Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In its 10 th year, Boutique Design New York (BDNY) showcases trends targeted to the hospitality boutique and lifestyle market. With over 750 manufacturers, and attended by 8,000+ designers, architects, owners, developers and specifiers, the two inspiring days each November are nothing less than exciting and drool-worthy. Regardless, if you are a hospitality designer or a homeowner, BDNY is a great place to check out what’s trending and who doing what at this moment in time.

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As The Tile Turns

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

At Decorative Materials, we are consistently amazed by the revolutionary concepts at play in today's most fascinating designs. Just when we think tile designs can't get any bolder or more creative, we observe intriguing new ideas with the potential to shake up interior design as we know it.

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Trendir Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Is there anything better than hanging out on your couch with a cozy blanket in front of your fireplace? We think not! This is why we love the idea of revamping your fireplace in order to bring the holidays directly to your living space. From sleek marble to rustic chic, we have something for everyone. Here are a few fireplace ideas to truly enhance your home.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Established in Marbella in 1998, G. Vega Ceramica has been making beautiful things for two decades. Their speciality is bespoke design, with three international designers (Spanish, Swiss, and Scottish) comprising the creative team. They hand-craft and hand-paint each tile in their Marbella workshop, offering personalised designs of the highest quality from their skillful and labour intensive process.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. We just wrapped up exhibiting at BDNY. and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Travel and hospitality are on our minds! Whether you have family looking for a place to stay or you just love hotel design, these five posts are sure to inspire. 1. To Your Health. Go Inside the World’s First Equinox Hotel , Architectural Digest.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of imports of ceramic tile from China on Nov. 7, finding that exporters from this country have dumped ceramic tile in the United States at margins ranging from 114.49% to 356.02%. As a result of the Nov. 7 decision, […].

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Ceramics of Italy

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

After Milan, New York and Moscow, Florim announces the opening of new Flagship Stores in the top international design centres. These will be corporate showrooms for strategic markets, confirming the Group’s determination to continually strengthen its bond with architecture professionals, to promote made in Florim beauty and style worldwide. These major investments are part of a clearly defined strategy of establishing ties with the big architecture firms, and promoting Florim ceramic produ

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JG Kitchens

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Since I began my design career in 2004, I’ve noticed that products and features that were once considered luxury are now becoming more mainstream. Examples include farmhouse sinks, which used to require custom cabinets, and soft close doors and drawers. I love this trend, which I consider the “democratization” of design. Naturally, new luxury trends have emerged.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency have opened an official call for entries for the 2020 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition. Now in its 27th year, the competition recognizes top North American architecture, design firms and design students for their creative use of Italian ceramic and porcelain tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

There are almost 4.4 billion active internet users — about 57% of the global population. That means millions of people are surfing cyberspace, accessing the internet at the same time as you. But that traffic can slow down your internet connection and stop you from accessing the information, or cat videos, that you want to discover. . In addition to multiple users slowing your internet connection down, there are other factors that could also affect its speed, including: The type of internet you h

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Last year we covered the exciting collection Cava designed by LucidiPevere for Living Ceramics – a concrete-effect range focused on highlighting the wonders of coloured grout through a series of surface incisions. And now this concept is expanding. Cava Mosaic Beige and Tierra de Siena. Cava Black Mosaic. D + J. Jade Green. The new Cava Mosaic project takes the base idea of Cava – that grout is the key element when it comes to the tiles’ decor – and implements it in a new

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The Ace of Space

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Long considered the Jewel of the Hudson Valley, Kingston, New York is known for it’s charming aesthetics and rich heritage. The former state capital is also a burgeoning hub for culture and tourism, a destination that attracts people from around the globe. Carefully preserved, visitors can still meander down cobblestone streets lined with 19th century […].

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Crossville, Tenn.—Crossville has launched the Jazz Age porcelain tile collection, which captures the look of traditional hardwood floors with an authentically aged patina. Inspired by the character and style of the flooring found in a nightclub of the ’20s or ’30s, Jazz Age’s surface visual features touches of distressing and marks that would occur over […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

You’re curled up on the couch in your living room on a cold day, and suddenly feel a draft that makes the hair on your neck stand up. The window isn’t open, but it’s allowing heat to escape and letting the cool air in. The Department of Energy reports that approximately 25 to 30% of energy loss for the average American household can be attributed to the inefficiency of single-pane windows.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Tile Addict has been following the wonderful work of Fenella Elms for some time, delighting in the unmistakable flowing figures of her ceramic designs. Currently based in the expansive countryside of the Wiltshire downs the Fenella Elms Studio has churned out a large amount of public and private commissions on both a local and international level. Corn Flow.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 17, 2019

The accounts that I've included here are all spectacularly good at "architectural" sketches - which is an important distinction to make. I follow a lot of sketching accounts, probably half of which are anime-related. You can find all sorts so tips, techniques, and inspiration from a myriad of sketching sources but I wanted to focus on people who actually drew the sort of sketches that I want to draw - buildings and street scenes.

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Trendir Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The holidays are officially here and we couldn’t be any more excited. With the holidays being here, it’s time to look at unique ways to decorate. When it comes to decorating for the holidays, there’s nothing quite like decorating your Christmas tree. This year we are leaping and bringing forth silver Christmas tree ideas. Having a silver tree is not the norm, but it sure is fun to have.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

So, you’ve decided you’re ready to welcome a pet into your home for the first time. Congratulations! Roughly 85 million American families own at least one pet, so it is a rite of passage for most households. Many pet adoption centers require a home visit before the adoption can take place, so you should ask yourself these questions and view this checklist to ensure you and your home are ready. .

