We blogged Tile Of Spain’s top 9 tile micro-trends yesterday. Today, we are going to talk about 3 more macro tile trends that define ceramic tile design. Tile of Spain, is the organization that represents 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER).
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. It’s the time to show our appreciation when we can. Here’s a Mother’s Day gift guide to help get you started this year.
Whether it’s a quick five minutes to herself, or a catch-up with family and friends over a full teapot, tea brings people together.
Shop Wedgwood Tea Sets:
Wedgwood Harlequin Butterfly Bloom Ceramic Teapot
Wedgwood Cuckoo 8.25″ 4-Piece Tea Plate Set, Set of 4, multi color
Wedgwood Cuckoo Tea Story Teacup and Saucer, Pink/Blue, Set of 2
Wedgwood Wonderlust TEAPOT, SUGAR & CREAMER, 15 Ounce, 5 Ounce Sugar, 5 Ounce Creamer, Blue/White
Wedgwood Wonderlust Tea Bowl, 3.3″
Wedgwood Wild Strawberry Tea Cup and Saucer Peony Pair Gift Set
Wedgwood Wild Strawberry Tea for One, Green
Vera Wang by Wedgwood Blanc Sur Blanc 1.4-Pint Teapot
2. Gifts ideas for the Mom who knows how to let her hair down.
If you’re looking for Mother’s Day gifts ideas for a Mom who doesn’t need an excuse to pop the champagne, then our stunning range of beautifully designed crystalware is a must.
Gift ideas for a Mom who enjoys bubbles and sparkle.
Shop Wedgwood Crystalware
Wedgwood Globe Tumbler Set, 9 ounce, Clear
Wedgwood Globe Hiball Set, 19 ounces, Clear
Wedgwood Duchesse Goblet Set – 2 ct
3. Mother’s Day presents for the Mm who is proud of her home décor.
Home is where the heart is, so make it a home to be proud o f with these boldly designed Mother’s Day gifts ideas.
Shop Wedgwood Home Decor
Wedgwood White Folia Rose Bowl
Wedgwood White Folia Vase Rounded
Wedgwood White Folia Bulb Vase
Wedgwood Wonderlust Frame 4×6 Blue Pagoda, 4 x 6
Vera Wang by Wedgwood Chime 5-Inch by 7-Inch Frame
Burlington Planter Pot BlueWhite 5in by Wedgwood –
Burlington Planter Pot Blackwhite 6in by Wedgwood –
Happy Tuesday
When we talk to our friends and clients about outdoor entertaining, there are often several things that come to their mind. And shade and style are two of them. Today we are going to talk about outdoor structures that provide shade and style while you relax at your outdoor oasis.
Awning
An awning or overhang is a secondary covering attached to the exterior wall of a building. It is typically composed of canvas woven of acrylic, cotton or polyester yarn, or vinyl laminated to polyeste.
The Patio Umbrella
An umbrella is one of the best patio shade options to protect small spaces – such as sitting areas or table settings – from the sun. Because they are so light, outdoor umbrellas don’t weather high winds well, so it’s a good idea to bring them inside before storms. They are affordable and available in a wide range of colors, shapes, patterns, and materials, so you’re sure to find one that suits you and your design style. Read more about the styles of outdoor umbrellas below.
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A beautiful table decor will always help set a mood to enjoy your every-day life. Today we are going to share 5 centerpiece ideas right from Amazon that will freshen up your spring decor and wow your family and guests when we start to get back to the normal.
We love this retangular shape clear glass vase. It’s such a perfect modern and simple centerpiece for any retangular dining table indoor or outdoor to showcase the spring blooms.
Spring is here and summer is coming, which means we are going to spend more time outdoor. An outdoor daybed is on-trend now. It can be be a cozy spot where you can curl up with a good book, cuddle or catch an afternoon nap. An outdoor daybed is one of the trendy options that can transform your backyard into an oasis with even more fun and functional. Here are 7 of our favorite outdoor daybeds( click each image for details).
Capistrano Daybed – Light Dune
Why we love it: The relaxed look of a weather-friendly rattan with a Light Dune finish instantly warms up any outdoor space with a laid-back exotic feel. The comfy mattress completes the look and invites outdoor lounging morning, noon, and night.
