One item that I can almost always guarantee that will be brought up in design meetings is paint and material color. For some reason, choosing a color scheme for a project cripples even the most vocal … [Read more...]
Glass Blocks and Design Competitions deserve each other
I have made no secret about my absolute disdain for glass block. If I thought it was worth hating I would but since I can't hurt their feelings, I will resort to the only tool at my disposal: I won't … [Read more...]
How ceramic tile is made
Ever wondered how ceramic tile is made? It is a remarkable process and the technology behind that process has moved forward in tremendous leaps during the last 15 years. I took all the photos in this … [Read more...]
Shipping Containers – a design primer
I am currently in Spain enjoying tapas and sangria so I asked my friend Jeremiah Russel to sit in for me and talk about something that we are - well, not necessarily in agreement on. I read one of … [Read more...]
The Shade Store – Installing roller shades
Few things say Happy Thanksgiving like a turkey home improvement project - and this year we decided to put some blinds on the windows in the kitchen. After spending all day in the kitchen last … [Read more...]
Fun with Tile | Trend USA
Trend USA, an Italian mosaic producer with offices around the world, announced a new process for making mosaics recently. It's something they're calling an elaboration, and to achieve it they … [Read more...]