Photo Credit: Sant'Agostino Ceramiche An exotic wood with its aesthetic drawn from the stems of banana leaves, Sant’Agostino’s Pictart series brings a fresh concept to the field of rustic woods. Combining the characteristic streaks of the plant and the brushstrokes of paint on a gentle relief, Pictart is rich and inviting. It is perfect for commercial and residential areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms and bedrooms. Tileshop 480 E. Brokaw Road San Jose, CA 95112 Other California Locations: Berkeley and Van Nuys (Los Angeles)

With rich colors and classic style, the Vintage Collection represents a complete game-changer within the capped PVC decking category. Its unprecedented natural, classic looks are designed to completely reinvent the category of low maintenance PVC decking. AZEK Deck's Mahogany, in the Vintage Collection, is a mid-brown with hints of red and dark streaking. All three colors of the Vintage Collection must be seen to be appreciated as they have the definitive look of freshly stained wood. But forget the work as these boards will maintain their beauty and richness without the need for applying stain. Developed specifically to coordinate with current trends seen in hardscapes and exteriors, the Vintage Collection colors offers homeowners the look of exotic hardwoods to complement any home’s exterior. All AZEK Deck products offer a limited lifetime warranty and are designed to last beautifully.

Mid-sized arts and crafts master beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile corner shower photo in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

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Inspiration for a country hallway remodel in New York

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Small minimalist galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and white countertops

Achieve a Royalty Look with Calacatta Gold Tiles We all have that dream home we want to have. Better yet, some of us dream of a fantastic renovation of our homes; transforms them into glossy nests we can always be glad to perch in. For those of us who are already on the way to the dream house, you probably are shopping for material to use. So how about we introduce you to the good old Calacatta Gold marble? If you are asking what that is, we can say it’s a unique way of inspiring royalty to your home using tiles. Calacatta Gold is a special stone tile mined in the hearts of Italy, on the Appian Mountains. Ever since it was discovered, it has been heavily used as a floor tile as well as wall tile, creating remarkable artistic visuals with a touch of natural gold in it. Calacatta gold tile also has one unique trait you won’t notice in most tiles; you can easily mix it with other slab colors, specifically gold extra, Calacatta Borghini, Crema and Super Extra. Calacatta gold is also one of the few tiles with a unique pencil vein detail centering the white hue background and grey veins on the tile as well. This is the perfect choice for artistic walls and floors but be sure to use the right slab colors if you want to bring in more colors; if the slab and tile don’t match in color tones then it may affect the overall look of your walls/floors. There are plenty of places in the house you can experiment with the pristine Calacatta gold tile. How about the living room wall that is a background for your TV and home theater system? Calacatta wall tile will create a covetable golden hue that will always shine before you. Moreover, you will definitely fall in love with your walls in the morning, when a streak of sunlight illuminates the golden yellows. Installing the beautiful Calacatta gold tile is a pretty easy job as well. However you just need to be careful to use white thinset instead of grey. White thinsets will absorb the trowel lines whereas grey may leave behind ugly marks which may taint the exquisite nature of the tiles. If you also want your Calacatta floor tile or wall tile to last longer make sure it is properly sealed with grout. You still have that dream home in mind? We already have you covered on the best tiles to you use. Just think Calacatta gold tile all the way, all your friends will definitely take selfies beside your shiny golden walls. http://AllMarbleTiles.com

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Huge trendy light wood floor dining room photo in San Diego with gray walls

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Bathroom - mid-sized transitional master gray tile and subway tile limestone floor bathroom idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

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Example of a trendy open concept dark wood floor family room design in Grand Rapids with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Solid wood custom Knotty Alder arched double entry doors. Knotty Alder offers a warm, rustic appearance for these doors with its tan-reddish color and the full character of knots, wormholes, and mineral streaks. The design has traditional features such as the arched top, straight glass dividers (called muntins), and raised panels. This door would fit well in any traditional, rustic, country, mediterranean, and even contemporary home. We make our doors in any size, any design, from any type of wood. Call or visit our website https://www.door.cc

Tidiness from messiness. Peace from confusion. Control from chaos. Life is easier (and a whole lot prettier!) in this white and gray Command Center Kitchen.

Like a beautifully aged fine wine, Napa is a character oak design with a classic European ceruse finish that reveals grain lines without affecting the overall color of the floor. Each 8-inch wide x 72-inch long plank is embellished with mineral streaks, deep knots and painted edges that give this rustic chic floor its remarkable character and rich under-glow. Available in four hues: Barrel, Dry Cork, Spirit and Tannin. Photo credit: Mannington

Got Knots?! Rustic hickory wood includes a striking variety of knots. Clear coat finish (natural, no stain) lets hickory's wide variety of color tones jump out. Notice how deep-colored mineral streaks often accompany hickory's knots. Hickory is among the very densest woods used for cabinet-making, giving it the toughness to withstand very heavy use.

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Full Guest bath shows distressed medicine cabinet, blue glass tile on white marble field, and a painted "found" sink retrofitted into a vintage marble countertop Photo by Preview First