEX Americas from 4:30pm – 7:30pm, Booth 50!
Burgin Construction
OCTOBER 22, 2016
As proud members of the National Kitchen and Bath Association ( NKBA ), Burgin Construction Inc. is celebrating Kitchen and Bath Month! NKBA officially marked October as Kitchen and Bath month in 1982. To celebrate this month-long event, the NKBA is offering a free downloadable Kitchen or Bath Planner. For consumers looking to update their homes, the planners are a great step to get your project started.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2016
This attic home is located in Stockholm, Sweden. Designed and built by Scandinavian Homes , the layout of this home is somehow simultaneously cozy and grand; the 163 square meter home has high reaching ceilings — coming in at almost 4 meters tall. There are windows on three sides of the home, allowing both natural light and views of the surrounding city.
Heath Ceramics
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Monday around the showroom/factory.
The A to Z of Building
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Dura Coat Products Inc., an Axalta Coating Systems company, is partnering with Coated Metal Group (CMG) to combine innovative engineering and the advanced technology of Dura Coat coil products to.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
OCTOBER 26, 2016
ARDEX Western Regional Sales Manager, Aaron Chaffee partners with ARDEX commercial products supplier R.W. Supply at the 17th annual Pacific Building Trade Expo in Honolulu, HI.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 22, 2016
The clients for this sustainably constructed project in Australia worked closely with ArchiBlox to ensure that Avalon House had minimal impact on the land. A green roof, filled with bushes and vines. This feature is at once beautiful and environmentally friendly. It minimizes water runoff, for example, which is a key step in sustaining the earth’s water systems.
Stagetecture
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Small space decorating can be a challenge. When you live in a small residence, you begin to think more creatively about home decor. It’s easy to feel frustrated with the lack of space for all your furniture, belongings, and decorative items. All you need is a strategy to organize, display and decorate your small home. In your quest to turn your apartment or small house into a home, you should experiment with ideas on how to maximize functionality in your rooms, searching for efficient ways to or
The A to Z of Building
OCTOBER 24, 2016
ISG is reporting findings of a new innovative technology being trialed on Europe’s largest office fit-out, 5 Broadgate in the City of London. The Construct app, trialed on the 700,000 sq.ft.
Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 24, 2016
The process of entering your house is important. There is a sequence of events that should happen from the time someone arrives at the curb and makes their way to the front door, and preparing this narrative of experience is something that we spend a fair amount of time addressing. There is a myriad of things to consider when preparing the entry narrative – things like security ( both real and perceived ), protection from the weather, is it warm and inviting, does it set the tone for the r
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2016
Studio Padron’s clients asked for a standalone library and guest house in the woods behind their vacation home in upstate New York. They got the Hemmelig Room , an idyllic space for bookworms to curl up and read undisturbed. The name means ‘secret room’ in Norwegian, which is wonderfully fitting for this hidden space. The one-room layout is just enough room for the bed, desk, and chair that the design team included in the space.
Stagetecture
OCTOBER 25, 2016
A Thanksgiving centerpiece is like the front window of a boutique. It should be inviting and giving guests a hint of what is to come. There are a lot of wonderful ideas from which one can choose from, according to the overall Thanksgiving dinner style, the used tableware and the general interior design and decoration of the house. Thus, it can be elegant, traditional, natural, fun, formal and so on. 25 Beautiful Yet Easy DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas. 1.
DGR Interior Designs
OCTOBER 28, 2016
Having issues with the window shades at home or in the office? The roller blind is the answer. It is like the wonder element in any home. No other window treatment can be more useful than roller blinds for a wide variety of reasons. Let’s see more about these items and how they can be used. Let’s also discover why they are so useful in any home. The Roller Blind: Quick Fix for Window Shades.
Burgin Construction
OCTOBER 28, 2016
The Burgin Construction Inc. team loves an organized and clean home. Designing your home to suit your lifestyle is the easiest way to stay organized, but keeping the home clean can still be challenging, especially if you have children! That’s why when the nonprofit Latitudes reached out to us to let us know that they have created a variety of free printable chore charts (which are great for motivating kids to do their chores) we knew we had to share them with you!
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Set in an old exchange building in Shoreditch, London, the latest Callender Howorth project involved the complete renovation of a spacious penthouse apartment. The owner’s brief requested a home that would feel like a New York loft; and so NYC’s desirable large spaces, high ceilings, and natural light instantly became the focus of the work. “Starting from scratch, we took the walls back to bring this spectacular space up to date,” the architects said. “In places
Stagetecture
OCTOBER 27, 2016
When fall rolls around, your home’s heating works around the clock. Due to this, your energy bills can go through the roof. When temperatures start to go down and days become shorter, utility bills are bound to rise. This fall, avoid racking up energy costs by doing the following. How to Keep Your Energy Bills Low This Fall. . Carry Out Inspections.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Designed by ALPES Green Design & Build and built in 2016, this state of the art luxury townhouse is like having your very own resort at home. Located in Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, a city with a sunny and hot climate, preserving energy and cool air became essential. The designers wanted to create something different from the cramped and heated interiors that are springing up in the rapidly growing urban centers of Vietnam.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Heritage is the focus behind the design at the new headquarters for Ancestry. Designed by Rapt Studio , the interiors feature comfortable lounging areas and high-tech meeting spaces, as well as communal eating tables. Since the purpose behind this Utah-based company is helping people find their personal history, they wanted their new headquarters to be an integral part of telling their own story.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2016
Tziallas Omeara Architecture Studio recently added a contemporary extension to heritage-listed Bowral cottage in Bundaroo, Australia. The addition accommodates a large kitchen, a new living and dining room, a place for guests to sleep over, as well as a sunken media room. Invisible from the street side, the newest part of the home feels like an intimate family refuge. “The client was keen to explore a contemporary approach to the new work, allowing for the new addition to juxtapose with t
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Laman Residence in Texas was recently updated by A Gruppo Architects for a retired couple. After 40 years of teaching Fibre-Arts and Interior Design at Texas State University, the Lamans desired a gallery and studio to compliment their modest 1970’s era modern home. The owners sited the initial house within a dense canopy of live oak and cedar elm trees on a hill country lot in San Marcos, Texas.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Located along the coast of Norway, Asante Architecture & Design created this custom home to blend into its surroundings. The client, a chef, wanted a home that could be completely at peace with the natural surroundings, while providing a retreat away from the rest of the world. From the living room, the owner can watch the moon rise, or fish off the side of the balcony.
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