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Keep it Classic with Vintage Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Often interior design is about finding the balance between classic and contemporary. Whether it’s fitting a much loved piece of furniture into your minimalist space, or trying to modernise an older property, combining the two is a fine art, which is why we are so in love with the Vintage range. As the name says, these tiles have a vintage look but manage to work in almost any setting.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

Because of the our nation’s Independence Day, the month of July is all about America. We take time off to visit family, take part in parades, and take a moment to reflect on our nation’s history that allows us today’s freedoms. We’re proud to be an American. While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA.

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Italian Ceramic Tile and Mosaics. Part One: Mosaics

Tile+Mosaic

Italy is a treasure rove of mosaics. Although the Greeks were the first in the Mediterranean world to use them, the Romans took them to their heart. The three great eras of this art form were the Classical Roman period, the Byzantine period and the Renaissance. Each era brought something special to mosaics and each era brought that special quality to a world larger that the Italian peninsula and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.

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Back to the Future in 2017

Tile of Spain USA

The passing of time is a reality we cannot escape. It is one that creates two permanent challenges in interior design: durability of materials and longevity of design trends. That’s where ceramic tile comes into the design equation. It is the perfect option to fight the concept of time and withstand these challenges. Its resistance and infinite aesthetic possibilities makes ceramic tile the ultimate design tool.

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Twin Cities New Tile Product Spotlight: Realstone Systems at Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile is excited to spotlight a new product line from Realstone Systems. Realstone offers a variety of high quality natural stone products, including wall and flooring panels, tiles and accessories. Their products come in a range of styles, sizes, and color tones, and are perfect for bringing the solid, contemporary style of stone to […].

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Red Rock Contractors: Making a Splash with Glass Tile

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

This week’s featured tile install is a stunning pool located in Gilbert, Arizona. It was recently completed by Red Rock Contractors and Red Rock Pools , with the help of installer Alpentile Glass Tile Pools and Spas. The pool has roughly 2500 sq. ft. of Oceanside Glasstile. ARDEX 8+9™ Rapid Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Compound was used as a waterproofing and fracture membrane under the glass tile.

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Materika - 16x48 Flat or Textured Wall Tile by Marazzi

ISC Surfaces

Materika Off White Linear Materika Off White Linear Materika by Marazzi is a collection of rectified, large format, ceramic wall tile featuring both flat and structured surfaces. Rectified Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile: 16x48 Flat, 16x48 Linear, 16x48 Wave Colors: Beige, Fango (Brown), Grigio (Grey), Off White Shade Variation: V2 Medium Variation Other Features: Pre-Consumer Recycled Content, Made in Italy For more information about this line or other Marazzi collections, please visit their website b

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Twin Cities New Tile Product Spotlight: Realstone Systems at Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile is excited to spotlight a new product line from Realstone Systems. Realstone offers a variety of high quality natural stone products, including wall and flooring panels, tiles and accessories. Their products come in a range of styles, sizes, and color tones, and are.

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Make Your Grout Glow!

The Tile Doctor

Tile can be one of the most important parts of a well-designed home. And just as important as having nice tile is making sure that your grout stands out beyond all others. If you’re looking to distinguish yourself from your neighbors, spice up your grout life with.

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Fire Pit Design Ideas That Will Enhance Your Backyard

Trendir Magazine

Fire pits come in numerous different shapes and sizes. They can be a permanent fixture in your backyard or they can even be a barrel that you choose to carry around.Fire pits have always been a stylish fixture to have. They add warmth and elegance to any backyard design and they are very functional. With that being said, if you have considered adding a fire pit to your backyard this is the time to do so.

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Live Your Colors with Modwalls Tile

Making Tile Modern

Modern Bath Tile. So many options! So much color! #bath #liveyourcolors #tiles. #colorwins.

