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Want best results? Don’t ask me for a square foot price on tile!

Cheryl Kees Clendenon bathroom design tips, Details, general remodeling and building, In Detail Says, Tile 4 Comments

(updated older post for 2018! At least am consistent- we still follow this process!) I have a rule about pricing tile. Don’t ask me what it costs “per square foot”. When faced with this question, I get out my tap dancing shoes, put on my tutu and start

No Need to Call the Doctor – We Have the Prescription for a Healthy Kitchen

Cheryl Kees Clendenon Details, Healthy Kitchens, Interior design, Kitchen, kitchen design, kitchen design tips, plumbing fixtures, Tile, Unique kitchens, wonderful ideas 2 Comments

There are so many things to take into consideration when designing a kitchen. It’s where the most action takes place. Meals are prepared, conversations are held, daily activities are planned and executed. Life happens here! It takes critical planning to create a beautiful and functional space. But gone are

Visting a wonderland of stone at Lapicida!

Cheryl Kees Clendenon Blogtour London, In Detail Says, Natural stone, Tile, wall ideas 1 Comment

One of the many incredible showrooms we will be visiting while on Blogtour London is the new Lapcida Showroom on Kings Road. ( look at hot shot me…throwing out addresses in London like I know where I am going!) The new 5000 sq foot building is a veritable temple of

Dimes and Shoestrings!: Fireplace Redo on the cheap!

Cheryl Kees Clendenon Great Materials, In Detail Says, Interior design, Tile, wonderful ideas 9 Comments

Stacy Snowden is one of our fine designers at In Detail. I am a bit biased admittedly, but she has a wonderful sense of style and can stretch a dollar further than anyone around! Her creative vision delights her clients and she is the perfect muse for when

KBIS Highlights! Yeah, I know I am still behind!

Cheryl Kees Clendenon In Detail Says, Tile 2 Comments

Dal Tile Yep, I said Dal Tile. Toss out your preconceived notions about this line. They debuted some really gorgeous stone at KBIS this year. It was the first thing I saw when I walked onto the showoom floor. Knock me over! SAY WHAT?? Dal tile??? It is

Really ugly tile jobs…is it me??

Cheryl Kees Clendenon In Detail Says, Tile 18 Comments

You can buy THIS tile here at Cafe Press I do not think this is going to be a long winded post. I will let the pictures tell the tale of yuck. And, here is the kicker: Most of these are new projects! I do not think they

I am in love with tile but just say no to 4×4 tumbled marble

Cheryl Kees Clendenon Appliances, In Detail Says, Tile 13 Comments

Walker Zanger is another favorite. You can mix and match tile from various manufacturers and create your own line! I say there are infinite possibilities with tile and should be a designers dream! But, just go easy on the honed and filled beige travertine and the 4×4 tumbled