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Going Above & Beyond: Backsplash Tile That Wows

Architectural Ceramics

Thanksgiving. We all know a lot of effort goes into making a meal that typically features turkey. We all spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking in front of our backsplash. While subway tile is a popular option and has it’s place, we’re here to challenge the norm. For those of you nonconformists roasting a large chicken instead of a turkey this year, this blog is for you.

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How to Measure Your Room for Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Thinking of giving your kitchen or bathroom a refresh? Planning on revamping your hallway floors? Whichever room in your home you are buying tiles for, it’s important to measure properly so you get the right amount of tiles. It can be confusing working out the correct measurements so we’ve put together some tips to help you breeze through it.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Cement tiles are many things, but the one thing they’re not is overrated. If you think cement tiles are only popular now because of their beautiful designs and celebrity designer praise, think again. There are many reasons why cement tiles are such great products for a variety of places and come with many advantages. Granada Tile manufactures some of the highest quality cement tiles on the market and we’re here to teach you more about why we love them so much.

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Allison Eden Studios: Custom glass mosaics handcrafted in NYC

As The Tile Turns

Allison Eden Studios is one of the country’s leading glass tile suppliers for commercial and residential interior decor. Based in Brooklyn, their in-house design team has over 40 years of collective experience and creates unique tile patterns and artwork for a wide range of projects.

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Splurging vs. Saving: Where It’s Worth Investing in Interior Design

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. Interior design is much more affordable when you know where to splurge and where to save. Image: RisherMartin Fine Homes Shop a similar look: Lamp | Serving Bowl | Wall Art One of the complaints we hear most often against interior design is that it costs too much — and when you look at some of the price tags out there, it’s not hard to see why.

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AlysEdwards at Rubble Tile: Tongue in Chic Ceramic Tile Collection

Rubble Tile

AlysEdwards, an innovative and trusted Rubble Tile vendor, never fails to disappoint with their stylish, high quality tile collections, as well as with their penchant for humor. Their ceramic collection, Tongue in Chic, is no exception. These glossy ceramic tiles are available as 2.5″x10.5″ field tiles in twelve different colors, each of which contains a play […].

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7 Home Improvement Tips For Every Homeowner

Kitchen and Residential Design

Big projects or small, home improvement is a challenging, costly, and time-consuming task. Whether you are hiring someone to help you out or doing it yourself, there are many things that have to be considered. Here are seven tips for every homeowner who has caught the home improvement bug. Begin with a realistic plan Perhaps you got excited after watching home improvement shows and suddenly want to change everything.

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Decorating with Mustard Yellow for a Mid-century Holiday Season

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. Want to add an unexpected color to your modern decor? Decorating with mustard yellow may be the answer. The warm, golden tone is a perfect addition to your everyday neutrals like whites, tans and greys. Also known as golden yellow, saffron and maize, the warm, rich hue of yellow adds a fresh pop to your home, especially during the holidays.

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Why Choose an Open Floor Plan

Conestoga Tile

Cotto D’Este Evolution color Bluestone, Conestoga Tile. While creating your new home’s floor plan, you come across the idea of having an open floor plan for your kitchen and living room. Having an open floor plan has its advantages and disadvantages. We believe that the advantages of an open floor plan can definitely outweigh the disadvantages. To help you decide on whether or not an open floor plan is for you, we have created five reasons why you should choose one.

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Thanksgiving 2017

JG Kitchens

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. I love the food, family and friend gatherings, as well as four days of relaxation in a row. I enjoy watching the dog show while getting dressed for holiday dinner, and I enjoy exploring local destinations I might not visit otherwise. I don’t indulge in Black Friday shopping and probably never will.

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Why Choose an Open Floor Plan

Conestoga Tile Blog

Cotto D’Este Evolution color Bluestone, Conestoga Tile. While creating your new home’s floor plan, you come across the idea of having an open floor plan for your kitchen and living room. Having an open floor plan has its advantages and disadvantages. We believe that the advantages of an open floor plan can definitely outweigh the disadvantages. To help you decide on whether or not an open floor plan is for you, we have created five reasons why you should choose one.

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An Inside Look at the 2017 ASID White Box Challenge

As The Tile Turns

A truly talented designer can transform any material into a masterpiece. The annual ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) White Box Challenge puts this concept to the test. The annual event involves a simple concept and a difficult task: create something unique using the contents of a mystery box.

