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Tile of Spain reveals global design trends and innovation at CEVISAMA 2014

Tile of Spain USA

'Spanish ceramic tile exports grew by 8%, making them Europe’s leading ceramic tile producer – and the second largest exporter of tile worldwide. CEVISAMA , the International Ceramic Tile Fair, recently took place from February 11-14 at the Feria Valencia center in Spain. The Spanish tile industry continues to be vibrant and sales are on the rise for a third year.

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Toolbox: Instant Cement Tile Gratification

Granada Tile

'Are you decisive? Do you like to do things immediately? If so, waits are the worst for you. It’s no fun to make a move and then have to cool your heels before it can be completed. That’s particularly true when it comes to renovation projects. At Granada Tile , we have a solution to at least part—the cement tile part—of that problem. If you take a spin around Granada Tile’s Web site, you’ll see that we have a section for in-stock cement tiles.

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March Outlet Special: Cumberland Brown

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'CUMBERLAND BROWN 18×18 PORCELAIN TILE. Cumberland Brown is an earth-toned porcelain tile suitable for commercial or residential applications. A domestically produced tile, it is both practical and beautiful. Competitively priced, Cumberland Brown is a great option for larger spaces where value is a necessity. Regularly priced at $4.08/ sf , this material is available at the blow out price of $1.80/ sf.

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: NKBA Winner Laura Stein

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. Friday, March 7, 2014. NKBA Winner Laura Stein. Good Morning! I just received my February NKBA magazine where they announced the 2014 NKBA Design Competition Winners. I really liked the 1st place large bath winning entry from Laura Stein Interiors, Inc. from Toronto, ON.

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VIDEO: Spanish Tile Trends from Cevisama 2014

Tile of Spain USA

'Here’s a look at the latest tile trends and inspiration from Tile of Spain for 2014. Themes trending in Spanish ceramic include technology advances, classic encaustic ceramic hydraulic cement styles, beveled tile, geometric and fashion inspired patterns, and oxidized or fossilized looks. Click the video below! … Continue Reading.

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Cement Tile Installation Equation: Exploring Santander’s Sensational Versatility

Granada Tile

'Last week, while working on Granada Tile ‘s monthly round-up cement tile installation ideas, we were particularly struck by Micaela Clark’s really fabulous take on our Santander cement tile design. It reminded us of just how flexible the cement tile design can be. With a few quick tweaks to its palette and to its orientation in your concrete tile installation, it can take on all sorts of fascinating looks.

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Design Industry: Raw & Oxyde from Refin

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Design Industry is the new multi-material collection inspired by urban design and contemporary architectural trends. It includes two different surfaces offered in a wide range of sizes and colors to exalt the utmost project-planning freedom. Raw has a flaking plaster effect with a heavily variegated design. Oxyde has a oxidized metal look. We stock Raw in Light, Grey & Mix and Oxyde in Rust, Dark all in 12″x24″ formats in our Plymouth warehouse. 10″ x 60″ format

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kbculture: [Kind of] Curtains, Calling

KB Culture

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. 06 March 2014. [Kind of] Curtains, Calling. Ive seen kitchen cabinets made of bent glass , recycled wood , and precious metal , but this textile design is a first for me. The fabric is stretchy, so it stays taut on the door frame. And while it might feel a bit strange to toss your cabinet fronts in the laundry rather than wipe them down, knowing youve saved a few trees is more than a little satisfying. valcucine.com.

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Tile Trends Hit The Red Carpet - As The Tile Turns - Decorative.

As The Tile Turns

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ModCraft Valley tile 6? x 6?

ModCraft

'ModCraft Valley modern wall tile is 6″ x 6″ dimensional tile. The tile raises slightly in the middle and slopes off to one side. the tile creates a rich patterning when used as a feature wall, kitchen back splash, or elegant bathroom tile. where to buy.

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Jeff Lewis/Flipping Out is Back!

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. Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Jeff Lewis/Flipping Out is Back! Good morning! Just an FYI…Jeff Lewiss show "Flipping Out" is returning tonight at 9 pm C. on Bravo…… hes absolutely one of my favorite designers!

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kbculture: Rings of Fire

KB Culture

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. 05 March 2014. Rings of Fire. Its rare that I post on a purely decorative item, but this grid of cast-iron burner grates merits an exception on something more than an aesthetic basis. As culinary/industrial artifacts, they remind me of the labor of creativity that goes into both cooking and industrial design. lostfoundart.com.

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get this.

Ciao Tile

'Handmade beauty. Simple. Elegant. Timeless. Achieve a similar look with our hand molded, hand painted terra cotta line, Tabarka. [ tabarka opera sultana in charcoal on off white.]. Or, dare to be different and switch it up a bit… [ tabarka opera sultana charcoal on off white outline.]. Got it. Explore the possibilities. Come visit us here.

