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Cool Kitchen Backsplashes to Whet Your Appetite

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The basic function of kitchen backsplashes is to prevent water, food and other types of liquids and solids from damaging the wall behind your kitchen counters. A photo of the city’s skyline is the inspiration for this spectacular kitchen backsplash in Melbourne. The latest generation of stone can realistically mimic wood.

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Picco Group receives 2022 Grande Pinnacle Award

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. With stone panels up to 4,200 kgs and thicknesses exceeding 700mm, a robust but simple steel frame system was designed for primary lateral support. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va.

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Going Above & Beyond: Backsplash Tile That Wows

Architectural Ceramics

We all spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking in front of our backsplash. Here, Virginia-based firms Thorsen Construction and Southern Kitchens teamed up with Architectural Ceramics to design a kitchen space that features a ceramic tile with a playful feel. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz.

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5 Ways Cement Tile on Walls Can Transform Your Space

Granada Tile

This kitchen perfectly shows the power of wall tile texture: the interlocking Antequera concrete tiles add subtle life to a sleek monochromatic palette. Vecchio tiles mimic natural stone. Designer Sarah Sherman Samuel used fetching stripes of Chicago 84 cement tiles to create a magical bathroom. Texture Walls. Match Your Floors.

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Chicago Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Chicago is the epicenter of the Midwest. We spent more than 40 hours conducting research on Chicago real estate and looked at more than 130 apartment buildings in the city, categorizing them by location and comparing them with a set list of variables. We hope you enjoy this Chicago apartment guide and the many neighborhoods we feature.

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Coverings names Installation & Design Award winners

Floor Covering News

The CID Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone in both residential and commercial projects. “We However, there were 18 projects that superbly demonstrated the versatility of tile and stone. Commercial Stone Design: Redefining the Classic Brownstone. Chicago, Ill.

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Surge: AC’s Glass-Inspired Ceramic

Architectural Ceramics

Check out Architectural Ceramic’s Surge Collection, featuring a large-format ceramic tile, that mimics illuminated glass and includes bold electric colors too. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times.

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