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mixed + matched

Ciao Tile

'grout. . We’ve had a love-hate relationship with it for some time now. But, to be fair, we’ve also often overlooked how truly influential it is in the realm of tile + stone design. One can completely transform an installation simply by selecting a shade to complement-or contrast-the tile they’ve chosen. And then there’s always the unexpected…that bold color choice that surprises us all… Visit us to recreate these looks and more…and experience our new

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Introducing Reclamation from Crossville

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Cities speak in wood, stone and concrete, and Crossville listens. Reclamation is a porcelain tile collection by Crossville created with digital production technology. With its urban influences and appearance, Reclamation echoes the comeback spirit of reclaimed materials and revitalized cities. The line’s four distinct colors – Whiskey Lullaby, Cotton Exchange, Steel City and Tobacco Road – are comprised of 16 different faces blended to capture an ‘industrial chic’

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Avente Tile Talk: Create a Spanish Tile Design with Rustic Pavers

Tile Talk

'Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Create a Spanish Tile Design with Rustic Pavers. A beautiful floor tile design really makes a tremendous statement in your room. There is so much more to a floor than the tile itself. The pattern or layout of the floor tiles along with the accent tile will change both the look and the feel. It’s definitely a case where the sum is greater than the parts.

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Cement Tile Spotlight: Cement Tile Borders Add Sophistication to Your Tile Installations

Granada Tile

'As Granada Tile ‘s Marcos and Melanie travel the world, always on the hunt for sensational cement tile inspiration, one thing stands out—in some of the most beautiful and stunning concrete tile installations, it’s the ones with borders that often make the biggest impact. Simple or more elaborate, adding a border element to your next cement tile installation can be the difference between ho-hum and fabulous.

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Always wanted to see Spain? Here’s your chance!

Tile of Spain USA

'Enter to win an Architectural Trip to Spain through the Tile Of Spain Passport To Creativity Contest. Four architects and designers will be selected to win a free trip to Spain February 9-15, 2014 to participate in an architectural excursion where they will earn CEU credits and visit Cevisama 2014. To enter, show your creativity! Visit www.tileofspainusa.com/contest and submit a picture of yourself with Spanish Tile.

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Florida Tile’s Dave Milanowycz Inducted Into CTDA Hall Of Fame

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE. Dave Milanowycz, Director of Sales for Florida Tile, is the 2013 Ceramic Tile Distributor’s Association Hall of Fame inductee. The award was made in late October during the industry’s annual Total Solutions Plus convention in Bonita Springs, Florida. The convention is held jointly by the CTDA, the National Tile Contractors Association and the Tile Council of North America.

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Latest Bathroom Trends Magazine

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. Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Latest Bathroom Trends Magazine. I love getting "Bathroom Trends" magazine in my inbox! Its always filled wit. h creative and beautiful spaces that inspire me. Here were some of my favorites: Great Greek key mosaic on this entire wall: This remodeled master suite carries the tile throughout the entire space.wow!

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Brio Glass Mosaic Tile is back in stock. Shop this White Linen blend and others here: [link] Brio Glass Mosaic Tile is back in stock. Shop this White Linen blend and others here: [link]

Making Tile Modern

'via https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153520170895061&set=a.164686520060.246059.22352185060&type=1 modwalls https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153520170895061&set=a.164686520060.246059.22352185060&type=1. [link] Brio Glass Mosaic Tile is back in stock.

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The Importance of a Succession Plan for Your Flooring Business

Tile Magazine

'Every business large and small, from large multinationals to small mom and pop operations really need a succession plan, and from the figures that I have seen very few smaller businesses have taken the time to put one together.

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Renzo Piano Kimbell Art Museum Sneak Peek - Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Buildings / Renzo Piano Kimbell Art Museum Sneak Peek Renzo Piano Kimbell Art Museum Sneak Peek Bob Borson — November 11, 2013 — 22 Comments This past weekend I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at Renzo Piano’s brand new Kimbell Art Museum project.

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“Lighting Your Imagination”

The Ace of Space

'Back to the world of blogging after a brief hiatus and the reason is so deserving of it’s own special post. Someday very soon… when I can find the words to share. So with all this “crazy” going on in my life, including a trip last week to NYC as part of the adorne by Legrand #beautifulswitch Blog Team, […].

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Yay! Our first installation photo of the multi-colored ModDotz Gumball blend. What a cheery kitchen this is going to be! Shop the tile here: [link] Yay! Our first installation photo of the multi-colored ModDotz Gumball blend. What a cheery kitchen this is going to be! Shop the tile here: [link]

Making Tile Modern

'via https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153501762005061&set=a.164686520060.246059.22352185060&type=1 modwalls https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153501762005061&set=a.164686520060.246059.22352185060&type=1. [link] Yay! Our first installation photo of the multi-colored ModDotz Gumball blend. What a cheery kitchen this is going to be!

