by Jorge Fontan | Sep 9, 2023 | Home Design, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes
There are many options for wood flooring, but they are not all equal. You should consider both durability and aesthetics when selecting wood floors. White Oak is consistently a good choice of all the wood floors you can use and is high on my list of options. Is... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 21, 2023 | Bathroom Design, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes
Color, pattern, texture, and accessory variations are some of the ways to enhance a bathroom design. One unique option to elevate your bathroom is to incorporate 3D tiles. Most tiles are flat, but 3D tiles have three-dimensional surfaces with ins and outs, creating... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 28, 2023 | Home Design, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes
There are many options for wall and floor materials when renovating a bathroom. One popular option is porcelain. Is Porcelain Good for a Bathroom? Porcelain is often used for bathrooms because it is durable and nonabsorbent, so it should not discolor over time.... 
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... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Jun 5, 2023 | Apartment Renovations, Interior Design, Materials & Finishes
As an architect in New York, people often ask me about exposed brick in their homes and apartments. They want to know why exposed brick might be a good option and why there is such a cachet around exposing bricks in New York City. Brick has texture and color, which... 
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... 
