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Tile of Spain Presents Webinar: Building a Bulletproof Spec

Tile of Spain USA

'In connection with National Tile Contractor Association (NTCA), Tile of Spain recently presented a special webinar Wednesday June 18th at 1:00 pm CST. Building a Bulletproof Spec – How to prepare your clients and deliver lifelong ceramic solutions. The ceramics industry is on a rapid innovation trend similar to the tech industry. Unlike the latest smartphone or tablet though, our clients will keep our product for at least the next decade and it’s up to us to give them the solutions that w

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Crested Butte Crush

As The Tile Turns

'We fell in love with this recent project in Crested Butte, Colorado. And who wouldn’t? Known for it’s modern grasp on the Victorian era, Crested Butte is a joy to visit. Working on the remodel of the Scarp Ridge Lodge , generated even more enthusiasm. A boutique inn featuring only seven rooms, Scarp Ridge Lodge is a sumptuous yet rustic reincarnation of the 1885 property.

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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles.

Tile Talk

'Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Spanish Tile Details Charm this Los Angeles Neighborhood. By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. The Memorial Day holiday marks the unofficial start of summer for just about everybody in America. I hope you enjoyed yours. For me, here in Los Angeles, I know summer is almost here not just by the long, warmer days but the early and relentless songs of the mockingbird - sometimes too early and way too long into the night.

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Breaking News: Granada Tile’s Sensational Cement Tile around the Web!

Granada Tile

'We might be repeating ourselves just a bit, but we’re really blown away by people’s growing passion for cement tile—it might be close to reaching our levels of concrete tile love. It seems like not a month goes by without another magazine feature or article online about concrete tile—and specifically cement tile from Granada Tile. In just the last couple of weeks alone, we’ve been featured twice.

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10 Must-Have Items That Luxury Home Buyers Want Most - 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 Must-Have Items That Luxury Home Buyers Want Most. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. Best Of › 10 Must-Have Items That Luxury Home Buyers Want Most.

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Minerali from Negev

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'Minerali is a replica of shimmering honed Quartz, that is both natural and contemporary. It is a super-durable colored base porcelain that is suitable for all residential and most commercial applications. Available in Beige, Black, Grey , Taupe or White. This is a special order item from Olympia 2 -3 weeks. Share it now!

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64 Important Numbers Every Homeowner Should Know

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, May 27, 2014. 64 Important Numbers Every Homeowner Should Know. This is a great guide from This Old Home Magazine ! I try to adhere to the NKBA guidelines in the showrooms… but sometimes there is not enough space so things are more compact.

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Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky

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. Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->. Architecture › Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky.

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Laticrete’s Mobile App

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

'LATICRETE Mobile is an industry-first, full-service jobsite reference tool. Whether you are a professional contractor, distributor, dealer or do-it-yourselfer you will find this application to be a welcome addition to your tool kit! The LATICRETE Mobile app is available FREE for iPhone, Windows Mobile & Android! FEATURES. Product Catalog: Network-updateable product listing with descriptions, packaging details and direct-links to additional documentation on all of our available products.

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Black and White Inpiration

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, May 30, 2014. Black and White Inpiration. Good Morning! We think combining black and white in a bathroom is very chic! This bath from Atmosphere Design has used color blocking to combine the two colors on the wall.

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Fresh Looks for Wall Tile – Product Recommendations from GIO Tile

Giotile

'Porcelain wall tile provides lasting beauty and exceptional performance. It is well-suited to many commercial environments because it ensures many years of worry-free use. You can choose from a vast array of colors, patterns and designs to achieve a unique look and the benefits for commercial spaces are many: Durable and Long Lasting. Hygienic and Easy to Clean.

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Signs of Spring

Edgewater Studio

'It has been a busy few months. Here are a few projects that have been heading out the door, and there seems to be a trend happening. Not sure whether it’s the arrival of the warmer weather after a very cold and long winter endured by so many, or maybe it’s inspiration from the design media we all.

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A Toronto Icon Expands With Custom Cement Tile

Cement Style

'The Drake Hotel has become a cultural hotspot of Toronto, known for art, music, and a fun atmosphere. When they decided to expand, they turned to the London office of the Martin Brudnizki Design Studio to define the look of “ Drake One Fifty ” (named for its location at 150 York Street). In March, Zagat listed it among “ Toronto’s 10 Hottest Restaurants “, applauding Brudnizki’s work as, “ a beautifully designed space with plenty of eye candy “ Th

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The Tile Shop: Design by Kirsty: Inspiration from Modern Organic.

