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Upcoming Trends in Ceramics

Tile of Spain USA

The process of creating a home is complex and intimate. Designers (or homeowners) must be able to find functional solutions for everyday needs while keeping the personal touch of those who will live in the home. Geotiles (Pamesa Group) Tokio (35X35”). To achieve this, one must choose high-quality materials that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

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Design Trends: The 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year

Architectural Ceramics

Remember Rose Quartz? That was so 2016. Really. In 2016, PANTONE’s Color of the Year was Rose Quartz 13-1520. Three years later, we’ve come full circle with another pink hue, but now in a much more lively option: Living Coral. Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course).

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Create The Perfect Patio With Porcelain Garden Tiles

The London Tile Co.

Living in the UK often means events cancelled or contingency plans put in place due to the weather, so when we do get some sunshine (or even just a break from the rain) we all know how important it is to make the most of it. The last thing you want to be doing is deep cleaning or treating your patio or decking. Unfortunately this is the reality if you use a natural material like stone or wood.

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COVERINGS ANNOUNCES CHARITABLE INITIATIVES AT THE 2019 SHOW

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

(ARLINGTON, VA—March 18, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will give back to the local community through a range of charitable initiatives at this year’s show in Orlando, Florida from April 9-12. Continuing its tradition of supporting the host city, Coverings will partner with both Clean the World and the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.

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Pantone Makes a Splash with Living Coral: How to Incorporate the Vibrant Color

As The Tile Turns

Every year, Pantone spurs worldwide design trends by highlighting a hue that reflects the stylistic mood of the times. The color authority draws on themes seen in the latest artwork, music, and technology to ensure that its selected shade evokes the essence of the year it represents. This carefully chosen color is a big deal; once announced, it is seen regularly on runways, on social media, and in our homes.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Women in Architecture

Architectural Ceramics

Tile is what we do, but without architecture there would be no buildings to tile. This Women’s History Month, we salute the women who blazed the trail in the architecture industry. Marion Mahony Griffin February 14, 1871 – August 10, 1961. A pioneer for women in architecture, Marion Mahony Griffin was among the first licensed female architects and was the first employee of Frank Lloyd Wright.

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Patcraft unveils Monochrome, Surface Tone collection

Floor Covering News

Cartersville, Ga.—Patcraft’s newest resilient tile collection, Monochrome & Surface Tone, is designed to transform space and experience. Featuring abstract visuals with a natural yet sophisticated aesthetic, this collection offers simplicity to promote connection and inspire creativity through the use of visual variation in the tile’s finish, the company said.

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Bringing the outside in

Diary of a Tile Addict

Luxury interior brand Charlotte Jade , founded in 2015 by artist Charlotte O’Rilley, has recently added ceramic tiles to their product range. The company focuses on hand-drawn images of flora and fauna, attempting to reconnect consumers with the beauty of the natural world. With the desire to blur the lines between interior spaces and the outside world, this trend continues into their ceramic collection.

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Demand for Ceramic Cores Driven by North America

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The future of the global ceramic core market looks promising, according to a recent market report, with opportunities in aerospace , industrial gas turbines and other markets.

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Bathroom Shelving Ideas That Are Just As Charming

Trendir Magazine

With so many different items needing to go in the bathroom space, it makes sense for you to have an abundance of shelves in the room. Even though many of us would prefer to have a large display of shelves the fact is, not many bathrooms come with them already installed. Here is a guide to help you with bathroom shelving ideas that are charming yet modern.

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Valverdi Indoor-Out Wins in the Tomorrow’s Tile & Stone 2019 Awards

Valverdi Indoor-Out

Now in their second year, the Tomorrow’s Tile & Stone Awards recognise “the products and services which have made the biggest and most positive impact on the tiling industry over the past 12 months” Valverdi Indoor-Out was selected as one of the 20 finalists in this year’s awards, which were voted for by readers of Tomorrow’s Tile & Stone.

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Bringing the outside in

Diary of a Tile Addict

Luxury interior brand Charlotte Jade , founded in 2015 by artist Charlotte O’Rilley, have recently added ceramic tiles to their product range. The company focuses on hand-drawn images of flora and fauna, attempting to reconnect consumers with the beauty of the natural world. With the desire to blur the lines between interior spaces and the outside world, this trend continues into their ceramic collection.

