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Modern and functional kitchen furniture
To give our kitchen a modern and renewed air, we have to take care of all the details. Not only choosing a good stoneware for kitchen, but also choosing the most suitable furniture so that it has an elegant appearance and at the same time functional. The kitchen furniture, tables, chairs, display cabinets, modules with drawers, ceramic hob ... everything has to be adjusted to a decorative composition that gives it a touch of distinction and a very appropriate personality. Modern kitchen decorations adapt to large and small spaces. The important thing is to choose kitchen furniture that has a bright appearance and to find a suitable combination of colors, apart from not forgetting that the appliances and accessories also contribute to the decoration. How to choose my kitchen furniture? For your kitchen to have a modern look, the ideal is to find a suitable combination of furniture, materials and colors. The correct thing to do is to use a main or predominant color, and then assign another secondary color with which it generates a certain degree of contrast or harmony. In the compositions of our Scavolini kitchen furniture catalog you will see a wide variety of these trends. Light or wood tones Those who prefer kitchens with natural, light or wood tones, can bet on white kitchen furniture, combined with some modules in wood or pastel tones. Light colors create a feeling of spaciousness, but need a color counterpoint so that they don't look too aseptic and soulless. We can also look for contrast, using kitchen stoneware in dark tones. Bright, bold and brightly colored kitchens In modern kitchens, it is also common for those who prefer bright colors. Entering the kitchen has to be like the experience of entering a mirrored room, where the appliances and furniture are impeccable. Contrasts are very popular here, with kitchen furniture in black, red or even yellow, combined with some white or gray. We can play by choosing some tiles of the year that combine with this type of furniture in bold tones. Larger kitchens are more likely to use dark tones, such as black, maroon or dark blue, as they will make them more welcoming. What do you want to feel when you enter the kitchen? Each person can have a very particular vision of a kitchen. For some it is a space for inspiration, creativity, a place where they feel comfortable working and where they will experiment and create new dishes and recipes. For others, the kitchen fulfills a purely functional mission. It is not a place of work, but of leisure and recreation. Some even want to use kitchen cabinets that allow them to eat or have breakfast in the kitchen, with large tables and chairs so that everyone can enjoy that experience. The question you should ask yourself when entering your kitchen is: how do I want to feel when I'm there? What sensations would I like to experience? In our online store you will find both custom kitchen compositions, kitchen tables and chairs, accessories and appliances so that you have a perfectly equipped kitchen.
Tile combination for small bathrooms
Maybe you have come this far because you are looking for decoration ideas for small bathrooms. Tiles are usually the first option to decorate the wall, but it is important to choose a suitable combination of bathroom tiles if we want to make good use of space. What to consider when choosing tiles for small bathrooms? Depending on the size, material and color of the tile that we use, our bathroom may better fit what we are looking for. Let's see what are the aspects that you should take into account. 1. Tile size If we choose very large tiles, our bathroom will be able to convey a feeling of greater spaciousness than if we put standard or medium size models. Small size tiles can also be adjusted to the proportion of the bathroom, since having a greater number of tiles creates the feeling that the space is larger. 2. Horizontal or vertical placement The way in which the tiles are laid is also important. Unless we are talking about square tiles (same width x height), rectangular type tiles have a vertical or horizontal orientation. If we place the tiles in a horizontal direction, we will also be generating a feeling of greater openness, while if they are placed vertically, the bathroom will tend to appear smaller. 3. Lighting Small bathrooms, in general, tend to have less natural light, since if there is a window to the gallery, patio or outside, it will also be smaller. This causes that the best combination of tiles for small bathrooms are those of light tones and also with a gloss finish. 4. Textures By reducing the combinations of tiles, we can bet on more uniform tones, but with different reliefs. Textures help create atmospheres and can serve as a separating element between the different spaces in the bathroom. Colors and styles for small bathroom tiles When combining tiles in small bathrooms, another aspect to be considered is undoubtedly the colors and styles, where we highlight the minimalist and rustic decorations. Minimalist designs One of the most common trends in this type of bathroom is minimalist designs. These designs, in general, opt for shades in light colors and seek a certain degree of uniformity. With the shades of minimalist white tiles, we can create contrasts in the shower area or with the floor to create a feeling of openness and build an environment where the visual impact falls on one of the bathroom walls. For example, we can bet on a combination of black and white tones, dark blue or red with white or gray tones, such as this elegant porcelain gray tile. Rustic designs In rustic designs, it is very common to use combinations of tiles in wood color and in light tones, with designs such as the rustic white gloss tile, which we can combine with other layers of colors. Other models such as the Almond ceramic tile also offer many possibilities, combining them for example with white or other light shades on the upper part of the walls. Whichever option you choose, you don't have to be guided solely by trends. Small bathrooms allow for a wide variety of options. In our store you will find a wide variety of bathroom tiles, among which you will surely want a color or design that you would love to see in the decoration of your bathroom.