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Atlanta—Mohawk Industries’ Air.o Unified Soft Flooring (USF) line has achieved rigorous Declare and Health Product Declaration (HPD) certifications. Air.o has been showcased at Greenbuild this week as part of Mohawk’s portfolio of flooring solutions designed to minimize environmental impact at the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building.

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The A to Z of Building

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Building materials that clean themselves could save immense time and labor in homes and businesses, as well as reduce disease risk in settings such as hospitals. Now, researchers reporting in ACS.

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Trendir Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Having a pantry is all fun and games until you walk into it and have no idea where anything is. It’s one of the spaces in your home where things can quickly change and become cluttered. You can almost say the pantry is the perfect hideaway for items that no longer serve a purpose in your home. Keeping that in mind, we have put together a guide to help you organize your pantry while changing your life.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

via You’ve been looking scornfully at your house for months now and have decided that this won’t do. You want to renovate and you’re not willing to put it off any longer. Now you have the time, the money and the required enthusiasm to start your remodeling project. However, as with any great achievement, there will be challenges. That can be very frustrating, everyone wants a smooth path to success.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

San Rafael, Calif.—Creating Your Space and Quote Countertops have started a joint marketing partnership to support their mutual countertop dealers. Both businesses focus on the countertop and kitchen & bath dealer segment with Creating Your Space providing custom websites and digital marketing, while Quote Countertops offers proprietary consumer and dealer web-based custom quote tools.

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The A to Z of Building

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Residents in 364 homes across seven tower blocks in Sunderland are embracing the green housing revolution with the removal of their gas boilers in place of renewable and low carbon ground source heat.

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Trendir Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

When it comes to entertaining in your home, things can get a bit hectic, not only because your home will be filled with guests but because you will be decorating for a large crowd. With that being said and the holidays being here, it’s time to take a look at winter dining room centerpieces. These ideas, not only bring your dining room because of life, but they have a sleek way of embracing the festive holiday season.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Cartersville, Ga.—Masland Contract launched its latest line, Crafted, which was executed with Econyl regenerated nylon. The collection celebrates skillful artistry and innovative materials with an intentional focus on creating products that work together in a holistic approach. Masland Contract brought the line to life with the high-performing properties of Econyl nylon, harmonizing the abstract patterns, […].

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Jennifer Farrell Dallas—The International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo is debuting a dramatic new design-show feature at the upcoming January event, The Style Hub at The DISH,and sought out a design visionary to develop this wildly imaginative space. TISE 2020 has tapped celebrity designer and television host Jennifer Farrell as the face […].

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

New York—FCNews is proud to announce the latest addition to our portfolio: RSA, the magazine for the flooring retail sales professional. Welcome to our inaugural issue! This new publication was born out of the need to connect suppliers directly to retail sales pros—those on the front line and most influential in controlling the sale—and we look […].

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Dalton—For the third year in a row, Shaw Industries Group (Shaw) hosted an Education Lab as part of the annual USGBC Greenbuild conference and expo in addition to showcasing a test installation of an innovative new trade show carpet product and highlighting the sustainability focuses of the company’s Patcraft, Shaw Contract and Shaw Floors Builder […].

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Chicago—For the second year in a row, Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), the organizer of Domotex USA, has entered into a partnership with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry Atlanta Chapter (NARI Atlanta) for the Domotex USA trade show. NARI Atlanta is a non-profit trade association dedicated to professionals in the remodeling industry. The association features more than […].

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Dalton—Shaw Industries Group (Shaw) will unveil COMFOR3T, a new soft floor covering designed for people and the planet, at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta in the mindful Materials pavilion lounge. “The innovative new product is softer underfoot than typical expo carpet products used to service the U.S. trade show market today, enhancing the experience for attendees […].

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Mohawk Industries' Owl. Atlanta—Mohawk Industries’ overarching theme at Greenbuild 2019, “Sustainability Is Second Nature,” looks to drive home the manufacturer’s commitment to creating a “believe in better”culture across all divisions that will provide consumers and designers with advanced and innovative sustainable flooring solutions. Mohawk’s growing portfolio of residential and commercial flooring solutions will be exhibited […].

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Atlanta—President Barack Obama kicked-off the 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, held Nov. 20, here at the Georgia World Congress Center. President Obama joined Mehesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), for an hour-long moderated conversation about sustainability in the built environment, the direct link between climate change and global economic inequality […].

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Bethany, Conn.—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, sponsored a wilderness expedition into the mountainous region of the Colombian Amazon known as Chiribiquete. Daniel Rothberg, regional manager of flooring in Latin America represented the company as he and his crew—which consisted of two American rock climbers, one American kayaker, one Polish […].

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Willemstad, Curaçao—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, is exhibiting at all four major global flooring shows in 2020. In January 2020, the company will have booths at Domotex in Hannover, Germany, as well as at The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas. I4F will also exhibit at Domotex […].

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Industries is once again a premier sponsor of the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which is returning to Atlanta, Nov. 19–22 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Mohawk’s growing portfolio of residential and commercial flooring solutions, which are designed to minimize environmental footprints while increasing social “handprints,” will be exhibited in booth 805.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Atlanta—MSI is a Silver Sponsor for the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ Home for the Holidays Showhouse. In addition to being a sponsor for this annual event, several MSI products are used throughout the home—including the company’s Q Premium Natural Quartz, and Arterra Porcelain Pavers. “We are thrilled that architectural designer Frank Heery of Harrison Design chose […].

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