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5 Unexpected Ways to Use Tile in Your Home

Architectural Ceramics

Some products are trendy and edgy and others are classic staples whose popularity will outlive its owner. Scenic and abstract tiles make for fabulous art as well as hand-made mosaics. Strong (American,1920-2006), pair of mid century modern figural abstract pottery tile wall plaque artworks. Above ) Harris G. Bath Tray.

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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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Stats 2021: Call it a comeback for ceramic

Floor Covering News

That $3.077 billion is a record amount for the category, and the 2.477 billion square feet is the second highest total since 2006 when housing sales and new construction were through the roof. ceramic tile consumption increased for the first time since 2018 and was at its highest level by volume since 2006.”. billion and 1.38

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

Floor Covering News

Continued focus on sustainability drives product choices. million single-family starts pace in December 2020 was the highest since September 2006. Tile of Spain’s Fasan said he believes consumers will soon become wary of plastic-based products, which will help tip the scale back to higher-value products like tile.

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Stats 2023: Tile flooring price increases buoy dollar sales

Floor Covering News

That $3.507 billion is a record high for the category and 2.442 billion square feet is the third- highest volume total since 2006 when housing sales were at unprecedented levels. While it is a slight decrease from the previous year it is still more than 2020’s 2.403 billion square feet. billion square feet.

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Architecture Thursday: Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Kitchen and Residential Design

The concert hall opened on September 15, 2006 and the architect was Cesar Pelli from Pelli, Clark, Pelli and Associates in New Haven, CT. Mosaic Art NOW. Homepath Products. New Ravenna Mosaics. Once inside, the building continued to amaze. Here are some photos from the lobby and grand staircase. ©RMA 714.259.1332.

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Chicago Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

West Loop Apartments Average 1-Bedroom Rental Price: $2,115 Catalyst Year Built: 2014 Number of Units: 223 Number of Layouts: 16 Rent: $2,005-$4,280 Highlights: In the heart of the West Loop, bright interiors at Catalyst come fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows and designer kitchens (we love the mosaic tile backsplashes).

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