We love the luxurious solution-dyed performance fabric which will resist all manner of wear and tear – staining, mold, and UV radiation.
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It is about wedding season soon. If you are in the situation to look for the wedding gifts, bone china always makes on the top wedding gift list. Bone china is considered to be the most refined and luxurious of tableware materials, adding sophisticated classical and contemporary design to any table – whether during breakfast, lunch or dinner. Today, we are going to share the beauty, benefits and the tips on how to take good care of these delicate pieces.
Bone china is a durable, lightweight and elegant material that is most commonly used for the creation of tableware such as plates, bowls, mugs and teacups. Bone china is made from china clay, china stone and bone ash (made from animal bones).
To create bone china, either china clay, china stone, bone ash, or a combination of the three is combined with porcelain clay and fired at a slightly lower temperature than porcelain. This produces a light, delicate material with a milky, almost translucent appearance
Bone china is the strongest material of the porcelain and china ceramics, meaning that it is likely to last through everyday use and the usual accidental slips of the hand or knocks off the table. Bone china is a luxurious and precious material, so will last for decades and can have amazing sentimental value when passed down through generations. It brings a perception of elegance and sophisticated taste to dining at home, making every day a special occasion!
Bone china is also:
For an interesting fact, the durability of bone china is actually based on the percentage of bone ash content present within the product. The traditional formulation for bone china is about 25% kaolin, 25% Cornish stone and 50% bone ash. The industry minimum for bone content is 30% or higher.
Is bone china microwave safe? Yes! In fact, it’s microwave safe, dishwasher safe and oven safe.
To Wash Your Bone China:
to keep your bone china in top condition:
The main difference between bone china and fine china is actually the colour, and the different material components that are used to achieve this tonal variation. As we mentioned earlier, bone china is made of ‘bone ash’, which is ash made from animal bones (usually those of a cow) mixed into the ceramic material. Cow bone ash is added into the mixture to give bone china that unique, creamy, soft colour it’s famous for..
Fine china on the other hand (which doesn’t include any bone ash) is a starker, whiter tone. It’s easy to see the difference between the two by lifting fine china or bone china up to light; the bone china will be translucent and will let in more light, whereas the fine china will totally block any light coming through.
When it comes to bone china vs porcelain, it’s a similar story. The production of bone china and porcelain is essentially the same, except for the addition of bone ash to the bone china product. Bone ash makes tableware stronger by making it softer, less brittle, and less likely to break than porcelain. Porcelain is generally thicker than bone china products, as it is forged at a higher temperature. Bone china has a more elegant perception at the dining table than porcelain due to its milky texture and stunningly lightweight, delicate feel.
As we all know, not all bone china is created same. We just hand picked some of our favorites here for you:
Wedgwood Gio 16-Piece Set, White
Wedgwood Gio Whiteware 26-Piece Set
Why we love it: We love these creamy and intaglio textured bone china. It has a modern yet sophiticated flair. Both dishwasher and microwave safe, this collection is designed for everyday dining and perfect for tapa style dinner.
Wedgwood Vera Venato 4 Piece Place Setting, White & Grey
Why we love it: This collection is inspired by Vera Wang’s visit to Italian quarries. We love the elegant grey and white marble veins. The collection has an organic and artful form.
Vera Wang Wedgwood Vera Lace Gold 5-Piece Dinnerware Place Setting
Why we love it: Vera lace gold adds certain opulence and grandeur to this dinnerware. The refined pattern weaves together the unique combination of tailored lace bands and delicate florals , which makes this collection a perfect wedding gift.
Vera Wang by Wedgwood Blanc Sur Blanc Five-Piece Place Setting
Why we love it: We love how Vera combines different whites to provide depth, dimension and texture to create fine bone china characterized by sleek, elegant sophistication.
Wedgwood Vera Wang Vera Modern 5-Piece Place Setting
Why we love it: The Vera Modern has a sophiticated classical vibe yet updated for today’s bride with a geometric eyelet pattern evolving the fastidious workmanship of Vera Wang bridal couture.
Wedgwood Vera Wang with Love 5-Piece Place Setting
Why we love it:The Vera Love has a sophiticated classical vibe yet updated for today’s bride with a geometric eyelet pattern evolving the fastidious workmanship of Vera Wang bridal couture.
