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Trick or Treat: Trade Tips for a Sweet Install

Architectural Ceramics

We all know the phrase: trick or treat! On Halloween, candy is the sweet reward after going house to house in our best robot or superhero costume. When it comes to tile in our homes, we all want a sweet looking space. If the renovation is done poorly, however, the result can be scary. Because very few of us have powers like Superman or Wonder Woman, we may call on the pros.

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November Featured Tiles: Panache & Temple

The London Tile Co.

Another new month is here and with it brings comfort food, fireworks and fairy lights. Many of us will be hosting family and friends over the festive period and want our homes to look their best – particularly kitchens for those preparing a feast of food. Updating your splashback with new tiles is a great way to give your kitchen a quick refresh and now is the perfect time do so.

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All About the Craftsmanship of Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

Cement tiles aren’t just popular because of the stunning designs available, they’re also one of the most durable types of tile on the market. In fact, there are many examples of 100-year-old cement tile installations that still look great today. So what is it that makes cement tiles so hardwearing? Historic Techniques Brought To Life With Quality Craftsmanship.

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Mid-Century Modern Small Kitchen Design Ideas You’ll Want to Steal

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Mid-century modern has never been more popular. And that’s because homeowners and renters want a modern style that’s also warm and full of personality. Add mid-century modern elements to your small kitchen design ideas to enlarge and brighten your small space and put fun back into cooking! Small kitchen design ideas and elements Cool, modern and with a touch of whimsy, this small kitchen looks larger than its footprint thanks to the high ceilings.

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Tile Trends: GIO Looks at Glass Tiles for Commercial Design

Giotile

Glass tiles offer unique looks and unmatched shine compared with other materials for walls. Glass tile may even occasionally be used for floors in limited application for borders and accents. Glass tiles play with light as no other tile can.

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2018 Coverings Tile/Stone Awards Open

Stone Update

Entries for exemplary installation and design accepted online until Jan. 15.

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Put Your Heads Together

KB Culture

Josep Motas designed these tiles, a kaleidoscopic riff on cartoonish craniums. In various sizes and colors [mix-and-match mandibles, anyone?], they're available in glazed terra cotta, concrete, or stoneware. Happy Halloween! bussoga.com.

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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER DESIGN NJ

Garden State Tile Blog

Learn how to incorporate today’s trendy patterns without overwhelming a space. See the “Ask the Pros” section. The post OCTOBER / NOVEMBER DESIGN NJ appeared first on Garden State Tile.

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Stimac New Braxton-Bragg CEO

Stone Update

Succeeds Rich Hassert, who retires; brings extensive sales, marketing experience to stone-supplies distributor.

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Celebrate Halloween with American Olean's Perspecta

ISC Surfaces

Perspecta 8x24 in International Orange & Spacial Black Perspecta by American Olean is an 8x24 wall tile that features a soft pinstripe running the entire length. Colors range from contemporary to bold and a matching jolly is available. Wall Tile : 8x24 Colors: Cirrus White, Gravity Gray, Pacific Blue, Stellar Gray, Spacial Black, Starburst Yellow, International Orange, Galactic Purple, Global Green Shade Variation: V1 Low Variation Trims & Accents: 12" Jolly Other Features: Reveal Imagin

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Entertaining at Home – from San Diego Union-Tribune

JG Kitchens

Are you one of the millions of folks who throw parties or have overnight guests during the holiday season? Is your home company-ready? My most recent cover story for the San Diego Union-Tribune ‘s Home + Garden section shares expert advice for making it so! From garden to guest bath, check out their tips here. Poufs add seating in outdoor or indoor areas.

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The Best Eco-Friendly Apartment Living Ideas

Stagetecture

Eco-friendly apartment living ideas can often be a challenge, but are slowly gaining popularity as more people insist on green living solutions for rental spaces. Creating an eco-friendly apartment space is all about going back to the basics. From incorporating natural materials, a selection of plants and flowers and sunlight in interior spaces, there are various low-cost green living decor options you can try out.

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Your Guide to Energy-Efficient Home Heating Systems

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Heating the home in winter is one of the biggest household expenses. According to the EPA , 42% of the energy we use at home is for heating. While energy costs have risen, the improved energy efficiency of today’s heating systems offset those energy prices. There are plenty of energy-efficient home heating systems available for every budget to help you stay warmer this winter, and save you money in the process.

