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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

Our Gourmet Garden Matte tiles create a classic kitchen theme of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. kitchen backsplash.

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Fall intros: Innovations entice dealers to sell better goods

Floor Covering News

Launched as Inhaus’ first 100% commercially focused floor, Moto is a 3mm-thick, PVC-free, glue-down resilient plank manufactured in Japan. COREtec Stone presents a designer-curated collection of tile and stone designs. Chief among COREtec Stone’s achievements is a new, rigid mineral core that’s free of PVC and plasticizers.

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10 Ways to Add Japanese Style to Your Interior Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design. Stone tile flooring is also popular in these homes, especially the entryways. Lighting should be angular and modern (as seen in the kitchen below).

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Flexible Space for Living and Relaxation in Namibia - Freshome

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

” Mica stone walls were added to link the nature’s fantastic work to the man-made construction. Flexible Modern Architecture: Surprising Narrow House in Japan. Apartments. Architecture. Living Room. Apartments. Architecture. Living Room. ★ Sign in. Flexible Space for Living and Relaxation in Namibia. Next Post. -->.

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ASCER Announces Highly Distinguished Jury for the 19th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

Tile of Spain USA

In 1990, he founded his studio, Kengo Kuma & Associates, in Tokyo, Japan. Kuma has received coveted awards and distinctions, such as the Architectural Institute of Japan Award, the Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award (Finland), and the International Stone Architecture Award. Javier Villar Ruiz (KKAA).

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Inspired by Ancient Celtic Forts: MIKA 350 Pendant Lamp [Video]

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Handmade from natural stone, this strikingly simple pendant light captures the beautiful features of grey volcanic rock. Named after Japans large [.] -->. Apartments. Architecture. Living Room. Apartments. Architecture. Living Room. ★ Sign in. Inspired by Ancient Celtic Forts: MIKA 350 Pendant Lamp [Video]. Facebook Twitter.

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14 Simple Shibori Projects To DIY This Summer

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

In fact, historians say the earliest known piece of shibori fabric was made back in the 8th century in Japan. Image: Francois et Moi Indigo Tea Towel DIY from Francois et Moi A few flour sacks and a dye kit are all you need to create these fun tea towels, which bring a pop of pattern to any kitchen.

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