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Avente Tile's Blog - Tile Talk - Moves to New Home

Tile Talk

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Welcome! I'm pleased to announce that today is our very first post of our blog, Avente Tile Talk , at its new location here on Avente Tile. I started the Avente Tile Talk blog at AventeTileTalk.com in 2008. Even though it's been a huge success; in recent years, it became disconnected at its own location - separate from our main site.

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Looking for real value?

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is pleased to announce the re-introduction of Value Classics to our stocked product mix! This European-produced, refreshed color palette is perfect in contemporary spaces where ultimate in durability is required. Available with coordinating trim including cove, bullnose and tread. Contact your sales rep today for more information!

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Project Review: Incheon Asian Games Polo Station

Tile of Spain USA

Ventilated facades from Tile of Spain companies can be found in projects around the world. In 2014, architecture group Building Jeongrim was completed the design of the Polo Station for the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. The project brought promises of cutting edge athletic facilities, while simultaneously making a commitment to the environment by using ecofriendly materials such as Tempio ventilated ceramic façades by Mayor Ceramics.

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A Stylish Legno Bathroom

The Tile Shop

Good morning! I have a very stylish bathroom from Chrisopher Hoglan in our Sunset Hills, MO showroom to share with you today. He features the Legno Scuro on the floor, the large herringbone mosaic and petite strips in the shower and the Austin weave mosaic around the tub. What a creative tile design! Please click on the images to view: A fun fact about the Legno Series : Legno was named for it's "wood like appearance".

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of the moment [color].

Ciao Tile

we’ve been seeing a lot of blues on the scene lately, and though we’re not self-. professing ‘color’ people, we can still appreciate its beauty… [petit trois : toilette]. *image via estee stanley.

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Who installed your tile? Hey, nobody is perfect

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

We’ve all been there. We’ve measured twice and oops, well, maybe we only measured once. But, you know what we did? We owned it, we owned it like a boss. Like a modern-day Michelangelo-painted lady with man hands or Rockwell’s three-legged boy , we, too, sometimes create our own masterpieces that are never truly appreciated by the masses.

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Design Based on Expectation and Surprise: Barrancas House in Mexico City

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A 1970s house in Mexico City was converted by EZEQUIELFARCA architecture & design into a contemporary family home with a bold look. The Barrancas House was planned using expectation, surprise and attention to details as the three main coordinates: “We took advantage of the location of the house that has views towards the woods so we installed floor to ceiling windows so that natural elements from the exterior such as natural light, views to the woods become part of the interior without

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Sketchapalooza

Life of an Architect

Every now and again, someone will try to convince me that the design process is faster using computer software than sketching. I used to respond to those comments, try to build an intelligent perspective of why I inherently don’t believe this is true, but now, I rarely bother. Just like talking politics or religion, the “sketching versus computer” debate rarely seems to change anybody’s mind.

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Wow continues to spark imaginations

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

We found this great display of Wow by Colli at Sterling Carpet One in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Showing off dramatic variation of the Autumn colorway, they used a herringbone pattern to create a stunning and dynamic display in their showroom. Thanks to our friends at Sterling Carpet One for sharing this photo.

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30 Fresh and Modern Kitchen Countertop Ideas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The kitchen countertop is the perfect place to add the ultimate design touch to your kitchen. Regardless of which kitchen countertop ideas you’re attracted to, select materials that are durable and built to withstand the wear and tear associated with cooking and prep. Engineering and technology have made a wide variety of design choices and finishes possible.

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Some COOL Customer Bathrooms

The Tile Shop

Good morning! I have some cool customer photos to share with you today. They feature some of our new tile…I haven't seen some of this product installed before, so it's fun to see! This first photo is a bathroom designed by Steve Rudolph in our Holland, OH showroom. His manager Jim Pipitone said, "The Cleopatra silver is his favorite by far…. I swear he has sold it for over 5 projects so far. this is the first one we got pictures on.

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In Georgetown: Rethinking the Retro Glam Bath

The Perfect Bath

The recent renovation of our Washington, DC showroom has given us multiple opportunities to think about the bath in new and sometimes bold ways. From using patterned cement tiles on the walls to the installation of decorative water jet-cut mosaics and highly varied 2cm mosaics, we like to inspire our clients to use materials, fittings and fixtures for their own projects in new and different ways.

