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How To Care For Marble Or Natural Stone From?

How to Floor Tile

Marble Institute Of America! link] I personally do not advocate using Marble, Travertine and other natural stone in showers or wet areas because it is too soft and hard to maintain. I built this shower recently and all the tile looks like marble but it really is Porcelain and manufacturers copy natural stone for a reason.

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Tile’s eco-attributes entice younger generations

Floor Covering News

As individuals have become more connected to the outdoors with biophilic design, they are recognizing the overall importance of nature as well as the benefits of bringing these elements into a space. The final product creates a healthy and sustainable environment that is free from allergens, VOCs, formaldehyde and PVC.”.

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Nature-Inspired Selections

Garden State Tile Blog

Studies have shown that human connection with nature can help boost one’s mood, health, sleep cycle, and productivity. Encaustic -look porcelain tile can call to mind such idyllic outdoor spaces on one’s own interior floors, or walls. But it’s nonetheless important for the human psyche.

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Exclusive! Houzz 2019 Kitchen Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study provides insight regarding the most popular kitchen trends in home improvement. On the other hand, 22% want to make the kitchen more open to the outdoors. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. The 2019 U.S.

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Office Design Trends: GIO Looks at the Changing Work Environment

Giotile

Interruptions and noise can kill productivity and are the number one complaint of employees in open workplaces. And boring colors are out–studies show that certain colors like red and orange stimulate productivity, so get ready for some colors and fun patterns in offices! Bringing the Outdoors In.

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5 Ideas For Healthy and Green Living

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A recent study from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory found that eco-friendly structures typically saved 15% in utility costs over their traditionally built counterparts. Remember to Recycle Reusing existing products is also a key component of green living. For some, this means shifting wall hangings from one room to another.

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