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Avente Tile Talk: Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup

Tile Talk

'Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Porcelain Tiles from Spain and the World Cup. If you, like millions of others, watched the Brazil vs. Croatia soccer match that marked the start of the World Cup on June 12, then you saw the Arena Corinthians stadium in Brazil where the game was played. Our friends at Tile of Spain were kind enough to share some amazing tile facts about the Spanish tiles that were used for this project.

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Dwell on Design 2014 – Show Preview

JG Kitchens

'I’ve attended this massive West Coast design conference several times, and been a panelist twice. It’s open to both consumers and the design trade. I’ll be walking the Dwell on Design exhibit hall floor with Gold Notes’ Architectural Adviser, Dean Larkin, AIA. Dwell takes place in his Los Angeles home town Friday through Sunday, June 20th to 22nd.

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Advantages of Tiling Your Home

The London Tile Co.

'Go ahead, take the plunge! You definitely won’t regret deciding to tile your home after seeing just how many benefits there are to tiles! 1.

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Designing The Farrah

The Tile Shop

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty. Design Tips, Inspiration, and Tile Shop updates. Search This Blog. Loading. Thursday, June 19, 2014. Designing The Farrah. Guest Blogger: Lauren. Good Afternoon! We are designing a new vignette for the Brandon, FL store featuring the Bonga Perla wall tile. These tiles looked so great together that we had to share them with you!

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Your Personal Style Will Serve as a Guide When Selecting the Cement Tiles for Your Backsplash

Granada Tile

'There are any number of materials and designs available for your backsplash. Long gone are the days of plain tiles in boring colors. The backsplash of today will be vibrant and elaborate and will scream “look at me.” If you feel it is time to update your backsplash, here are a few tips to get you started. You will no doubt get lost in the array of colors and designs we have available. before you become overwhelmed, stop for just a moment and determine your personal style.

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10 Pool Maintenance Tips That You Need To Try Right Now

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. Freshome. Freshome. Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. ★ Sign in. 10 Pool Maintenance Tips That You Need To Try Right Now. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->. Best Of › 10 Pool Maintenance Tips That You Need To Try Right Now.

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Wet Room Tile Design Ideas

The London Tile Co.

'After the installation of the tile backer boards, shower tray, and other wet room components is complete, then the fun can begin as you choose the tile design that will complete your walk-in shower area. 1.

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Materials: Stone in the Foyer

The Perfect Bath

'For years I have been extolling the beauty of stone for the bath. It is a natural material that comes in a huge range of sizes and colors with multiple opportunities for different surface textures. It is durable, timeless, refined and only improves with age. Clearly, I love stone. Not only is it the perfect material for the bath, but it is perfect for the entry or foyer of the house.

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kbculture: Crafted Contours

KB Culture

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. 19 June 2014. Crafted Contours. The sinuous carving of this wall-mounted vanity essentially demands a simple sink and faucet. Im struck by how a liquid-like form can be so convincingly rendered in a solid material—or is it vice versa? From the Materia collection. bianchinicapponi.it. Posted by Leslie Clagett. at 6:05 PM.

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Inspiring Backsplash Ideas for Kitchens Inexpensive

INOKI

'When remodeling kitchen, do not leave with the backsplash area. Backsplash is one area of your kitchen between cabinet and countertop. Make over your kitchen with backsplash ideas kitchen inexpensive is appropriate decision for you. You always do activity in your kitchen such preparing food and drink. Your cooking activity in the kitchen normally makes your kitchen so dirty especially the wall.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Six tips to help you to think like a.

Kitchen and Residential Design

'Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Pages. Home. About Me. Contact. My Work. My Store. Social Media Training. 17 June 2014. Six tips to help you to think like a designer. Posted by Paul Anater. at 9:28 AM. Getting your interior space right is an important part of enjoying your home. Without the space working the way you want it to, you’ll feel on edge and ill at ease – the opposite of what your home should achieve – so SigmaLondon have so

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Decorating Ideas – Summer Colors Inspired By Fruit

Stagetecture

'Summers, however blazing and baking, bring along a lot of stimulus in terms of creativity and design. ‘Inspiration is all around us, we just have to let the surroundings take over sometimes.’ My recent trip to the fruit bazaar was a revitalizing experience, with the brightly colored fruits inspiring the designer in me and generating a string of Summer Decorating Ideas.

