Sat.Jan 03, 2015 - Fri.Jan 09, 2015

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New Year’s Resolutions for your Kitchen

JG Kitchens

'Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a healthy and happy holiday season. Chances are, your kitchen played a starring role. How did it do? Oscar or Onion? Regardless of how much entertaining you did at home last year, you probably used your kitchen every day, even if it was just to make coffee or nuke your take-out leftovers. Kitchens are central to most of our lives and well-being.

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Tile Trends: Geometic Patterns Showcase Spanish Tile Creativity

Tile of Spain USA

'The Spanish tile industry continues to showcase its creativity with beautiful geometric designs. Vibrant colors, creative patterns mixed in with unique versatility, makes Spanish ceramic tile ideal for any space. Tile of Spain geometric styles come in a wide choice of colors and geometric patterns that continue to attract people to its alluring flair for decor.

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Bellavita’s Wall Tile Factory Becomes First Chinese Manufacturer to Acheive Green Squared Certification

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

'Bellavita Tile, a leader in design and innovation for the North American tile industry, proudly announces status as the first manufacturer with production facilities in China to achieve Green Squared TM certification under ANSI standard A 138.1. Certified by UL Environment, this is an incredibly grand achievement for the company and the entire industry in China.

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Encaustic Cement Tile as Wainscoting

Tile Talk

'By Arpi Nalbandian , Tileometry. Cement tile is paired with locally-sourced coral stone to create this stunning wainscoting for a bathroom. If you''ve ever seen a decorative treatment on the lower half of a wall, then you''ve seen wainscoting. Traditionally, wainscoting is used to protect walls from becoming damaged when chairs or other furniture is moved around, such as in a dining room or eat-in kitchen area.

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In The News: Granada Tile in Signature Kitchens & Baths

Granada Tile

'Press on! Talk about starting off the new year on the right foot. Signature Kitchens & Baths has done a really great feature on Granada Tile (along with the tiles we’re manufacturing in collaboration with Design Vidal ) in their brand new winter issue. Hitting newsstands nationwide this week, it will be available through the end of March.

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Top Bathroom Trends For 2015

The London Tile Co.

'Last year we saw spa-style walk in showers and coastal themed bathrooms come into style and, while some of these will stick around, there are also some great new trends emerging. We’ve been looking at the top bathroom trends for 2015, read on to see our favourites. Metallics. Shimmering metallics give bathrooms a luxurious feel and create an escape you can really relax in.

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Tile Installation DIY Consumer Help Blog Says Bye to Blogger

Tile Excellence

'Chris Lawson No Longer Associated With Consumer Help Blog | Ask Tile Excellence Effective last month, but officially finishing up this week, Chris Lawson, chief tile blogger here on Tile Installation| Consumer Help Blog is no longer a member of this tile focused DIY and Consumer Help Community. He is trying to make sure he answers all questions and /or responds to any of his blog comments. affordable answer questions.

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Cool Cement Tiles Are Hot for 2015

Granada Tile

'Happy new year and best wishes for 2015! As the expected lists of what’s hot and what’s not start to make their appearances in our newspapers, magazines and on the web, we’re excited to discover something we’ve been saying for years: cement tile is leading the pack of trends for 2015. Sunset’s December 30th newsletter was the first indication (and we love how our Sofia tile stands out from the pack!).

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What Does Your Home Say About You?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'What does this room tell you about the owner? Your walls can talk without saying a word. Image Source: Susan Hoffman. Are you adventurous? Well-travelled? Creative? These are personality traits that, in a sense, can be written on your walls. So, what does your home say about you? There’s a reason that the saying, “Home is where the heart is” resonates with people as a commonly accepted expression.

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4 Reasons To Consider Stainless Steel Tile In Your Commercial Installations

Giotile

'A staple of commercial kitchens, durable stainless steel offers a bright and easy-to-maintain surface and is available in a range of colors and textures, including shiny or matte finishes. Stainless steel tiles have proven to be a great option for commercial kitchens for some time, yet they continue to grow in popularity as a stylish and practical material for a range of uses.

