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Learn all about what’s hot in design and decor for new homes with our Decor Pro, Kimberly Bianchi.
Kim’s helpful advice and assistance is one of the many OPUS Differences. With her personal attention and deep understanding of the construction process, she’s able to help homeowners envision their dream home!
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A Showroom Tour at Anatolia Tile
We visited Anatolia Tile at their massive warehouse and gallery recently for a sneak peek into what’s cool with tile. Tile is an element, just like paint colours or hardwood flooring, that can really customize a home, making it yours and yours alone. Anatolia’s Business Development Manager, Andrew Campoli had a few suggestions for those looking to be ‘on trend’ this year:
• Tile sizes are changing from the standard 12”x12” or 13”x13”. Look for 12”x24”, 18”x36” or 24”x48” rectangular tiles.
• Keep those rectangular tiles straight-stacked, rather than staggered.
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• Grey is a very popular colour now, in keeping with a more modern design aesthetic.
• Porcelain tiles in a wood-like finish carry very well from the foyer, right through to the kitchen, and provide the durability of tile, with the look (and even feel!) of real wood.
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• Look for matte finishes for floors, keep the polished tiles for walls. Since stand alone tubs are increasing in popularity, it’s unusual to see tiled tub decks.
• Edges matter. Look for a straight, crisp edge, rather than the rounded edges of the past. You see less grout for a much cleaner look.
• For backsplashes, we’re seeing new tile shapes: arabesque and coins, and glass subway tiles in 3”x12: or 4”x10”, but remember your straight-stack!
During our tour, we also had an opportunity to peek in on some designs in progress. Anatolia is always perfecting how their tiles are designed, so that repeating patterns are aesthetically-pleasing and are a true departure from the repetitious tiles of the past.
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