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		<title>Creative Uses For Kitchen Tile</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kitchen tile is a beautiful addition to your kitchen. Commonly used for the flooring, it can be also be used in other areas of the kitchen. Here are a few uses for tile you may not have considered.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Ceramic-Tile-Design-GIA.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4285" title="Backsplashes" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Ceramic-Tile-Design-GIA.jpg" alt="" width="346" height="210" /></a>Kitchen tile is a beautiful addition to your kitchen. Commonly used for the <a title="flooring" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/flooring.aspx" target="_blank">flooring</a>, it can be also be used in other areas of the kitchen. Here are a few uses for tile you may not have considered.</p>
<h3>Borders and Low Backsplashes</h3>
<p>Regular counters use the same material on the<a title="backsplash" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/backsplash.aspx" target="_blank"> backsplash</a>. However, you can add interest to the area by using tile to create a beautiful, low border around the kitchen counter. Add a splash of color and create some visual interest by using the tiles to highlight your beautiful countertops. You can also create borders around the tile floor to add visual appeal.</p>
<h3>Medallions and Centerpieces</h3>
<p>Medallions and beautiful patterns can be inset in your tile floor or countertop. Designed to add a splash of color and variety, the mosaic centerpieces can be used to create a beautiful centerpiece in the floor or a focal point on the wall.</p>
<p>The <a title="kitchen tile" href="http://www.kitchentiledirect.com/" target="_blank">kitchen tile</a> can be coordinated throughout the room. Carry your theme throughout the floors and wall for a consistent and luxurious feel. Use tiles to highlight key areas and create intricate, attractive borders. You can also create beautiful centerpieces and focal points using easy-to-install medallions.</p>
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		<title>Remember Kitchen Safety When Remodeling</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:44:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kitchen safety should be at the top of your list when you are remodeling. A safe kitchen is fun for the entire family, even young children. Here are some tips to help you create a new kitchen that is enjoyable and safe.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/kitchen-remodeling.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2374" title="kitchen-remodeling" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/kitchen-remodeling.jpg" alt="Remodleing Your Kitchen" width="349" height="231" /></a>Kitchen safety should be at the top of your list when you are remodeling. A safe kitchen is fun for the entire family, even young children. Here are some tips to help you create a new kitchen that is enjoyable and safe.</p>
<h3>Good Lighting</h3>
<p>The kitchen should always be well-lit when you are working in it. Incorporate under-the-cabinet lighting to illuminate work surfaces. Directional<a title="lighting" href="http://www.discountlightingdirect.com/kitchen-lighting.aspx" target="_blank"> lighting</a> in the ceiling can be used to keep the floor visible and easy to see.</p>
<h3>Outlets and Switches</h3>
<p>Make sure outlets and switches aren’t too close to the sink. Any outlet placed on a wall with a water source should be fitted with a GFCI outlet.</p>
<h3>Safe Appliances</h3>
<p>If you will be buying new <a title="appliances" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">appliances</a>, consider the safety features that are available. Choose ovens that have lock-out features to keep little ones safe, and look for cooktops that have the controls along the side or front to prevent burns.</p>
<h3>Traffic Flow</h3>
<p>If you are gutting the kitchen and starting from scratch, consider the traffic flow. Put the stove and oven where there will not be a steady stream of traffic next to it. Use rounded corners on the edges of countertops for an additional layer of safety.</p>
<p>Remodeling your kitchen is exciting. There are so many possibilities to consider, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the project. Think about kitchen safety when remodeling. Consider the lighting and look for safe appliances. Think about the traffic flow when designing the kitchen and be sure to keep outlets and switches safely away from any water sources.</p>
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		<title>Where to Use Tile in Your Kitchen</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:52:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although tile is commonly considered when redecorating or remodeling a kitchen, you might not fully realize the extend of possibility when it comes to kitchen tile. Tile is not simply an ordinary option for kitchen floors anymore.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Kitchen-Wall-Tile-iS.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4132" title="Kitchen Wall Tile" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Kitchen-Wall-Tile-iS.jpg" alt="Kitchen Wall Tiles Come in Various Styles" width="229" height="346" /></a>Although tile is commonly considered when redecorating or <a title="remodeling a kitchen" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">remodeling a kitchen</a>, you might not fully realize the extend of possibility when it comes to kitchen tile. Tile is not simply an ordinary option for kitchen floors anymore. There are dozens of different ways to include tile in any room, and specifically in the kitchen. Here are some suggestions you may be able to use in your own home:</p>
<h3>Tiled Walls</h3>
<p>Tile is one of the easiest materials to keep clean, making it ideal for a wall. In a matter of seconds it can be wiped clean and look pristine, which is a bonus in a room where spills, oil splatters and water stains are quite common. Consider tiling the walls to the ceiling, or just to eye level.</p>
