Top 5 Design Posts of the Week With the stresses of academic work, the excitement of school sports, and the even the pressure to get involved, there are few occasions that invoke celebratory sentiments stronger than graduations. As we celebrate the Class of 2020’s special day, we must remember the highs and the lows from …
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Week of May 4, 2020 – Cinco de Mayo
Top 5 Design Posts of the Week In the age of globalization, the exodus of music, art, and other cultural foundations flow across borders with ease. A thriving example of this is seen through the annual celebration of Mexico’s triumph over French forces in the 19th century Battle of Puebla, more commonly known as Cinco …
Week of March 23, 2020 – Spring Cleaning
Top 5 Design Posts of the Week It’s the time of the year to dust off your shelves, bring out the Spring décor and store your cold weather apparel until the next winter season. Not only will this help prepare you for the warmer months, but it will also give you peace of mind that …
Design Thoughts – Winter Restaurant Week 2020
One of the many great things about New York is the food scene, and there is no better way to check out the hottest restaurants on a budget than by attending New York Restaurant Week (Tuesday, January 21st through Sunday, February 9). As designers, we are who we are, delighting in the visual appeal of …
Week of November 25, 2019 – Thanksgiving Décor
Top 5 Design Posts Happy Holidays! It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is already here and the winter holidays are right around the corner. If you’re an entertainer at heart or if your house has somehow become the default place to be for the holidays, you will want to take a look at this week’s …
Week of October 14, 2019 – Fall Harvest Season
Autumn is a fantastic time to celebrate with harvest festivals, apple picking, and general Fall fun! Our idea of fun can be found in these Fall-inspired design posts of the week. From old farmhouses to hip restaurant spaces, there are lots of ways to let Fall inspire your design. 1. A season for change You’ve …
Your Room’s Focal Point: The Fireplace
It’s that time of year when fireplaces become more than a beautiful centerpiece — they are also a source of warmth and comfort. With the fall season in full swing, it’s common for our clients to start thinking about taking their neglected ole’ fireplace and bringing it into the modern era. Tile can take your …
Turning Functional into Durable and Fabulous
Let’s admit it, September was BUSY. Back to school, getting into the swing of lunch prep, homework, extracurricular activities just to name a few. If your space is anything like ours, we tend to accumulate all the “extras” in the non-living spaces – papers, projects, bags and more – telling ourselves we will get back …
Scottish Heritage in Interiors
Layers of history, breathtaking landscapes, and robust culture, Scotland is what we are dreaming of at the moment. Inspired by Betty Sullivan’s visit last September, we decided to look at features of the most prominent Scottish interiors and how they translate to our world – the world of tile. Through the centuries, the palaces, castles …
Week of September 9th, 2019 – Scottish Heritage in Design
Have you heard of the Highland Games? The traditional Scottish competition is rich with history (and is pretty fun to watch!) The 2019 Highland Games wrap up September 21st, and they’ve inspired us to take a look at Scottish design. From grand castles to moody cabins on the moors – we’ve found some great interior …