Happy Monday
The dinner time is all about the family sitting together to enjoy a good meal and to relax and wind down after a long day.
We love to pair French linen, organic stoneware with some of our fine china pieces to create a cozy , casual and laid-back vibe. And candles are a must.
Shop The Look (Click Each Image For the Details):
Le Creuset Matte Coupe Dinner Plates
Wedgwood Vera Color Dinnerware Gray Set of 4 Dinner Plates
Wedgwood Vera Color White, 16 piece set
Wedgwood 4 Piece Place Setting, Wild Strawberry White
Set of French Linen Stonewashed Napkins
Happy Thursday
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After
We modernized this traditional dining room with steel gray, photograph art and a large white sculptural vase. The brass vase with roses add a touch of glam to the space. Two steel buffet lamps bring in subtle formality.
To get this look, you can purchase our room mood-board package as the following:
Mood Board Package:
A high-resolution digital mood board which includes all of the materials we use for the design; Detailed specification of each item in the design; Order sources for each item; Offer 3 more similar furniture and furnishing style options to meet your budget and aesthetic at your request. Email and Zoom support.
Dining Room Mood Board Package
A high-resolution digital mood board which includes all of the materials we use for the design. Detailed specification of each item in the design. Order sources for each item. 3 more alternative options for the items we use in the original design to meet your budget and aesthetic.
$399.00
Interested in our interior design service? Please contact us at info@khkdesignsinteriors.com
Happy Thursday
Spring is about a new beginning . Just think about how we feel when we see the spring blooms in nature after a long cold winter. We feel exciting, happy and cheerful! So, it is the time to bring in that excitment to our home to boost our mood and enhance our life style, specially after we have been experiencing such a long long pandemic and home is truely our ultimate sanctuary. Today we are going to reveal how we refresh a rather all-neutral family room.
Although this is a luxury tone-on-tone family room featuring silk drapes, high-end velvet custom extra long sofa and a wool area rug, we feel the room needs some love and excitement. What we did is to add geometric and floral pillows to give this all brownish space a zest. Green on the pillows echoes the greenery in the garden outside and bring in a piece of nature indoor. This family room has a traditional vibe. The custom sofa has a classical camel back. So, the geometric pattern on the pillows modernizes the space. The black-and-whte sculptures on the coffee table further emphasize the modernity of the space. We paired the geometric pillows with the floral pillows. That way, our eye will not feel tired. Plus, who wouldn’t want to have a piece of spring garden indoor? The pink bowl on the coffee table has an organic form and picks up the pink color on the floral pillow . Pink also gives this all-neutral space a soft pop of color.
As for the coffee table, we chose this modern classical honey wood table with the elegant light champagne metal tapered legs. We love the two-tier table configuration. It is not only functionl but also add a visual interest to the room. It elevates family room with a touch of glam. We love the craftsmanshipand the details on this coffee table.
Shop The Exact Product We Used In The Above design (Click Each Image For Details):
Schumacher Citrus Garden in lime both sides or one high end pillow cover. Floral designer pillow cover. Decorative pillow cover.https://rstyle.me/+wGuqf35CsUur5SYBgA42tQ
Palm Springs Bow Tie Vase
Interested in our custom-made drapes and sofa in this family room, please contact us at info@khkdesignsinteriors.com
Happy Wednesday
We have developed an appetite for tone-on-tone neutral palettes in the past year. We firmly believe that all these neutrals help create a soothing and relaxing home—the ultimate sanctuary for most of us under the current situation. We find out that if we do it right, the tone-on-tone color scheme will make home interiors high style and timeless. The challenge is often on how to create a monochromatic home that has a depth, dimensions and warmth. We came across this urban Chicago home and fell in love with its aesthetic. Yes, it has varied shades of grays and subtle pops of jewel tones— a perfect case study for a monochromatic home that is fresh, clean, modern yet elegant and sophiticated.
Entry
The entry is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Cape May Cobblestone which sets the tone of a crisp, monochromatic palette for the rest of the home. The gray leather on the seats add textures while the dark brown wood flooring evokes a warm feeling. The brass details on the console lamp and the mirror above elevate the entry with a touch of glam. And of course, the loose floral arrangement enlivens the space. You can click here for more ideas on entry design.
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