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By Alex Clarkson
For centuries, builders and designers have used architectural tile elements to enhance their work. Those who are successful create new standards and open the door for further evolution of design. Inside Out Architecturals is a leading resource for those seeking original options to adorn their homes and complete their spaces. The company specializes in design solutions that are functional and enjoyable.
The ideal living space provides comfort, a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint. But what is the best way to bring such abstract ideas to the physicality of where we reside?
“Every individual has a unique sense of what types of environments bring them joy. The key is to surround yourself with things that bring you happiness.”
–Leah Wynn, Owner, Inside Out Architecturals (IOA)
Inside Out Architecturals (IOA) believes the key to finding that alignment is by being true to oneself. “Every individual has a unique sense of what types of environments bring them joy. The key is to surround yourself with things that bring you happiness,” says Leah Wynn, owner of IOA.
IOA encourages clients to embrace what brings them bliss in their surroundings as they shop for tile. For some, that may mean calming spaces with clean lines, while others prefer movement and saturated color.
New Ravenna’s Drift Weave Mosaic
Representing over 50 unique decorative tile lines, IOA has a collection of the most intriguing tile options, from one-of-a-kind stones and large-format glass to the greatest of traditional flooring and historical ornamentals. The company carries the handiwork of today’s leading artisans in stone, metal, glass, and dimensional tile that are as much pieces of art as they are functional tile.
IOA’s knowledgeable staff goes a step further and assists clients with design and layout services. Their goal is to make sure to cover every detail and help clients achieve their tile design dreams. Visit their showroom to learn more about their offerings and how new tile can help create a unique identity for any space.
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Decorative feature walls of tile are being extended behind shelving, offering timeless appeal and custom charm as seen in this wet bar dawned in Stone Impressions, Lena pattern in Winter Blue.
TILE TRENDS
As decorative specialists featuring historical, classical, and modern tile, IOA prides itself in introducing Park City to new applications for tile. This season, Leah is seeing the following trends and innovative uses of tile that enhance a room’s character and complete a space. Whether clients are looking for a classic or modern look, they will find that IOA rocks!
ELEGANT FLUTING ABOUNDS
A resurgence of fluted tile is back, bringing texture and depth to spaces. Available in many different shapes, this luxurious texture is being seen in tile that is appropriate for walls, fireplaces, kitchens, and baths, as well as many commercial spaces. These are Bespoke Studios Honed Drift in Mystery White, Hallow in Calacatta Azure, Drift in Green Beauty and Ridges in Suede from the Plateau Collection.
EMBRACING THE FOUR FIVE
The herringbone pattern used in various applications on floors, walls, and backsplashes has been seen in not only classical design, but also in modern interiors seeking a touch of grandeur or a dynamic, elegant feel. Designers are loving this inviting Purbeck Grey Limestone available at Natural Stone Resources. Below you will find Mutina’s Mews Chevron in Soot. On the right is Mon Floor.
CABA-WHAT?
The ever-graceful Cabochon is back in vogue in flooring. By cutting the corners of a larger main tile to form an octagon or similar geometric pattern, this small, often contrasting tile creates timeless and sophisticated stone floors as shown with this Country Floors pattern in Silver Shadow Tumbled Marble with a Glacier Cabochon.
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