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4 Tips for an Ultra-Modern Home

4 Tips for an Ultra-Modern Home

What are some tips for an ultra-modern home?

  1. Use sustainable materials
  2. Focus on architectural lighting
  3. Decorate with metallic finishes
  4. Keep it neutral

 

The rise of the sustainability movement has led to a number of innovations in modern interior architecture. Homeowners are no longer trying to cramp as much decor, furniture, and unnecessary elements into each of their spaces. Instead, they’ve turned towards more restrained practices and ultra-modern home tips to achieve the elusive functionality.

In any ultra-modern home, ergonomics, function, and form take the reins. The ultimate goal of this style convention is to be timeless — as seasons and new trends pop up, ultra-modern will continue to be relevant and viable. Transforming your living space to be consistent with this kind of design, therefore, relies on a few key tricks. It’s all about using sustainable materials, custom-fit architectural pieces, and stylistic lighting — all the while keeping a neutral backdrop that doesn’t become outdated. Check out these tips below for an absolutely stylish ultra-modern abode.

 

Use Sustainable Materials

Use Sustainable Materials

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When decorating anything ultra-modern, keep in mind that your choice of materials will be crucial in making the entire house look cohesive. With this, you’ll want to choose materials that have been sustainably manufactured or don’t make use of resource-intensive raw materials.

Some great examples include bamboo, reclaimed wood, steel, vinyl, or aluminum. An ultra-modern bathroom can have a customized bamboo hanging rack in place of plastic or even aluminum windows instead of non-biodegradable PVC ones. If you ever plan on painting your walls, opt for toxic-free paint materials that don’t emit any VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds).

When you go sustainable, you’re not only staying true to what ultra-modern means. You’re also benefiting from healthier indoor environments, lower maintenance, and increased property value, should you decide to sell it in the future.

 

Focus On Architectural Lighting

Focus On Architectural Lighting

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As mentioned before, the color scheme for your ultra-modern dwelling will focus mainly on neutral shades and hues. Add a unique contrast by turning your attention towards the type of lighting that you use.

Any ultra-modern inspired lighting should follow the following fundamentals — sleek, functional, mesmerizing, durable, and structural. Before you even think about purchasing a typical buffet or a country-style lamp, it may be best to stick to geometrical designs and custom-built fixtures.

The slender build of arc lamps is a great addition to any space-saving ultra-modern living room, for example, while installing strips of LED lighting in your ceilings gives them a more modern vibe.

 

Decorate with Metallic Finishes

Decorate with Metallic Finishes

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Aluminum and steel are two of the most sustainable metals and construction materials of choice. It makes sense that you should also complement other ultra-modern elements with metallic objects and decor.

Your kitchen, for example, can do well with a new set of kitchen cabinet hardware that is lustrous and modular in appearance. This gives the entire space a more consistent feel with the rest of your home. To add to that, it can also elevate the look and function of any traditional kitchen area, especially if you have a new set of stainless steel appliances.

 

Keep It Neutral

Keep It Neutral

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You’ll definitely be working with neutral colors for the rest of your ultra-modern home’s interiors because they offer a clean and sleek palette by which you can build your fixtures, home accessories, and furniture on. While beige, cream, and black are all good places to start, you can also explore other shades, like white, light/dark grey, or even various undertones.

Adorn your walls and rooms with decorations that come in neutral shades. For example, a large wall centerpiece depicting geometric or abstract artwork can blend in well with the rest of the space.

Choose neutral wherever you go, but don’t make your rooms feel too bland or derivative by using the same colors over and over. Practice this whenever you’re adding a certain piece, be it a rug for your bedroom, or even a kitchen countertop.

 

Key Takeaway

We’ve listed some of the most essential ultra-modern home tips in this guide that will make your living area more stylish, sustainable, and sought-after. The trick is to be restrained with any interior or alternatively, exterior design choice that you make.

Don’t go overboard by littering the space with mismatched additions, instead only focus on the essentials and what will make it as livable as possible. Be smart about the decisions you make when it comes to lighting, furniture, and material. Practice these tricks consistently and you’ll definitely be on your way to designing an ultra-modern house that stands the test of time.

