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Encaustic Porcelain Tiles: Its Uses and Variety of Offerings
Encaustic Porcelain Tiles: Its Uses and Variety of Offerings
Encaustic porcelain tiles have gained significant traction within the domains of interior design and architectural environments. Their notable attributes encompass a harmonious fusion of resilience, adaptability, and visual allure, rendering them highly coveted across residential and commercial domains alike. Embellished with elaborate designs and vivid...
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Encaustic Tile: Historic Beauty, Modern-Day Quality
Encaustic Tile: Historic Beauty, Modern-Day Quality
You’ve surely seen some form of encaustic tile before — in the great cathedrals you toured on your honeymoon, in old Victorian mansions, maybe even in government buildings — but you may not have known you were looking at it.
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What’s Next in Tile: Designers and Collaborations
What’s Next in Tile: Designers and Collaborations
Designer season has now taken over 2022 and it feels wonderful to see the world opening up for both fashion and design. Not only are we gathering in fabulous places again, with a newfound appreciation for anything that isn’t our own space, but we are...
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Questions to Ask When Designing a Kitchen
Questions to Ask When Designing a Kitchen
If you are reading this, chances are that you are thinking about remodeling your kitchen or you may be starting from the ground up. Designing a kitchen can be a fun challenge to some, but most people feel overwhelmed with so many decisions to make...
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Color Subway Tile Ideas
Color Subway Tile Ideas
Ready to give your kitchen a refresh but your budget and time are in short supply? If you’re looking for a simple, stylish, but also practical way of updating the heart of your home, changing your backsplash is a great way to achieve a new...
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Wood Look Porcelain Design Ideas
Wood Look Porcelain Design Ideas
Wood is one of the most popular design materials out there: it’s functional, it’s versatile, and most of all – it brings with it an inherent quality of warm, natural beauty. From rustic cabins in the woods to modern industrial-style lofts, wood provides the perfect...
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Designing with Natural Stone Tile
Designing with Natural Stone Tile
Beautifully organic and highly enduring, stone has always been a sought out element in architecture and design. From the grand temples of the Roman Empire to the embellished marble facades of Baroque churches, stones like marble, granite, limestone, travertine, and quartzite have been a consistent...
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Going Green: Choosing a Sustainable Tile
Going Green: Choosing a Sustainable Tile
Sustainability is not just a buzzword anymore. As more and more companies are making a commitment to eco-friendly and ethical production, it is clear that sustainability will not only shape the future of our planet, but also the future of design. However, sustainability is not...
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Made in the USA: Redefining American Luxury
Made in the USA: Redefining American Luxury
What does “American” design mean in the 21st Century? From traditional colonial style with British influences to the bold and gritty industrial style of New York City. From the glitz and glam of Art Deco to the refined serenity of Mid-Century Modern Design. The truth...
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5 Modern Terrazzo Floor Ideas
5 Modern Terrazzo Floor Ideas
Terrazzo floor is back, and it’s more modern than ever. What used to be a traditional Italian technique featuring a medley of marble chips set into cement, is now experiencing a revival with new materials, modern notes, and a new spectrum of exciting colors. Centuries...
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Marble Entryway Ideas for Commercial Buildings
Marble Entryway Ideas for Commercial Buildings
A building’s entrance hall has the power to set the tone for the entire space. Whether it is a hotel lobby, a restaurant’s waiting area, or a vast retail center entrance, an impeccably designed foyer is an opportunity to sweep guests off their feet and...
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Industrial Design Using Tiles
Industrial Design Using Tiles
Using exposed materials, sleek neutral colors, and a heavy play with textures – industrial design has reshaped and redefined contemporary décor. What started as a trend at the beginning of the 2000’s has become the definition of modern urban interior design, balancing between form and...
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The History & Art of Terrazzo
The History & Art of Terrazzo
Terrazzo is everywhere. The popular decorative surface has broken free from its institutional reputation to realize its place in contemporary design and become the go-to surface for architects and designers around the globe. From authentic poured terrazzo to its use as an inspiration for modern...
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Bringing You the World of Design: TileBar’s Designer Collaborations
Bringing You the World of Design: TileBar’s Designer Collaborations
There are certain movies that have a way of teaching us something, whether we are ready for it or not. ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ was one such movie where we all expected Meryl Streep to be amazing and see pretty fashion, but it turned out...
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Art Nouveau Making Moves with Elizabeth Sutton
Art Nouveau Making Moves with Elizabeth Sutton
Who Is Elizabeth Sutton? Elizabeth Sutton is a Miami-based artist with New York roots who has exploded onto the art scene in the past few years. With design and influences spanning multiple industries and media, her patterns have reintroduced a stylized view of natural elements...
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Creating a Home Oasis with Krista Watterworth
Creating a Home Oasis with Krista Watterworth
Who Is Krista Watterworth? Krista Watterworth is a well-known celebrity interior designer who has been featured on multiple television shows for HGTV and the DIY Network. Her highly sought-after design studio, Krista + Home, shows off her signature style where the Palm Beach-inspired relaxed luxury...
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Redefining Interior Design with Angela Harris Tile Collections
Redefining Interior Design with Angela Harris Tile Collections
Who Is Angela Harris? Angela Harris is an award-winning designer and product developer. As Principal & CEO of TRIO, she is a recognized innovator in the builder & developer community and her influence in the design world extends beyond her stylish spaces and trend-setting products...
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5 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
5 Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
When you are thinking about renovating your kitchen for a fresh new look, it is inevitable that you will search online for the latest kitchen trends. As you scroll through the overwhelming amount of kitchen ideas, the first thing that will most likely catch your...
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