Differences between stoneware and porcelain
When renovating or installing flooring, one of the most frequent doubts is the difference between normal or porcelain stoneware. What is the difference and what are its properties? Is it better to put a stoneware or porcelain floor and what are the advantages of each one? In this article we are going to give you some of the keys so that you know better these two products. What is normal stoneware and what characteristics does it have? Normal stoneware, also sometimes called enamelled stoneware, is a type of flooring that is manufactured by single-firing. Among its characteristics, it should be noted that they have a higher water and humidity absorption capacity than porcelain, that is, they have more porosity. For your benefit, it is much cheaper than porcelain and can be manufactured in multiple colors. It is generally used to pave the interior of homes and its installation is easier, so it is usually the most common option. Have you already seen the different models of indoor stoneware tiles that you have in our store? What is porcelain and what are its advantages? Porcelain, for its part, is a type of flooring with extraordinary qualities. It is more resistant and has a greater durability than stoneware. Since it is much less porous than stoneware (it absorbs less moisture), its maintenance is much easier. It is compact, stable, has better resistance to shock and abrasion. You will see that there are also many different models and colors of porcelain, which can imitate other materials, such as stone, wood or cement. Discover the different porcelain floors for interiors that you can find in our online store. Regarding its applications, it is much more common to use porcelain in high traffic areas, in custom built showers or also on terraces and patios. But it can also be used as a flooring for indoor floors, you can even have all the rooms in the house in porcelain to give it an incredible design touch. Which is better, stoneware or porcelain? The truth is that there is no simple answer to this question. It depends on many factors. Clearly porcelain has a greater durability and offers a great variety of styles and customizations, but it also has a higher price. On many occasions, if your budget for the paving of your home is not very high, you can install stoneware flooring in the largest of the house, and porcelain flooring in the kitchen, bathroom or terrace. Ideally, at least in the most humid environments you use porcelain floor, since the low porosity will allow it to be kept in better conditions. It is also recommended that you use porcelain flooring in public spaces, shops and stores, since many people are going to step on that floor every day. At Azulejos Solá we offer you a wide range of designs, colors and textures in both stoneware and porcelain so that you can choose the type of flooring that is most suitable for you. Write to us to answer any questions, or contact by phone at +34 96 132 09 73.
What material should I use to cover my facade?
The facade of our building or chalet is the image we give to the outside and the one that using concrete materials and glues will protect us from possible problems related to changes in temperature and humidity. From Azulejos Solá we want to give you some ideas about the types of product for the facade that exist and when we should opt for one or the other. It would be divided between 5 types of coating or at least the most common: Stoneware It is what we would call the "material of a lifetime" It is usually the cheapest option, it is an absorbent material but we will have a great variety of designs, from smooth tiles to imitations of stone ... etc. As occurs in porcelain. Using the corresponding sealing tails will give us a very good result as long as it is not in an area of very sudden temperature changes. Porcelain It resists high temperatures and frost, combining it with an appropriate porcelain glue is one of the most resistant options. With porcelain tiles we will have much more variety in designs, even with most of these models we will be able to play using it as flooring. The best feature is that it is a waterproof material, although if we are looking for something with a lot of relief or with a more natural appearance there will be other options. Concrete This material offers us a large number of designs, imitation of natural stone, natural mud ... etc. but normally saving on these. Pieces with great character and relief. Concrete is an absorbent material, according to designs we can apply waterproofing treatments. Natural stone Material with a great personality that undergoes changes over time and weather conditions, since it is a 100% natural product, but with this material we will achieve the most natural and characteristic effect of the stones. There are products to maintain the state of the stone as well as treatments for wet areas. Manual mud The manual clay as well as the stone offers us this natural and rustic touch to our facade, although today, there are pieces that combining their placement can give us a much more current touch. It is an absorbent material that treating it with certain products we can give it touches of color or shine and even waterproof them. Finally emphasize that any of these models can also be used indoors as a covering to achieve unique spaces. We have been working for more than 60 years in the world of reforms and we know that many times doubts arise with the cladding of the facades, we hope that by following our advice you will find the material that best suits your needs. We are at your disposal for questions and suggestions, you can contact us by phone, WhatsApp or via e-mail. We are here to help you in whatever way we can. Greetings and have a great time!
