Life is too short to live in a dull space. We give you suggestions on how to to “prettify” your space in a way that will not make you break a sweat. You don’t need to be crafty to try this at home. Hooks: Command hooks are an easy and …
Beautiful Spaces : Libraries of The World Libraries are a repository of a society’s culture. They are burdened with the weight of preserving the past in its purest form, while at the same time maintaining the present as it stands serve as the preserve of a society’s culture. Libraries have been …
Beautiful Spaces of the World: Coffee Houses of Europe Perceptions of beauty vary across the cultures of the world- what one may consider eccentric, the other may find aesthetically pleasing. Culture is constantly evolving but one thing that persists, in spite of the shifting trends is the architecture. Ancient Europeans, …
Flamingo Tiles FLAMINGO TILES offers one of the most comprehensive product lines in the ceramic tile industry by manufacturing a full range of ceramic tiles. Visit our site for more information on who we are/
Here at Flamingo Tiles, we believe in making our products easily accessible to all our current and potential customers. We also understand that centralizing our products to only the capital consequently segments potential clients who may not all have their bases located within the capital or its environs. Consequently, we …
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Beautiful Spaces of the World: Bars/ Lounges/Pub It has been said that: ”a pub/ bar is the only kind of public building used by large numbers of ordinary people where their thoughts and actions are not being in some way arranged for them; in the other kinds of public building …
Regular upkeep will help your floors, walls, and countertops remain as vibrant as the day you installed them. Here’s some helpful Do’s and Don’ts to keep in mind when treating your Ceramic Tile: Do’s Do sweep or vacuum floor areas prior to cleaning to remove any dust or debris. Do …
Flamingo Tiles is currently setting up its showroom along Mombasa Road, to showcase its products.We had a chat with the interior designer behind the project- Nthiani Musila in order to find out what exactly inspired the current design. What inspires you to do what you do? My inspiration comes from …
Apartfrom being practical and durable, the kitchen floor tile can also be the sourceof a bold or subtle design statement. The kitchen area in itself receives an
incredible amount of foot traffic floor on a daily basis; in the end, this
might cause your kitchen floors to suffer …
Grouting can be a rewarding task and as it is the last step in any tiling job, it adds beauty to any tile. To help you avoid problems and to keep your tiles looking as good as you want them, we have assembled a few tips to help you clean …
I think it’s just my fate to always have a small bathroom. Even the master bathroom in our home is small, even for a regular bathroom…. We make do though, and the best solution I’ve found is to use vertical space to create storage options. We have a cabinet installed …
For this you will need: Tiles Scissors Modge Podge Printed photos resized to the size of your tile Sanding block or sandpaper (optional) Paintbrush Now, you’ll want to choose photos that work well if you crop them into a square. So on your computer, pull up your photo editor (whatever …
Magnetize Your Wall In case you have limited storage space in your kitchen cabinets, wall magnets can act as an easy solution. Use some wall magnets (available at local supermarkets) and some scrap paper to create a wall rack. Alternatively, magnetized walls can hang anything, from your flat-screen TV to …
You Will Need: Mop Water 2 Buckets Old cloths, towels or rags Vacuum with attachments Dish soap (optional) Steps to Clean the Tile: Begin by removing loose dust and dirt with a canister vacuum or vacuum with attachments. Do not use a regular vacuum as the bristles and beater bar …
WARNING: There is a tragic flaw with most of the “how to make coasters from ceramic tiles” instructions on the web. Can you guess what it is? They’re not waterproof! Seems silly, right? But it’s true. I know, because I tried them. The ceramic tile coasters that I crafted looked …
1. Monochrome Stick to a single color. Preferably, something closer to the cream colors e.g white. What this does is that creates an optical illusion. The other thing to do would be to use different shades of the same color. For instance as in the photo below, you could use …
DIY: How To Lay The Perfect Tile Our step-by-step guide to laying the perfect tiled floor. Housetohome.co.uk shows you how to lay your own tiles floor, and has hundreds of DIY advice articles
Subway tile kitchen backsplashes have been common in commercial kitchens forever, it seems, but in recent years many homeowners have chosen these efficient and stylish backsplashes for their kitchen designs. The classic, understated look of subway tile is extremely versatile—it can be paired with just about any kitchen style, from …
Remodeling 101: White Tile Pattern Glossary: Remodelista White ceramic tile is the white T-shirt of the kitchen—timeless, universal, and inexpensive. We've created a glossary of favorite patterns: offset, stacked, vertical and horizontal, even herringbone and chevron. Like the T-shirt, it's all in how you wear it.
12 Creative Ways To Use Floor Tile – Design Milk If you need floor tile renovation ideas, take a look at these 12 rooms with some seriously creative tile floors from dynamic color to intense patterns.
