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Avente Tile Talk: Go Green with Tile

Tile Talk

The green of Saint Paddys day, springing the clocks forward, and the warmer temperatures have us thinking about Spring and the outdoor garden. The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. Each tile is exquisitely hand-painted in relief. Green is regarded as the color of eternal life in Japan.

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20 Dramatic Home Exteriors Proving Black is the New Black

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

But, accentuates everything The artisan details of your home’s exterior become more apparent with black paint, but so do its flaws. However, fading paint colors falls more on the type of paint you choose more than the color, according to Protect Painters. We love how the stone chimney compliments the matte black exterior.

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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. Or go to college, or a new apartment, because this DIY wall hanging is perfect for transforming a wall without paint or gaping holes. Image: Decoist What is exactly is shibori? Shibori itself isn’t a new concept by any means.

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