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Benefits of Cement Tile Floors

Granada Tile

Cement tiles have been popular since the 1860s and this is for a good reason—they are one of the most practical and beautiful types of tiles available. Cement tiles offer a huge range of benefits that make them a good choice for any room in your home. We’ve created a list of the top ten benefits of cement tiles to show you just how flexible and durable cement tile floors really are!

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A Latte Love: Fall Tile Inspiration

Architectural Ceramics

For many of us, the change in season from summer to fall is a welcomed time of year. We get to enjoy the change in weather, waredrobes, and drink orders. We’re quick to trade in high temperatures for falling leaves, tank tops for sweaters, and a cold Starbucks Frappucinno for a hot Chai or Pumpkin Spiced Latte. Let’s take a quick look at how your next tile project can be inspired by two beloved beverages.

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New Tile Brochure Out Now

The London Tile Co.

Our latest Tile Collection brochure has arrived and we very excited to share it with the world. This issue is bursting with new and best selling tiles, as as well information about external porcelain, wet rooms and electric underfloor heating. You can view the new Tile Brochure online or pop into any of our showrooms to pick up a hard copy. Read on for more information about some of our favourite ranges.

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40 Romantic and Welcoming Grey Kitchens For Your Home

Trendir Magazine

Grey is a relaxing tone that’s fit for any and all rooms of the house. From the bedroom to the hallways, it’s an easy neutral to work with and a shade that’s easy to decorate around. And we’ve found 40 romantic and welcoming grey kitchens that will suit your home with ease. This color is approachable but also coincides with all kinds of visions – from farmhouse to modern edges.

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Lettered to Perfection – Little Tile Guy

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

This 1200 sq. ft. install, using local slate and wood-look porcelain tiles, is in the Factory Point Place in Manchester, Vermont. The building, a historic bank, is being remodeled to accommodate new businesses. Oliver Ledbetter, owner of Little Tile Guy, LLC, designed and installed all of the tile. There are two inserts in the tile – one with lettering and the other in a geometric shape designed to mimic the ceiling.

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10 Design Tips for Small Kitchens

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

If you’re ready for a kitchen renovation but worried about having limited space to work with, take a deep breath—there are plenty of innovative ideas and stunning features that can make your small kitchen feel like the biggest room in your home. Kitchen renovations aren’t about the size of your space, but rather the way you use your space; square footage doesn’t come into play here.

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Precious, a Calacatta marble look from Florida Tile

ISC Surfaces

Precious from Florida Tile is inspired by Calacatta marble and features white backgrounds accentuated by deep grey and brown veins. The many sizes available in this line enable beautiful custom designs to fit any project. Rectified Certified Porcelain Floor Tiles (natural finish): 12x24, 24x24, 18x36, 1x4 Herringbone Mosaic, 3x12 Bullnose Ceramic Wall Tile (polished finish): 5x14, 14x27, 14x39, Elongated Hexagon Mosaic (mixed finishes), 14x27 Curl Deco, 3x14 Bullnose, 3x3 Bullnose Corner, 1.7x14

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Mosa Tile Spotlight & Home Design Events in the Twin Cities

Rubble Tile

This month we’ve been highlighting wonderful projects around the Twin Cities area that make use of tiles by Mosa. We are excited to announce another space that includes Mosa tiles in its design–the Borton Volvo dealership in Golden Valley. Rubble Tile products are also featured in the upcoming Homes by Architects Tour, and the Parade of Homes […].

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Stone Shower

KB Culture

The rock-filled wire cages called gabion—typically used as retaining walls—have been the darlings of landscape architects and interior designers for several seasons, owing to their eco-friendly image and compelling materiality. I've seen them used as enclosure for outdoor showers, but this freestanding application is a first for me. In these still-steamy, waning days of summer, it's a cool idea. gartdeco.ch.

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Prism® Ultimate Performance Cement Grout - the Versatile Go To Grout

CUSTOM Insights Blog

Today there's a uniquely formulated, high performance cement grout with a full spectrum of color-consistent, stain-resistant benefits. A grout that’s ideal for virtually any tiling project. Prism Ultimate Performance Cement Grout - your “Go-To Grout” for reliability, versatility and proven results. With Prism, setting the high-performance standard in cement-based grout technology begins with uniform, consistent color.

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Autumn Inspirations for your Home – A New Pinterest Board

JG Kitchens

I grew up in the Northeast, where Labor Day signalled the beginning of the Fall season. We went back to school. Vogue published its fattest issue of the year, chock full of sweaters and boots. Our favorite TV series returned to the small screen. White clothing tucked back into the back of the closet. I now live in sunny San Diego, where school starts in August and the temperatures say summer through most of the year.

