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What Are Encaustic Cement Tiles?

Granada Tile

While hardly a modern material, encaustic tiles are very popular in the home decorating and interior design world. Homeowners of all tastes are turning towards tiles, specifically cement tiles, for their unique patterns, vivid colors, and practical qualities. If you’ve been looking into this endearing material, you may have come across varying terms and descriptions, and some confusion over what you’re actually looking for.

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What Is Tile Lipping and How To Avoid It

The London Tile Co.

Lipping is not something most of us have heard of, but you have probably noticed it before without knowing the correct name or why it happens. Lipping, or lippage, is the term used to describe the difference in height of the installed tiles. This can be particularly unsightly if measures are not taken to avoid it, and can even cause damage to the tiles or become a tripping hazard.

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Tile of Spain Announces Winners of The 16th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain, the association of over 100 Spanish tile manufacturers, announces the winners of the 16 th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The panel of judges, chaired by architect Iñaki Ábalos, met on Friday, 24 th November in Castellón to decide the winners. The Winners – Architecture. First place in the Architecture category was awarded to the project entitled ‘ Bodega Mont-Ras ’ by Jorge Vidal and Víctor Rahola.

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Client Feature: Donna Guerra

As The Tile Turns

Seemingly subtle details in modern flooring can make all the difference in sophisticated bathrooms, even when rooms are limited by size or a desire for eco-conscious design. This is especially evident in the recent completion of an ambitious project from Donna Guerra of DG&A Interior Design. The talented designer applied her passion for mountain-inspired design to the ambitious Aspen Park Project.

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How Decorative Cement Tiles Can Transform Any Space

Granada Tile

Cement tiles offer the best of both worlds when it comes to practicality and beauty. They are truly one of the best materials to serve as a decorative feature or accent for a special place in your home, or to jazz up a plain area. Durable and artisan made, cement tiles are your one stop shop for the floors, walls, backsplashes, and accents in your space.

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Decorating with Metallics for a Shiny and Bright Christmas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Christmas is a time of gatherings, celebration and nesting because, “Baby, it’s cold outside.” So it’s more important than ever to create a warm, inviting and festive space with light, bright touches to get you through the winter. And nothing is better for glamming up a room than decorating with metallics. A collection of bronze, silver and gold accent pieces and Christmas ornaments add a festive look to this contemporary living room.

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December Tile Spotlight on Realstone Quarzite by Ragno

Rubble Tile

It is time for design to be bold, natural, and modern, and the Realstone Quarzite collection by Ragno accomplishes just that. This collection of colorbody porcelain stoneware is rugged and durable, with a granular texture that emphasizes the natural lines and forms of stone. We can’t get enough of this classic yet modern porcelain reimagining […].

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Decisions, Decisions

Garden State Tile Blog

On the Ledge? Stacked ledger stone is beautiful and adds a stunning dimensional texture to walls, but since they are made of natural stone strips, ledger stone is heavy, needs to be applied with special, strong adhesive, and is a chore to keep clean. However, that same look can be achieved with our On The Ledge porcelain stoneware panels. Our On The Ledge panels replicate the look of dimensional, stacked ledger stone and wood.

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Pyramid House Features Glazed Observatory and Lake Views

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

VOID Architecture completed the development of Pyramid House , a charming residence exhibiting clean, contemporary lines. The project is located in Sysmä, Finland, and comes with a total surface of 125 square meters (1,345 square feet). “The house, built on a steep plot facing the shore of a Finnish lake, takes advantage of the outstanding beauty of its surroundings by creating special connections that are suitable for different seasons and activities,” the architects said.

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December Tile Spotlight on Realstone Quarzite by Ragno

Rubble Tile

It is time for design to be bold, natural, and modern, and the Realstone Quarzite collection by Ragno accomplishes just that. This collection of colorbody porcelain stoneware is rugged and durable, with a granular texture that emphasizes the natural lines and forms of stone. We.

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Death Valley National Park Inspirations

JG Kitchens

Death Valley may not strike you as a site for design inspirations, but perhaps you’ve never been to the desert! It is nature at its most dramatic — and deadly. While unforgiving, it is also incomparably beautiful if you love modern and rustic, high contrast, neutrals and color combined. Death Valley National Park showcases Mother Nature at her most dramatic.

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Winter 2017 – 2018 Design NJ

Garden State Tile Blog

Create an accent wall dimensional porcelain tiles. See our feature on page 30 & 31. Also check out our Web-exclusive feature on the Design New Jersey website. The post Winter 2017 – 2018 Design NJ appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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The Big Move: Episode 8 The Big Reveal

Kitchens for Living

Yes, it certainly has been a while since our last episode but guess what? The Big Move is complete and it’s time for THE BIG REVEAL. We are done for the most part. I guess the truth is the homeowner is really never done. There’s always something, right? Anyway, we are enjoying our new home […] Read more. The post The Big Move: Episode 8 The Big Reveal appeared first on Artful Kitchens.

