Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

As you are reading this I’m probably winging my way across the Atlantic, heading to the Passport to Creativity 2015 event courtesy of Tile of Spain. We will be exploring Seville and then on to Valencia to attend Cevisama , Spain’s international tile trade fair showcasing the latest in tile products and design trends.

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The Tile Shop

JUNE 19, 2015

We just received our copy of the 2015 NKBA Kitchen and Bath Style Report. First…the general info on Kitchen and Bath styles for 2015. "By Please click on the images to read: Emily Behrman from our Marketing Department developed this colorful Summer Trend graphic for the Tile Shop. Good morning! It is quite long….so

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 6, 2015

Cement tile is paired with locally-sourced coral stone to create this stunning wainscoting for a bathroom. Pattern and color continuity flow through this Dominican Republic home with the use of a cement tile and coral stone wainscoting. Manzanillo Cement Tile adds finesse to any wall or wainscoting application.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

DECEMBER 14, 2015

What a dynamic, breathtaking year 2015 has been for us at Kate-Lo Tile & Stone! We partnered with a number of new manufacturers, introduced over 70 new lines and continued our commitment to our customers to be the leading tile distributor in the Upper Midwest. We introduce…the Twelve Days of Tile!

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER), recently exhibited their latest on-trend designs and collections at CERSAIE 2015 in Bologna, Italy, one of the most important international fairs in the ceramic tile industry.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Customizable cement tiles, from clockwise (top right), include: Traditional Melilla ; Classic Serengeti ; Traditional Gran Cordoba ; and Geometric 02 Cement Tile. Handmade cement tiles are a great choice for commercial, hospitality, and retail spaces. Designing with Tile. Cement tiles work well for a fireplace or hearth.

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Tile Talk

MAY 19, 2015

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Last month, I reported some of my favorite tile trends and finds from Coverings in the my blog post Tile Trends 2015: Variety is the Spice of Tile. One of the most unique new tile designs I spotted at the show is a relief cement wall tile line from Aguayo Tiles called Elevations.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Even something as simple as a cement tile backsplash can bring a whiff of fresh air to your space.

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JG Kitchens

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Many of the most exciting and innovative styles in tile come from Spain and Italy. This first one is from Spain and was created by Tile of Spain, the trade organization for the industry, based on what their member firms were showing at the big Cersaie expo in Bologna. Gold comes into the picture and take center stage as accent pieces.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 3, 2015

I had the great pleasure of meeting Ryan Fasan, technical consultant to Tile of Spain and senior partner in Professional Attention to Tile Installations, on a press tour of Cevisama a few years ago. Ceracasa is one of the Tile of Spain-member brands at Cevisama (Photo Courtesy: Ceracasa). Mixing and matching tiles [.].

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Rubble Tile

JANUARY 26, 2015

Pantone’s color of the year is Marsala – a warm hue that everyone can love Complex and full-bodied without overpowering, Marsala provides a unifying element for interior spaces. Add elegance to any room by incorporating this rich and welcoming hue in accent pieces, accessories, paint, and tile! Inspiration'

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Granada Tile

APRIL 14, 2015

Why settle for plain Jane white square or rectangle subway tiles when you could use our sexy Arabesque cement tiles instead? Old House agrees, suggesting on page 40 of the special kitchen and bath section of their May 2015 issue, that these cement tiles are shapely and sinuous substitute.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

New Tile Designs, Installation Products from Surfaces 2013. Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The company practices good stewardship (recycled content, reduced packaging, locally sourced materials), while producing eye-catching tile designs.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MARCH 27, 2015

In March 2015, CUSTOM updated its palette of grout colors for Fusion Pro, CEG, Prism and Polyblend. This exciting, refreshed color palette is designed to complement today''s tile trends. New colors include Walnut, Truffle, Surf Green, Ice Blue, Rolling Fog, Bleached Wood, Cape Gray, Driftwood and Graystone.

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Granada Tile

JULY 9, 2015

This project in the July / August 2015 issue of Elle Decor spotlights the versatility of Granada Tile’s Sofia cement tile from the Echo Collection in a custom black, white and coral colorway. Outside, used a patio tile, the concrete tile holds its own against a custom terrace set with bright yellow chairs.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2020

The show touted live educational sessions, on-demand webinars and spoke to the economic outlook of the tile industry. While it’s still unclear how the pandemic will impact the tile industry in the future, the U.S. However, Tile of Spain said it sees promise in the U.S. tile market. by value and 5.2% What’s trending.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 20, 2015

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. For January, I continue to welcome 2015 with our newest tiles. Today I showcase three new patterns in our ever-popular Arabesque cement tile line which is part of our curated Spanish tiles honoring traditional tile-making techniques, patterns, and colors.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 4, 2015

TCNA Tile Initiativ e - 2015 Edition. Tile: The Natural Choice - 2015 Edition - Expanded from 8 pages to 48! Tile: The Natural Choice is also available for purchase in full-color, glossy, saddle stitched booklet format! TCNA Tile Initiative - 2014 Edition. Tile: The Natural Choice - 2014 Edition.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 2, 2015

Star and Hexagonal Tile Panel, 13th-14th century (Nishapur, Iran). The six-sided polygon, which can be found in honeycombs, crystals, snowflakes, and most importantly tile, creates a classic yet distinguished look. Arabesque Hexagon Spanish Paver Tile | Avente Tile. Geometric Cube A 8" Hexagon Cement Tile | Avente Tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Image Source: Katie Rosenfeld In the year 2015, the kitchen is not being built for just cooking. We already know that kitchens seem to have a magic power of pulling in the party—but in 2015 it’s a party room with more than one purpose. These bodacious colors naturally draw the eye in and create a focal point.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone is pleased to introduce our new relationship with Florim USA. Florim USA is domestic factory that has Italian style and quality tiles. Galaxy fuses the essence of sandstone with the splendor that only a porcelain tile can provide. tile florim florim usa galaxy' We know you will love them.