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Thinking About Trends for 2015

The Perfect Bath

'At this time of year, we take out our crystal ball and start thinking about a fresh and updated direction for bath in the year ahead. Fashion is always a driver of trends. Textured and printed fabrics as well colors change seasonally so we try to extract interior design ideas from that world and incorporate them into a rational for the bath. We certainly see gray as the dominant color for the year in all of its’ warm and cool tones.

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Dashi Katachi: Essence of Japan

Heath Ceramics

'A Heath SF pop-up. From January 21 through mid-February, come explore Dashi Katachi, a pop-up by Landscape Products celebrating the essence of modern Japan through food, culture, activity, and object. On Friday, Jan 23 , join us at our opening reception to meet the makers whose work is featured in the pop-up and indulge in Japanese food and drink. The celebration continues into the weekend with workshops on knife sharpening, brass spoon making, and more.

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Outstanding Family Home Design Hiding In The Suburbs

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'The M House by MAKE Architecture was re-imagined on a south facing site in Northcote, Melbourne, as having a contemporary addition to the existing family home. With a charming, delightful addition, this newly developed family home unravels its former cramped nature in an updated form. In order for the family to enjoy a soothing family life, the designers were challenged to contribute a warm and family-friendly atmosphere to the old and rather dark house.

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Exciting New Lines from Marazzi - Caicos & Livigno

ISC Surfaces

'Caicos Crane Beach Marazzi’s newest introductions include Caicos glass mosaics and Livigno glazed ceramic. (Sizes noted are in inches.) Caicos— Brilliant glass mosaics featuring dynamic, swirling colors Colors : Baby Beach, Blue Beach, Crane Beach, Eagle Beach, Grace Beach, Shoal Bay Glass Mosaic: 12.5x13 sheet with 1x1 and 1x4 pieces Other Features: Suitable for Outdoors Learn more about Caicos by visiting Marazzi''s web site here.

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How to Choose Wall Tile

The Tile Doctor

'Tile is an affordable and somewhat easy way to update your kitchen or bathroom. There are several types of wall tile to choose from. Probably the most common types of wall tile are porcelain and ceramic wall tile. But still other types exist such as marble and glass wall tile.

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Market Report on U.S. Glass, Cement & Concrete, Lime & Gypsum, Aggregates and Ceramic Tile Manufacturing Industry

The A to Z of Building

'Research and Markets has announced the addition of Plunkett Research Ltd's new report "Glass, Cement & Concrete, Lime & Gypsum (Wallboard or Sheetrock), Aggregates and Ceramic Tile.

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Holiday Vibes Inspired by the Charming Lo Stazzo Country House in Sardinia

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Perfect looking and holiday-inspiring, Lo Stazzo Country House in Sardinia, Italy is one of those properties that beckons to be discovered up-close and personal. The five-bedroom countryside villa is situated just a few minutes from Porto Cervo, a seaside resort in the northern part of the island. Its location provides a high level of privacy, but at the same time it offers easy access to all the “glitter” of the area.

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Design Anatomy

KB Culture

'Pairing the strategically empty walls with floor and counter surfaces that are tumultuously patterned takes a lot of nerve, a discerning eye, and a questing mind. Save for the black hole of the induction cooktop, I like the overall effect. It''s certainly a fresh way to enter the new year; kind of a semi-clean slate. bsarchitecten.com.

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Coverings to Fete Young Industry “Rock Stars”

Stone Update

'Nominations needed by Feb. 6 for professionals in the stone and tile industries under age 35.

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White Bathrooms with Beautiful Floors

Cement Style

'While we are lovers of vivid colored walls, not everyone is, especially in the USA. But a white bathroom need not be boring if the floor is singing a happy tune. The pattern above is one we call “Ambrose” and our client ordered it in a crisp blue and white. Below is a custom tile called Venetian “Azul” from our Coastal Collection.

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We Spy… Lots of citrus to help you start the year off.

Heath Ceramics

'We Spy…. Lots of citrus to help you start the year off right. Ready for the first Monday of 2015! Tag us on Instagram. #heathceramics. Clockwise from top left: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4.

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A New Way to Organize Your Kitchen

Kitchens for Living

'Technology is a great thing but what about the inevitable “cord spaghetti”? There is a very cool solution for that. Check out this little video by Adorne. They’ve got you covered for all types of under cabinet magic including lights, outlets, music and more. High function with a lovely aesthetic.