Ready to start with your ultra-modern project? Let Floor Center’s tiles help you build the perfect interiors. Check out our Styles & Ideas Guide here for more design inspirations! We are also inviting you to be a part of our FC Tile Viber Community Group for all you need to know on the latest tile tips, tricks, and trends.

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4 Wood Look Tile Ideas for 2021

4 Wood Look Tile Ideas for 2021

What are some wood-look tile ideas for 2021?

  1. Herringbone style
  2. Dark wood pattern
  3. Minimalist porcelain style
  4. Walnut design

 

Wood designs offer a unique presence in any modern home. Whether outdoors or indoors, they’re a popular option due to the practicality and visually appealing design that simply works. If you’re planning a few home renovations this year, there’s no doubt that going for wooden-style finishes for your floors, walls, and surrounding fixtures would make a sound choice. Many wood look tile ideas for 2021, when executed properly, will elevate the look and feel of your humble abode.

You can experiment with all sorts of ways to incorporate wood-look ideas in your home or building. The best part is, you won’t experience the drawbacks of actual wood — granted they may look expensive and all-natural, but they’re extremely difficult to maintain. With wooden-inspired tiles, patterns, and arrangements, on the other hand, you have the freedom to transform your interiors and exteriors into something undeniably cozy and stunning. Take the year’s design ideas to the next level with these wood-inspired looks. Check them out!

 

Herringbone Style

Herringbone Style

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While it may not exactly pertain to a type of wood, the first design on this list refers to the pattern or the way by which the tiles are applied. For the Herringbone style, rectangular tiles are arranged in such a way that they create a zig-zag pattern. Since each tile or plan is precisely cut, the ends meet together to create a beautiful, yet fun design that’s ideal for any avant-garde villa.

Herringbone pattern tiles are best done on tile shapes that have longer widths. This 15×60 tile, for example, is the perfect fit for the Herringbone look, complemented by a creamy white, and yellowish mahogany shade.

Try this out in your kitchen or dining room. Bring out the look of your tile pattern by adding a white color contrast on your countertop, cabinet, or backsplash of your choice. Even a simple pattern can already bring out the charm of your dining space.

 

Dark Wood Pattern

Dark Wood Pattern

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Most wooden-inspired tiles are made out of porcelain or vinyl, but this doesn’t take away from the fact that they look wholly natural and alluring. Their versatility remains unmatched, which is why you can pick out virtually any part of your home and incorporate a fresh layout of these tiles.

Dark wooden tones, in particular, can introduce a vibrant, yet lovely and welcoming feel into a space. Coupled with effective techniques, you can definitely design a bedroom, living room, or an open-plan space with beautiful, dark hardwood-inspired flooring.

Opting for single-planked wooden tiles that have to be installed one by one can be time-consuming, which is why you can turn to pre-set patterns. The large-format 60×60 tile above sports a diagonally-offset pattern that emulates the appearance of true wooden floors. Its dark tone matches well with similar dark textures and an interior color palette that plays with different rustic shades — white, cream, beige, and brown to name a few. Finish off the decor by layering it up with soft cushioning, box pleat curtains, or any decor that you think would work best.

 

Minimalist Porcelain Style

Minimalist Porcelain Style

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Contrary to what you may think, wood is not only a popular fixture in rustic homes. In fact, they’ve slowly found their way into even minimalist, modern styles that emphasize relaxation, functionality, and practicality. If you’ve been dying to find a balance in designing a traditional, yet ultimately contemporary space, then the porcelain wood-look tile might just be your best bet.

Simple and no-frills — not much needs to be considered when designing with a set of wood-look flooring for a minimalist environment. Choose small and low-height furniture that will fit well into a small, but ergonomic space. For example, you could go for a small round coffee table paired with a rattan chair for the living room. Add a pop of color with stylistic decors, such as a large wall centerpiece, or a few potted plants to achieve that natural, yet minimalist vibe.

 

Walnut Design

Walnut Design

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Staying true to its natural environment, a wood-look tile setting can also be executed in any outdoor space. In fact, many homeowners have found them to be the perfect choice in achieving exquisitely-built decks, patios, or any other outdoor area.

This walnut-shaded wood-look tile by Floor Center makes all of that happen with its charming design. You can use this tile for any type of outdoor look — be it in platform areas or as part of a small swimming pool or hot tub. To come up with a completely stylish look, pair the deck with a matching set of outdoor furniture, picnic tables, chaise lounges, and what have you. Soon, you’ll find yourself retreating to a well-designed, wood-look space that you’ve always dreamed of.

