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Moving Hours

House + Earth is moving! We will be open by appointment only from Thursday April 24th through Monday April 29th.  We will be closed Tuesday April 30th and will reopen on Wednesday May 1st in our new location: 1214 West 6th Street, Suite 100 (the other side of the building from our old location). Customers with projects or questions can contact a sales associate during normal business hours at 512-300-0484. We look forward to seeing you in our new showroom!

H+E is Moving - All Vignettes for Sale!

H+E Showroom Vignette Sale!

House+Earth is moving showrooms!
Come May 1st, we will be located at:
1214 West 6th Street, NOW SUITE 100, Austin, TX 78703
(Just one block east. Pull into the parking lot immediately before our existing lot.)

Classic Style with a Fresh Twist

We constantly have customers looking for that perfect backsplash. While some folks are looking for something that is completely their own flavor - a bold, personal splash of shimmering red glass tile or 10-color ceramic mosaic - others are looking for something less dramatic. Many times, the 2x8 ceramic is the perfect solution... a more elongated version of a traditional subway tile format. Available in over 150 colors from two domestic manufacturers, there is a solution for everybody.

Fireclay Tile

To Thermofoil or not to Thermofoil….

Thermofoil from Executive Cabinetry is not your grandmother’s thermofoil. Manufacturing processes have advanced over the years leading to greatly increased durability.

Cork Mosaic Tile

Cork Mosaic Tile

$14.09 per sq.ft.

Quality cork is harvested from the cork oak tree found in Mediterranean areas.  The tree forms a thick, rugged bark that is harvested about every 10 years to produce cork products such as wine stoppers, coasters, bulletin boards and…flooring. The harvesting of the cork does not harm the tree, in fact, no trees are cut down during the harvesting process. Only the bark is extracted, and a new layer of cork regenerates, making it a rapidly-renewable resource.

The 60-30-10 Rule

When it comes to choosing a color palette for your space, three is never a crowd!

Here is the rule:

When choosing your palette for a particular space, it is easiest to break down the colors into percentages –

dominate color (60%)

secondary color (30%)

accent color (10%)

Fireclay Glazed Thin Brick Tile

 

Fireclay Tile is known for being a ‘leading ceramic tile company using recycled materials and sustainable manufacturing practices.’ So, when they announced their new line of Glazed Thin Brick, House+Earth was sure to get a hold of samples to share with our customers in and around the Austin area!

Cabinetry Hardware

Stunning cabinetry can make a statement in any space – but not without complimentary hardware! Add beautiful finishing touches that last a lifetime by using Colonial Bronze Hardware. All of the products are solid brass, American made and hand finished by craftsmen and women in Conneticut. All finishes are made of 95% recycled materials and have been tested and come with a Lifetime Warranty against tarnishing.

Grout Color

When choosing tile for your space, you often consider shape, size, color, and texture. For most, one aspect of a finished tile job that can impact the final design is typically an afterthought – the grout color!

 

Most people know what grout is – a cement and sand-based product that is applied between tiles to fill joints. What people don’t typically realize about grout is its ability to be an extremely effective decorating element!

 

Interior Design Services

Thinking about remodeling and not sure where to begin? Having difficulty finding the perfect colors or the best-suited materials for your particular project? There’s no need to tackle even the smallest of projects on your own – let House+Earth help!

We have in-house professional interior designers with a focus on sustainability and indoor air quality within both residential and commercial interiors.

House + Earth, 1214 West 6th Street, Suite 120 Austin, Texas, 78703
phone: 512.300.0484 - fax: 512.300.0499

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