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New Twin Cities Mosa Tile Projects: MSP Airport and Homes by Architects Tour

Rubble Tile

The Twin Cities just got an upgrade with some new tile projects by Mosa, a highly respected manufacturer at Rubble Tile. Mosa is featured as a floor tile in the new Smack Shack in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport, and can also be seen in the upcoming Homes by Architects tour, hosted by the American […]. The post New Twin Cities Mosa Tile Projects: MSP Airport and Homes by Architects Tour appeared first on Rubble Tile : Minneapolis Tile Shop and Showroom.

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Kitchen as Art

KB Culture

A more enigmatic kitchen I have yet to see! Task lighting is eschewed in favor of mysterious glows. On the far wall, panels of raw travertine slide to reveal [or conceal] a cooking alcove that's lined in luminous bronze. The thin bronze frame that cages the island barely seems capable of containing the massive block of carved Nero Marquina marble. dietervandervelpen.com.

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Idyllic Tree House Conforms to Meditative Landscape in India

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This lovely tree house in Tala, India, perches on the top of a hilltop property, surrounded by a forest and meandering river. The team at Architecture BRIO developed a wooden bridge that wraps around the house, allowing nature inside and around this new structure. “The Tree Villa was conceived as a celebration of this landscape by creating a series of blurred transitional spaces with different levels of transparency and openness within this forested tropical setting,” the architect

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Have Your Guest Feel Right at Home with These Guest Room Design Concepts

Trendir Magazine

When you are decorating your home the last place you may focus on is your guest room. Many homeowners have stated that when it comes to the guest room in their home, they have yet to decide on how to properly decorate the space. In fact, many homes have a guest bedroom that is partially empty. The idea of a guest bedroom is having a space where your guests can feel right at home when they are visiting you.

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Territorial Trace

Life of an Architect

First, let’s get one thing clear: while it is labeled as “trace paper” don’t call it that. It is simply called “trace.” No apologies to “onion skin”, “bumwad” or any other monikers. Trace. A while back, I told everyone that if they smashed their roll of trace, it wouldn’t roll away from them when they were working.

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Trash Talk: ARDEX Making Big Strides in Recycling

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

This summer ARDEX Americas’ Dallas, Georgia, plant rolled out an innovative recycling initiative that will effectively eliminate a large portion of waste produced the facility. Michael Deppa, Plant Engineer, spearheaded the effort with the help of Tim Blanchett, Plant Manager. Michael explains, “Essentially nothing used to produce our products will end up in a landfill – things like cardboard, stretch film and plastic pails.”.

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Here’s Your Definitive Guide to 2017 Dining Room Trends

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. Use these 2017 dining room trends to give your interiors a fresh look. Image: Godrich Interiors Shop a similar look: Tulip Chairs | Platner Armchairs In recent years, formal dining spaces have experienced a plunge in popularity.

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10 Light Fixtures Your Kitchen Needs Today!

Trendir Magazine

Many will argue that the kitchen is the heart of the home and others may argue that the kitchen is the most used area of the home. We happen to agree with both. It is important to keep the kitchen in tip top shape. However, keeping the kitchen looking its best can be a difficult task as constant décor changes can be quite expensive. Changing the light fixtures in your kitchen can give you the upgrade your kitchen needs without the expense.

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Adding Wax into Road’s Concrete Mix Would Help Melt Off Snow in Environmentally-Friendly Way

The A to Z of Building

A discovery made by the researchers from Drexel University could create roads that melt off snow and ice during winter storms. This is possible by incorporating a minimal quantity of paraffin wax to.

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Bathroom Blues

KB Culture

American post-war prosperity was hitting its stride in 1961, as this ad reflects. Three happy, well-dressed kids—but not enough bathrooms. Sad! No longer was sharing deemed necessary, nor virtuous. The more, the better would become the eventual model. And a soothing Cerulean Blue made it all the more palatable.

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The Importance of Sight Lines in Interior Design (They’re More Important Than You Think)

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. Sight lines are a key principle of interior design. Image: CL Interiors Shop a similar look: Sofas | Lamp | Planter Often, when interior design fundamentals are discussed, you hear about concepts like balance and contrast.

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40 Simple and Chic Minimalist Bedrooms

Trendir Magazine

A minimalistic space is more than just an uncluttered area. It’s sharp, it’s sleek and it holds fashion-forward vibes without all of the fuss. If you’re inspired by clean lines and open air, then you’ll definitely like this genre of interior design. Check out these 40 simple and chic minimalist bedrooms that are packed with style but also laid out in the most simple and chic of ways.