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Pro Tip-Common Plumbing Problems With New Counter Tops

How to Floor Tile

If your home is over 25 years old chances are you have copper feed lines running to your sink faucets as you see here and rarely leak. That is until you decide to upgrade your faucets or to fix a leaky faucet then the fun and expense begins. If in the process of shutting off old faucet feed valves they leak as you see here, you need to shut the water off at the street and replace them.

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Death Valley National Park Inspirations

JG Kitchens

Death Valley may not strike you as a site for design inspirations, but perhaps you’ve never been to the desert! It is nature at its most dramatic — and deadly. While unforgiving, it is also incomparably beautiful if you love modern and rustic, high contrast, neutrals and color combined. Death Valley National Park showcases Mother Nature at her most dramatic.

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Ultimate Lighting Guide: Pick the Right Fixtures for Every Room in Your Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Lighting makes all the difference in how we experience a room. Image: Terracotta Design Build For so many of us, lighting is an afterthought in our interiors. This happens when you think of it as a utilitarian detail of the room, rather than something that adds aesthetic value. When it’s done right, lighting is the unsung element that brings your design to the next level.

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Looking back …

Life of an Architect

Hindsight is 20/20, or so the phrase goes. It basically means that if you knew then what you know now, you would do things differently and avoid some mistake or misstep. Other than being able to possibly avoid some catastrophic event, the idea that you would look at your current state of affairs and wish that you had done things differently ( like “I should have become a doctor” or “I should have bought Apple stock in January of 2003”) doesn’t actually change anyt

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Ultimate Gift Guide For Travelers

The Ace of Space

Every savvy traveler needs an array of products to make their journey smoother. And this year we’ve curated an expert list of gifts for those who have a case of wanderlust in our Ultimate Gift Guide for Travelers. Our gifts will help make life on the road a little easier and enjoyable. From commemorating a trip […]. The post Ultimate Gift Guide For Travelers appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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How to Take Your Kitchen to the Next Level?

Kitchen and Residential Design

When it comes to interior styling, modern design trends are demonstrating an acceptance and use of technology. While technology continues to pop-up in almost every aspect of our lives, we’re seeing it become incorporated into even the most mundane and basic areas. With things like automated cabinets and blinds, charging stations, and wireless home assistances, a technological edge is what the modern home has.

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Need to Make the Most of Your Square Footage? Follow These 3 Tips for Designing a Multi-Use Space

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When you need to make your square footage count, consider combining functions in one space. Image: Marcel Page Photography Sometimes you need to make your square footage work for you. Sometimes, there isn’t quite enough space in your home and as such a room might need to pull double-duty and serve two distinct purposes. These are known as multi-use spaces and they can sometimes be a design challenge.

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Meet Nilo, the New Iconic Bathtub

The Perfect Bath

Many years ago we created the Empire bathtub, which has become an industry icon. The tub was based on a late 19th-century foot bath that we found, quite remarkably, in a salvage yard. Empire has generous curves, a wonderful rolled top and always most important, fantastic comfort. We love the fact that it can stand alone in a space and become a bold piece of sculpture.

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These 15 Black Bedrooms Will Add Just The Right Amount of Mystery To Your Home

Trendir Magazine

If you like to dabble in neutrals more than bright and bold colors, then black is one of the best foundations for your vision. We’ve compiled a list of dark and dreamy spaces that will certainly have you inspired. These 15 black bedrooms will add just the right amount of mystery to your home and spark some new ideas too. Haneen’s Haven begins our dark room journey with this classic space that was fit for a young, teenage girl.

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5 Tips to setting up a coffee station in your kitchen

Kitchen and Residential Design

Coffee is one of the most refreshing drinks that one can pick. People love meeting over a cup of coffee as they discuss their personal matters or other business. How would you love to have a great coffee session at home with your family? This is possible if you can set up a coffee station in your kitchen so that you can be fixing cups of coffee in a short time.

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What Are Décor Pieces? The Smallest Design Elements That Make the Biggest Difference

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Décor pieces are the small, finishing touches that wrap up your design. Image: Studio McGee If you’re a regular reader of Freshome, you know we often talk about how great interior design is a sum of its parts. Each element of a room — whether we’re talking about flooring, furniture or paint color — plays its own role and simultaneously helps contribute to the success of the project.

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Sponda's Zeppelin Shopping Centre Receives BREEAM Environmental Certification

The A to Z of Building

The Zeppelin shopping centre located in Kempele has been awarded the BREEAM In-Use Very Good certification. The certification applies to the property's technical attributes and maintenance.