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Tiles with a Colorful Past

Garden State Tile Blog

Cement tiles with their colorful, bold patterns that were once the norm many centuries ago, are making a stylish comeback. Read more at Design NJ Magazine. The post Tiles with a Colorful Past appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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9 Great Bathroom Update Ideas

JG Kitchens

You don’t have to do a full remodel to improve your bathrooms. A mini remodel, or just a simple change, can add style, storage, safety, energy savings and functionality to your space. In honor of Gold Notes’ Ninth Anniversary this month, I’m doing 9 Great Ideas Pinterest boards every week throughout July. Here’s the latest: 9 Great Bathroom Update Ideas.

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33 of the Best Tree House Ideas Ever for Grown Kids

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

You’ll feel a little tree house envy when you see this round up of the best (and wildest) modern tree house ideas around. And if you’ve got tree house plans in the works already, take a look at some of these incredible designs first. Enjoy! 1. Mirrored Black Box Tree House Image: Baumraum 2. Oasis in a National Park Image: The Cornice Company 3.

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ARDEX Americas Announces Expansion of Aliquippa, PA Manufacturing Facility

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Aliquippa, PA, July 11, 2017 – ARDEX Americas recently announced a major expansion of their Aliquippa, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility, effectively doubling its size. This is the third such expansion for the company this year. In February ARDEX released news of an extension for the Dallas, Georgia plant and is also currently working to expand the manufacturing footprint in Stockton, California.

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Summer 2017

Garden State Tile Blog

Now available at Garden State Tile, tile for outdoor living spaces. See our complete line of outdoor tile here >>> The post Summer 2017 appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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Should Architects Moonlight?

Life of an Architect

Moonlighting is something that literally ever architect has done at one time or another in their career. There are a handful of reasons why an architect would consider moonlighting, but I honestly believe the main reason ( as in 99% of the reason ) is financially based. I have written about architects and moonlighting only once before on this site – a pretty ripe subject really, but considering this is article number 819, you could probably conclude that a) I don’t have strong feelin

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The Biggest and Best Outdoor Amenities for Your Backyard this Year

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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. The latest trend in backyard design is blending the lines between indoors and out. From kitchen cabinets that rival the look of interior versions to smart grills that alert you when dinner is ready and glare-proof outdoor televisions that mean you don’t have to miss a minute of baseball season, these are the biggest and best innovations in outdoor living this year

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Heartattack and Vine:: Adventures in Design

The Ace of Space

Industrial design has become increasingly popular in restaurants, but few can claim to be simultaneously edgy and cozy. Heartattack and Vine, in the Carlton neighborhood of Melbourne, Australia, check off both boxes—as well those for chic, warm, laid-back, and “Can we just go there already?” Named for Tom Waits’s 1980 album and modeled on a […].

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Modern Bathroom Renovations You Should Consider

Trendir Magazine

Many homeowners know that the bathroom is not only one of the most, if not the most used room of a house, but it is also a major selling point. Therefore, it only makes sense to keep up with bathroom renovations as often as you possibly can. However, one of the main cons when it comes to bathroom renovations is the price point. Bathroom renovations are expensive, especially if you want to modernize your bathroom space.

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Happy Bastille Day!

KB Culture

While Jean Carlu originally intended to follow his brother into the field of architecture, losing his right arm in an accident at age 18 derailed this plan. Turning to the graphic arts, he designed this poster in the 1930s. A triumph of creativity over adversity [vive la France!], his interest in form and color is clear.

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Moscow Flat Remodeled with Marble and Wood

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Alexandr is a remodeled flat located in Moscow, Russia. This remodeling project, by Geometrium , is for a young family, including their 2-year-old son and Russian blue cat. The clients wanted their home to be a reflection of their lives and interests: the wife works at home and needed space to complete her work, as well as her painting on the side, while the husband wanted space for his football and cycling hobbies.

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Advanced Lighting and Automated Shades Reduce Energy Use in Modern Office Buildings

The A to Z of Building

By using advanced lighting and automated shades, scientists from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) found that occupants on one floor of a high-rise.

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20 Pieces of Modern Sunroom Furniture That’ll Add Personality to the Porch

Trendir Magazine

Nix the wicker and go with something a bit more contemporary. Turn your backyard into something special by adding any one of these 20 pieces of modern sunroom furniture. Just a simple switch can add personality to the porch! Sunroom Furniture Archives starts us off with this gorgeous sunroom complimented by black and charcoal outdoor pieces. Sharp edges and clean lines, it’s perfect for modern homes or bachelor-inspired spaces.