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Home Plate at Heath LA

Heath Ceramics

We are in full swing at Heath LA with our Home Plate Dinnerware Exchange. Vanessa Pateman, our Heath Gives Coordinator, shares some insight into this annual program and why it’s important to us: For the whole month of August, we are accepting donations of used dinnerware in exchange for new Heath pieces at a 20% discount.* The used dinnerware is then donated to Skid Row Housing Trust , who provides permanent housing support to individuals in need in our Los Angeles community.

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Breezy Minimalist Black&White Residence in Poland: The “D74? Project

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Widawscy Studio Architektury completed the design of D74 , a modern minimalist residence in Tarnowskie Góry, Poland. According to the architects, on the first floor you will find a private area for the residents: bedroom, bathroom, dressing room and daughter’s room. The bedroom is divided into two conventional zones: white – sleeping and black – wardrobe.

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Things to Consider Before You Remodel

Conestoga Tile Blog

Choosing the right colors and stains for your bathroom can be daunting, especially if it is your first large home makeover. The price tags aren’t small and the bathroom will be yours in your home for years to come while also being a factor if you ever decide to sell. A beautiful bathroom can sometimes be a deal breaker depending on the homebuyer. .

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Summertime Blue

KB Culture

There's nothing like a day at the pool—or lake, or ocean—to combat the humidity and heat of an August afternoon. Failing any of those options, I'd settle for some time in a space that's enclosed in these porcelain—yes, porcelain—panels that mimic a milky blue agate. Because they're translucent, they're spectacular when backlit, but even without illumination, the material has a near magical depth to it.

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GIO News: A Recent Installation at Agility Fuel Systems

Giotile

GIO recently played a part in the design of Agility Fuel Systems’ new 204,000 square foot production facility in Salisbury, North Carolina. The design team for this world class facility chose Midtown by GIO in Anthracite, 18 x 36, in matte finish, for the employees’ combination restroom and locker room.

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How To Choose The Perfect Flooring For Your Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Flooring provides a foundation for the rest of the space. Image Via: The Sitting Room As far as interior design is concerned, flooring is the unsung hero. While you often hear people remark on how much they love the paint or furniture, the covering on the floor tends to fade into the background and become a strong supporting character. But, that doesn’t mean it isn’t important.

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Influence the Mood of Your Room With Color

Conestoga Tile Blog

Colors are so closely associated with feelings that it is not surprising that the dominant color can completely set the mood of a room. Here’s a guide to picking a color that will fit your intended vibe perfectly. Let’s start at the beginning of the rainbow at red. Red is a statement color! Some words to associate with red are passionate and daring.

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See Shore

KB Culture

If there's a sparkling body of water visible from that window, I declare this a lovely beach bathroom. The sandy tones of the stone lets the white elements of the space shine, and the mottled mirrors—looking like they were salvaged from a shipwreck—bring a curious bit of grit to the room. zana.fr.

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American Olean's New Fusion Cotto Blends Concrete and Cotto Looks

ISC Surfaces

Fusion Cotto in Cotto Fusion Cotto in Cotto Fusion Cotto melds old-world cotto with contemporary concrete, delivering deep tone-on-tone color and texture for realism and increased slip resistance. (All sizes noted are in inches.) Colors: Cotto, Ecru, Grigio, Marrone Porcelain Field Tile: 12x12, 12x24, 18x18 Trims & Accents: 2x4 Brick-Joint Mosaic, 3x12 Bullnose Other Features: Made in the USA, Certified Porcelain, Pre-Consumer Recycled Materials For more information about Fusion Cotto or any

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Creative Extension to Classic Edwardian Villa: Malvern East Residence in Australia

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Designed by Pleysier Perkins , Malvern East Residence is a two story extension to a classic Edwardian villa in Victoria, Australia. The new house accommodates a double garage, open plan living area and master bedroom on the ground level and a study and guest retreat on the first floor. According to the developing team, landscape architecture was also a major part of the project: “Designed in collaboration with Jack Merlo Design, the garden spaces include a plunge pool, lawn, vine clad wall

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Excited to have photographer @rinneallen at Heath SF this Sunday.

Heath Ceramics

Excited to have photographer @rinneallen at Heath SF this Sunday from 3-4 to share her stories about the people and processes she documents. Love her book, Beauty Everyday, in the Alabama Chanin pop-up store too. More info and RSVP link in profile.

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Wordless Wednesday: Opening a Book of Brillante Glass Tile

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Sample Board for Brillante Metallic Vitreous Tile. Photo by Margaret Almon.

