Shout out to Abbe Fenimore from Studio Ten 25. Its always nice when someone appreciates our products and sales because that what we are trying to do, give people great materials at low prices for their renovations. A little bit about the company: Studio Ten 25 was founded by interior designer Abbe Fenimore in 2007. Abbe’s style is an eclectic balance of vibrant color, a mix of rich materials and a true sense of space. Makes sure to check out her blog which is full of interesting ideas and beautiful color combinations at http://studioten25.com/blog/. Also make sure to check out Shop Ten 25, the shop carries everything from accessories to designer furniture. Here is a link to the blog she posted on “Easy Kitchen Updates” where she mentions Design 4 Less products.
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011Recycled Leather For Your Floors by Ana Morales
Friday, January 14th, 2011While it is unusual to conceive of leather for flooring, recycled leather tiles are gaining popularity in the interior design world. The look and feel of a recycled leather floor is remarkable, and it adds a unique touch of luxury to any environment. There is extensive options in regards to colors, textures, and finishes to suit your particular installation. In a home you can use recycled leather in closets, powder rooms, offices, theaters, bedrooms, dining rooms, ceilings, kitchens, backsplashes and even stair cases!
Those of you with an environmental conscience will appreciate the fact that recycled leather tile is LEED certified. It is made by collecting real leather scraps from furniture, shoe, car and other factories. It’s not only cool looking, but it’s great for the environment as well. One great advantage of using recycled leather tile is that it is easy to install. Leather tiles come with a pre – glued backing. The pre- glued backing allows the tiles to install directly over drywall, primed concrete, or plywood with no further adhesive application. You simply remove the liner and apply the tiles directly to the surface. Installation is hassle-free and completed in minutes.
Leather Floors will wear in a manner similar to a linoleum floor and have indentations comparable to that of a high quality cork floor. These tiles are practical and made with the user in mind while being of uncompromising beauty and texture. Leather floors over time will develop a rich patina. Their look will improve with age –in a manner similar to the patina developed by a leather sofa. Leather floors will take on the characteristics of their environment, creating a truly unique and personal floor. The care required for a leather floor is similar to what you need to do for a wood floor. Normal maintenance includes, vacuuming with a soft brush, damp mopping with a very well wrung out mop.
Recycled leather tile is attractive, unique and durable, it is an excellent choice for flooring that will add to the value to your home. The look and feel of a leather floor is remarkable…Try it for yourself!
“Restaurant quality kitchen, without breaking the bank!” by Ana Morales
Monday, May 3rd, 2010If you want a restaurant-quality kitchen without breaking the bank, here are a few designer tips. Professional-grade appliances, a low-maintenance floor and back splash make creating your dream kitchen a cinch. A big factor in your design are the materials you use, tile is an easy way to make any space unique. I have attached a few images of a color palette that I feel is perfect for achieving this look. The palette is refined, contemporary and clean. This palette is a combination of glass, stainless steel and porcelain. Combining these different textures will help you create an amazing installation. The crisp white glass in combination with the cool stainless steel and patterned porcelain really help set a hip restaurant vibe in your kitchen. I love the idea of the subtle checkered pattern on the porcelain for the kitchen floor. The pattern is a great way of combining the different gray and white tones you will be using in the other materials, it adds visual interest without being overwhelming. The glass & stainless tiles are a perfect choice for your back splash area, get creative with the combination of these materials. I have attached a few images of a kitchen project that served as the inspiration for this color palette. I love what was done with the stainless steel tile above the stove area. So go ahead, get creative and give your kitchen new life!
Cutting the 3×6 Subway Tiles
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010If you are looking for a great kitchen design idea or bathroom idea, Subway Glass Tiles are a great choice. They are a classic shape but the look is updated with a glass finish keeping your home interior current without over doing it. Below is an example of Ocean Grey 3×6 being used for a kitchen tile backsplash.
One of the great things about the 3×6 subway glass tiles is that they are 8mm thick which adds a lot of depth to the glass and in turn your glass tile installation. However the thickness of the subway glass tiles can be tricky when it comes to cutting them. We get calls from time to time about either the glass or the polyurethane back chipping when the subway tile is being cut to fit odd spaces. But there are some really easy steps to take to ensure you get a clean easy cut for your wall tile installation.
To start you will need a wet saw with a diamond blade. Make sure to use a brand new blade for the best results. On the cutting board lay the subway tile face down with the white polyurethane backing face up. Cut half way through the depth of the tile and then flip the subway tile over (glass side face up) and finish cutting all the way through.
Following these tips will minimize the amount of chipping on both the glass and the backing. While not all chipping is preventable when cutting any glass tile this really helps!
For more detailed information on installation visit our installation guide on The Glass Mosaic Outlet.
About Glass Tiles.com also has a great picture essay on the process.
Amazing Kitchen Transformation!
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010While browsing on Garden Web’s website I came across a conversation about finding the whitest glass tiles possible. And it happened that they were talking about The Glass Mosaic Outlet’s Blanco 3×6 Subway tile! Further down were these amazing pictures of Dwight’s kitchen backsplash installation where the Blanco 3×6 subway tile had been used.
All images can be clicked for larger versions.
I was so impressed with the look of the kitchen design that I had to contact Dwight about the photos. He was just as excited and sent me a bunch of his before and after images. My favorite part is seeing the before pictures. Here is what their kitchen design looked like before the transformation.
Keeping with the subway tile shape they combined the Blanco 3×6 with the Stainless Steel 1×2 tiles to create the final striking kitchen design.
Both the Subway tiles and the Stainless Steel tiles have recycled content, in fact the Stainless Steel is 100% recycled tile. So if you are looking for green materials they are a great choice.
*We actually had a manufacturing mistake with the Stainless Steel 1×2 and ended up with Stainless 1×2 but in a vertical pattern rather than staggered. We are having a blow out sale on these if you would like to replicate this look at a discounted price. Just give us a call 1.888.848.4537I am not sure what they used on the floors for this installation but we have a similar porcelain floor tile that would look just as great. Ferroker Alumino is a 17×26 porcelain tile that has been used in countless installations both commercial and residential.
While Alumino is the most popular of the colors there are also 3 other colors in the collection which you can see here Porcelain Tiles.
Thank you Dwight for sharing your pictures with us!
This is what Dwight had to say about his Design For Less Experience “…we are very happy with the quality of the tiles, as well as the pricing we received from The Glass Mosaic Outlet. We have had several guests comment on our backsplash and I have even loaned out a couple of our extra pieces for our friends to look at in their own house. Too bad you don’t have a referral program; I might be able to quit my day job (JK).”
We are working on a referral program because we know you guys are out there spreading the word about Design For Less and we really appreciate it! For now just remember that any tile installation pictures we receive from you automatically gets you a 5% discount on your next order. You can email them here info@design-4-less.com.
You can see many more inspirational kitchen designs on our Gallery page.


