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Polycor Regains Canadian-American Ownership

Stone Update

'New financing brings full control of stone quarrier/producer back to North America.

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Customer Photos and the Carmela Vignette.

The Tile Shop

'Guest Blogger: Lauren Good Afternoon! Steve G. from our Westbury, NY location shared a great bathroom project with us. He says the customer "made his own spin on the Carmela vignette." They used the Jinshan Carmel collection with the Mansfield Listello. We love how it turned out! Please click on the images to view: Here is a photo of our Carmela Vignette: Thanks for sharing!

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Cups as little planters. (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco)

Heath Ceramics

'Cups as little planters.

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Re-Framing Family Life in Updated Victorian Terrace House

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'When re-framing your lifestyle, a new architectural language soon follows. Sometimes it’s adding or subtracting furniture, other times it’s adding and altering the architecture of the home itself. In the case of this particular home owner, the existing outdated one bedroom Victorian terrace house in Australia needed to become larger and brighter in preparation for a modern family life.

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Stone Industry Education Series Set for 2015

Stone Update

'Register by Feb. 15 for any of the Stone Summits nationwide and receive a 20% discount.

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Customer Photos.

The Tile Shop

'Guest Blogger: Lauren Good Morning! We have customer photos to share from Valerie Licsauer in our Rochelle Park, NJ location. She used the Driftwood Tumbled collection and the Tabasco with Glass Mosaic. It looks great! Please click on the images to view: Thanks for sharing!

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Thinking summer colors. (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco)

Heath Ceramics

'Thinking summer colors.

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Most Expensive Residence in Beverly Hills Purchased by the Creator of Minecraft

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Located on a promontory in the high-end Trousdale Estates neighborhood, this bewildering 23,000 square-foot residence is officially the most expensive residence in Beverly Hills. The “1181 N Hillcrest Road” project was developed by Ferrugio Design + Associates and is currently owned by Swedish billionaire Markus Persson, known for creating Minecraft.

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It’s a New Year and I’m already over it

Life of an Architect

'It has taken me almost 30 minutes to write this sentence … and it isn’t interesting in the slightest way. Creative funk? No, I think it has more to do with cobwebs and the lethargic tendencies that have settled in blog-wise over the past few weeks. The first blog post of the year is a big deal … right? I hope not – although I do feel like this post will set the tone for the rest of the year.

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Customer Photos.

The Tile Shop

'Guest Blogger: Lauren Good Morning! Today we have some exciting customer photos to share from Bill P. at our Avon, MA location. He did a project with a cabinet shop showcasing 3 different looks. They all turned out great! Please click on the images to view: The first look features the Mantova listello with the Essex 3"x6". The second uses the Diamond Crackle Cardine.

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Air Liquide Canada Announces Construction of New Oxygen Pipeline in Hamilton, Ontario

The A to Z of Building

'Air Liquide Canada is pleased to announce the construction of a new oxygen pipeline in Hamilton, Ontario, with the support of Horizon Utilities and the Ontario Power Authority's saveONenergy.

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Colorful Apartment in Warsaw Balancing Modern Decorating and Comfortable Living

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Bright,spacious and dynamic, this colorful apartment in Warsaw, Poland seems to have it all. Designed by Plasterlina , this stylish urban refuge perfectly balances modern decorating with comfortable living. The focal point of the open plan living room seems to be a striped carpet with a rich chromatic tone, setting a cheerful vibe for the entire space.

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The Details :: Molding And Millwork

The Ace of Space

'We are already in the throes of a new year, and I’m working in my new office. It went through a few transformations, one of which had to do with the walls. When it’s completely finished I’ll share pictures of the place which inspires me to write everyday. I needed a quiet place where I […]. The post The Details :: Molding And Millwork appeared first on The Ace Of Space Blog.

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Hau ‘oli Makahiki Hou!

Burgin Construction

'Or Happy New Year in Hawaiian! The Burgin family spent the holidays in Hawaii and is entering into 2015 fully refreshed, revitalized and raring to go! We climbed Diamond Head, played in waterfalls, and swam with dolphins – what better way is there to decompress? If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to transform your home into your dream home – stop dreaming and contact us!

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Steve Jobs quote

The London Tile Co.

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