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Time Savers for your Kitchen and Bath

JG Kitchens

Who isn’t stressed for time these days? I know I am! Here’s a new Pinterest Board with some time savers for your kitchen and bath. FYI, you have to click the headline of this post to access the links. Low maintenance quartz countertops are huge time savers (Photo Courtesy: Cambria).

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Design Based on Expectation and Surprise: Barrancas House in Mexico City

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A 1970s house in Mexico City was converted by EZEQUIELFARCA architecture & design into a contemporary family home with a bold look. The Barrancas House was planned using expectation, surprise and attention to details as the three main coordinates: “We took advantage of the location of the house that has views towards the woods so we installed floor to ceiling windows so that natural elements from the exterior such as natural light, views to the woods become part of the interior without

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Rinne Allen and the Harvest Project

Heath Ceramics

For the last 15 years, Athens, Georgia-based photographer Rinne Allen has documented the work and process of myriad prominent chefs and artisans, including Natalie Chanin, one of our frequent (and favorite) collaborators. A selection of Rinne’s work is currently part of the Alabama on Alabama show in the Boiler Room at Heath SF, sharing the story of organic cotton from field to fabric.

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Spiral in both Quilt and Shell

Margaret Almon Mosaics

For Roger: Quilt by Julie LaRiviere. Pennsylvania Quilt Extravaganza, 2013. Photo by by Wayne Stratz. Julie LaRiviere created this quilt is for Roger Beatty, educator at the Cape Cod National Sea Shore, who brought a love of the sea to many children. The nautilus spiral was my first spiral love. Sea Spiral by Margaret Almon. Glass, gold smalti, dichroic, and abalone shell on slate, 7 inches.

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Creating the Personal with Art

Making Tile Modern

Do you ever see a painting that would look great in your living room…if only it were a different color? Do you love art but think collecting it is for other people? Meet Jennifer Broussard Artworks. Jennifer Broussard is a contemporary photographer and artist who starts with a photograph and then uses color and design to create a work of art. Her clients range from retail to interior designers to gallery owners, resort hotels and health care centers. “Clients look at what I have and

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Cantilevered Home Shaping Indoor-Outdoor Lifestyle 

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Architect Aarón Carrillo of Carrillo Architects and Associates imagined a stunning cantilevered home built on a trapezoidal plot of land in Temozón, on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. Spreading over 1,167 square meters, this cantilevered home was named the Temozón House after its location. The street facade showcases little of what is to be found inside.

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We Spy…We might be biased, but we’d say our Alabama.

Heath Ceramics

We Spy… We might be biased, but we’d say our Alabama Chanin dinnerware makes everything a little bit more special. Check out the updated collection here. Tag us on Instagram. #heathceramics Clockwise from top left: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 .

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Chandeliers :: Lighting Picks You Will Love

The Ace of Space

Over the course of several months, I have been debating over lighting for my newly renovated office. I can only envision a chandelier, one that is worthy of looking at for hours, and hopefully inspiring the bright light of inspiration. My search has taken me to different showrooms from NYC to Atlanta when I’ve had […]. The post Chandeliers :: Lighting Picks You Will Love appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Transforming Rolls of Adding Machine Paper into Vibrant Color: Sculpture by Jae Ko

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Jae Ko: JK 437 Red and Orange, 2013; rolled paper, colored ink(Close View). Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ. Photo by Wayne Stratz(2015). Jae Ko: JK 437 Red and Orange, 2013; rolled paper, colored ink(Detail). Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ. Photo by Wayne Stratz (2015). Jae Ko: JK 437 Red and Orange, 2013; rolled paper, colored ink. Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ.

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Upgrading Bike Storage Possibilities: Modern Outdoor Bike Garage

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Biking adventures are something to hold dear. The freedom a bike can give you is hard to ignore, whether you use the bike in the city or in nature. But where do you store your bike in between adventures? This outdoor bike storage locker comes from the bright minds of London-based tree-house builders Treesaurus. Having build many tree houses that offer children limitless imaginative playroom, the creative designers turned to finding solutions for storing your bike, so adults and children alike ca

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Seconds! New colors of house numbers in Sausalito. (at Heath.

Heath Ceramics

Seconds! New colors of house numbers in Sausalito.

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A Touch of Glass Decorations

DGR Interior Designs

I love mixing styles – Traditional with Modern, Rustic with Glam, Neutrals with Color. And I especially like designing rooms with a Touch of Glass! As they say, opposites attract!! You need to create the right balance though, so it doesn’t look forced or half and half. Choose a dominate theme and add touches of the opposite style or color.

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Nate Berkus Quote

The London Tile Co.

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