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Coverings Education Session Spotlight

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'Coverings 2014 Session Spotlight: Maintaining and Protecting Your Online Reputation. Tuesday, April 29 | 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Las Vegas Convention Center. Speaker: Lisbeth Calandrino, Fabulous Floors Magazine. The reputation of your business is no longer solely in your hands. Internet sites such as Angie’s List, as well as social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, can make or break a business’ reputation.

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Beauty of a Bath

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. Monday, March 3, 2014. Beauty of a Bath. Good afternoon, I came across this beautiful bathroom from Ann Lowengart Interiors this weekend. I love this space… and her tile design. She tiled the entire wall behind the freestanding sinks…this will help protect the walls and adds color to this space.

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kbculture: Life Is But a Dream

KB Culture

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. 03 March 2014. Life Is But a Dream. Leave it to the Italians—who count surrealist Giorgio de Chirico and fabulist Italino Calvino among their visionaries of an alternative bent—to conjure a kitchen like this. The collision of materials, the trickery of manipulated form and perspective, all come from a grand tradition of exploration.

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Avente Tile Talk: Playing with Pattern in Tile Design

Tile Talk

'Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Playing with Pattern in Tile Design. — Written by Bill Buyok , Avente Tile & Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. The natural world and everyday common objects can be the inspiration for decorative patterns. Patterns increases visual excitement by enriching the surface they adorn. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif.

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Introducing 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 / Life in General / Introducing the CHouse Modern Introducing the CHouse Modern Bob Borson — March 3, 2014 — 27 Comments First off let me acknowledge that I need to start working on better names for my projects … first it was the ‘ KHouse Modern ‘ and now we have the ‘CHouse Modern.’ … Pathetic really for someone who considers themselves to be a creative p

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Plymouth Design Refresh

The Tile Shop

'Good afternoon! We just "refreshed" some of our vignettes in the Plymouth showroom for Spring….

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kbculture: Behind the Seen

KB Culture

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. 04 March 2014. Behind the Seen. This birds-eye view of the bathroom sink is but half the story of the fixture—and very deliberately so. The marble basin and counter are recessed behind the wooden sides of the vanity; theres absolutely no hint of the stone when seen from across the room. I think concealing the sink in this way changes the mundane act of washing up into an intimate, elegant moment of discovery. altamareabath.i t.

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“The Event of the Year for Design Bloggers”

The Ace of Space

'I’m just back from Design Bloggers Conference in Atlanta, not that it was a far drive (like 40 minutes). For those of you who don’t know it’s a conference of multi-talented bloggers, designers and industry folks. It’s a sharing of ideas, networking and general mayhem (for those who like wine). For me it was a […].

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If You Build It movie | 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 / IF YOU BUILD IT IF YOU BUILD IT Bob Borson — March 6, 2014 — 19 Comments IF YOU BUILD IT is a documentary by filmmaker Patrick Creadon, that has been brought to my attention by my good friend (and excellent architectural photographer) Brad Feinknopf.

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Custom Cabinet Colors

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

'Do you wish your home had a little more “you”? Want your home to better reflect your personality and be unique from every other house on the street? Custom cabinetry could be the solution you’re looking for! The right cabinets—whether in the kitchen, bathroom, front entryway, or anywhere else—can truly transform your home and give you the custom touch you’ve always wanted.

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Four ideas for making your kitchen into a more social space

Kitchen and Residential Design

'Isn''t it strange how a “great social space” is important to us when we move into a house, but then never seem to act on it to make it happen? It can be difficult to find the time for home improvements when there are so many other aspects of your life that are full on, but it can end up being worth it in the long run if you take the plunge. Spring time provides a great inspiration for many people to get these jobs done for once and for all, so if you are also up for the challenge you will want

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Is Never Done

KB Culture

'Happy International Women''s Day! It''s a curious viewpoint this 1950s advertisement espouses, but of course 20/14 hindsight comes into play. Personally, I''m all for anything that absolves members of all genders of vacuuming and laundry, but that''s just me. A wholly unrelated footnote that will intrigue the attorneys among you: In 1941, Apex and Maytag went to court over a variety of patent infringements, involving wringer washers and ironing machines aka mangles—much ado about sliding retain

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Converted Garage Ideas

DGR Interior Designs

'Adding more living space is always a good idea. If done wisely {hire me : )} you are bound to get a nice return on your investment. In today’s market buyers expect more and more living space is something every buyer looks for. A great solution is converting a garage into extra space for guests, entertaining and for more office space. Just imagine being able to host that annual family party, have a quiet retreat and a space for guests to enjoy while they stay with you.

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Italian Mosaics

The Perfect Bath

'I simply love mosaics–from the earliest ones I’ve seen at Ephesus, Herculaneum, St. Mark’s and other Venetian churches, to the charming creations in the foyer of early 20th century Paris apartment buildings as well as modern interpretations of any of these designs. I always look for elegant cuts, artful arrangements and placement of the tesserae, the tonal value of the palette and the skill of the artisans.

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