Graphic Concrete.

Graphic Concrete.Using the 'Graphic Concrete' of Helsinki, now you can add images, patterns, photos, colors and textures to both interior and exterior concrete walls and flooring. Graphic Concrete ... technology (based on a patented invention by interior architect Samuli Naamanka) method allows concrete [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 15:08:00

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Remodeling Tricks For Your Old Bedroom

by Alix Montoya There are literally hundreds of ideas for simple remodeling jobs for an old bedroom available in the market nowadays ... , homes, housing, interior design, polished concrete, polished concrete floors ... look is Shabby Chic. Sand your newly painted furniture to make it look antique et voila [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:41:07

Walking on flowers, permanently...

Concrete...blah.That's my usual reaction. Just plain blah ... of the classic flooring material – concrete. We’ve created a way to refine a popular element of contemporary interior design such as polished concrete flooring. The design concept allows for application [more...]

Date: 2008-05-21 12:38:00

Open Houses This Weekend in Chicago

This may be the last really nice weekend we have this season (temps are supposed to reach 79 degrees on Sunday!) ... burning fireplace, custom cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, en suite ... plan, interior bridges, architectural concrete floors, commercial restaurant quality kitchen, spa [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 22:29:32

Wellness Sky fitness Center, Belgrade

Words by 4of7 Architects The building named ’Danube Flower’ was built some thirty-five years ago to become a landmark at Belgrade waterfront ... and interior of the building. Concrete floor-slab and ceiling shell are not connected at the perimeter ... finishes throughout and semi translucent Barrisol [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 23:28:57

Too Eye-catchy

by Sam Weyland In the interest of fair research, I recently went to a friend’s house who had his concrete floor polished ... was the floor. Maybe it was because I was used to seeing the old ugly flooring he had. It was indeed beautiful. It was clearly the most noticeable thing in the interior, even though he had everything else newly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:00:29

Donut Stop / Workr

Architects: Workr - Ashton Cates Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Project Year: 2008 Construction Area: 274 sqm Budget: US $722 ... interior. Custom white oak booths, stained and polished concrete floors and a rust colored Eurospan ceiling ... store is the busiest. Clad in stained cedar panels on the exterior, the panels are held off [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 16:25:54

Soap opera

The other day one of the home-oriented publishing companies released some impressive literature on baths and kitchens for the consideration of lifestyle journalists such as myself. Two books contain hundreds of photographs of swell interior designs loaded with glass tiles, oiled bronze fixtures, decoratively painted concrete floors [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 16:36:04

Donut Stop / Workr

Architects: Workr - Ashton Cates Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Project Year: 2008 Construction Area: 274 sqm Budget: US $722.750 Contractor: Southwest General Contractors Photographs: Ashton Cates A new donut shop ... interior. Custom white oak booths, stained and polished concrete floors and a rust colored Eurospan ceiling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 16:25:54

Two Story Solar Modernist Green House

This modern house has a good performing functional ... . An integrated solar heating system supplies heat through the concrete floors of the new addition ... . The home’s daylit interior requires no electric lighting on sunny days. The house is outfitted [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 01:45:07

Interior Design :: RE: Garden Cottage Refurbishment

Author: kuntrygal Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:34 pm (GMT 0) Welcome to the Stew from east Texas! I think Eileen's suggestions are right on. As far as the concrete floor, there is a stain for concrete that might help add some color. You could replace the clear window with a frosted type glass, but there is a spray that frosts the glass [more...]

Date: 2008-09-01 06:01:22

Interior Design Ideas For Your Bedroom

by Alix Montoya If you’re considering a new look for your bedroom, there are a million possibilities found out there ... concrete before . Find out more about polished concrete floors and experience the beauty of polished ... is as flexible in ideas as polished concrete. It can go country style one moment and with a couple of changes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 14:18:02

Wellness Sky fitness Center

Wellness Sky fitness Center 05 Dec Posted by Matt as home design [ http://www.9illustrations ... exterior and interior of the building. Concrete floor-slab and ceiling shell are not connected [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 16:09:27

Home Improvement Ideas: Polished Concrete

by Allen Strong So you’re considering a new theme for your living room but couldn’t think of something revolutionary enough to impress your friends ... t for you, then you better be on the look out for the many things that make concrete a home decorative ... whose floors are as glamorous as the White House’s. The interior designer you hired for the job [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 20:40:35

Learn how to lay ceramic tiles effectivley,and save money!