 

Key Takeaway

In need of fresh wood look ideas for 2021? Bring your design aspirations to life with Floor Center’s unique collection of wooden-inspired flooring! Whether it’s a minimalist living room or an exquisite outdoor area, you can never go wrong with our options.

Curious to learn more? Check out our Styles & Ideas Guide here! You’re also invited to join our FC Tile Viber Community Group! Exchange fresh new ideas and about the latest tile, tips, tricks, and techniques for better interiors and exteriors.

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4 Easy Summer Decorating Ideas

4 Easy Summer Decorating Ideas

What are some easy summer decorating ideas?

  1. Keep it bright with white
  2. Choose a floral motif
  3. Take inspiration from the outdoors
  4. Bring more light into the space

 

There are tons of creative ways you can decorate your home during the summer. Exploring easy summer decorating ideas is just simply the perfect way for you to add a touch of sunshine to any part of your home. Thinking of nautical-inspired designs for your bathroom? How about a colorful floral centerpiece adorning your kitchen space? Whatever it is, you’re sure to have tons of fun working with summer-ready themes, textures, furniture, and crafty additions to make your home a true standout for this season.

What are you waiting for? Take this year’s summer season as an excuse to make stunningly simple redecorations and redesigns that can take your home to the next level. From simple tricks bringing in more light, these unique summer ideas will definitely keep your home fun-loving and fresh under the sun. Check them out below!

 

Keep It Bright with White

Keep It Bright with White

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Try incorporating white wall tiles throughout your home. Take special attention to shady areas that seem too dull or bland. White is the most ideal color that can brighten up any room and bring more character.

You can go with an all-white bedroom or kitchen wall with a few contrasts here and there. Work with other colors like sand, light beige, cosmic latte, or off-white. For subtle contrasts, you can layer up the room with different shades. White not only blends in well with the rest of the room’s elements, but it also makes other features of the room pop out and look livelier as a whole.

 

Choose A Floral Motif

Choose A Floral Motif

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A floral motif literally paints an image of the perfect summer. Brightly-colored images of sunflowers, begonias, morning glories, or any eye-catching bloom that you can think of will easily spruce up your wall decor.

Add a floral-themed centerpiece to the center of your living room, or bring in a few of your floral collections from your garden and adorn them on your coffee table. Commit to this style by choosing playful prints and fabric designs. How about a floral throw pillowcase for your modular couch? You can also go for something more unassuming, like a leaf-designed table runner or ceramic floral figurines of your choice. Be creative in how you can make your rooms embrace this unique print.

 

Take Inspiration from The Outdoors

Take Inspiration from The Outdoors

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Summer is all about the outdoors and it makes sense to take inspiration from it when working on a simple revamp. Beyond the floral print, make your spaces feel more in-tune with the season by bringing outdoor-inspired pieces, like small potted plants, reclaimed wood decor, or even an indoor vertical garden. Simply put, pick anything that reminds you of the great outdoors and adapt them in such a way that fits the vibe you’re aiming for.

Take this unique living room nook for example. Every corner of the space feels cohesive and natural, thanks to gorgeous additions of potted greens in one corner, brought to life by the light coming from the window walls. The blooming centerpiece also works well with the set of wooden and custom-made, low-height furniture surrounding the area for a modern, yet minimalist summer living room arrangement.

 

Bring More Light into The Space

Bring More Light into The Space

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If you don’t have the time and budget for lavish redecorations, then making minimal changes to your current interiors is your best alternative. Imagine what a typical summer home is like — bright, warm, and colorful. Translate this into your interiors by bringing more light into every corner that you can think of.

This means switching out thick curtains with flowy curtains — the ones that you’ll typically find in any relaxing beach house. Make complementary choices like choosing glass decor, limiting your use of dark shades, or even using brighter light bulbs and accent lights that give off a warm glow during the evening.

 

Key Takeaway

Ready to transform your home into an abode worthy of the summer season? The easy summer decorating ideas above can definitely enhance your once-dull home into a brightly lit and beautifully decorated space you’ll want to retire to at the end of every summer afternoon.

