Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 16, 2012

'Submissions are now being accepted for the 2012 Tile of Spain Awards. Looking for inspiration? Take a look at three of last year’s honorable mentions for architecture and interior design. The UPI school in Gandía was designed by architects Paredes Pedrosa based on the location, a formal garden in a park surrounded by large mulberry trees, and the material, cast sections used for the walls and roof.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 14, 2012

'Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. The texture was artistically integrated into the pattern to add a complexity to the floor tile. The tile stood out like a little gem and the texture on the surface provided depth and sophistication. Relief cement tile are not commonly found here in the United States.

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Tile Excellence

AUGUST 15, 2012

'Is your plumber insisting on using a copper pan for your shower but you remember reading that rubber membranes were not only much more economical, but lasted forever, and did not leak or rust? You can''t remember the details, but you want to talk to the plumber and ask questions or insist on using a rubber membrane, but you need your facts. "ask chris", the do-it-yourself, and consumer friendly tile installation blog of Tile Excellence, Inc, is written and answered personally by owner Chris Law

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Time2Design

AUGUST 14, 2012

'PAGES. Home. SLIDESHOW. FOLLOW. CONTACT. ABOUT. NEWS. Guest Post ~ Whats the Big Deal About High Point. Im the guest over at. I was asked by my friend and fellow dream teamer JB Bartkowiak, (check out the dream team here) , if I would submit a guest post on his site. He is the top cheese over at Building Moxie and I was thrilled to be invited to do a post.

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How to Floor Tile

AUGUST 15, 2012

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

AUGUST 16, 2012

'Are you debating between installing natural wood or porcelain tile? How about a compromise of wood-look tiles. They have all the benefits of tile but the appearance of wood. I agree, sometimes it is nice to have the real thing. However, lets compare. Cleaning To clean wood tiles you dry mop or vacuum the loose dirt off the floor, you never wet mop wood floors.

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Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2012

'In our last post, part two in the New Kitchen Design Guide series, we talked about kitchen cabinetry. In this post, we’re going to discuss countertops and lighting, the final important aspects of kitchen design. Countertops. You have many different choices when it comes to kitchen countertops, including stone, stainless steel, wood and concrete. Stone : Stone is one of the most popular choices for countertops, granite being one of the most widely used in the market.

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The Tile Shop

AUGUST 13, 2012

'Lauren and I just returned from a trip out east to see our new Buffalo, NY store. It looks great- here are some photos from the store: Good luck to Jesse and his staff!! We''ll be off to Brown Deer (WI) in 2 weeks.

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home iq

AUGUST 14, 2012

'Write this down: Duravit makes some of the best bath products on the market. When I say best I mean the best all-around products that blend design, performance, and quality. American Standard makes solid products, but cutting-edge design is lacking.

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Flooring the Consumer

AUGUST 13, 2012

'Knowing now what I''ve learned about creating remarkable customer experiences, I wish I could go back to the Pike Place Market to observe world class great in action! In the meantime, you may enjoy this article: The Pike Place Fish Market Customer Experience: World Class Great! Thanks for reading! Best, C.B.

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Time2Design

AUGUST 13, 2012

'PAGES. Home. SLIDESHOW. FOLLOW. CONTACT. ABOUT. NEWS. Whats in your Drawers? So what is in your kitchen drawers? Is your kitchen an unorganized jumble of gadgets and accessories that all end up in the same drawer. And then when you go to find something you have to dig thru everything to find that whisk that has made its way to the bottom of the pile.

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Las Vegas Outdoor Memphis Interior Design 57

The Tile Shop

AUGUST 15, 2012

'I like these "picture framed" focal points: Kitchen backsplash: Kitchen Floor:'

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Backsplash Kitchen Flooring 100

home iq

AUGUST 15, 2012

'I recently had a conversation with a certified kitchen designer who said something interesting to me: She is no longer designing kitchens with one type of countertop material. Blasphemy!

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Kitchen Design Products 69

KB Culture

AUGUST 17, 2012

'Let''s see here: If I''m reading it right, this 1960 advertisement seems to imply that the thinner insulation in the walls of the refrigerator allows the cooler cavity to expand significantly. That sounds plausible, certainly. But has it grown so large that food can be stored beyond an arm''s reach? How else to explain the pivoting shelves and bins, which, sad to say, are so spatially inefficient that they might just offset the new-found room.

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AUGUST 13, 2012

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home iq

AUGUST 13, 2012

'Sometimes simple light fixtures speak volume, so I’m always on the lookout for new ideas. One of my recent finds is the Form pendants line from the Stockholm-based design collective Form Us With Love.

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KB Culture

AUGUST 16, 2012

'Nothing flashy here, just straightforward, handsome design. [OK, perhaps it''s just a wee bit left of center.] Available with white or red powder-coated shades angling out from a walnut block, the Excel Double sconce could light up a bath or kitchen with its understated style. rollandhill.com.

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KB Culture

AUGUST 15, 2012

'The afternoon thunderstorms have set in again; the sky has gone gunmetal grey and the birds have abandoned the trees for the security of the ground. There''s no wondering about what motivated my choice of a post-picture, is there? The warm undertones of this brushed bronze sink unit hold the promise of a sun that I don''t think we''ll see today. incorporatedny.com.

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KB Culture

AUGUST 14, 2012

'This kitchen island, made of luxe mahogany and cherry wood with brass accents, is more than just a pretty place to stash your oft-used cooking stuff. When needed, a low table slides out from the end of the unit, adding extra surface area for prep tasks. Up top, an inset marble slab for working pastry and a removable cutting board complete the package.

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KB Culture

AUGUST 13, 2012

'There''s something boundary-blurring about combining brick and wood. This kitchen, for example, could be located in a renovated city warehouse or in a rural outbuilding. My feeling is that the raw materials act as an equalizer of sorts, rendering spaces at once rustic and urbane. It''s up to other elements—like appliances, counter surfaces, and, as this photo so well illustrates, lighting—to tip the stylistic scales one way or the other.

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Flooring the Consumer

AUGUST 17, 2012

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