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Delightful Rustic Feel Exuded by California Beach Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Anders Lasater Architects transformed a decrepit beach dwelling in Laguna Beach, California, into a welcoming contemporary residence. The two-level house comes with an impressive open-plan social area, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace. “It’s hard to imagine now, but this light-filled, contemporary California farmhouse was once a tired and worn 1950s rancher lacking any of the style that made the 1950s cool and hip,” the architects said. “Instead, it was dark and dreary,

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Thanksgiving 2017

JG Kitchens

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. I love the food, family and friend gatherings, as well as four days of relaxation in a row. I enjoy watching the dog show while getting dressed for holiday dinner, and I enjoy exploring local destinations I might not visit otherwise. I don’t indulge in Black Friday shopping and probably never will.

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Top Features to Include When Creating a Backyard Oasis

Kitchen and Residential Design

If the idea of a backyard oasis appeals to you, then consider yourself part of the majority. Most homeowners love being able to enjoy their yard, get some fresh air, entertain in the outdoors, and just feel relaxed and at ease. A backyard oasis makes all of this possible, but let’s face it, it takes a fair amount of work to achieve. If you’re looking around your yard that looks rather bland, bare, and without personality and you’re trying to achieve that oasis feel, then here are some features y

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Turkey for You, Turkey for Me 2017

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Yesterday was the annual ARDEX “Turkey for you, Turkey for me” event! ARDEX’s dynamic leadership team: Jesse David, President, Americas; Lori Angelo, Chief Financial Officer and VP Shared Services; and Mike Crouch, President, Americas, Latin America, Innovation & R&D were on hand to give out turkeys to every employee. The ARDEX tradition has been in practice for decades, and as employees gather in the technical training center to eat pie and collect their huge birds (mi

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Rock Star Artist Sean Yseult Unveils New Line of Wallpaper Designs

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Flora and fauna play a significant role in the designs of artist Sean Yseult. Image: Sean Yseult Photography There are rock star designers, and then there are rock star designers. The former represents those high-profile artists with lucrative product deals, spots on design shows and panels, and huge social media presence. Sean Yseult is the perfect description of the latter — a musician, artist and entrepreneur who recently unveiled a new line of textiles and wallpaper designs.

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12 Best Ways to Decorate a Coffee Table

Trendir Magazine

With the right elements, your coffee table can become the ultimate focal point in your living room. In essence, your coffee table is the main attraction of your living room because it will determine what decorating pieces work best around it. Although the traditional display of books, flowers, and/or different trays will always be an excellent option.

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The Afterbath

KB Culture

Once the beast feast is done, it's time to start planning a recuperative, post-Thanksgiving soak. Allow me to suggest the 'Grid' tub, designed by Werner Aisslinger and Tina Bunyaprasit. Accessories [A wine cooler? Just a suggestion.] can be hung from the enclosing tubular frame, solving a problem that's unique to free-standing tubs. kaldewei.us.

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A Very Burgin Thanksgiving

Burgin Construction

First, we want to say Thank You to all of our friends, customers and colleagues. Your continuous support and friendship make it possible for us to continue to do what we love…create beautiful homes! Now, Thanksgiving is just a few days away and we wanted to share one of our favorite holiday funnies with you. If you’re hosting a Martha Stewart Thanksgiving where everything’s perfect…can we get an invite?!

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The Freshome Gift Guide: Tiny Living and Small Apartment Gifts

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. That special person who lives in a small apartment or studio is one of the hardest to shop for during the holidays. When space is limited or tiny living is a way of life, you have to be thoughtful of what you’ll bring into a smaller space.

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15 Super Cool Lamps That Will Amp Up Your Side Table Style

Trendir Magazine

From the living room to the nightstands in the bedroom, some extra lighting is key to a rounded out and functional space. But that doesn’t mean that necessity inside those areas needs to be boring. Instead, check out these 15 super cool lamps that will amp up your side table style by just adding it to the scene. Our favorites our below, let us know which one strikes your fancy!

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Calm [Kitchen] Before the Storm

KB Culture

This refined kitchen storage reassures me that in this week of culinary chaos, there are still beautiful details in the room deserving of appreciation. In this pantry alcove, the transparent woven-brass sliding screen is a lovely counterpoint to the dusky blue chevron-patterned parquet wall. The design is enlightened; the craftsmanship extraordinary.

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Happy Thanksgiving - ISC Surfaces Closed for the Holiday

ISC Surfaces

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! All ISC Surfaces locations, including The Gallery, will be closed Thursday (11/23), Friday (11/24), and Saturday (11/25).