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, May 28, 2014. Inspiration from Modern Organic Interiors. Good Morning! Were loving this new bathroom from Modern Organic Interiors of San Francisco. They combined a porcelain wood floor , white subway wall tile and chalkboard paint with POPS of red as an accent… great look: Please click on the image to view: Posted by.

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Tile for Floors and Walls: GIO’s Tips on Product Selection

Giotile

'Tile is an excellent surfacing choice for commercial applications. It is extremely durable, easy to maintain and will last for years and years–making it a cost effective and beautiful choice for a number of commercial environments such as retail spaces, restaurants, hotels, offices and hospitals. Though there are many tiles specifically designed for use in demanding commercial applications, your specifications will vary from space to space.

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kbculture: Stone: Still on a Roll

KB Culture

'skip to main | skip to sidebar. 29 May 2014. Stone: Still on a Roll. Just when I think that the hollowed-rock-as-sink trend has [ahem] eroded away, along comes a basin to prove me wrong. The audacious stature of the Gong sink pleases me; that, and its cave-like configuration, gives it an architectural presence. It is hand-crafted of marble. kreoo.com.

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4 Ways to Upgrade your Kitchen with a Modern Twist

Stagetecture

'The kitchen is known as the “heart of the home,” and just like with our own physical hearts it needs to have newness pumped into it in order for it to keep working properly. One of the best ways to help pump life back into your kitchen is with a few adjustments that carry a modern twist. The modern style is very clean and sleek and leaves room for your lifestyle.

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Design Inspirations – Coastal California Edition

JG Kitchens

'As I’ve posted before, there’s no finer designer than Mother Nature. Her blends of color, texture and shape are breathtaking. Sometimes they’re grand and majestic, as in the Grand Canyon or the Pacific Ocean. Sometimes they’re soft and subtle, like the sun-dappled shade under a stand of birch trees. Whatever their scale, they’re always sublime. I’m looking forward tremendously to running up and down the rolling hills of Monterey the first weekend of June in a Spartan Beast obstacle course race.

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Introducing GIO – Your New Resource for Floor & Wall Tile for Contract Design

Giotile

'Tile has never been more popular for commercial design. Thanks to ever improving tile manufacturing technology and advanced performance characteristics, specifiers are turning to tile as a surfacing choice that answers design and technical demands. Tile is innately durable, simple to maintain, and known to look great for years and years when installed properly.

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Hardscape

KB Culture

'Despite having far too much work to do, yesterday''s weather was too lovely to resist; the garden proved magnetic. Here''s a mosaic memento of that afternoon, as rendered by Erin Adams. annsacks.com.

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DIY Craft: How to Make Garden Path Leaf Stepping Stones

Stagetecture

'Garden paths are an incredible tool to enhance the appeal and functionality of any garden, whether a large or a smaller way. To make it even more inviting and personal, you can make your own stepping stones that are made out of concrete and inspired by nature. They are easy to make and a great DIY craft to do together with children. Here is how to make your own!

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Diagonal Basketweave

The Tile Shop

'Good morning! We like the idea of turning a basket weave mosaic to the side for a diagonal effect. This will make a room appear larger!

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Ambitious 10 Year Gardening Project : John Brooker's Green.

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. Ambitious 10 Year Gardening Project : John Brooker’s Green Dragon Hedge . Facebook Twitter. Next Post. -->. Ideas › Ambitious 10 Year Gardening Project : John Brooker’s Green Dragon Hedge .

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2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition - The Winners

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Playhouse Competition 2014 / 2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition – The Winners 2014 Life of an Architect Playhouse Design Competition – The Winners Bob Borson — May 26, 2014 — 15 Comments On Friday, May 23rd – we took the top 21 entries that were selected and whittled them down to the top two.

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Summer Entertaining: Tips for Throwing the Perfect Clambake

Stagetecture

'For those who grew up in New England, summer clambakes are a time-honored tradition. You gather your friends and family, grab some fresh seafood, cook out on the shoreline, and enjoy your time together. However, even if you don’t hail from that area, you can still join in on the fun. Follow the tips below to help you add clambake to your summer entertaining repertoire.