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Books, Books and More Fall Books

The Perfect Bath

Fall is a great time for the release of new books, and this has been a banner year. Here are three that have landed on my desk recently, with more to come later. AN EYE FOR BEAUTY, Beth Webb. Beth Webb composes her rooms for a feeling of contentment and well-being. Her layered interiors reveal a connection to her clients and the way they want to live.

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Entertaining at Home – from San Diego Union-Tribune

JG Kitchens

Are you one of the millions of folks who throw parties or have overnight guests during the holiday season? Is your home company-ready? My most recent cover story for the San Diego Union-Tribune ‘s Home + Garden section shares expert advice for making it so! From garden to guest bath, check out their tips here. Poufs add seating in outdoor or indoor areas.

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Trendy Home Office Ideas

Trendir Magazine

Working from home has become more and more of a trend. Therefore, more and more homes are adding a home office. This is great if you work from home, but it is also great for those that tend to bring work home. Having a professional space where you can unwind and get work done is the ultimate goal. Keeping that mind, you want to have a trendy home office that has everything you need in one simple space.

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Permeable House in Costa Rica Built Around Majestic Trees

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

QBO3 Arquitectos completed the design of a modern residence in Puerto Carrillo, Costa Rica. The “Tree House” comes with a total living surface of 280 square meters (3,010 square feet) and offers a nature escape from the hectic city life. Conserving the largest number of trees on the property was the starting point for the design. Another brief requirement was to create an optimum indoor-outdoor connection. “The house needed to be safe since it remains uninhabited for many weeks

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How to Make Your Garden Appear Bigger

Kitchen and Residential Design

Having a big and beautiful garden is every homeowner’s dream, but not all properties are blessed with the extra space to make that happen. Don’t let limited garden space deter you from having a beautiful garden though because there are still so many things you can do with the patio area. Royalty Free Photo In this article, we are going to focus more on making the garden appear bigger than it really is.

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ARDEX Participates in Adopt-A-Highway

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

Yesterday ARDEX’ Adopt-A-Highway volunteers dodged November rain to pick up litter from Todd Road during our Fall clean-up. The team picked up 28 bags of trash and other miscellaneous debris. This is ARDEX’s 11th year participating in the Adopt-A-Highway program.

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Modern Dining Room Tables That Are on Trend

Trendir Magazine

The dining table you use in your dining room will have a big impact on the décor you use in the space. It will also convey a lot about your family, your decorative style, and your personality. Therefore, you want to have a table that is modern yet will work well with your current décor. These modern dining tables will make you want to change your current table décor into one of these.

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Do’s and Don’ts of Finishing a Basement and Creating the Perfect Bonus 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. Finishing a basement is one of the coolest home improvement projects you can undertake. Image: Hart & Lock Design Shop a similar look: Table | Throw Pillows | Sofas Finishing a basement feels like the ultimate goal for many homeowners.

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The New Orange

KB Culture

Of course it's the color scheme that triggered this post. But the design merits are worthy of attention; these straightforward storage modules copped a Red Dot award. Fabricated of recycled polystyrene, the individual panels click endlessly together, thanks to the double-mitred edge. They can be fitted with casters and doors, and are offered in 16 brilliant colors. qubing.com.

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Lancaster Designer Craftsmen Artisan Fair: November 11 & 12, 2017

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Luminous Beauty: Mosaic Word by Nutmeg Designs. Glass on wood, 6.5×12 inches. Nutmeg Designs will be back in Lancaster for the first time since 2009, when we did the previous incarnation of the Pennsylvania Guild November fine craft show. The Artisan Fair , November 11th & 12th 2017, picks up the tradition via the Lancaster Designer Craftsmen, and the sheer beauty of the craft represented will make it a delight to visit and shop.

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Modern Coffee Table Trends for 2018

Trendir Magazine

Coffee tables have always been a staple piece in any living room. Traditionally, they were created as an area to place your drinks, put your feet up and/or have small trinkets on. However, as we are close to entering 2018 we have noticed that this upcoming year will bring us a more modern twist then what we are used to having as coffee tables. There are numerous different styles, materials, and even sizes that will be trending for 2018.