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kbculture: Inside Looking Out

KB Culture

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. 16 June 2014. Inside Looking Out. Bye-bye, spring: The mosquitos have made their inevitable seasonal debut, crashing last nights barbecue. Retreating to this glassy kitchen would foil the little buggers without compromising the view of the backyard. While light-colored wood is not currently in vogue, its used to good effect here: not only does it amplify the natural light, but cladding both cabinets and floor in it gives the space a nice visual continuity. amylau

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Kitchen Island Tops – Popular Fixture in Modern Home

INOKI

'Can you find explanation how to bring your home as the best place for sharing beautiful memories? One way that you can find by creating beautiful and romantic senses in your kitchen as the hearth of your home. Kitchen island tops can be depended on your needs and your own personal preferences on how to maximize your kitchen island tops to decorate and to bring the ambiance of romanticism in this area.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Blending in ? creating a pleasant.

Kitchen and Residential Design

'Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. Pages. Home. About Me. Contact. My Work. My Store. Social Media Training. 20 June 2014. Blending in — creating a pleasant but practical kitchen. Posted by Paul Anater. at 5:45 PM. Julia Childs kitchen. It’s said that the heart of the home is in the kitchen, and that’s certainly true.

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Wordless Wednesday: Rainbow Burst Color Square Mosaic

Margaret Almon Mosaics

'Rainbow Burst by Margaret Almon of Nutmeg Designs. Glass, dichroic, gold smalti, ceramic on wood, 8 inches.

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Cool Down

KB Culture

'Cool to the touch and cooling to contemplate on this hot day, this mosaic tile is made from recycled glass. PulsarChrono isn''t flat; it has a slightly curved surface which would make it especially delightful to walk on while barefoot. It is offered in ten colors and four patterns. mosaicopiu.it.

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Perfect Merger Between Art and Design: Contemporary Apartment in.

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. Freshome. Freshome. Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. ★ Sign in. Perfect Merger Between Art and Design: Contemporary Apartment in Brazil. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->. Apartments › Perfect Merger Between Art and Design: Contemporary Apartment in Brazil.

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Modern Window Detail - The CHouse Modern | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Modern House / Modern Window Detail – The CHouse Modern Modern Window Detail – The CHouse Modern Bob Borson — June 16, 2014 — 35 Comments It’s been 2 1/2 months since I last updated you on the CHouse Modern project and a lot has happened.

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Get your Home Ready for Summer!

Burgin Construction

'The summer solstice happens on June 21st, officially ushering in the summer season. With the start of summer, long hot days and summer storms can leave homeowners scrambling. Burgin Construction Inc. wants to help you prepare your home from the sudden showers, power outages, increased heat, humidity or extreme dryness. As a homeowner, your primary focus in the summer should be safety, water conservation and cooling.

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Pro Tips and Tricks for Taking Out a Wall. Oh! & Removing a Pocket Door Too

Building Moxie

' *. After 8 months can I say how nice it is? It’s so nice to be back in a house again. Yep this is a picture of our new lil’ yellow monster – a one-story slab on grade ranch, which is pretty rare in these parts (Illinois). While rare in these parts, I happen to know quite a lot about them. One of the nice items for many of them including this one is that none of the interior walls are load bearing which brings us to this post.

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10 Things Nobody Tells You about Buying an Older Home - Freshome

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. Freshome. Freshome. Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. ★ Sign in. 10 Things Nobody Tells You about Buying an Older Home. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->. Best Of › 10 Things Nobody Tells You about Buying an Older Home.

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heard around the architectural studio #016 | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Heard around the architectural studio / heard around the architectural studio #016 Leadership … Augrey : [talking to Blichael] I am about to order the carpet [finger hovering over submit button] Wall-to-wall just like you wanted. Blichael : Wait … what?!

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How Many Owner Built Homes Built in 2013?

The Armchair Builder

'One of the questions that frequently comes up here at Armchair Builder is, “Are there many owner built homes being constructed in the U.S.?” And when we say owner built, we are referring to the situation where the owner of the property pulls the permit and assumes the responsibility for the project. This responsibility includes [.].

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Just As Good On The Inside…(Indoor/Outdoor Furniture)

The Ace of Space

'Summer is here!!! With the scorching heat of the southern sun- comes the pool and neighborhood kids running rampant through our home (Yes, we are the house). Apparently, kids come to our door in flocks because we have great snacks, and as of last week we bought a machine that makes custom sodas. Which was […]. Architectural Detail Design Easy Updates for the Home Inspiration The Great Outdoors Ballard Design bolick interiors portfolio Gazelle Arm Chair Gilt Home Indoor/Outdoor Furniture I

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Seaside Retreat in Norway Displaying a Charming Wooden Exterior

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. Freshome. Freshome. Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. ★ Sign in. Seaside Retreat in Norway Displaying a Charming Wooden Exterior. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->. Architecture › Seaside Retreat in Norway Displaying a Charming Wooden Exterior.

