
For the design of a residence in North Scottsdale, AZ, architect Michael P. Johnson of Michael P. Johnson Design Studio Ltd. in Cave Creek, AZ, chose large-format porcelain tile as flooring throughout the main areas of the home. The tile was manufactured by Imola and supplied by Imperial Tile of Phoenix, AZ. A sleek modern space was created with the material palette of tile and wood.
A homeowner's passion for music was the influence behind the design of a 3,400-square-foot residence in North Scottsdale, AZ. The contemporary-style home features a palette of Italian tile and bamboo - creating a chic and elegant atmosphere for its resident.
"The owner is a stockbroker who grew up in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area of Minnesota," explained architect Michael P. Johnson of Michael P. Johnson Design Studio Ltd. in Cave Creek, AZ. "He paid his way through college playing music. He realized that he would be a minor player in the music industry, so he decided to make money so that he can have fun playing music."
Johnson went on to say that the homeowner did not know much about architecture and design, and as a result, relied on the architect's expertise when it came to the design of his home. "He said to me, ‘Build me a house," said Johnson. "The only thing that he really wanted was a dance floor."

Featuring many large windows and spacious interior areas, the home provides a light airy feel.
Complementing the bamboo floor is Italian tile, which was manufactured by Imola and supplied by Imperial Tile of Phoenix, AZ. The 2-by-4-foot tile was laid in a running bond pattern as flooring throughout the living room, dining room, kitchen, guest bedroom and powder room. It was mud set with no joints, according to Johnson, who added that this method of installation allowed for the tile pieces to be uniform. "We had great tile setters," he said.

The coloring of the tile also complements the stainless appliances in the kitchen - furthering enhances the contemporary look of the residence.

The tile complements the bamboo floor in the entrance room of the residence, which was designed to serve as a dance space.

In total, approximately 1,400 square feet of tile was used as flooring throughout the home. The 2-by-4-foot pieces were mud set in a running bond with no joints.
It took about four months from the time Johnson was hired to when the job was sent out for bids, explained the architect. The entire project was constructed in about one year.
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