<h3>Tiled Backsplash</h3>
<p>As the area in the home most likely to have food stains, splatter and mess, the <a title="backsplash" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/backsplash.aspx" target="_self">backsplash</a> is the perfect spot to tile. It can also serve as the focal point in the room if you add colorful or patterned tiles to the area.</p>
<h3>Decorative Tiles</h3>
<p>Kitchen tile can be used as decoration as well as for practical purposes. Consider using glass mosaic tiles or colored patterns to bring life to an ordinary space.</p>
<p>These kitchen tile ideas are all great ways to include the use of tile in your own home.</p>
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		<title>Beautiful Focal Points with Kitchen Backsplashes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kitchen backsplashes are often the focal point of a kitchen's design. They are more than just a functional aspect of design, because of the immense number of options they are key elements of the esthetic design as well.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Kitchen-Tile-Backsplash-iS.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4048" title="Kitchen Tile Backsplash" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Kitchen-Tile-Backsplash-iS.jpg" alt="Make a Great Focal Point With a Tile Backsplash" width="352" height="233" /></a>Kitchen backsplashes are often the focal point of a kitchen&#8217;s design. They are more than just a functional aspect of design, because of the immense number of options they are key elements of the esthetic design as well.</p>
<h3>Materials</h3>
<p><a title="Backsplashes " href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/backsplash.aspx" target="_blank">Backsplashes </a>are not limited to tiles. Glass, wood, recycled material and even cork can be used to create beautiful and functional backsplashes. All of these provide a limitless combination of looks and feels for any kitchen remodeling project.</p>
<h3>Budget Cutters</h3>
<p>Budgets are always important factors to consider in<a title="remodeling" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank"> remodeling</a>. There are tricks to cutting budgets with backsplashes that do not look like you have cut corners. Using tiles with thick grout lines, run halfway up the wall with a border and other design tricks can reduce the amount of expensive materials that must be used. Combining materials allows you to lower the overall cost by making the more expensive materials accents rather than the focal point.</p>
<h3>Style and Color</h3>
<p>With the wide range of materials, colors combinations are limitless. Modern, country, retro and other looks are easily to achieve with the proper selection of colors and textures.</p>
<p>Kitchen backsplashes can be one of the most important features in your kitchen. They often carry color and patterns, and they tie the kitchen space together.</p>
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		<title>Tidy Up with Tile</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:31:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a unique way to spice up your kitchen, consider remodeling using kitchen tile. Let your creative juices flow as you piece together various colors and patterns for every area of your kitchen.]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Mosaics-Tile-Design_Emser.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3585" title="Mosaics Tile Design" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Mosaics-Tile-Design_Emser.jpg" alt="Mosaics Tile Design" width="313" height="319" /></a>If you are looking for a unique way to spice up your kitchen,  consider remodeling using <a title="kitchen tile" href="http://www.kitchentiledirect.com/" target="_blank">kitchen tile</a>. Let your creative juices flow as  you piece together various colors and patterns for every area of your  kitchen.</p>
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<h3>Benefits of Tile</h3>
<p>Tile is both versatile and easy to maintain. It does not require special  cleaning products or constant upkeep. A tile backsplash is useful for  creating a visual focal point in your kitchen as well as drawing  together a wide range of colors. Tile <a title="countertops" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/counters.aspx" target="_blank">countertops</a> and tile floors make  for easy cleanup and can utilize a large variety of color schemes and  patterns.</p>
<h3>Types of Tile</h3>
<p>Mosaic artwork and <a title="glass tile" href="http://www.discounttiledirect.com/glass-tile.aspx" target="_blank">glass tile</a> are two of the hottest new trends.  Stainless steel and copper tile also have designers talking. There are  always the traditional options of ceramic and porcelain. Choose the type  of tile based on the overall theme of your kitchen. Geometric designs  and simple patterns are great for an avant-garde style of kitchen. Metal  tile complements a modern kitchen filled with stainless steel  appliances.</p>
<p>Consider aesthetic appeal when remodeling with kitchen tile. Tile can be  used to achieve an endless variety of looks, from cutting-edge and  modern to classy and timeless.</p>
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		<title>Kitchen Remodeling with a Splash</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the easiest ways to update your kitchen is to add a new backsplash.    A kitchen backsplash  can change the entire look of your kitchen and there are hundreds of design choices.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-977" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="backsplashes" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/backsplashes.jpg" alt="backsplashes" width="260" height="171" />One of the easiest ways to update your kitchen is to add a new backsplash.    A <a title="kitchen backsplash" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/backsplash.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>kitchen backsplash</strong></a> can change the entire look of your kitchen and there are hundreds of design choices.</p>
