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The great traditional Italian architectural stone Pietra Piasentina Taupe. This material has been popular since the age of antiquity due to their strength, hard-wearing resistance and at the same time their outstanding styling appeal. They are the inspiration for the IN-SIDE series. The series is named after the state-of-the-art technology with which Laminam was able to quash another paradigm of ceramic surfaces, creating a body and surface continuity in the slabs.

This impressive bespoke fitted media wall, tailored storage and display features, was handcrafted and installed by Bespoke by Acorn for our clients’ private family residence in Sutton, Surrey. Spanning the entire wall from floor to ceiling, the structure and style make the unit look and feel like an architectural part of the living room.
The custom-built joinery features handcrafted built-in storage and lighting, with plug sockets and cables elegantly concealed. We also created the curtain rail which integrates seamlessly into the TV unit and wall panelling achieving a cohesive, streamlined look.
Natural oak grain with a dark grey luxury finish
The custom-built TV wall cabinet is modern minimalist in design and flawlessly finished in oak with a graphite wood stain. This sophisticated deep grey colour reflects the resurgence of retro luxury in interior design and matches the style of the property’s interior décor scheme. A premium quality satin lacquer gives the surface a protective hardwearing finish.
Bespoke layout, storage and lighting
For this media wall unit, our clients wanted to have open made-to-measure display areas with low-level cupboards for storage. The lower cabinets have sleek, minimalist doors featuring an effortless, push to open, handle-free design. Bespoke integrated dimmable LED lighting which adds visual dimension, illuminates artworks and brings an attractive ambience to the room.
The upper grid layout achieves a pleasing sense of balance and harmony, with attractive pieces on display, while other items such as equipment and everyday essentials are discreetly stored behind closed doors.

Travertine floor tiles are very appealing and very hardwearing, but without the protection of a sealer to stop dirt becoming ingrained in the pores of the stone their appearance will degrade. Fortunately, this can be remedied as demonstrated in these pictures of a Travertine floor I recently polished at a house in Weston Favell, Northampton.
This owner of the property had called me out as their kitchen floor was looking very sorry for itself and he was concerned that a lot of holes were appearing which was making cleaning the floor difficult as dirt was getting trapped in the holes. I went over and carried out a test clean on two separate tiles in the kitchen and the customer was amazed at how clean they came up and especially the grout.
The kitchen was stunning, but unfortunately the state of the Travertine tiled floor was bringing down its overall appearance. Impressed with the test clean they were keen to get the whole floor renovated so we agreed a price and I scheduled the work in for the following month.
I returned on the agreed data and made a start by protecting the kitchen units by removing the plinths and covering base units and the appliances with a protective film. We then commenced the cleaning process to remove surface dirt by cleaning with Tile Doctor Pro-Clean paying special attention to the grout lines. The holes in the Travertine were filled with a stone resin, mixing it to closely match the colours of the stone.
The resin was allowed to dry before starting to re-polish the Travertine using a set of Tile Doctor Diamond encrusted burnishing pads. These pads are applied individually to each tile in sequence starting with a coarse 400-grit pad before moving onto the 800-grit and finishing with the fine 1500 grit pad. A little water is used to lubricate the process along the way and the floor is rinsed in between each pad with the resulting residue extracted from the floor using a wet vacuum. The process takes some time, but it really brings up the polished appearance of the stone and the results are well worth the effort. After a final rinse the floor was inspected and then left to dry off fully overnight.
When we returned the next day, the floor had dried, and we were able to give the floor a final polish with a very fine 3000-grit burnishing pad applied with a little water sprayed onto the tile. Finally, the floor was then sealed with two coats of Tile Doctor Ultra-Seal which provides excellent protection without changing the colour of the stone to provide a natural look.
The client was over the moon with the outcome and surprised at the improvement. They were left with a floor that would be easy to clean and maintain.
Phil Vissian
Northamptonshire Tile Doctor
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ATIID collaborated with these homeowners to curate new furnishings throughout the home while their down-to-the studs, raise-the-roof renovation, designed by Chambers Design, was underway. Pattern and color were everything to the owners, and classic “Americana” colors with a modern twist appear in the formal dining room, great room with gorgeous new screen porch, and the primary bedroom. Custom bedding that marries not-so-traditional checks and florals invites guests into each sumptuously layered bed. Vintage and contemporary area rugs in wool and jute provide color and warmth, grounding each space. Bold wallpapers were introduced in the powder and guest bathrooms, and custom draperies layered with natural fiber roman shades ala Cindy’s Window Fashions inspire the palettes and draw the eye out to the natural beauty beyond. Luxury abounds in each bathroom with gleaming chrome fixtures and classic finishes. A magnetic shade of blue paint envelops the gourmet kitchen and a buttery yellow creates a happy basement laundry room. No detail was overlooked in this stately home - down to the mudroom’s delightful dutch door and hard-wearing brick floor.