Make Floor Center’s summer-ready tiles your go-to for any home improvement project. Click here to check out other creative ideas you can work on with our tiles! You’re also invited to join our FC Tile Viber Community Group! Be the latest to find exclusive tile offers, must-have tips, tricks, and trends.

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How to Design a Minimalist Home Office

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How can you design a minimalist home office?

  1. Organize and declutter
  2. Get rid of unnecessary decor
  3. Use monochromatic colors
  4. Add folding furniture

 

Clutter-free, simple, clean looks, elegant — you’ve likely associated these ideas and concepts with the beauty of minimalism. As an artistic movement, minimalism reduces elements to their most basic form without sacrificing beauty. Architecturally, minimalism focuses on decluttered and organized spaces, fit for an ergonomic environment. As remote work continues to be the norm in recent months, people have been trying to figure out how to design a minimalist home office that stays true to this trend. The challenge lies in choosing pieces, organizing furniture, and adding fixtures that give off that unmistakable stripped-down feel present in all minimalist interior styles.

Check out your current office space. Do the elements seem to stick out of place? Is it too messy to become conducive to your daily tasks? Then practicing minimalist tips such as organizing, decluttering, ridding the room of unnecessary decor, cleaning the work desk, or incorporating folding furniture might just do the trick. Read on to learn more!

 

Organize and Declutter

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Let’s face it — your home office has likely become a haven for all kinds of things in the past few months. Papers stacked on top of one another, cables sprawled off to one side, books that have been piled at random — there’s just too many objects hampering the organization and functionality of your home office. As such, it’s crucial that you’re picky about what things to put and not put.

The first step to any well-designed minimalist home office is to declutter. Check out all of the furniture in the room — drawers, cabinets, side tables, shelves. Clean out everything that you won’t have any use for. Those documents that you haven’t opened for a year now? Might be time to collect them and put them away for storage. Take away non-functioning pieces, such as broken cables, loose nuts, bolts, broken casing — anything that doesn’t work anymore, it’s best that you throw them out or recycle.

As much as possible, keep only one kind of office supply or equipment that you’ll need. For example, if your work demands the use of writing materials, a simple pen and pencil tucked neatly in a holder will do the trick. If you’re the kind to spend hours in your office space, make sure you have a trash bin near you for disposing of scrap papers, packaging, and the like. This helps keep the room neat and tidy.

 

Get Rid of Unnecessary Decor

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No matter how much you want to decorate your home office with your favorite art pieces, ornaments, or figurines, you have to be selective about what you’ll adorn the room. Yes, even your most expensive art collection might not really fit well with the rest of the minimalist features in the room. Instead, you’ll want to keep it simple. When choosing the right decor, opt for toned-down colors and pieces that give off a simple, yet beautifully cohesive vibe.

When decorating a minimalist room, it’s important to experiment with pieces that sport designs consistent with the rest of the space. This allows all the elements of the room to come together and complete the desired look.

 

Use Monochromatic Colors

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Monochromatic colors are those tints, shades, and tones that belong to one hue. For example, in a black monochromatic color scheme, a lighter or darker gradient can be achieved by adding either white or black. Monochromes are considered to be one of the simplest palettes to make use of, and this translates well even for an interior redesign like a minimalist home office.

When choosing a color scheme for the room, stick to colors that belong to the same palette Implement these choices on almost every part of the room, be it the curtain, work desk, shelving, light fixtures, and even decor. As much as possible, try not to introduce mismatched hues because these can take away the uniformity of the look.

 

Add Folding Furniture

Add Folding Furniture

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Although history has much to say about minimalism, it would be correct to understand that it was born out of a need to focus on the essentials. In interior design, as we’ve established, minimalism reaches its greatest expression in using stripped-down furnishings that are multi-functional and convenient.

This is why no minimalist home office is complete without folding furniture. For example, there’s a good chance that your home office is not completely dedicated to work-related activities. On some occasions, it may even function as a shared space between the living room and the bedroom. This is why it’s important to focus on easy-to-store and non-permanent furnishings, such as folding desks, multi-tier PC tables, compact desks, and what have you.

Folding furniture not only fulfills the requirements of a minimalist design, but also allows your home office to be a versatile space that you can endlessly redecorate and redesign to your liking.