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As The Tile Turns

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Geometric prints dominated the Italian Tile & Stones Expos this season. In every scale, texture and color this pattern kept reappearing. From fashion to mosaics, expect to see this pattern and other variations in 2015. Don''t miss Duomo from Artistic Tile pictured below.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 2, 2015

Welcome to the second installment of the Tile Tuesday series! We were able to really dig in to both aspects on our Tile of Spain tour of Sevilla led by architect Gonzalo Cantos. We were able to really dig in to both aspects on our Tile of Spain tour of Sevilla led by architect Gonzalo Cantos. Isabel Parente in her studio.

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The Tile Shop

AUGUST 19, 2015

I know many people want to know what the "hot" colors are right now…so here's SW 2015 Best Selling Paint Colors: Please click on the images to view: When selecting a paint color to "match a tile" my "rule of thumb" is to go with a slightly greyed version of the color I am trying to bring out.

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The Tile Shop

JANUARY 26, 2015

We just returned from our visit to the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2015! Here are some highlights from our trip: Please click on the images to view: A photo roundup: We learned that 2015 is the "Year of the Sheep/Goat"! The new products had personality and color! Check these out: Colorful faucets from Huay….

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Heath Ceramics

AUGUST 31, 2015

We take grout seriously, almost as seriously as we take our tile: it’s the glue, literally and figuratively, that binds an installation, and allows you to play with texture, pattern, and color. And, since it comes in a range of colors, you have a lot to choose from.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 27, 2015

I am so grateful for all the wonderful and talented kindred souls I have met along the way, fellow bloggers, designers and great organizations such as Modenus, Blanco, Brizo, Tile of Spain and many more. Mosaic stone tile by WalkerZanger blends abstract geometry with a mid-century vibe. Color is a primary element of the Artful Kitchen.

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Cement Style

APRIL 21, 2014

Decorative cement tile for external walls have long been popular south of the border, but we’ve seen more and more installations in the United States recently. Click for larger images… In the dining room, the designers chose to use a large area of patchwork cement tile on the floor, and as a backdrop for the bandstand.

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Heath Ceramics

MARCH 25, 2016

At Heath, we’re known for our colors, but we’re also huge fans of neutrals. They’re also perfect showcases for the handcrafted nature of our tile: the character, variation, and nuance of our tile bring the neutrals to life. For us, neutrals aren’t boring: they’re magical to introduce into a design. The control is all yours.

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Making Tile Modern

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Kylin O’Brien is an artist and a healer who LOVES color. At Modwalls , we love color, design and living well, so couldn’t wait to talk with her about how color can affect and transform people’s lives. “As such, humans are impacted by, or feel , each of the colors differently. . GREAT MATERIALS.

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Making Tile Modern

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Kylin O’Brien is an artist and a healer who LOVES color. At Modwalls , we love color, design and living well, so couldn’t wait to talk with her about how color can affect and transform people’s lives. “As such, humans are impacted by, or feel , each of the colors differently. . GREAT MATERIALS.

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Kitchens for Living

MARCH 27, 2015

I am so grateful for all the wonderful and talented kindred souls I have met along the way, fellow bloggers, designers and great organizations such as Modenus, Blanco, Brizo, Tile of Spain and many more. Mosaic stone tile by WalkerZanger blends abstract geometry with a mid-century vibe. Color is a primary element of the Artful Kitchen.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Leaders in ceramics, including the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Ceramics of Italy and Tile of Spain, used the time to weigh in on the current state of the U.S. tile market, discuss potential growth opportunities and illustrate both macro and micro trends for the coming year. ceramic tile consumption in 2019 was 2.9

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Shown above is “gentle shade of wood and vibrant red elements” to create a wonderful complementing color scheme in this studio. When it came to her 2015 Album Anti , Rhianna turned to contemporary artist Roy Nachum, which became one of his most famous works to date.

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Kitchens for Living

JANUARY 31, 2015

I was wowed by the offerings at Wilsonart who debuted their “Spirit of Mindfulness” collection of 27 exciting laminate colors and textures. Check out the Wilsonart Visualizer to help you pick your counter top color. Walker-Zanger deals in tile, marble and stone artistry. Photo courtesy of Wilsonart.

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Making Tile Modern

JULY 31, 2015

As they say, ‘like attracts like,’ but is it possible for some really gorgeous tiles to come between two friends? “I was on Houzz looking at all these tiles and complaining that I couldn’t find anything that was unique or in our budget. Regina has loved the color of red since she was little. We love it!'”

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