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SCHOTT: Glass-Ceramic Fireplace Panels

Ceramic Industry Magazine

ROBAX ® Magic with Signature Impressions from SCHOTT reportedly offers fireplace designers and manufacturers a new opportunity to create products with a modern look while offering the low thermal expansion and high-temperature performance that the firebox demands.

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NFA board looks for continued growth in 2019

Floor Covering News

NFA board from left: Jason McSwain, McSwain Carpets; Darren Hearns, Great Lakes Carpet & Tile, Orlando; Raffi Samarzian of Toronto-based Samarzian Bros.; Eric Mondragon, RC Willey; and Deb DeGraaf, DeGraaf Interiors. Whistler, British Columbia, Canada—Against a picturesque backdrop of snow-laden mountains, blue skies and warmer-than-expected temperatures, the National Floorcovering Alliance hosted its spring meeting a […].

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StatWatch December 2018: The China Conundrum

Stone Update

Quartz-surface shipments to the United States take a nosedive, while other categories see an uptick.

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Live with Love – A New Pinterest Board

JG Kitchens

Design should be beautiful and functional. It should also be personal. In this latest Live With Love Pinterest Board , I share some of the personal items I have displayed in “Chez J,” my San Diego townhouse. I hope it sparks ideas for you on incorporating your own memories and mementos into your space. They add joy, which enhances your experience of your home and your wellness.

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Technical Ceramic Solutions at Ceramics Expo 2019

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Ceramics Expo returns to Cleveland’s I-X Center from April 30-May 1 with the promise of an invigorated and extended program and a virtually booked exhibit hall.

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When Buying a Fixer-Upper, Where Should You Draw the Line?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When you find a great fixer-upper, it can be difficult to determine if you should put an offer. You want to restore the home to its natural beauty — especially if it comes at a good price. However, you need to weigh the good, the bad and the ugly before making a decision. Weigh the pros and cons of purchasing a fixer-upper. Image: Hero Images/Getty Images.

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Fall in Love with these Dreamy backyard ideas

Trendir Magazine

Whether you have a tiny or a huge backyard, making it into a dreamy, oasis where you can escape after a long day of work is one of the main perks of owning your own residence. To help you fall in love with creating a new and upgraded backyard, we have put together 10 dreamy backyard ideas that are sure to make you fall in love with your décor. Whimsical Dining Area If you want to bring a middle eastern touch to your whimsical space, consider adding throw pillows as seating.

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Karndean Designflooring launches Van Gogh rigid core format

Floor Covering News

Export, Penn.–Karndean Designflooring now offers best-selling designs from its Van Gogh range in a rigid core format, in addition to the existing glue down luxury vinyl format. According to the company, Van Gogh glue down provides homeowners with peace of mind that planks will be permanently adhered to the subfloor and allows them to personalize […].

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Master’s and Doctoral Degrees on the Rise

Ceramic Industry Magazine

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the educational level of American adults is on the rise as more college graduates go on to earn master’s, professional and doctoral degrees.

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9 Small Space Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. . When it comes to designing and decorating small spaces, most people know the cardinal rules. Keep things light; make sure the furniture matches the scale. But while trying to make sure you’re getting the most out of every inch of a small space, you could be doing the total opposite.

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Time To Upgrade Your Breakfast Space

Trendir Magazine

Nutritionists have always said, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” however, finding the time and space to actually eat it is a different story. This is mainly due to most kitchens not having a designated breakfast space- till now. If you have been looking into upgrading or adding to your breakfast space this guide is the one for you!

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I4F augments licensee protection with new labelling system

Floor Covering News

Willemstad, Curacao–I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, is introducing new measures designed to further protect its complying licensees. The company also said it has provided notice to terminate license agreements with two manufacturers—Jiangsu Simo New Materials Co. Ltd. and Weifang Green Residence Floor Material Co.

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Corning Accelerates Flow Reactor Commercialization with New Manufacturing Operation in China

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Corning Inc. recently announced that its subsidiary, Corning Singapore Holdings Private Limited, has signed an investment agreement with the Changzhou government in China to establish a new headquarters for Corning’s Advanced-Flow™ Reactors (AFR) business in Changzhou Science and Education Town.

