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How to Achieve a Marble Look with Porcelain

How to Achieve a Marble Look with Porcelain

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Mar 10, 2023 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design, Kitchen Design

Marble can be a very beautiful material but is expensive and has some shortcomings. Marble look porcelain can be one way to achieve a marble look without using marble. Porcelain is a manufactured material that comes in tiles or large format slabs, which can look like...
Magnetic Paint For Walls

Magnetic Paint For Walls

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 23, 2023 | Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Materials & Finishes

Using magnets, you can hang papers, reminders, photographs, and most certainly children’s drawings on the refrigerator. However, there are other options to create magnetic surfaces at home. One is using magnetic paint or primer to create a magnetic wall. You can...
Backsplash Design Ideas for the Kitchen

Backsplash Design Ideas for the Kitchen

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated May 23, 2023 | Interior Design, Kitchen Design, Materials & Finishes

Backsplash design involves selecting materials, colors, and patterns with visual and practical matters considered. The backsplash is a crucial part of the kitchen aesthetic and is a protective surface, making the backsplash selection process integral to the overall...
Kitchen Renovation Rules NYC

Kitchen Renovation Rules NYC

by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jul 13, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Kitchen Design, Renovations

If you are relocating appliances or altering any walls when renovating your kitchen in NYC, you will need permits from the Department of Buildings. You will also need approval from your Condo or Co-Op board if you are in a multi-family building.   Permits for a...

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