EGGER’S CHROMIX SERIES OFFERS MATERIAL REPRODUCTIONS THAT CAN EASILY BE COMBINED WITH OTHER MATERIALS, COLORS AND DECORS, INCLUDING A STONE REPRODUCTION.
Natural Elements Lead Design Choices CHEMETAL 325 STATUARY AND BRUSHED COPPER ALUMINUM AT THE MADISON WASHINGTON HOTEL. DESIGN BY GETTYS GROUP
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etal and stone-look designs are being used throughout living spaces to elevate a room. Surfaces that mimic stone and metal are now all the rage in living rooms, kitchens, and closets unlike previous years when these natural elements were typically used in commercial buildings. “In the past, stone and metal surfaces in the North American market were primarily limited to countertops and retail applications. However, realistic reproductions from TFL and HPL now offer a less expensive alternative to the real thing, which can be cost-prohibitive,” said Michaela Gimpl, decor management expert, EGGER. “Many of today’s designers are showing an affinity for mixed materials, with reproductions becoming more popular in fronts and furniture design. TFL makes it easy
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