Written by Interior Design on 10:29 PM Have you ever wondered how those tiles are laid can look so perfect? ... to success. Both glazed ceramic tiles can be laid directly onto a concrete floor, as long ... that the floor is completely level; you may need some leveling compound to do this.If you have vinyl [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 06:29:00

Home Improvement Ideas: Polished Concrete

by Allen Strong So you’re considering a new theme for your living room but couldn’t think of something revolutionary enough to impress your friends whose floors are as glamorous as the White House’s. The interior designer you hired for the job ... with concrete. Obviously you think he’s out of his mind. But you know, your interior designer might [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 20:47:25

Single Family Home in Terra Ceia, FL ($959,900)

Single Family Home for $959,900 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Interior: 2850 sqft, Lot: 10,798 sqft 11 Boots Point Rd, Terra Ceia, ... and boat lift. Features include: a custom home theatre, professionally designed and stained concrete flooring, wood floors, stone gas fireplace, chefs’ kitchen, Thermador range, stainless steel [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 21:13:31

715 North Church

Featuring distinctive interiors and panoramic views of downtown Charlotte, ... , and 1 and 2 bedroom condos on other floors, which boast stained concrete floors, solid surface countertops [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 05:13:17

Interior Design and Decorating Floor Finishes - Types of Hard Flooring

.fullpost{display:inline;}Types of Hard FlooringCement ResinThis comprises of cement polyester resin and an aggregate (crushed stone or sand) ... , it is then mixed and poured in situ onto a concrete base. It is then ground waxed and polished ... . It can be laid over concrete or a timber base. It provides a hardwearing non-slip surface, which [more...]

Date: 2008-05-04 22:41:00

Live Video at IIDEX, NeoCon Canada: Manufactured Landscapes

#content .article .image-left{display: none;} When I hear the words ‘manufactured landscapes’ I think possibly fake grass, ... is the most highly applied floor finish in domestic commercial interiors (maybe even in the world ... a robotic pedestal platform, organically curving concrete, waterfalls, etc. Never would [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 19:19:38

Openings and Closings: Little Big’s, McMansion Kroger, McCain’s

To counter the all-shutterings edition of Openings and Closings posted on Swamplot earlier this week, here’s a mostly debuts version: Opening: ... with a sleek minimalist interior: Pale gray, steel, dark woods and white leather. They kept the hip concrete flooring with all its patina. Closed: McCain’s Market, the small local grocery [more...]

Date: 2009-01-22 22:19:02

A mile thick

In an alley behind a non-descript row of brick buildings on North Speer Boulevard, ... , chairman of the Colorado Republican Party. The interior of the 30,000-square foot building is marked by trendy light fixtures and concrete floors. A press conference area is equipped with a podium [more...]

Date: 2008-08-26 17:25:27

Going Grey

I think I have found my all time favorite interior to date! ... !I love the sculptural quality of the two concrete benches and the juxtaposition of them ... floors. There is even perfection in the bathroom below. The next time I paint my apartment, I may [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 17:25:00

Everything You Need To Know About Polished Concrete

by Alix Montoya If you are looking for great interior design ideas for your home, then there are some good news for you ... marble. Stone floors usually chip off after a while, but polished concrete is more durable than any ... and so should you. The only problem you will experience in installing polished concrete in your home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 08:31:37

From Gym to Apartment

It sounds hard, but the Apartment, an interior design agency, pulled it off ... in place, although restored and painted to match the contemporary style. Green rugs and pink furniture are mixed with the unpainted concrete floors. The rooms are a mix of vibrant chairs, covering [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 22:48:55

University of Southern California Extension by Christopher Megowan Design

This is the first project realized by 25 year old recent graduated Christopher L. Megowan ... stabilizing concrete floors on the lower unit,and the polycarbonate, this addition was able ... . The interior volumes benefit from tall ceilings [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:30:11

Tips to Effective Interior Designs – Part II

In order to decorate your homes, Interior Designing is very important ... from last writing are as follows: Place picture at eye level putting them high on the wall makes your ceiling seem lower. If floor is made of concrete, tiles or any stone material, then use area rugs to make [more...]

