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[18 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
Here is the Contemporary Ceramic Tile Bathroom designed by Italian Designer Franco Pecchioli. Clammy in vivid oceanic shades of aquamarine speckled with black and white, the bathroom is bathed in the soothing tones of the deep. Bringing water and earth together, these contemporary ceramic bathroom tiles incorporate organic materials like metals and mosaics for a raw yet refined look. The ...

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Flooring Design, Kitchen Design »

[12 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
If you has a long-term plan for your kitchen flooring, choose a hardwood floor for timeless style. Wood floors have come a long way in the past few years, Wood wears over time but tends to hide dirt well. Hardwood flooring is a great choice for both contemporary homes and traditional homes. Hardwood flooring will add a whole new dimension ...

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Flooring Design »

[27 Aug 2009 | One Comment | ]
Bring the benefits of eco-friendly living to your toes with six flooring ideas, from cork and bamboo to sisal and wool. Wool rugs not only make beautiful hand-me-downs; they're also woven from a natural fiber, which uses fewer fossil fuels to create. Natural fiber sisal rugs are durable, beautiful and affordable. Cork is a natural material that's also hypoallergenic, making ...

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Headline, Kitchen Design »

[27 Aug 2009 | 2 Comments | ]
To create the traditional look, here are a few tips: Clear the kitchen space of furniture that has no defined period style or ornamentation, and get rid of contemporary or modern pieces that have simple, straight lines. Replace this with a few period pieces that you love and build a design around those by adding molding and cabinet door trim ...

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