Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 1, 2018

The Bernini Collection from Saloni mimics natural colour finishes inspired by travertine marble to give it a new aesthetic dimension. The Granada Collection from Oset features fish scale pattern designs in a 330 by 330mm (13 by 1in) format. Below are just a few of the beautiful new ranges that will be on show at Atlanta.

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Spain Travertine Atlanta Porcelain 59

Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. backsplash designs. bathroom design. design ideas. design standards. design trends. fireplace tile designs. floor tile. hearth tile design.

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Tile Cement Backsplash Los Angeles 158

Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Patchworks tiles, such as “ Minoo” by Marcel Wander for Bardelli, feature ornate 8”x8” porcelain floor tiles in five silkscreen patterns reminiscent of Persian rugs. Not only do these longer tiles resemble wood, but they are now taking on the look of concrete and stone. Industrial" by Floor Gres.

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Tile Design Mosaics Ceramics 143

Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

During the show next week Ill be working five straight 18 hour days so I doubt Ill be filing any dispatches from the show floor, but during the week following either Todd ( my energetic collaborator) or I will post a wrap up of the new stuff that made its debut during the show. Check out Pietra Valmalenco from Coem and Cottage from Fioranese.

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Kitchen Design Mosaics Porcelain 76

Time2Design

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

“Although granite continues to be popular, homeowners are expanding their material preferences to include new stone variations,” said Amy Gath, vice president of marketing at Formica Corporation. “Our latest laminate patterns are fresh, affordable and maintenance-free alternatives, making design trends accessible for all.”

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Kitchen Las Vegas Outdoor Interior Design 67

Decorator on Demand

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

On this fireplace, we did a Contours tile from Diamond Tech with a travertine slab on top of the hearth. Oh and yes I took out the tired marble surround and replaced it with the travertine tile I used in the floor of his kitchen to tie it all in. I had cheap outdated stone mantel. Walls of Stone. Office: Before).

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Decorative Painted Interior Design Bath 51

Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Home / Interior Design / Considering white marble counter tops? Marble is a calcium-rich stone, porous, has relatively low abrasion resistance,and is susceptible to expansion and contraction. Put carrara in one bath, and Brazilian travertine in another. Considering white marble counter tops? Thanks for the article.

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Marble Vermont Stone Policies 96

Decorator on Demand

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

So we ended up with this one, they win, I think it was a beautiful choice with the travertine sink and countertop. I am Marie Cole, an interior designer who launched an online decorating service for people who are do it yourselfers and need some design help. Walls of Stone. Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.

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Decorative Painted Bath Interior Design 65

Decorator on Demand

JULY 28, 2009

Yes those were Pergo floors which she DID love. We laid the travertine tiles on a diagonal to make the room look bigger and yes there are those glass tiles again at each intersection, she now loves these floors much more than her beloved Pergo. Walls of Stone. Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.

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Decorative Painted Interior Design Bath 40

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 8, 2014

The best hotels will also have heated towel racks and heated marble or tile flooring. There are book cases, tables and shelves that look as though an interior designer outfitted them with the perfect knick knacks, and that’s because there was a designer who organized them. Image Source: Gabriele Pizzale.

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Marble Decorative Travertine France 112