Make Your Own Tiled DIY Mirror I love to decorate with mirrors. It’s an inexpensive & quick way to add some interest to a blank wall. Today I’ll show you how to create a tiled DIY mirror.
What do you with all those tiles you have leftover from your last tiling project? We have a few clever ideas that you might want to try out. Coasters: These are smaller than place-mats, and are even simpler to make on one’s own.They can be used to lighten up stuffy …
forthehighness: Unique bathroom. Love the skylight, and the amazing tub in the center with the vanity with a big open window..the best thing that would go with this is a walk shower connected to this bathroom as well. This is one of my favorite bathroom designs.
forthehighness: L900 Bathroom at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
forthehighness: Villa Pink Abigail Bed Crown The extravagant Villa Pink Abigail Bed Crown is the perfect accessory for your child’s bedroom decor. Place crown over bed and drape luxurious tulle panels beneath to make your princess feel like royalty.
forthehighness: LOVE Modern Bedrooms. LOVE how clean this is and how much light there is from the large windows.
forthehighness: Luxurious and Spa-like-white, gray and brown-the colors I’ve chosen for my make over bathroom-with a splash of pink for me…of course my bathroom looks nothing like this..sigh.
designmeetstyle: Trend right tile makes a statement. No longer basic white or boring beige, tiles are being used to add color and pattern in new and interesting ways. Coordinated with a splash of color on the tub and ceiling, add an unmistakable touch of glam for a breathtaking bathroom.
guildhall: Artists in Residence, No. 6 Inez + Vinoodh, East Village, New York City Inez van Lambsweerde, Vinoodh Matadin and Charles Star at home in Manhattan. “The apartment is like a group show. It’s about our life together.”
styleathome: Timeless kitchen {PHOTO: Robin Stubbert} See the full article here: http://www.styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interior-hollywood-inspired-country-getaway/a/55709
styleathome: Kitchen island {PHOTO: Robin Stubbert} See the full article here: http://www.styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interior-hollywood-inspired-country-getaway/a/55709
styleathome: Poolside canopy sofa {PHOTO: Robin Stubbert} See the full article here: http://www.styleathome.com/homes/interiors/interior-hollywood-inspired-country-getaway/a/55709
homeandinteriors: Juice Served Here. Designed by Barbara Rourke and Jason St. John of Bells & Whistles .
designmeetstyle: Draw color inspiration from a favorite collection. We love the blue cabinets inspired by a vintage collection of Pyrex.
designmeetstyle: Fresh finishes. Today’s kitchens mix decorative accents, tiles and countertops and cabinet finishes gracefully. Use a similar color as a thread to tie the styles together and top of the look with layers of lighting. Drum shades are not only functional but fashionable and great accents over your kitchen …
What are some of the considerations that people put in place while styling their premises? Purpose of the room Size of the room Light Cost Effectiveness Ease of Maintenance Aesthetics – the use of colors and textures What do you reckon that they could possibly do better? Whilst cost is …
(this is a continuation of the Q&A we had with Prina) What are some of the beautiful spaces you have been in Nairobi? One of my favorite interior spaces in Nairobi is the Capital Club on Westlands Road, especially the member’s lounge, or Library Bar because it is a beautifully …
Q&A with Prina Patel of Flamingo Tiles Part I: The Introduction. Please share a little about yourself and what you do Having grown up in Nairobi, I returned to Kenya in early 2013 after studying, working, and living in the UK for 13 years. I joined Flamingo Tiles with the …
It has been said that:”a pub/ bar is the only kind of public building used by large numbers of ordinary people where their thoughts and actions are not being in some way arranged for them; in the other kinds of public building they are the audiences, …
What is the difference between Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles The main difference is in the types of clays used. Ceramic tiles are generally made from red or white clay mixtures and then finished with a durable glaze that carries the colour and pattern of the finished tile. They are softer …
Where do Flamingo’s tiles come from? Flamingo Tiles has a manufacturing facility in Kitengela, in the Kajiado district of Kenya, where we produce most of our ceramic tiles. Additionally, to give our clients a wider choice, we import a range of other products, including porcelain, digital elevated and GVT tiles …
What are some of the considerations that people put in place while styling their premises? Purpose of the room Size of the room Light Cost Effectiveness Ease of Maintenance Aesthetics – the use of colors and textures What do you reckon that they could possibly do better? Whilst cost is …
(This is a continuation of the Q&A we had with Prina) What are some of the beautiful spaces you have been in Nairobi? One of my favorite interior spaces in Nairobi is the Capital Club on Westlands Road, especially the member’s lounge, or Library Bar because it is a beautifully …
Part I: The Introduction. Please share a little about yourself and what you do Having grown up in Nairobi, I returned to Kenya in early 2013 after studying, working, and living in the UK for 13 years. I joined Flamingo Tiles with the objective of expanding the company’s footprint in …