Date: 2008-07-12 07:09:30

Different Floor Types For Dummies

Different Floor Types For Dummies Published by Bob Jones on January 8, 2009 in Flooring ... like wool, nylon, and plush. If you’re thinking about which carpet to choose, I recommend asking an interior ... square foot. Polished concrete is also growing in popularity. It’s very durable and it’s not very [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 09:44:29

Carriage House, revisited

In the December 2008 issue of 'This Old House' magazine is one of the most elegant conversions I've ever seen! A former 1916 Carriage House ( ... herringbone floors put down over the original concrete. You can see the original glazed-brick walls which were left exposed on the one interior wall. My old high school had these in the gym but they're [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 05:05:00

House For Sale in Clearwater ($199,900.00)

Clearwater, Clearwater - 3 bed, 2 bath Single Family Home Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 3 bed, 2 bath Single Family Home 3 bedroom, ... the verdant lawn in front, where the stamped concrete driveway flows from an oversized garage with attic ... lot, while a brick paver front entry grants access to the cheerful interior. Sleek terrazzo flooring [more...]

Date: 2008-08-26 20:23:41

Polished Concrete: A Growing New Trend

by Allen Strong So you’re considering a new theme for your living room but couldn’t think of something revolutionary enough to impress your friends ... that make concrete a home decorative option. It’s never too cold anymore once you’ve put in radiant ... whose floors are as glamorous as the White House’s. The interior designer you hired for the job [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 17:45:08

Hot Posts: Amy's Vintage Modern Nest, Loft Interiors, Great Garage and a Colorful New Orleans Home Chicago

Most Popular Posts: Amy's Vintage Modern Nest Loft Interiors from Zara Home How To: ... Questions this Week: Ikea Sofas You've Love or Hated? Bemz? Sealing Concrete Floors? Renters Rights [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 19:05:59

Briefs

The Spyhouse-East Isles Opens The Spyhouse Coffee Shop-East Isles is now open in Uptown Minneapolis ... in Minneapolis. Occupying a 2,000-square-foot space, the new Spyhouse’s interior design has a 1920s-1930s feel ... ceilings, along with wood floors, complement the original exposed-brick walls. A six-seat concrete window [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 17:00:13

Making a house a home

I spent a few hours yesterday at the design centre, trying to select the interior of my new place. There are a number of decisions to make (cabinet/cupboard colours and material, countertops, kitchen backsplash, floors and carpeting, tiles ... out in. I have some ideas but nothing concrete, so I moved on to bathrooms, which I thought would be a total [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 03:49:04

When foreclosure makes things better…maybe

The former home of Dave’s Used Car Lot, Marina, and Weed Arboretum is looking pretty spiffy in its new coat of paint ... all the concrete in back with KoolDeck, getting rid of the hideous work sheds, pulling up all the flooring ... , contrary to my speculation that they were just sanding and painting the interior. The back yard [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 22:28:08

Different Floor Types For Dummies

by Alix Montoya If you do a search on all available flooring types in market, your search would literally return thousands of hits ... a professional interior designer if you’re thinking about which carpet to choose. For places that get a lot ... square foot. Polished concrete is also growing in popularity. It’s very durable and it’s not very [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:00:21

Different Floor Types For Dummies

by Alix Montoya If you do a search on all available flooring types in market, your search would literally return thousands of hits ... a professional interior designer if you’re thinking about which carpet to choose. For places that get a lot ... too much abuse. Prices range from $8 to $15 per square foot. Polished concrete offers the best [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 11:19:38

PREFAB FRIDAY: Cottage in a Day

January 23, 2009Olivia Chen With a name like Cottage in a Day, it is easy to imagine relaxing in a serene, forested setting ... finishes both on the interior and exterior, the home’s materials conserve resources while also being ... for a home. All the cottages come with eco-friendly features such as Energy Star windows and bamboo flooring [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 10:00:45