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Cold Colors

KB Culture

'My first impression: That is one jam-packed refrigerator. Folks in 1956 had a tendency toward meat-and-potatoes [and cake] menus, I guess. My second impression: Why didn''t our swan-necked hostess choose a more coordinated color for the interior of her fridge? With seven options on offer—include two shades of green, dark and light blues, red, and, of all things, copper—she could have complemented her butter-yellow ensemble with ''Peach-glo''.

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Summer Gardening: How to Propagate Succulents

Stagetecture

'If you are thinking of trying your hands at summer gardening then succulents are probably the best way forward. Succulents are hardy and gorgeous plants that require little care and attention. Even if you lack a green thumb, it is really, really hard to kill succulents. Succulents have thick, waxy leaves and each leaf can propagate a whole new plant.

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Why I Didn’t Post This Week…

The Ace of Space

'I decided not to publish any posts this week, even though my editorial calendar is so full. I did this to spend time with our eight year old daughter- who two years ago came to live with us. We rescued her from a bad situation, hoping that she would eventually be available for adoption.

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Residential Interior Showroom Evoking an Urban Feel: life.style.

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. Freshome. Freshome. Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. ★ Sign in. Residential Interior Showroom Evoking an Urban Feel: life.style.galleria. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->. Ideas › Residential Interior Showroom Evoking an Urban Feel: life.style.galleria.

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Chill Out

KB Culture

'The first heat wave of the season is always a shock to my sensibilities. Looking ahead at a stretch of what''s locally termed the 3Hs—heat, humidity, and haziness—makes me crave an alternate reality. This bath will serve nicely as that. An alcove of skewed walls with a window squeezed into one end makes for a lovely retreat. zstudioarchitetti.it.

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Pro Tips and Tricks for Taking Out a Wall. Oh! & Removing a Pocket Door Too

Building Moxie

*. After 8 months can I say how nice it is? It’s so nice to be back in a house again. Yep this is a picture of our new lil’ yellow monster – a one-story slab on grade ranch, which is pretty rare in these parts (Illinois). While rare in these parts, I happen to know quite a lot about them. One of the nice items for many of them including this one is that none of the interior walls are load bearing which brings us to this post.

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Summer Colors – How To Use Pastels Beautifully

Stagetecture

'Seeking cover from the energy drenching, fiery summer sun, one looks for pleasant getaways within the surrounds of ones home. Summer colors in the form of pastel hues, expressed through floral patterns, simple stripes, evergreen polka’s, gorgeous geometric collages and exquisite traditional motifs result in cheerful, pleasant and beautiful summer spaces, providing much respite from the sizzling outdoors.

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Famed Blues Artist Inspires Success Against All Odds: Memphis.

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. Freshome. Freshome. Best Of. Apartments. Architecture. Bedroom. Furniture. Ideas. Kitchen. Living Room. Bathroom. ★ Sign in. Famed Blues Artist Inspires Success Against All Odds: Memphis Slim Collaboratory. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->. Architecture › Famed Blues Artist Inspires Success Against All Odds: Memphis Slim Collaboratory.

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Can Minimalist be Cozy? Aesthetically Pleasing Rocking Chair by Muller Van Severen

Trendir Magazine

'A furniture project by Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen, First Rocking Chair is a sling back chair that rocks in beautiful autumnal colors of Yellow Ochre and Burnt Sienna. As comfy as this chair is, its also an amazing combo aesthetic of industrial meets beach cottage and it would look just as awesome in a loft as it would in a beach side cabin.

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Round White Kitchen Table – A Perfect Addition to Kitchen

INOKI

'What is the one piece of furniture for dressing up your kitchen? A perfect addition to kitchen is a furniture which can be found easily in the market. A round white kitchen table can be functional and well-built for your kitchen though you may have difference themes because the round white kitchen table can be matched into classic into ultra modern theme.

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Pull Up a Chaise – It’s Summertime

Design With an Attitude

'Hot Days, Cool Nights… Summer Has Arrived. Sure, there was a frost earlier this week but we are steadfastly in the camp that summer has arrived! We love the longer days, the skipping of chores and the chance to kick back and enjoy our patios, decks, backyards and outdoor living spaces in general. Here are a few items we love for summer livin’ What’s not to love about an outdoor pouf?

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