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Apartment in Texas Hides Mondrian-Inspired Wall Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Sanders Architecture collaborated with Cravotta Interiors to design and develop a modern apartment in downtown Austin, Texas. An array of materials and textures make this place vivid and appealing. Moreover, each functional area has its own personality, as you can observe in the photo gallery below. “Close attention to detail is key to the beauty of this 3,100 square-foot (288 square-meter) condo customization,” the architects said. “A rearrangement of spaces and a playful e

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15 Unique Ceilings Fans That Are Both Functional & Stylish

Trendir Magazine

Instead of assuming that you have to stick with tradition if you want to keep a fan in your space, do a bit of research first. Of course, changing out light fixtures for something more modern, modern feminine, or something incredibly artistic like a brand new chandelier is nice. Unfortunately, some rooms will still need extra help circulating the air and creating a more practical setting.

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Beyond the Buffet

KB Culture

While an artistic endeavor, this plate-as-table/table-as-plate design holds much practical potential. As demonstrated in the above film clip, the Bento Table can be endlessly reconfigured to serve a multitude of dishes to a multitude of people, making it a fabulous—if fantastic—furnishing for Thanksgiving dinner. nillylandao.com.

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Will talent be attracted and retained by a social conscience?

Kitchen and Residential Design

Acquisition. Will talent be attracted by a social conscience?

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Remarkable Vacation Home in Japan Built on Stilts

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This original Japanese holiday retreat is located at the base of Mount Bandai in Fukushima, Japan. Dubbed “One Year Project,” the residence was designed by studio Life Style Koubou with sustainability in mind. The main material used in the construction is wood, which was harvested from the site. To balance deforestation, trees were planted on the property once the house was completed.

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Holiday Bedroom: Christmas Guest Room Ideas

Stagetecture

The holidays can bring so much joy to the home especially to the interiors. There’s food, presents, and most importantly guests…tons and tons of guests. So for this holiday season let’s just make sure that your holiday decor within matches the spirit all around. The best thing about setting up the holiday décor within your guest rooms is that it’s just a few accent pieces and viola the room has just been Holidayed!

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Talking Turkey

KB Culture

It's Thanksgiving week—time to bring it on in the kitchen. For me, the most important design ingredient is a copious amount of work surface. I'm not picky; it can be centralized or dispersed throughout the room, just as long as there's lots of it. This kitchen, anchored by a generous table/island, looks like a promising environment. plainenglishdesign.co.uk.

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Keep Calm and Steal My Stuff

Life of an Architect

Where the internet is concerned, people have a “help yourself” attitude. When I first started my site, I will confess that I was ignorant of the nuances of what was, and what wasn’t, off limits. Common sense and my 10th-grade English should have told me all I needed to know, but the internet is HUGE and it is easy to be lazy. And then something happens, someone slaps your wrist and you are either horrified that you’re “that person” or you think that statistica

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Here Are This Year’s Coolest Picks from Oprah’s Favorite Things

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Oprah’s Favorite Things list is kicking off the 2017 holiday shopping season. For the last 20 years, Oprah has featured gifts that are perfect for friends, family or that special person in your life. This year, she selected 102 items that range from fresh blueberries to a DNA testing kit — and they’re all available for purchase on Amazon. ‘Tis the season for giving, but always remember to treat yourself too!

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Christmas Kids Activities: 3 Fun Activities

Stagetecture

Yes, it’s true, Christmas Eve is almost here and what better way to enjoy such a holy, spiritual time as with your family and friends. Christmas Eve has an even more special meaning in the little hearts of the children, so here are a few ideas for Christmas Kids Activities to make it meet their expectations and have a good time together. Christmas Kids Activities: 3 Fun Activities.

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Trendy Creative Console Ideas

Trendir Magazine

If you do not have a console table in your home, you may be wondering what exactly is a console table and why would you need one a console table is typically used as a decorative piece. They are typically narrow and used for displaying items and trinkets. The word console itself means a ledge on the wall acting as support. That is the beauty of having a console you are able to place anything and everything on it.

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Kids Dessert: Christmas Tree Cupcakes Recipe

Stagetecture

Looking to make the holiday season extra special for your kids? Make this kids dessert. It is sure to draw the oohs and aahs from both adults and children. For some festive fun, ask your kids to join in. They will enjoy making the cupcakes and eating them as well. The cakes are shaped like Christmas trees hence their unique name. They also make great decorations for your holiday table.

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10 Bathrooms With a View You Must See

Trendir Magazine

Enjoying a glorious view while taking a bath is a dream for many individuals that live in the city. The truth is when it comes to city living the view is not always as relaxing as it can be. However, when the location allows it having a beautiful view in your bathroom is pretty much a must. Its soothing, relaxing, and elegant all at once. Plus let’s not forget the view can give you an extra layer of privacy when you want it most.