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A Little Design Q&A – Quatrefoils & Arabesques, That Is

Interior Design

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I have a particular affinity to Quatrefoils and Arabesques–in fashion and interiors. They add such interest and dimension, with their geometric plays on curves and points.  Just gorgeous! Quatrefoil–which means “four leaves”–is a design element that first showed up long about the Gothic revival period, and it’s been around ever since, commonly used in architecture and ...Read more.

Top Ten Kitchen Backsplashes

Features, Kitchen Design, Tile Designs

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A Splash of Sophistication When searching for ideas for your Kitchen backsplash, it seems that there are thousands of options.  I have compiled a top ten list of kitchen backsplashes, and unique finds!   When you are shopping, remember:  it’s a focal point in your home, and usually, not much square footage is needed.  It’s an ...Read more.

Strip Tease- Tile Mosaics

Interior Design

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Strips of Crema Marfil Marble mosaics are punctuated by 1″x1″ Lagos Azul Limestone, as accents on the wall and covering the floor. Larsen draws inspiration from textile traditions throughout the world, using traditional and modern weaving methods. Exquisite hand-woven wallpapers are universally recognized as being innovative in both design and texture. The range features collections ...Read more.

LIME- A Restaurant with a Twist

Food Wine & Design, Ping.fm, Tile Designs

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LIME:  A Restaurant with a Twist Renowned Nashville restaurateur Chris Hyndman holds the midtown monopoly on hip dining.  With ever-popular hot spots Virago and Lay’la in his line-up, Hyndman is masterful at bringing unique flavors not only to a plate but to a place as well.  His restaurants are deliciously designed to create atmospheres as ...Read more.

Basket Case- Basketweave Mosaic Tile

Tile Designs

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Weave Mosaics Into Your Next Design Bianco Carrara Marble with Bardiglio Dots Basketweave- punctuated with lagos azul 5/8″ mesh Precisely cut mosaics are intricately intersected to create basketweave effects, then placed on mesh-backing for easy installation.  These clever collections of marble, travertine, and slate feature tone-on-tone overlays and patterns punctuated with contrasting dots– to carry ...Read more.

Contemporary Stone and Tile Design: Adding Value with Long Lasting Material

Tile Designs

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Adding Value with Long-lasting Material by Michelle Stinnard October 1, 2008 ARTICLE TOOLS EmailPrintReprintsShare Enlarge this picture Mary Elizabeth Hulsey of Mission Stone & Tile Co. designed her home in Nashville, TN, to be a showcase of stone and tile. Large-format tiles of polished Calacatta marble were selected for flooring and the shower walls in ...Read more.

Halloween- Living In: Rosemary's Baby

Interior Design

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