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Building Site Selection

The Armchair Builder

'Building site selection is one of the most important aspects to a successful home project. Most people know the market value of the completed home will be affected by the location of the building lot. Things like schools, views, and neighborhood will be a major consideration for future buyers when selling. These are obvious but [.].

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Sustainable Modern Country Home in Colombia Drawing in the.

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. Sustainable Modern Country Home in Colombia Drawing in the Landscape. Facebook Twitter. Next Post. Architecture › Sustainable Modern Country Home in Colombia Drawing in the Landscape.

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Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

'about me Lets Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? Home / Kitchen / Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Bob Borson — May 27, 2014 — 12 Comments The latest stop on my great kitchen adventure was in Atlanta, Georgia – where I was able to go hear kitchen design expert Matthew Quinn give a lecture on regional design trends.

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In Stitches: Embroidery & Interiors

The Ace of Space

'Summer vacation is here. If you’re a Mom you know what I mean. I decided to be brave this year, we will not have a nanny, we will not put the Fashionisa in daycare, she and I will be spending quality time together until Mr. B. decides that it’s actually costing him alot more money […]. Colour Design DIY Easy Updates for the Home Fabrics Furnishings Inspiration Interiors Living Rooms Modern and Contemporary Fabrics Pattern coralandtusk.com Domino Magazine Archives Embroidered F

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It’s National Home Remodeling Month!

Burgin Construction

'It’s National Home Remodeling Month and the NAHB and Burgin Construction Inc. think it’s fantastic to get excited about your new home remodeling project. Whether it’s to increase the value of your home, make necessary repairs, improve energy efficiency or to make your home more suitable to your needs and the needs of your family- we want to make sure that you are treating your home right.

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Raise the Roof 2: Replacing Roof Flashing at a SideWall :: More with the Porch Progress

Building Moxie

'Okay, so I jacked up my porch roof and it was time to replace the roof flashing which I removed. “So what? … a couple courses of flashing; how big of a deal can that be?” Well … getting it right is pretty important. I mean – in my experience, and in a lot of cases, it’s the flashing and not the roof that is actually to blame for most leaky roofs.

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Reclaimed Wood Fireplace

Design With an Attitude

'Fireplace design challenge. The designers have been very busy this week, from community service projects to local installing local projects to readying for photo shoots – across the country.

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Two In One

KB Culture

'While often striking in situ , there''s something about a freestanding tub that seems isolated. This design alleviates that impression, because it has two—not just one—functions. Appending a sink to a bathroom fixture has precedents , but this scheme, called Symbiosis, is especially effective, I think; it enhances the overall appearance of the tub while expanding its capabilities. desnahemisfera.com.

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Pinwheels: Of Quilts and Motion to Turn Your Life Around

Margaret Almon Mosaics

'Pinwheel Quilt Block Mosaic by Margaret Almon. Glass on wood, 8 inches. The pinwheel quilt block has a sense of motion, as I construct each cell of triangles spinning around. I discovered that the pinwheel is a symbol of “turning ones luck around” and is used in Chinese New Year celebrations. Kendra at Pinwheel Girl s talks about the symbolism of the pinwheel, as does Veronica in Pining for Pinwheels.

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Are Your Customers Satisfied With Your Business? Really?

Flooring the Consumer

'How do you determine if your customers are satisfied with your business? Do you base it on hearsay or on real data? If you aren''t sure, read this article: Customer Satisfaction: Do You Assume or Have You Asked? Then, let me know what you discover. Thanks for reading! Best, C.B.

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Guest Post: Wood and Beyond

DGR Interior Designs

'I have a guest blogger today! Meet Wood and Beyond. They are importers and specialist suppliers of high quality hardwood products ranging from solid hardwood floors, engineered hardwood floors to decking boards and wooden worktops. . Hardwood Flooring Options and Styles. If you are considering hardwood floors, you will soon discover that choice is abundant but often confusing.

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Organization Freaky

KB Culture

'How have I gotten so far in life without a Cheese File? Not to mention an Egg Keeper that organizes four dozen eggs. If only a strange little apparition-girl had paraded through my consciousness carrying a placard informing me of such neatening features.but there''s no use crying over milk that has spilled from an Exclusive Beverage Keeper, is there?

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