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The Do’s and Don’ts of Cleaning Stone in Your Shower

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Kitchen with tile to ceiling, I like this

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7. Mixing matte and glossy tile. If you’re looking for a subtler backsplash option, consider mixing up the finishes of your tile selection. This range wall backsplash is made up of 2-by-8-inch tiles, two-thirds of which have a matte finish; the remaining third have a glossy finish, creating a subtle visual contrast.

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Soft palette. The perimeter cabinets are painted in Crushed Ice by Sherwin-Williams. The island paint is Foggy Day, also by Sherwin-Williams. The pantry is natural oak in a reeded design with a clear glaze. The countertops are white quartz in a velvet finish. “Since the house itself is a modest size, we really wanted to keep it light and bright,” designer Erika Gervin says. “However, rather than white, we wanted to create a soft, timeless look with muted tones and textures. The goal was to add some traditional elements in the design, as the client really loves a traditional home.”

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Solid marble

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Where to Start and Stop Your Backsplash

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Because so many people ask, the backsplash is a 2x6 ceramic tile with a crackle finish. it's by Walker Zanger- Mizu, bamboo. BUT IT has been DISCONTINUED

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