 

Key Takeaway

The minimalist interior design may have eluded your aspirations to understand how to design a minimalist home office — but it’s quite simple, as long as you know where to begin. In this guide, we’ve outlined a few key tricks — organizing, decluttering, choosing the right furniture, and adding the right decor. Together, all of these practices can help you come up with a well-made home office that has all the makings of a minimalist interior.

Interested to learn more about different design ideas? Check out Floor Center’s Styles & Ideas Guide here! You’re also invited to join our FC Tile Viber Community Group! You’re welcome to learn from others or to lead the charge when it comes to all the latest tiles, tips, tricks, and trends.

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4 Home Pool Ideas for the Summer

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What are some home pool ideas for the summer?

  1. Rustic
  2. Plain light blue
  3. Abstract stone
  4. Mosaic

 

Summertime. While we despair endlessly during sweaty afternoons, gulping on cold glasses of lemonade and enjoying the refreshing sweetness of a simple bowl of ice cream, the seemingly endless heat continues to bear down. For most homeowners, the months of March until the last few weeks of June are a signal to begin thinking about summer-worthy home renovation projects. While a lush outdoor garden is one option, home pool ideas for summer definitely top the list of creative ways to bask in the sunshine.

If you’re one such individual looking to include this addition to your home, it might be best to start thinking about creative design ideas for your pool. Keep in mind that your pool doesn’t have to be lavish. Whether you have an expansive backyard garden or a small but functional outdoor area, some great pool designs can definitely be executed with the right tiles and layout. Ready to get started? Read on to find out how you can have your very own backyard pool in the summer.

 

Rustic

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Emphasizing natural beauty and relaxing environments, a rustic pool design can blend in perfectly well with your matching countryside-inspired home. Anyone who visits your home during the summer will definitely want to take a dip in a meticulously designed rustic pool such as yours.

For this look, you can choose from either an above-ground or in-ground swimming pool. The kind of tiles you use will define how well you achieve this design convention. Floor Center’s rustic beige ZX-W6613AGA-HT tile, for example, makes for a perfect surrounding tile layout for your choice of pool. While it may not necessarily be part of the pool bottom, the rustic tile provides a visually stunning contrast to the otherwise blue color blanketing the pool addition. You can also add a bit of flair and functionality, with circular corner steps that offer a gradual divide between your backyard and this welcome backyard fixture.

 

Plain Light Blue

Beautiful luxury swimming pool

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The first known bathhouse-swimming pool ever recorded was during the 1st century, when Romans were at the height of their power. Over the centuries, however, the swimming pool has evolved to become a recreational addition — oftentimes associated with luxury. While early swimming pool designs were less intricate and more straightforward than they are now, a classic, but persistent trend was to incorporate a touch of blue to such an underrated architectural marvel.

Having said that, there’s certainly nothing wrong with sticking to the basics and choosing a pool design that works for any kind of home. Think about it: nothing is more inviting than a blue pool that reflects the vibrant blue hue of the summer sky. When you adorn your pool’s bottom or even walls with the 22CM3 tile, you’ll end up with an inviting bathing space.

Just imagine diving into cool blue waters, with ripples and waves lapping against the walls of a beautifully designed outdoor pool — it’s almost elusive, but the right set of tiles can help you make it into a reality.

 

Abstract Stone

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The surrounding details of your swimming pool serve two purposes — as an aesthetic addition and a functional design that wholly improves the swimming pool experience. As much as possible, you’ll want to include this part in any customized swimming pool.

Whatever shape or style that you choose, having a stone-pattern tiled will elevate any swimming pool into something sleeker and more sophisticated. You can try the F41 tile to produce a seamless, mesmerizing effect.

 

Mosaic

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Mosaic pools are stylish — no ever word comes close to describing it. But if you’re planning a mosaic tile pool bottom or wall, take this as an opportunity to invest in a well-lit swimming pool.

Similar to most of the styles on this list, you can’t forget the following pool essentials: coping, shape, walls, bottom, and steps. For a mosaic-style pool, it’s important to focus on these fundamentals, as well as choosing the right lighting that produces both design and function.

For example, you can choose flush-mounted underwater LED pool lights that don’t stick out well beyond the level of the pool walls. Accompany this with a few pool garden lighting enclosing the corners of your pool for better ambiance and safety when taking laps during the evening.