This super laundry room has lots of built in storage, including three extra large drying drawers with air flow and a timer, a built in ironing board with outlet and a light, a hanging area for drip drying, pet food alcoves, a center island and extra tall slated cupboards for long-handled items like brooms and mops. The mosaic glass tile backsplash was matched around corners. The pendant adds a fun industrial touch. The floor tiles are hard-wearing porcelain that looks like stone. The countertops are a quartz that mimics marble.

This Classic Quarry large Nojoqui Falls wall fountain will instantly become the crowning jewel of any room you put it in, whether it's in your home or office. When you look at this fountain, your eye will be naturally drawn to the movement of the water over the Jeera Slate to the awaiting polished cream white river rocks. The calming effect of this sight and sound cannot be overstated.
Jeera Slate Stone, also known as Zeera or Jeera green slate, is a hard-wearing, waterproof and rot-proof stone which is actually quartzite. In huge demand, Jeera is ideally suited for decorative applications due to its exotic color and unique texture. Characteristic to Jeera slate is its diamond like sparkle and twinkle, which comes from its mineral content including quartz, mica, and occasionally garnet and pyrite
Bluworld HOMelements™ Classic Quarry Line also features your choice of premium metals,like brushed stainless steel, rustic copper with our signature hand-applied patina, or your choice of our standard colors like Black Onyx or Copper Vein trim kits. Remotely controlled dimmable, long lasting warm white LED lighting highlights the beauty of the stone color and texture. A removable rock tray allows easy access to the pump and adjustable flow rate valve. Cream White River Rocks are included.
This fountain can be customized with the logo of your choice.
Natural stone varies in color due to the different hues of the natural particles that make up the product. All stones are natural and vary in color, intensity, and veining. Photos are provided as an indication only. It is the variation in natural stone that makes each fountain quite unique.
Since this product is natural stone, color and texture variances are not defects within the material, but are inherent to it and part of the natural beauty of quarried materials. Our natural stone slabs are imported from quarries worldwide. The Classic Quarry Line contains stunning slices of the natural world. Due to the broad range of colors and textures (Granite excluded) you may wish to select your own stone. This culling service is offered for an additional fee and includes photos of 4 different slabs from your selected stone species. Stone selections must be made within 48 hours of photo receipt. Our Culling Service is not offered for Absolute Black Granite.

Clear shower door with brushed nickel hardwear
Example of a large classic master beige tile gray floor bathroom design in Minneapolis with beige walls and a hinged shower door
Example of a large classic master beige tile gray floor bathroom design in Minneapolis with beige walls and a hinged shower door

This beautiful decorative mosaic tile with matching plain mosaic floor tile is perfect for hallway or conservatory floor tiles and due to its hardwearing qualities can even be used as outdoor patio tiles.

This incredible, 12,000sf custom home was thoughtfully designed and built for two generations of family on a hillside with sweeping views of Mt. Hood. A magnificent shared kitchen on the main floor anchors the home, and ample living spaces abound throughout the residence. Attention was paid to hard-wearing, classic surfaces including stainless appliances and quartz countertops, hardwood-look tile floors, and large format porcelain tile floors in baths and laundry/craft spaces. Levels of lighting showcase comfort and texture in every room of the house.