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Small Floating House in Norway Maximizes Lake Views

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Feste Landscape / Architecture completed the design and implementation of a small floating house on Lake Nisser in Telemark, Norway. The cabin’s total living area is 26 square meters (280 square feet) and is developed on stilts, due to local planning restrictions. “Externally, the walls and roof of the cabin are clad in thermally treated pinewood, creating a precise and expressive design that merges with its surroundings,” the architects said.

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Good Sleep: 6 Ways to a Good Night in your Bedroom

Stagetecture

A good night of good sleep can often be a challenge! Now that the cooler season is upon us and people’s thoughts are turning to decorating their homes for the season from the living room to the bedroom. Decorating your bedroom for the fall is a great idea, but you still have to make sure that the bedroom is sleep ready for a good night. While you want the bedroom to look like fall, it needs to be comfy and cozy so that you can get the rest you need to get through the day ahead.

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The Salk Institute

Life of an Architect

Something happened recently that I didn’t see coming … I visited a building that I had known about since college, seen a million and one pictures of the project, but truly didn’t appreciate until I walked the space and experienced the building. Isn’t this what the power of architecture is all about? Visiting this project reaffirmed many things for me, number one on that list is that you need to visit these projects in person if you truly want to understand how they work.

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Turning Your Living Room Into The Ultimate Modern Space

Trendir Magazine

If you could only choose one space in your home to decorate and make it the center of your home, you would probably choose your living room. The reason behind this is the living room is pretty much considered the center of the home. In fact, decorating your living room first can help you decide what concept you should use for the rest of the home. Turning your living room into the ultimate modern space can be done just as swiftly as any other decorating trend.

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Pick of the Litter: 40 Modern Pet Products for the Design Fanatic

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. If you’re a design purist, the everyday dog bowl or cat scratcher doesn’t work in your modernist home. But wait till you see this roundup of some of the most gorgeous and innovative modern pet products. They mix two of your favorite things: good modern design and your favorite furry (or feathered) friend.

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ILVE Cooking Accessories: Creative Ways to Enrich your Culinary Ideas

Stagetecture

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by ILVE Appliances. All opinions are strictly my own. When is the last time you took your recipes to the next level? When I say “next level” I mean expanding the capabilities of your appliance with accessories for your cooking surface that create unlimited options for your meals. You and I both know your cooktop surface can make all the difference in your culinary experience.

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Defining a Style Series: What Is Transitional Design? (It’s the Perfect Middle Ground)

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. Bring comfort into your home with transitional design. Image: Landmark Building Contractors LLC Shop a similar look: Horse Sculpture | Candlesticks | Coffee Table It’s a common design conundrum: For some of us, ultra-modern looks feel uncomfortable.

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Cork: Add Personality to Your Space With the Material of the Moment

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. There always seems to be a point in the year where, while we enjoy our furniture and decor for the most part, it’s missing a little extra “something.” Now and then you need to try out a new material, pattern or color to give your space the pop and update it deserves.

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Eclectic Apartment in Italy Highlights Old Fresco-Style Paintings

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Italian firm Studioata completed the design of an original apartment in Turin, Italy. The home is located inside a heritage building and cleverly combines classical details with contemporary arrangements. The interior consists of a succession of environments outlined by different heights. As you step inside, you discover the spacious living area which, overlooks the terrace and inner courtyard.

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Bucharest Apartment Sprinkled with Ingenious Design Ideas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This apartment in Bucharest, Romania, caught our attention thanks to the ingenious design ideas it puts on display. Discovered by Freshome on Designrulz , the 77 square-meter (828 square-foot) home is filled with light and storage solutions that maximize space. The owners of the apartment, a young couple with a passion for minimalism, embraced the idea of Scandinavian influences in their home.

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Bedroom Light Fixtures That Are Here to Stay

Trendir Magazine

Whether you retire from an exhausting day in a small bungalow or an elegant master suite, chances are you do more than just sleep in your bedroom space. A dark room can help you create the relaxing atmosphere you seek, but it can be a bit difficult to do much without the proper lighting. Whereas if you have too much lighting you may have a difficult time relaxing.

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How to Make Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe

Stagetecture

A delicious soup recipe is a perfect way to start your holiday meal! Serving a great, memorable Thanksgiving Dinner is not an easy task. Good recipes are essential to achieving a wonderful result and the beginning is really important, so here is a recipe for a Thanksgiving Side that will make the dinner hit off the ground in the best possible way. The recipe is easy to prepare and can be served even in small shot glasses to provide your guest will a little appetizer that will give them an idea o

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