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15 Red Bedrooms That Will Ignite Your Passion In This Bold Color

Trendir Magazine

A fiery shade of cherry or cranberry can truly transform a space. If you’re looking to create a dramatic splash in the home, then look no further than the inspiration that we’ve gathered here today. These 15 red bedrooms will ignite your passion in this bold color and have you dreaming of new ways to sprinkle it around the house. Decoist showcased this teenage dream of a bedroom and we fell in love with its dark, contemporary twist.

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Daniela Selmi of COEM on the board of the Emilia Delegation of ADI

Ceramics of Italy

September 26 saw the election of the new board of the Emilia Delegation of #ADI , the Industrial Design Association. Among those on the work team is Daniela Selmi , CEO of #COEM SpA, who, together with the other members of the Commission, enthusiastically agreed to join the Emilia Delegation for the next three years, with the aim of bringing continuity to the promotion of the project culture and the enhancement of the members’ work locally.

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Energetic House for Book Lovers and Cats in Brooklyn, NY

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This colorful and highly original home in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, New York, was specially developed for a couple of professionals with a passion for art and good books. The design brief called for special accommodations for their two shy but inquisitive cats to be able to navigate through small and high places. BFDO Architects envisioned the living area on the parlor floor lined on one side by a full-length bookshelf, topped by a cat circulation space. “Shelves project to create steps f

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Refreshed Showrooms in St. Louis & Kansas City

ISC Surfaces

If you haven't visited our showrooms in St. Louis and Kansas City lately, we invite you to stop in and see the merchandising and product changes we have made. Both showrooms now feature product groupings by category and labels with quick and consistent product information. Our new merchandising and information provides an easy, enjoyable selection process for you and your clients.

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Best Ways to Light the Outside of Your Home During Winter

Trendir Magazine

Winter: the time of year when all the holidays arrive, but the sun goes down extremely early. To many of us, we know that once the sun goes down the outdoor lights need to come on. However, when it comes to decorating the exterior of our homes we may become more complacent and less creative especially during the winter colder months. Furthermore, you may only have a few simple light fixtures.

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Get Your Kitchen Organized for the Holidays FAST

Burgin Construction

Each year I check in with the North Pole for tips on organizing my home for the holidays. Think about it, if anyone knows about organization it has to be Santa’s elves, right? Millions of gifts to prep and sort out each year, making sure everything is in tip-top shape, and keeping everything on a super tight schedule, they have to be the masters of organizing, storing, and preparation.

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Decorating with Black and White for the Holidays

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. As part of our color series, we’re talking about giving the holiday season a fresh, new look by using unexpected colors. Black and white is one of the most modern yet classic color combinations around. Here are some ideas on how to have a black and white Christmas — and the home accents in stores now that can make it happen.

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Holiday Closings

ISC Surfaces

Everyone at ISC Surfaces wishes you and your family a happy and safe holiday season.

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These 15 Bathroom Mirrors Will Transform Your Morning Routine

Trendir Magazine

Amp up the style and unique appeal by adding a funky mirror to the powder room. Framed, embellished, or ultra contemporary, brushing your teeth won’t ever be the same. These 15 bathroom mirrors will transform your morning routine just by hanging it up on the wall. Let’s have a look at some of our favorite finds! Pottery Barn gives us some classic, medicine cabinet-style bathroom mirrors.

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Christmas Dessert: Yule Log – Chocolate and Almond Buche de Noel

Stagetecture

Buche de Noel – also known as Yule Log – is a traditional French Christmas Dessert. You can find a lot of different recipes out there, but all have one thing in common: the result is a rolled cake that resembles a tree log. The traditional decoration of a Yule Log – Buche de Noel is powdered sugar to look like snow and meringue mushrooms. Here is one great recipe that uses an airy chocolate cake, delicious cream cheese filling and a wonderful chocolate cream cheese frosting.

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The Freshome Gift Guide: Farmhouse Gifts for Country Design Lovers

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. Who says purists of different design styles can’t be friends? You may be into contemporary, but know someone who needs a little extra tradition and frill in their life. For those who love farmhouse design, we’ve created a roundup of lovely farmhouse gifts in stores now from country-chic design stars like Joanna Gaines, Martha Stewart and more.

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How To Ensure You Get the Most Space Out of Your New Loft Room

Kitchen and Residential Design

via An ideal home involves making use of the available space, whether it’s for storage or for comfort and relaxation. Unfortunately, as years go by, the living space may not be enough to give room for everything. Today, we are going to look into some tips to maximize the existing space in your loft room. As homeowners, we may feel the need to improve our living space , so that we can enjoy that homey feel without having to spend too much.

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