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Cement Tile, Round 2

November 18, 2015

The positive and negative spaces are reversed and it makes this pattern look entirely different.Slideshow

Last week I wrote about cement tile. I wanted to continue that post with some images to demonstrate that one pattern often equals many design opportunities with a simple change of color and a quarter or half turn of the tile to disrupt the pattern flow.

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We're Having a Wallpaper Moment

November 17, 2015

This open pattern is fresh and organic, with beautiful colors. Slideshow

If I were to identify a new trend, I would say that we are in a wallpaper moment. In shelter magazines and showrooms, textures and patterns for walls are everywhere. The only problem with all of these fresh choices is that there are so many wonderful new options, it is difficult to make a decision! Recently, I decided I wanted to wallpaper my laundry room and spent too much time taping potential choices to the walls; I considered everything from linen and grasscloth to stripes and subtle patterns. Unfortunately, I have yet to make a final decision.

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Establishing a Good Pattern with Tile

November 16, 2015

Brick walls in a staggered pattern always look classic.Slideshow

From the Paris Metro to school bathrooms, public buildings, restaurants, and countless baths, the standard white 3X6 subway tile installed in a familiar, repetitive staggered brick pattern is classic and timeless. It is comfortable and friendly, and such a composition that emphasizes the horizontal lines in a room is an excellent basic format. You simply cannot make a mistake with white subway tile.

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The Gift of Towels

November 16, 2015

Our traditional Gotham towels with pearl piping. Please note, the bath mat in this collection is the best.Slideshow

Cozy, personal and always useful, new towels are a somewhat unexpected but always welcome holiday gift. I am a big fan of white towels, preferably moderately thick. The downside: After countless trips to the washing machine they tend to look a bit dingy. While they’re still usable, it often leaves me longing for a new set or two.

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