What should I keep in mind when planning a kitchen budget?
The kitchen is one of the most important spaces in the home, in it we spend a lot of the day cooking and in many cases also used as a laundry area. Today open spaces are very fashionable and this is where kitchen furniture gains prominence. At Azulejos Solá we have more than 20 years of experience in kitchen design and reform, we work with the Scavolini firm, one of the most prestigious Italian kitchen brands, together with them we carry out projects as they are tailored to tastes and customer needs. If you are wondering, what should I take into account when requesting a kitchen budget? These are the conclusions we have reached: THE STYLE - A kitchen is something designed for a lifetime or at least to last for many years, therefore we recommend choosing a light and sober style, that is, not to get carried away by something very modern if we are not totally sure because with the time can stop liking us like the first day. THE QUALITY - Of course "the quality" of the kitchen furniture that we wish to acquire, this will determine the time that we are going to be able to enjoy it. In the case of Scavolini, its water-resistant helmets guarantee that the furniture will not have problems with water and working with the Blum brand guides allows us to fill drawers with a large amount of weight and throw them so that their progressive closure does the rest. It is also very important to look at the finishes, a well finished lacquer must reflect us like a mirror. THE DISTRIBUTION - Be aware of the space intended for the kitchen and optimize its storage, this is perhaps the most important thing, depending on the dimensions of the kitchen a column area, an island ... etc may be interesting, we must discuss this with the designer since he will always be able to give you a more professional vision and advise you with possible changes that we have not taken into account. Following these tips we will be able to reach our ideal kitchen and enjoy a comfortable and durable space, any questions you can contact us, we are here to help as much as possible.
Imex significantly expands its catalog of taps
Imex is one of the youngest brands among all the faucet factories that coexist in the national market. Despite this, Imex also has one of the most complete catalogs and is already one of the most important bathroom brands recognized by professionals in the sector and by the final consumer. Without going any further, Imex has added 18 new collections to its product range this year. With these developments, there are already 103 different models that can be found in the Imex 2020 faucet catalog. Among these models there are shower sets, sink and bidet taps, but also a large selection of built-in shower and bidet or kitchen faucets. The good positioning of the brand of taps valencia is mainly due to the great variety of options and solutions that it is providing to its customers, all of them carefully designed. Each of the models are designed and manufactured in various colors, with which the range of possibilities is multiplied. The variety of models and the style of these are combined with the quality with the low price and the good quality of the product. Until now, faucets were not one of the most important bathroom products. One of the reasons is because comparing it with others, these are one of the lowest priced products in the bathroom renovation. Another important reason is that it is almost the last thing that is installed and therefore it is usually the last thing chosen in bathroom stores. In addition to its easy installation and low cost bathroom faucets can be changed quickly if we have any problems with them. However, with brands like Imex, the taps acquire an added value. The color black, white and rose gold, in addition to the designs with straight and clean lines, are some of the main trends this year.