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Scientists Investigate Alkali-Silica Reaction in Concrete in Mactaquac Dam, Canada

The A to Z of Building

The Mactaquac Dam in New Brunswick, Canada, was opened in the year 1968. Initially it was anticipated to survive for 100 years. However, this timeline was considerably reduced due to a chemical.

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Bath for Reflection

KB Culture

In New York, this week has come to symbolize much more than the unofficial end of summer. A quietness creeps over the city, especially in the downtown area, as people remember the day the towers fell. This contemplative space brings solid and light together in a way I find calming. johnpawson.com.

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Follow These Tips for Efficient and Elegant Pantry Organization

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 pantry is the bloodline of the kitchen. Without all its utensils and staples, you’d have a hard time making dinner every day. While considering the number of times you use your pantry while cooking, entertaining or even putting groceries away, it’s easy to recognize that this space can have a great effect on your home.

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15 Unique Bookends For All Of Your Favorite Reads

Trendir Magazine

Whether you’re lucky enough to have an at-home library or need something inside the home office to line the shelves, everyone could use some of these versatile decor pieces – that can be functional too. Even if you just slide some on you mantle for accenting, they work! These 15 unique bookends will house your favorite reads but will add personality to the space too!

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Easy Fall Decorating Tips for your Home

Stagetecture

Fall decorating tips are perfect to get your autumn home ready for the season. Fall is on its way, which means it’s a perfect excuse for you to decorate your interiors. The best part is that you can apply it to the entire house and not only limit it to a specific room. Even in areas like kitchen and bathroom you can update some details to provide them a fall seasonal appeal.

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Future Past

KB Culture

A confession: Lately, I've been finding escape—and even fulfillment—in episodes of Star Trek. A few days ago marked the anniversary of the original series' debut in 1966. This look at the galley of a later version of the USS Enterprise reveals a clean, spacious, and well-lighted prep area, as well as a predilection for cabbage.

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Functional London Apartment Opens to Landscaped Rear Garden

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

EMR Home Design completed the renovation of a modern ground floor apartment in London, in the United Kingdom. The renovation involved a contemporary rear extension alongside full internal refurbishment. “Recently completed in early 2017, the property boasts an open plan, light and spacious kitchen and living room with floor to ceiling sliding doors onto a newly designed landscaped rear garden,” the designers explained.

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5 Fresh Dorm Storage Ideas for a Cool, Modern Space

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 basic dorm room is pretty uninspiring, with its cinderblock walls, a small bed and hardly any dorm storage. The challenge is how do you breathe personality into such a small space? And how do you deal with dorm organization and clutter?

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Freshome’s Top Pantry Product Picks

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. In addition to our article about how to efficiently and effectively organize your pantry , we put together a collection of our favorite products for your pantry. Check out our recommendations below. You will be on the path toward a clutter-free pantry in no time!

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5 Delicious Fall Desserts We Love

Stagetecture

Fall desserts are ones that warm our souls and our taste buds! The cool autumn weather is quite pleasant and it also creates hearty appetites. We’ve searched through the Stagetecture archive and selected 5 delicious fall dessert recipes for you that are mainly made of fall’s produce. In fact, what can be better than a dessert made of in-season flavors and fruits?

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5 Awesome Wellness Epsom Salt Bath Benefits

Stagetecture

An Epsom salt bath could be one of the best ways to relieve aches and pains and promote health and wellness in your body. Bathing in salt water is a timeless tradition used to soothe numerous ailments throughout the course of history. Epsom salt, despite the name, is actually a chemical compound known as magnesium sulfate and has been used in home remedies to treat ailments ranging from easing sore muscles and body aches to releasing toxins stored in your body.

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How to Afford to Own a Home By Age 30

Stagetecture

The American dream is to own a home , right? Rising property prices and an unstable economy doesn’t make getting into the real estate market very easy or appealing. In fact, many young people are wondering if they’ll ever be able to free themselves of the rental game and own their own home. If buying a house is only going to be made possible with a generous inheritance from your parents or a lottery win, think again.

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Autumn Dinner – The Best Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie

Stagetecture

Traditionally, Shepherd’s Pie comes with a potato or sweet potato topping and that is what one generally expects. This autumn we introduce an interesting twist to this traditional recipe in the form of a pumpkin topping. It does two things. One, it brings to the table the seasonal flavors of autumn and two it introduces a brand new avatar to the sumptuous Shepherd’s Pie recipe.

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