Design Inspiration Blog
Mojave East: Indoor Breeze Blocks Add Dimension to a Cincinnati Event Space
Karin Jeske Breeze Blocks
Mojave East in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a very special event venue with a strong design story. Tesselle Shamrock Breeze Blocks were used for several indoor feature walls, adding pattern, depth, and architectural interest throughout the space. Built in 1950, the 11,000-square-foot industrial building has been transformed into a modern venue for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. The design keeps the character of the original structure while adding California desert inspiration, west coast ease, and a little Palm Springs glam. Inside, Mojave East features polished concrete floors, high ceilings, soft draped fabric, greenery, floral installations, modern lighting, and bright white...
Breeze Block Facade on the Edward Durell Stone Home in New York City
Karin Jeske Breeze Blocks
This is not your typical New York City brownstone. In Manhattan’s Lenox Hill neighborhood, architect Edward Durell Stone took a traditional 19th-century house and gave it a bold new midcentury face.
Trace Latte Cement Tile Bathroom by Jodie Shapiro of JLS Home Design
Karin Jeske Cement Tile Cement Tiles
Architectural geometry meets organic modern in this warm, beautifully composed bathroom by Jodie Shapiro of JLS Home Design. The floor features Trace Latte Cement Tiles, a soft neutral pattern that brings structure, movement, and quiet visual interest to the space.
Adding Stucco to a Cinder Block Wall
Karin Jeske
What begins as a basic cinder block wall can become a striking architectural element with thoughtful detailing and the right materials. Bayside Construction transformed a long perimeter wall into a modern privacy feature using Crossroads Breeze Blocks by Tesselle.
An Ipanema Terrazzo Backsplash in a Modern Kitchen by Louann Bauer
Karin Jeske Cement Tile Cement Tiles Terrazzo Tile
This kitchen by Louann Bauer of Bauer Design in Petaluma, California brings together clarity, contrast, and personality in a way that feels both intentional and effortless. The backsplash features Ipanema Campos Cement Tile, a pattern that reads as graphic at first glance but softens as you take it in.