The ultra simple, minimalist silhouette of this 4-piece set connects with the modern desire for an eco-friendly style of bathroom, delivering a solution to the practicalities of versatile bathroom storage, cleanliness, and well-lit mirrors translated in style.
Elegant matte white washbasin
Above in chic contrast, the pristine white mineral/marble composite delivers a smooth, matt finish which is velvety to touch. The basin is essentially rectangular, softened by curved corners. Our mineral/marble composite is composed 75% by natural mineral fillers and 25% polyester resin. The technical enamel film that covers the surface is polyester acrylate, which obtains excellent resistance properties. Its aesthetic, mechanical and chemical features make this material perfect for bathrooms and public spaces.
Forest tones
The hard-wearing composite veneer base features the high contrast grain of Tobacco Sherwood for a natural, rustic yet contemporary look. A bold surface full of character inspired by the Po Plain oaks and the unmistakable language of nature. The selected shades allow Sherwood to be used in classic and contemporary spaces, panelling, and fit-outs that require stylish visual and tactile details. The generous drawer – over 100 cm wide (41.25 in) and 35 cm deep (13.75 in) is finished to a tee with the single strip metal griff handle.
Room for everything when you need it
Above, a pop of color in the handy 2-shelf vertical wall unit takes the set right out of the ordinary, the bright yellow matt lacquer providing a cherry, fun element to your bathroom. Each shelf is 10" (25 cm) high - plenty of room for those taller creams, potions and lotions. Beside it sits the first of the two useful wall mirrors, allowing to people to carry out their morning rituals at the same time: the first is 19.75" (50 cm) square, the second smaller mirror 19.75" (50 cm) high x 13.75" (35 cm) wide.

Home away from home is where we often meet our clients, especially in Bend. They crave a welcoming and approachable, yet luxurious and well curated vacation home. This custom home in Central Oregon’s Caldera Springs neighborhood was no exception. An investment property the owners and their family will use occasionally, the home had to speak to their overall aesthetic, while graciously accommodating rental guests throughout the year. Design for each space was a collaboration with our clients, who selected “inspiration” fabrics and artwork that tell a story and bring warmth and personality to the home. We designed hard-wearing custom furniture, composed layers of luxe bedding, placed photography by local artist and photographer Chris Murray, and added comfortable and low maintenance furniture outside, where everyone wants to be year-round in Bend. Working with the property manager, we checked every item off a comprehensive list to outfit the chef’s kitchen and ensure guests would have all the comforts of home. This home is available for short-term vacation rental through Bennington Properties in Sunriver, OR.
Photography by Kayla McKenzie Photography

The in-shower, heated, towel rack was a first for us, but a necessity as there was nowhere else to put it within the small footprint of the room. It works because the bathtub itself is a foot longer than standard tubs.
© Cindy Apple Photography

Home away from home is where we often meet our clients, especially in Bend. They crave a welcoming and approachable, yet luxurious and well curated vacation home. This custom home in Central Oregon’s Caldera Springs neighborhood was no exception. An investment property the owners and their family will use occasionally, the home had to speak to their overall aesthetic, while graciously accommodating rental guests throughout the year. Design for each space was a collaboration with our clients, who selected “inspiration” fabrics and artwork that tell a story and bring warmth and personality to the home. We designed hard-wearing custom furniture, composed layers of luxe bedding, placed photography by local artist and photographer Chris Murray, and added comfortable and low maintenance furniture outside, where everyone wants to be year-round in Bend. Working with the property manager, we checked every item off a comprehensive list to outfit the chef’s kitchen and ensure guests would have all the comforts of home. This home is available for short-term vacation rental through Bennington Properties in Sunriver, OR.
Photography by Kayla McKenzie Photography

Get your home furnishings on trend with this unique, colorful area rug. Natural material and one of a kind design come together in our Kilim rugs to create a work of art that decorates any home.
The hard-wearing natural fibre has a very pleasant feel, is easy to clean and stays beautiful for a long time. Feeling good can be so easy! . In addition to creating a homely atmosphere in the room, it is also features exquisite patterns and bold colors.
The patterns are unique to each single carpet and don't follow any system. They are created by nomad weavers who reflect their interpretations of important important experiences and events from their lives into the mats. Symbols for love, nature, happiness are frequently found.
The naturally strong colours are taken from plants and berries, without adding any chemicals.
The hand-woven rug features loving details, such as braided edges and eye-catching fringe. All Kilim rugs are handwoven and made of 100% wool.
Rug Info
Colors: Black, Green, Fuchsia, Pink, Orange, Burgundy, Navy Blue, White, Yellow.
Size: 7.2x4.5 ft / 216x135 cm
Material: Wool
Design: Waterway
Features: Non-toxic dyes