 

Key Takeaway

Ready to beat the heat with these home pool ideas for the summer? Make your outdoor pool a reality with the right set of Floor Center tiles. From plain light blue to mosaic, you can make your dream pool design a reality without sacrificing visuals or ergonomics.

Ready to start your very own pool project? Check out more tile ideas from our blog! You’re also invited to be a part of our FC Tile Viber Community Group! Learn more about the latest tile inspirations, trends, and tricks from the country’s leading tile experts.

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3 Weekend Home Improvement Projects

3 Weekend Home Improvement Projects

What are some weekend home improvement projects you can do?

  1. Decorate your space
  2. Add custom kitchen shelves
  3. Buy new furniture

You might think that you need a week to make renovations and home redesigns, but did you know that simple weekend home improvement projects can already bring more life to your space? That’s right! You don’t need to spend countless hours just to transform a room into something wholly different and refreshing. Especially if you don’t have the luxury of time, sticking to projects that you can do in a short period can already add more value to your interiors.

In this guide, we’ve rounded up some simple redesigns that you can do over the weekend. From changing the decor of your room to adding customized furnishing, these small changes will definitely make any space come alive. Read on to learn more!

Decorate Your Space

Decorate Your Space

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Take a look at any room you want to improve on. Is there something missing? Do the elements seem bland? If the answer is “yes” to both of these questions, then it may be time to exercise your creativity and add decorations to the space.

Choosing the right decor doesn’t have to be difficult. First, you need to consider the kind of room that you’re working on. For your own personal bedroom, for example, you can populate the walls with a variety of decor, such as hanging lights, relaxing landscape paintings, posters, or even vintage objects.

Although these decorations seem different from one another, stick to a consistent theme and color palette. Doing so can make your room feel livelier, but also relaxing.

Add Custom Kitchen Shelves

Add Custom Kitchen Shelves

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The kitchen is arguably one of the messiest parts of a home — there are just too many appliances, utensils, jars, pots, pans, knives, and cutting boards stored all over the place. Without proper organization, your once-beautiful kitchen may be marred by the clutter that’s just lying everywhere.

To keep your kitchen space cleaner and more aesthetically-appealing, adding simple, yet sturdy custom kitchen shelves might just do the trick. You can skip those bulky and expensive kitchen cabinets and drawers. Instead, opt for low-profile designs that are perfect for a rustic and minimalist home.

For example, you can make a custom floating shelf using only two primary materials: plywood and some triangular brackets. Here’s how:

  • Whether DIY or with someone, simply attach wall anchors to your bracket.
  • Then, drill holes into specific sections of the plywood after it has been cut.
  • Assemble the pieces together, then mount the shelf onto the wall by drilling in a few more nuts and bolts — your custom shelf will be ready in no time at all.

Buy New Furniture

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Before buying furniture, you should already have an idea in mind. Aside from thinking about the design, size, and how it will fit into a room, it’s also important to stick to a theme. Doing so will create harmony across your space and maintain the cohesiveness of any given room.

To achieve a modern appeal, for example, stick to a platform or low-height metal furniture that brings out that spacious, yet luxurious vibe. For something more rustic, you can go for the traditional wooden furniture that incorporates wood finishes and curved designs.

When rearranging your furniture, prioritize balance. Make it the centerpiece of any given room, be it the dining area, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. Try not to push back the pieces into the walls — instead, leave only a small space between the walls and the backs of the furniture.

Key Takeaway

In this guide, we’ve rounded up some of the easiest and most beautiful weekend home improvement projects that you can do over a span of two days! Who says home improvement has to be difficult? Definitely not these tricks. Through simple activities, like redecorating, buying new furniture, or even building custom shelves, any part of your home will look good as new.

In the mood for more home improvement ideas? Check out Floor Center’s Styles and Ideas guide here! You’re also invited to join our FC Tile Viber Community Group! Be the first to know about the latest tile-related tips, tricks, and trends.

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4 Urban Modern Design Ideas

4 Urban Modern Design Ideas

What are some urban modern design ideas?