Interior Design Ideas For Your Bedroom

by Alix Montoya One good project that you might find yourself doing is getting a new look for your old bedroom ... than wallpapers or flooring types. It compliments existing architectural designs or accentuates any interior decoration and it doesn’t even have to be at the center. There are literally hundreds [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 09:19:07

Everything You Need To Know In Choosing A Floor

by Alix Montoya Choosing a new floor is part of dressing up your home. And just like fashion you have to consider which items go with which ... is more Mediterranean, then you might want to go with hardwood flooring. For a more modern feel, try ... have to decide on functionality. For example, your bedroom wouldn’t go well with hard polished concrete [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 00:46:27

Apartment Interior Design : Before and After Pictures by Uberdesignhouse

What I’m going to present today is a project by one of our readers ( Max Tay : Uberdesignhouse , an interior designer based in Singapore ) ... and a good polish returned the marble flooring to its glory days! Built-in carpentry installed over ... it! The 30-year-old apartment had been rented out to various tenants over the last decade and very [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 10:35:21

Hacienda Salinas house and lot in Lahug Cebu City

Hacienda Salinas The music of nature. A paradise in the City. Life can be filled with simple joys like these ... , Balcony, 1 Car garage Structure: Reinforced Concrete Exterior Wall: Painted, Plastered Interior ... Centralized water system Perimeter fence Landscaped Gardens Concrete subd. Roads Waste water treatment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 07:57:52

In Depth: A green home renovator's guide (By Brita Belli, Brian Clarke and Tracy Tullis)

Whether your home just needs a touch-up or you’re feeling more ambitious, it’s a very good time to go green. Eco-homebuilding is expected to double its market share by 2013 to between 12 and 20 percent, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Energy savings and improved quality of life are top drivers of this growth [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 15:00:52

Quick Tips On Flooring Types

by Alix MontoyaChoosing a new floor is part of dressing up your home. And just like fashion you have to consider which items go with which ... . Find out more about polished concrete floors and experience the beauty of polished concrete ... is more Mediterranean, then you might want to go with hardwood flooring. For a more modern feel, try [more...]

Date: 2009-01-24 21:43:00

Charlotte NC - Team Freeman Real Estate - Home Improvement

(ARA) – A few years ago you finished your basement. You put in all the hard work to make it a perfect retreat and lounge ... deserves the same decorative and functional attention as the rest of the home; and the winter months ... beads in the paint don’t allow stains to penetrate the wall surface, making it simple to clean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 17:34:00

Polished Concrete For Your Home

by Alix Montoya The demand for new interior design ideas are incredibly growing everyday and more people are searching for options that doesn’t ... gray. You should try it for yourself. Polished concrete is more durable than vinyl flooring, less ... always conform with the usual standards. If you search for interior designs on the net, there’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:18:59

Tips On Choosing A New Floor

By Alix Montoya Choosing a new floor is part of dressing up your home. And just like fashion you have to consider which items go with which ... if the type of flooring goes well with the other items in the room where you're going to use it. Hit ... to think about when you're deciding which flooring type to go with. Some materials are more expensive [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:44:12

New Flooring Ideas: Polished Concrete

by Alix Montoya The demand for new interior design ideas are incredibly growing everyday and more people are searching for options that doesn’t ... , but you will be surprised at what people are doing new for this very old material. Polished concrete is growing ... thousands of ideas that you can do with polished concrete. Some people think it’s too hard [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:21:36

Home Improvement Ideas: Polished Concrete

by Alix Montoya There is a growing demand for home improvement choices today and more people are looking for options on what to do with their homes ... , there are many possibilities for concrete that remain untapped. Polished concrete is increasing in popularity and you’ll be surprised at how a drab and dreary concrete floor would look after it’s poli [more...]

Date: 2009-01-23 14:26:22

Pre-foreclosure or Bank Owned Homes in San Tan Heights and Skyline Ranch

The rural lifestyle awaits you in one of the shining secrets of Arizona. Queen Creek offers residents over 330 sunny, beautiful days each year and a stunning climate. With the great climate and the welcoming neighbors, it’s no wonder why so many relocate to Queen Creek in attempt to try out small town life [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 18:48:15

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