How to lay laminate floors
One of the advantages of buying a laminate floor is its easy installation. Unlike other products such as porcelain stoneware, the placement of a laminate floor does not require the use of adhesive materials. It also prevents dirt and noise caused by a conventional work. It is fast and comfortable. The price of laying laminate floors is also much lower than placing a porcelain stoneware. However, due to the ease with which laminate floors are installed, many people prefer to take care of this work themselves. Here we are going to leave some installation tips for those who need it. 1. The first thing that is recommended is to leave the material in its original packaging for 48 hours to acclimatize to the temperature of the room where it will later be placed. 2. Ensure that the base is firm and clean and dry. 3. It is important to previously install the subfloor, to be able to be of the same brand as the laminate flooring to have the full manufacturer's warranty. 4. To install our laminate floor we will need the following tools: installation kit, hammer, saw, pencil, metal tape, goggles and gloves) 5. We must check that the plates are in good condition, before and during installation. Also check that the doors can continue to open after laying the subfloor and the plates. 6. Mix the plates well between the boxes to achieve a continuity in the design of our floor so that there are no areas other than others. 7. Correctly measure the length and width of the room to plan an adequate distribution. 8. Place the first iron in a centered area of the room. The following should be placed with respect to the previous one with an inclination of 20º to 30º and move them up and down until the plates automatically fit with one click. With the Uniclic Quick Step system you can also fit the plates together with small strokes. In these two videos we can see the main tips for laying laminate floors.
White kitchen tiles
There is no doubt that white tiles are the most used ceramic tiles for kitchen walls. The kitchen is a space where many decorative elements come together, and must be in harmony and balance between them. Just as in other places in the house the tiles have a leading role, in the kitchen this is not usually the case. In the bathroom, for example, surely the tiles are the main decoration and, according to the ceramic trend of the moment, we will combine the tiles according to colors, reliefs or textures. For the floors of the house, terrace, floors of commercial premises or for facades, we do look for a porcelain tile that stands out or that manages to give it that personal or exclusive aspect that we want to achieve in that room. In the kitchen, however, the kitchen furniture, the kitchen bench, and even the kitchen floor coexist and predominate as decorative and prominent elements. For this reason, white tiles are usually purchased for kitchen walls, which give clarity, that is easy to clean, and that is a clear base on which furniture or bench stand out. In addition, white tiles are usually cheaply priced, and the kitchens have walls that will be covered by kitchen furniture. And maybe it's interesting to put a cheap tile to save on the price of the tiles. At this time, the fashion of kitchen furniture are gray or wood, and white tiles are a good combination for these two trends. Actually, it is well known that the white color is very easy to combine. To achieve even more feeling of spaciousness and clarity, it is advisable to place white ground tiles. The rectified tiles give us the possibility of leaving the minimum space between them, and in this way avoid the cement joints, which visually are not pleasant, and cleaning on the joints is very difficult. The most common rectified tiles are 30x60 and 30x90. Although each time the ceramic factories show us in their catalogs of tiles larger measures, and you can find sizes of 50x100 or 40x120 centimeters, among others. In the online store of Azulejos Solá we show you the prices of white kitchen tiles. In gloss and matte finish
Hydraulic tiles
At the present time, large companies design their products and subsequently create the need for the consumer. This happens with the most basic things in life but also with secondary things. Fashions do not seem to be an exception, at least in the tile sector. The design departments of the tile brands invest great resources in the development of their products. Nowadays one of the products that are setting a trend in home decoration are hydraulic tiles. A few years ago the first models of hydraulic tiles were released and little by little they have been creating new designs that have been cast in all the interior design competitions, decoration magazine and every time in the homes of more people. It is a very versatile type of product. Just as other styles of tiles despite varying in sizes or colors follow a very similar style line, hydraulic tiles are a world apart. In this style of tile is played with drawings, colors and shapes, giving rise to a multitude of decoration possibilities. These models are common to find them as floors in bathrooms and kitchens, as lining of bathrooms and kitchens or as flooring of commercial premises that want to give your business a creative look. In our online store we have one of the most extensive hydraulic tile catalogs on the market. We work with models of catalogs as important as Aparici, Keros or Novogrés, so we try to offer a wide range of prices, measurements, styles and designs to facilitate the choice for our customers. Here we show you a selection of products, but we invite you to discover all our models in the catalog of tiles and pavement of hydraulic style.
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