  1. Natural stone
  2. Continuous spaces
  3. Relaxing hues
  4. Plush furnishing

 

Urban modern design is a unique take on the industrial and modern design movement. Taking inspiration from the rugged and exposed structuring of industrial, with a subtler and more minimalist vibe, urban modern design ideas have made any space feel cozier and more comfortable. This kind of interior takes you back to lofts or studio apartments in the hustle and bustle of an urban jungle like New York City, for example. Achieving this design might seem a challenge in the beginning, but it only takes the right elements to bring it all together.

In this guide, you’ll find urban modern-inspired interior styles that are fit for any part of your home. From natural stone, relaxing hues, plush furnishing, or even continuous spaces. Living in an urban modern space can now finally be within your grasp. Read on to learn more.

 

Natural Stone

Natural Stone

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Natural stone has been more commonly associated with rustic styles, but you can easily make it a part of your urban modern redesign. For this render, you can see that the dark stone wall paneling is an absolute standout. It just takes you in and invites you to explore every bit of the room.

For this urban modern bedroom look, focus on clean lines and subtle patterns. Opt for a soft platform bed that blends in with the light wood-look tiled flooring. Another fixture to focus on is the lighting.

Here, you can tell that the main light source comes from the left side of the room — you can also achieve this by adding large format custom windows that take up an entire wall space. Contrast the brightness by installing dimmable accent lights for a walk-in mirror closet or your side tables.

 

Continuous Spaces

Continuous Spaces

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When you think of an urban modern loft, the first thing that might come to mind is the open-space design where the living room, bedroom, and kitchen all meet together. Staying true to the spirit of this design movement, you also have the option of fusing two spaces that work well together — the living room and bedroom.

To achieve this continuity, you want to make the transition as subtle as possible so as not to interrupt the flow of the spaces. In this render, you can tell how seamlessly the living room prefaces the bedroom on the right side. Aside from choosing matching colors for the walls of both rooms, it’s also a great idea to add patterned tiles that match all the colors of your furnishings, lighting, and accents.

 

Relaxing Hues

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Relaxing hues and colors such as cream, off-white, pale smoke, garage, or light grey are also excellent at achieving a stylish urban modern space. These work well with just about any room size — but if you want to fully contrast the light hues, the grandeur offered by a larger, wider space is more fitting.

Choose midcentury-style furniture for a minimalist, yet absolutely stunning look that highlights the rest of your living room. You can also add your own custom-built wall niches, shelves, and the like — just make sure that they come in relaxing shades such as the ones mentioned above.

Decorate your walls with your choice of abstract art that can further elevate the sleekness of your space.

 

Plush Furnishing

Plush Furnishing

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Of course, what would a comfortable room be without the addition of plush furniture? At its core, urban modern is contemporary, industrial, and minimalist all-in-one — but it’s not as aggressive so as to belong in only one of these style conventions. With this in mind, it’s important to add a bit of softness by choosing plush furniture or adding more layers to the room.

You want to make sure that the space isn’t overcrowded with soft furniture. Instead, you’ll want to strategically place pieces of furniture that sport soft corners or even tufted surfaces. You’ll also want to layer it up by adding matching rugs or carpets that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also offer comfort and softness to anyone in the room.

 

Key Takeaway

Listed above are just some of the must-have urban modern design ideas that you can experiment with, in your home or building. Remember that the urban modern design is a fusion of three other classic styles — minimalist, industrial, and contemporary. The trick is to make an eye-catching space while also balancing subtlety.

Floor Center’s tiles are the perfect partner for your urban modern home or space renovation. Check out our selection here! You may also consult our Styles & Ideas Guide for other creative looks.

You may also join our FC Tile Viber Community Group. Be at the forefront of stylish trends, tips, and tricks that you can do with our tiles.

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5 Ways to Elevate Your Life’s Tile

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What are the different ways to Elevate your Life’s Tile?

  1. Focus on rhythm
  2. Choose the right tile pattern
  3. Add statement colors
  4. Experiment with different tile surfaces
  5. Separate spaces

 

There’s nothing that offers more versatility than designing with tiles. In every Filipino home, tiles have been a staple — from the humble bungalow to the luxury-contemporary abode, tiles have found themselves gracing such spaces. Curious for ways to Elevate Your Life’s Tile? Floor Center’s beautifully-designed tiles can transform any kind of space into something more extraordinary!

For more than 20 years, Floor Center has committed itself to bring only the most stunning tile designs for every Filipino from different walks of life. Whether it’s a residential space, a high-rise building, retail store, or a casual restaurant, our tiles have brought color and magic to any kind of structure.