ATIID collaborated with these homeowners to curate new furnishings throughout the home while their down-to-the studs, raise-the-roof renovation, designed by Chambers Design, was underway. Pattern and color were everything to the owners, and classic “Americana” colors with a modern twist appear in the formal dining room, great room with gorgeous new screen porch, and the primary bedroom. Custom bedding that marries not-so-traditional checks and florals invites guests into each sumptuously layered bed. Vintage and contemporary area rugs in wool and jute provide color and warmth, grounding each space. Bold wallpapers were introduced in the powder and guest bathrooms, and custom draperies layered with natural fiber roman shades ala Cindy’s Window Fashions inspire the palettes and draw the eye out to the natural beauty beyond. Luxury abounds in each bathroom with gleaming chrome fixtures and classic finishes. A magnetic shade of blue paint envelops the gourmet kitchen and a buttery yellow creates a happy basement laundry room. No detail was overlooked in this stately home - down to the mudroom’s delightful dutch door and hard-wearing brick floor.
Photography by Meagan Larsen Photography

Get your home furnishings on trend with this unique, colorful area rug. Natural material and one of a kind design come together in our Kilim rugs to create a work of art that decorates any home.
The hard-wearing natural fibre has a very pleasant feel, is easy to clean and stays beautiful for a long time. Feeling good can be so easy! . In addition to creating a homely atmosphere in the room, it is also features exquisite patterns and bold colors.
The patterns are unique to each single carpet and don't follow any system. They are created by nomad weavers who reflect their interpretations of important important experiences and events from their lives into the mats. Symbols for love, nature, happiness are frequently found.
The naturally strong colours are taken from plants and berries, without adding any chemicals.
The hand-woven rug features loving details, such as braided edges and eye-catching fringe. All Kilim rugs are handwoven and made of 100% wool.
Rug Info
Colors: White, Black, Burgundy, Green, Brown, Blue, Orange.
Size: 8.1x5.5 ft / 244x166 cm
Material: Wool
Design: Waterway
Features: Non-toxic dyes

A soft calming tone was used in the bedroom , the circular pattern self coloured jacquard curtains echoed the punched brass finish of the clients lamps and added interest and sheen whilst still being restful on the eye. A pair of elegant lacquer finish nightstands were added with brass and clear hardwear.

This stunning luxury gym interior with bespoke mirrored cabinetry and premium slatted wood wall panelling was designed and installed by us for our client’s prime residence in Guildford, Surrey. The vertical panels are constructed in a highly durable natural light oak with a contemporary Nordic look. The neutral colours and natural oak in this room promote a serene atmosphere to allow for focus, concentration and relaxation.
Slatted wall panels for acoustics and aesthetics
The narrow slats absorb sound and reduce echo and reverberation for a comfortable and pleasant environment. An acoustic black backing adds extra soundproofing.
The sweeping curved shape of the bespoke slatted wood-clad doors are a special feature and soften the appearance of the cabinetry adding elegance to the environment. The discreet handles recessed into the edge of the doors maintain the sleek minimalist look. A practical satin matt clear finish enhances the grain and adds protection.
Handcrafted bespoke storage
The bespoke floor to ceiling fitted cabinetry features full-length safety mirrored doors with a silver finish. The mirrors provide visual feedback and enhance light and a feeling of spaciousness. Every millimetre of cabinet space has been tailored with cabinetry with storage features. These include deep pull-out drawers for heavy equipment; a custom space for golf clubs and bags; square cubby holes for trainer shoes, and rounded shelves in the curved section to organise small items. The interior of the cabinetry is lined with a hardwearing, easy to clean light grey textured laminate. The interior drawers and door backs are spray finished in Farrow and Ball Down Pipe, a stylish dark grey.

French Mediterranean kitchen in Paradise valley,
Large tuscan marble floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Large tuscan marble floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
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