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Tidying Up: How to Clean Up Different Tile Types

Architectural Ceramics

Porcelain tile from AC’s Himalaya Collection , made to look like polished or matte marble. Stains like red wine on a marble surface are the enemy. Stains like red wine on a marble surface are the enemy. With this matte marble-look porcelain, stains from a capsized Cabernet aren’t as worrisome.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Countries like Spain, Italy, France and the Netherlands all have signature styles: Photo: A wall in the Alhambra; image via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Italy: Most people likely think of marble before ceramic tile when they hear the name Italy. North America: In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

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Week of November 30th, 2020 – Accessible Design

Architectural Ceramics

Located in Utrecht , the Netherlands, the “Domstate Zorghotel” (say that 5 times fast or just once if you dare) boasts of elegance with design curated and inspired by the user’s perspective, not just appearance. Elevated Care, Elevated Design.

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These 3D-Printed Houses Can Be Printed Today and Move-In Ready Tomorrow – for Under $10K

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A neighborhood of 3D-printed houses for rent in Eindhoven, The Netherlands Eindhoven University of Technology is set to 3D print a neighborhood of concrete houses for rent named Project Milestone. The finishes feature marble, stone and concrete with warm bronze hardware and accents. Image: Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten B.V.

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A Charming Marmalade Factory Conversion in Poland

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The design firm sourced décor from the 1950s and 60s in countries around Europe, including Denmark, the Czech Republic, Poland, and the Netherlands. For the kitchen, they custom built furniture out of a light plywood that contrasts beautifully with the floors and made counter tops of classic white marble.

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