To help our loyal customers make the most out of their tiles, Floor Center has worked to provide useful tips and styling tricks through our comprehensive Life’s Tile Book. Here, we’ve outlined the secrets on how you can personalize any space with your tiles. Although tiles are simply a fixture of any room, Floor Center encourages you to take them up a notch by focusing on rhythm, choosing the right patterns, adding statement colors, experimenting with different surfaces, and focusing on space separation. Check it out!

 

Focus On Rhythm

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To make your tiles seamlessly blend in any kind of space, consistency and uniformity are the key things that you should look at. Ultimately, you want to go for a cohesive design with all the elements matching well together. Keeping this in mind, you’ll want to find your tile rhythm by choosing colors and decor from the same palette.

For example, if you choose wood-look tiles, you need to make sure that your surrounding fixtures sport a similar design. Think of wooden ottomans, coffee tables, mini-bookshelves, or chairs. Complement this choice by arranging your room decor in such a way that it tells a story that invites you or a visitor to scan the room and gain a sense of fulfillment.

 

Choose The Right Tile Pattern

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If you’ve worked with tiles in the past, you’ll know that they often come in square or rectangular shapes. Don’t just limit yourself to patterns you’re familiar with — if you want to truly elevate things, try experimenting with these patterns.

If you’re designing a small space, you’ll want to make it appear larger. To achieve this, layout small tile patterns diagonally — this makes the floors seem as if they’ve expanded. For trim tiles, for example, you enhance your floors or walls by placing them in corners and combining them with your regular rectangular or square tiles for more depth.

 

Add Statement Colors

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Your tiles should do their job of making a statement. While they may not necessarily be the focal element in your room, you’ll definitely want to incorporate visually appealing color combinations that simply work.

If you like working with contrasts, a good tip would be to go back to the basics, that is by consulting the color wheel. Check which colors are on the opposite side of your choice. Say you want to layer your blue-colored tiles. Its opposite color on the wheel is orange — you can choose this color as is or find a lighter shade that complements the dark blue hues of your tile.

Alternatively, you could go for a calmer and more relaxing space. Make it happen by choosing tones on the same side of the wheel. If your primary choice is a dark, solid color, go for lighter shades in the same half of the wheel for a standout design.

 

Experiment with Different Tile Surfaces

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The tile surface can also determine the entire vibe of a room. Glossy, for example, is more apt for locations that easily get dirty and grimy — think kitchen and bathroom walls. On the other hand, matte surface tiles have a more functional appeal. They’re non-glossy and provide good traction to any space.

The two tile surfaces above are usually found indoors, so if you want to focus more on the exteriors of your structure, go for a rustic tile that comes in muted, earth tones, or natural colors. They match well with other outdoor elements such as natural stone, trees, or even lawns.

 

Separate Spaces

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Finally, tiles are the perfect choice in achieving an ideal separation of spaces. The feel and aura of any room are important for any kind of structure. You’ve likely encountered this in the form of “ambiance” which defines the overall mood of a room. Much like achieving rhythm, separating spaces allows an area to feel more functional and livable. It’s a subtle quality which is why even the slightest outlier can feel off-putting.

When separating spaces, identify these key functions: social, relaxing, in-between, and kid’s spaces. For example, since social spaces demand interaction, style your tiles in such a way that reflects this attribute — go for achieving comfort, aesthetics, as well as ample distancing.

Use the same principle when designing other types of spaces. First, identify what they are and what they will be used for. Then you’ll want to choose decor, fixtures, and set up lighting in such a way that it feels just right for the space.

 

Key Takeaway

There you have it. In this list, Floor Center has laid out some of the ways to Elevate Your Life’s Tile with our unique tile selections. It’s all about focusing on rhythms, choosing the right patterns, playing with different tile surfaces, adding statement colors, and separating your spaces. Keep all of these in mind and you’ll be styling away with your favorite tile designs, patterns, colors, and shapes!

Looking for more tips and tricks? Floor Center’s Style & Ideas Guide features must-have design ideas that you wouldn’t want to miss out on. Click here to check it out!

You may also join our FC Tile Viber Community Group. Be at the forefront of stylish trends, tips, and tricks that you can do with our tiles.