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When Selling Your Home, Are Neutral Colors like Builder Beige Too Boring?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Although black is the most stylish color of every year, it’s conventional wisdom to use neutral colors like builder beige, gray and taupe when putting your home on the market. However, some people (myself included) actually like these colors apart from resale factors. We believe that these neutral color palettes have gotten a bad rap. Is builder beige really boring?

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Chic Fireplace Remodeling Ideas

Trendir Magazine

Decorative yet charming, functional yet engaging- the fireplace a highlight of most homes. Whether you are a fan of your fireplace or not, they tend to attract attention not only due to how large they can be but due to how much you can do with them. Regardless if you want to upgrade your fireplace or completely remodel it, here are chic fireplace remodeling ideas to help you along the way.

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City of opportunities: Living and working in NYC

Floor Covering News

This column was written and sponsored by Outpost Club. New York City is known as one of the greatest cultural hubs in America. Every year the city sees millions of young graduates and professionals move to the city with hopes of fulfilling an exciting career journey. Studies indicate that 25% of the city’s labor […].

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AGC Establishes Global R&D Framework for Automotive On-Glass Antennas

Ceramic Industry Magazine

AGC recently announced that the anechoic chambers it constructed in Gosselies, Belgium, for the development of automotive on-glass antennas were inaugurated on March 15, 2019.

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How to Create an Indoor Compost Bin that Doesn’t Smell

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. . Finding fresh, enriched soil for your garden can get surprisingly pricey. A 12-quart bag of pre-made compost can run around $25. It’s simply $25 you don’t need to spend if you start composting. You can even do it right in the comfort of your own home by starting an indoor compost bin.

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20: The Construction Bid Process

Life of an Architect

Every client wants to know what their project is going to cost and who’s going to build it. That means sending the drawings out and getting contractors involved … Let’s get ready to rumble because “ The Construction Bid Process ” is today’s topic. [Note: If you are reading this via email, you will have to click here to access the on-site audio player] For those of you who might not know, a construction bid is the process in which the contractor takes the drawings and specifications as prepare

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Crossville receives World Vision’s 2018 Crystal Vision Award

Floor Covering News

David Koenig, Crossville vice president and general manager of Crossville’s distribution division, Crossville Studios, receiving the Crystal Vision Award. Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville Inc. was recently recognized as the 2018 Crystal Vision Award recipient by World Vision. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization known for its global and domestic commitment to community development, disaster response and […].

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New Home Sales End 2018 Up 1.5%

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Sales of newly built, single-family homes posted a yearly gain of 1.5% in 2018, according to recently released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

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10 Small Corner Desks That Transform A Corner Into A Functional Small Home Office

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. . Productivity is possible, even in the smallest of spaces. And if you’re space-challenged, there’s no better place to set up your small home office than in an awkward, unused corner. Check out these 10 small corner desks — and how they’ve been styled — for great ideas to transform a corner into a functional small home office. 1.

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Visual Weight 101: How to Balance Any Room

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Why does this room feel so balanced? The visually heavy concrete wall is balanced by airy chairs and lightweight, interestingly arranged art. Image: Photographee.eu/ Shutterstock. Think about the spaces you love. Whether’s it a room in your own home or apartment, or something you fawned over on Pinterest, the room probably has a sense of balance.

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Defining a House Style: What Makes A Creole Home?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Louisiana is a place like no other. It and its surrounding areas are home to a truly unique style of architecture known as the Creole home. Though you’re less likely to see this home outside of New Orleans, that in no way discounts the rich history and one-of-a-kind make up that this home style has to offer. Take an in-depth look at the Creole home, including its complex beginnings, its two distinct sub-types and some of the defining features of the style.

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Pocket Neighborhoods: Why Small Developments are The Next Big Thing

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

It was writer Howard E. Koch who mused, “You can be a good neighbor only if you have good neighbors.” Of course, you don’t get to choose the people who live around you. Still, a new type of development can help limit the chances of living next to a dud. Pocket neighborhoods are small developments of 12 houses or fewer that are specifically designed to encourage neighborly interaction.