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The Importance of a Succession Plan for Your Flooring Business

Tile Magazine

'Every business large and small, from large multinationals to small mom and pop operations really need a succession plan, and from the figures that I have seen very few smaller businesses have taken the time to put one together.

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Thomas O’Brien: Kips Bay 1999

The Perfect Bath

'In 1999, Waterworks participated in the Kips Bay show house with Thomas O’Brien, which coincided with the launch of the highly original and extremely beautiful Aero fittings. Looking through O’Brien’s new book, Aero: Beginning to Now , I am reminded of this earlier work and his influence in the design community. For the design of the Kips Bay show house, Thomas was happy to have the servant’s quarters–a space that no one else wanted–of a grand Gilded Age mansion.

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The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Architects / The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect The Costs Associated with becoming an Architect Bob Borson — November 13, 2013 — 117 Comments The costs associated with becoming a licensed architect are out of control. If you have gone through the process yourself in the last 10 years you know exactly what I mean – it seems like there is a never-ending line of people with

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Warm Thoughts

KB Culture

'Our sudden snap of sub-freezing temps has made me confront a personal truth: I am a weather wimp. To counter the cold, I''m mentally retreating into the Topkapi hammam. Turkish in origin, a hammam differs from the nordic-style sauna, relying on moist steam instead of dry, hot air. The monolith that''s home to the water basin, steam generator, and control panels can be faced in a choice of five marbles. effegibi.it.

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Taking Log Cabin Farther: Ann Beech’s Quilt of Thunder Across the Beaches

Margaret Almon Mosaics

'Thunder Across the Beaches by Ann Beech, Pennsylvania Quilt Extravaganza 2013. Photo by Wayne Stratz. This quilt takes Log Cabin into Frank Gehry architecture. Contrast is like breathing room, with the grays and browns framing the bursts of orange and yellow. Check out her quilt In Flanders Fields: After the Battle , which is amazing orange and appropriate for Remembrance Day.

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Where to Start With Your Kitchen Remodel

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

'Planning to remodel your kitchen? Interested in a brand new design? A lot goes into a kitchen renovation, so it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed and anxious. Working with the right kitchen design company is important to helping ensure a successful project—and so is knowing where to start! So, how do you know where to start with kitchen remodeling?

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Colorful Huichol Rug by Elissa Medina - Trendir

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Not a Slow Burn

KB Culture

'Forget about the range burner—I think that Dad is the one getting ''red-hot'' here. If you enlarge this 1950 advertisement [click on it], you''ll be able to see that this is not a happy family. Junior''s teeth are clenched, and his eyes are glazed and fixed on his father''s threatening visage. For her part, Mom looks frankly terrified. As for clock-watching Dad [who bears a striking resemblance to angry-man du jour Alec Baldwin]: I suggest he take a time-out.

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Green Tree of Grace and Widest River of Despair: Muriel Rukeyser on War

Margaret Almon Mosaics

'Tree of Life Mosaic by Nutmeg Designs based on a drawing by our client, glass, millefiori, gold smalti on slate, 10×14 inches. Elegy in Joy [excerpt]. by Muriel Rukeyser. We tell beginnings: for the flesh and the answer, or the look, the lake in the eye that knows, for the despair that flows down in widest rivers, cloud of home; and also the green tree of grace, all in the leaf, in the love that gives us ourselves.

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Reading between the Lines | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Career / Reading between the Lines Reading between the Lines Bob Borson — November 14, 2013 — 20 Comments There is a life lesson that everyone should learn at some point – and I truly believe your personal success is directly tied to your ability to learn this lesson as early as possible in your career.

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Suspended Hammock Set With Table By Trinity - Trendir

Trendir Magazine

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Knife Point-of-View

KB Culture

'A mortal enemy of those chunky, counter-space consuming knife blocks am I. And the typical wall-mounted magnet bar is not only ugly, but undersized, as well. This slim but sturdy freestanding wedge combines a minimal footprint with ample room for cutlery storage. The Knifeboard is made of solid oak or various veneers. sarah-maier-collection.de.

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Art + Life

KB Culture

'There is a small clutch of bronze-colored leaves tenaciously clinging to the maple tree outside my window. And there is this kitchen in Milano. decotiis.it.

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Stunning Outdoor Furniture Collection Fibonacci by Janus et Cie

Trendir Magazine

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