Color selections in design plans generally involve both paint and tile. Typically, the two mediums are tied together as part of a moveable feast of interdependent finishes. That said, Architectural Digest recently discussed top selling colors from the paint giant [...]
Using fish scale tile in a design plan brings an organic presence and natural resonance into any space. Firstly, a little science to support the organic aspect. The Australian Museum informs us that there are four basic scale shapes. -1 [...]
Not long ago, the Wall Street Journal real estate section said that “Home Buyers Embrace the ‘Contemporary Craftsman’ Look”. This opens the conversation on the Contemporary Craftsman style as seen by the American homeowner. Historically, American Craftsman, such as the [...]
The Colors of Summer, as framed in my memories, always seem, in defiance of physical law, somehow new and fresh, not faded. More than just simple green, blue, and gold, this season seems to bring out the more ethereal tones [...]
As discussed before, Designing with Color is never more interesting than in 2017 given the variety of mediums available to the design team. In the ever growing and evolving world of stone, tile and glass the possible ways to bring [...]
There are a plethora of ways to think of terracotta and ultimately of Terracotta Style. Let's start with the name itself. Is it terracotta in one word or terra cotta used as two words? Is this really Mexican tile that [...]
Here in the Summer of 2014, we have the chance to take a snapshot of Modern American Architecture as it relates to stone and tile. This is not always the easiest concept to define but why not start with a few simple [...]
As you have read and seen in this space previously, Pantone announced last month that it’s Color of the Year for 2014 was Radiant Orchid. However, with that already said, more muted color plans in design continue to have a serious [...]
It is always interesting and important to stay current with international trends. In particular, International Color Trends for 2014, as they emanate from Europe bear close observation. There is very little questioning the impact that new Euro designs will eventually [...]
Navy Blue is very now as a saturated but eerily sublime color value in the world of interior design. With that said, what may be the most curious thing is the range of observable use. Not only are we seeing [...]