Fall 2010 E-Newsletter
From the President
Welcome!
Fall is certainly a time for change. A change in temperature, a change in the color of the leaves and a change away from the lazy days of summer. This newsletter we'll also see a change. In the first two newsletters, we highlighted commercial projects. For this issue, we'll switch gears and spotlight a residential project, with a residential designer (actually 2!). Take a moment and view the absolutely stunning photos of a private residence recently completed by Custom Kitchens by Martin. It's truly amazing what attention to detail does for a project. It's also what still drives Tile Wholesalers to deliver the best service and products to market each and every day.
Take time to enjoy the changes occurring every day. I hope you enjoy this issue.
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- David A. Firkins
President of Tile Wholesalers
Featured Designers: Kimberly Martin and Jennifer Richards
We always enjoy sharing projects that use tile to reflect an individual's personality; and in this case, there are two!
 Custom Kitchens by Martin recently completed a project for a family in the Greater Rochester area that encompassed remodeling/replacing two existing bathrooms for their two very distinctive children.
In addition to developing designs that reflect the children, there were very specific architectural elements from the existing rooms, such as heavy crown molding, which needed to blend in with the upgrades.
The existing bathrooms were each designed with a typical tub/shower combination. It was the client's wish to remove the existing tubs and have custom tiled showers, each with their own "wow" factor upon completion. Equally important, the client wanted their tile and material choices to be both unique, and timeless. The client also required that the existing floors remain in place. Kimberly, who started Custom Kitchens by Martin with her husband in 1995, knew that finding the right mix of materials along with the proper way to balance them would make the project challenging.
 Tile Wholesalers was able to provide a wide range of products for her to consider that would help bring a natural-colored, masculine space and a lighter, fun, more feminine space to life. Hand-made tiles and glass accents by Jeffrey Court, glass mosaics and accents by Stone & Pewter Accents, and several Crossville Ceramics pieces gave both rooms sophistication as well as individuality.
Being able to locate so many different products from one source made the project much more streamlined. Kimberly and Jennifer wanted to be able to layout each bathroom with all the patterns in advance so the client could truly envision the completed project. Book-matching the tile on the wall to the existing floor and adding a layer of glass on the base molding to create a truly custom feel were just two of the details the team worked painstakingly to bring together.
By focusing on what is the best solution for each individual client, Kimberly and Jennifer are able to bring dream spaces to life in homes across the region.
Tile Wholesalers of Rochester, Inc. is proud to be the partner of choice for designers like Kimberly and Jennifer. We would like to thank Custom Kitchens by Martin for sharing their beautiful project and participating as our Featured Designers.
If you know of projects or Designers to recommend for an upcoming Tile Wholesaler's E-Newsletter, please contact us. We are always looking for great projects and people to highlight. In addition, you can view more photos of this project on our Facebook page. Follow the link to take a peek!
What's New at TWR
 The latest in digital printing technology is from Florida Tile's brand new Quartez Series. Color-bodied porcelain, this new series takes aim at the real beauty of natural quartzite. This unique look is perfectly suited for just about any environment, residential as well as commercial. The 3 colors each have a clefted punch and a heavy graphical movement that creates a dramatic effect. Unique fireplace mosaics and split-faced mosaics complete the look. Take a sneak peak for yourself today: View the Quartez Series
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