<h3>Backsplashes Can Cover More Than Behind the Stove</h3>
<p>A backsplash is normally considered to be the wall area behind your stove or cook top.  However, it can run the length of the wall below your top kitchen cabinets and your countertop.   There are many materials you can use and the design possibilities are limitless.</p>
<h3>Make Your Kitchen Pop With A New Backsplash</h3>
<p>The kitchen backsplash is often described as the area which makes your kitchen “pop”.  Create the eye-popping design for your kitchen from ceramic, travertine, glass, marble, stenciled tile, or elaborate etched tiles.  You are only limited by your imagination.  Get possible ideas from online resources or design magazines.  Make a splash and a pop in your kitchen with a beautiful new backsplash.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank"><strong>DirectBuy</strong></a> offers a wide selection of <a title="tile for kitchen backsplashes" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/backsplash.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>tile for kitchen backsplashes</strong></a> , <a title="kitchen remodeling products" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank"><strong>kitchen remodeling products</strong></a> ,  <a title="name-brand kitchen appliances" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>name-brand kitchen appliances</strong></a> to fit most any price range. The savings of up to 50% off retail can make quality appliances affordable for you.</p>
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		<title>Remodel Your Kitchen with Creative Tile Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consider using tile on the floor in varying patterns or across the entire wall area between your cabinets and countertop.  Don’t miss the opportunity to make a unique design using creative tile patterns or materials.  Think outside the box for the wall and flooring areas of your kitchen to create a design using tile to make your kitchen remodel really pop.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most homeowners are concerned with <a title="cabinets" href="http://www.directkitchencabinets.com/" target="_blank">cabinets</a> and <a title="appliances" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/appliances.aspx" target="_blank">appliances</a> more than anything else during a <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling</a> project.  Many miss an opportunity to create something <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-952" style="margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" title="creative tile designs" src="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/creative-tile-designs2.jpg" alt="creative tile designs" width="282" height="273" />truly unique by using creative tile designs which can really make a stunning statement.</p>
<h3>Use Tile for More Than Backsplashes</h3>
<p>The old adage of &#8220;it’s the small things that matter&#8221; pertains to the design world as well.  Tile can make a huge difference in the end result of your <a title="kitchen remodel" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodel</a>. Some people tend to think only of the kitchen backsplash when using tile patterns or different materials such as glass, travertine, or marble.</p>
<h3>Create Interesting Tile Patterns in Kitchen Floors and Walls</h3>
<p>Consider using these materials on the floor in varying patterns or across the entire wall area between your cabinets and countertop.  Don’t miss the opportunity to make a unique design using creative tile patterns or materials.  Think outside the box for the wall and flooring areas of your kitchen to create a design using tile to make your kitchen remodel really pop.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> offers many types of tile for your <a title="kitchen remodeling" href="http://www.directkitchenremodeling.com/" target="_blank">kitchen remodeling</a> projects to help you create a unique look and style. With manufacturer-direct wholesale prices you can end up with a beautiful kitchen and save up to 50% off retail prices.</p>
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		<title>Exceptionally Earth Friendly Recycled Glass Tile For Your Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karen, Kitchen Remodeling Pro</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recycled glass is great for kitchen and bathroom walls, showers, backsplashes, and more. This versatile material is amazingly durable. You can choose the more luminescent type of glass tile or glass mosaics to create the pattern and design you want. Hundreds of sizes and shapes are available as well as finishes such as matte or glossy.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a great recycled material for your kitchen? Look no further than the many options you will find in recycled glass – great for kitchen and bathroom walls, showers, backsplashes, and more. This versatile material is amazingly durable.</p>
<p>You can choose the more luminescent type of glass tile or glass mosaics to create the pattern and design you want. Hundreds of sizes and shapes are available as well as finishes such as matte or glossy.</p>
<p>You may be surprised at the choices you will find in recycled glass tile to use in your home. You’ll end up with a beautiful material that is exceptionally earth friendly.</p>
<p><a title="DirectBuy" href="http://www.directhomediscount.com/" target="_blank">DirectBuy</a> has a wide selection of <a title="tile" href="http://www.discounttiledirect.com/" target="_blank">tile</a> in different types, finishes and sizes to help you create a beautiful addition to your home décor. At wholesale prices that can save up to 50% off retail, you can choose what you want and still save money.</p>
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