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Working Art

KB Culture

The Harlock faucet, created by architect Fabio Rotella, is quite the original work. Unorthodox angles and a huge palette of finishes—copper, bronze, white, silver, ebony, and more in endless combinations—make it both a distinctive and an accommodating design. huberitalia.com.

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Ultimate Sausage and Cheese Lasagna Recipe

Stagetecture

Who doesn’t love a good lasagna recipe ? Whether you are serving up dinner for your family or you are anticipating leftovers for the week, there’s nothing like a delicious helping of a good recipe for lasagna. Take a look at this sausage and cheese lasagna recipe to get your creative juices flowing. Experiment with adding spinach, and eggplant or take out the meat and enjoy a vegetarian lasagna instead!

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Black is Back as the 2018 Color of the Year

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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. PPG, a global supplier of paints, coatings and industrial materials, announced its 2018 Paint Color of the Year: Black Flame. Some might think that black is the absence of color, but when you look at this winning shade, you’ll notice the new black has deep indigo undertones.

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These 20 Curved Sectional Couches Are Perfect For Big Families

Trendir Magazine

With these 20 curved sectional couches you’ll have the space to entertain, relax with the family and utilize every bit of your living room. Check out our favorite finds and see if one strikes your fancy. From modern to traditional, there’s something for every kind of home. First on our list includes a super modern piece full of fashion-forward energy and futuristic appeal.

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Fishing for Compliments

KB Culture

An exuberant goldfish decorates the wall of this bucket-like basin. Equally sweet for a kids' bath or a summer home, the design provides a reminder of the delicate environmental [im]balance we increasingly face—particularly in light of today's calving of the Larson C ice shelf. scarabeoceramica.com.

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Summer Recipe: Easy Caprese Salad with Pasta

Stagetecture

A Caprese Salad has always been a favorite when it comes to healthy summer dishes. Making dinner or lunch on a hot summer day can be challenging and who really wants to sweat in the kitchen for a long time to prepare a dish. The best way to still provide a tasteful Summer Recipe with fresh, in-season ingredients, that both will be filling while not leaving you to full to cope with the heat, is to make a quick, refreshing Mediterranean pasta salad.

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Navy Is the New Black: How to Incorporate 2017’s Navy Trend Into Your Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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. Navy is our new neutral. Image: Diane James Home Usually, when we talk about neutrals, blacks, whites and grays steal the spotlight — and for good reason! They go with everything, they’ve been around forever, and, frankly, they will always be in style.

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Circular Reasoning

KB Culture

In the Lambert collection, spherical globe lights are imaginatively connected with flattened plates of metal. Sections of circles, the plates add a dash of color to the fixture, and make the hidden geometry of the light visible. lambertetfils.com.

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Suspended in Time

KB Culture

I'm drawn to the sense of emptiness in this kitchen. The stacked plates, the lack of wall cabinets, the improbably low-hanging chandelier, the mirror that reflects nothing—all point to an absence that's curiously compelling on this hot summer day, when the city is noticeably less crowded.

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Ultimate Sausage and Cheese Lasagna Recipe

Stagetecture

Who doesn’t love a good lasagna recipe ? Whether you are serving up dinner for your family or you are anticipating leftovers for the week, there’s nothing like a delicious helping of a good recipe for lasagna. Take a look at this sausage and cheese lasagna recipe to get your creative juices flowing. Experiment with adding spinach, and eggplant or take out the meat and enjoy a vegetarian lasagna instead!

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How to Build a Greenhouse for your Home

Stagetecture

Have you ever wondered how to build a greenhouse ? As we round out the month of April, it is time to start getting your ideas for Spring gardening underway. While many people have the perfect conditions for gardening , other climates need protection from the elements and more control of the environment for optimal gardening. Greenhouses are a great way to achieve optimal surroundings around your plants, as well as keep your plants from being chewed up by animals and pesky insects that would norm

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