JG Kitchens

JULY 14, 2015

I became a member of Brizo’s Blogger 19 and Blanco’s Design Council. I wrote my first book, New Kitchen Ideas That Work, published by Taunton Press in 2012. I was privileged to join Tile of Spain and Ceramics of Italy on trips to their nation’s leading tile shows in 2012 and 2013. Here’s how I did it.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

Rockville, MD – May 26, 2017 – Ready to renovate for resale? Interior design trends change over time, just like any other industry like fashion. Photo Credit: Katarina Price Photography for MK Staging & Design, LLC. Photo Credit: Katarina Price Photography for MK Staging & Design, LLC.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2019

A new report by Houzz reveals that kitchen renovations are still the most popular remodel – and also the most expensive. In 2018, the kitchen was the top interior room renovation among homeowners who renovated last year. Homeowners are recreating designer kitchens. Kitchen: $14,000. ImageFlow/Shutterstock.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 22, 2019

Another success – this time international – for the SHELF project, the porcelain stoneware shelf designed by designer Paolo Benevelli for Ceramiche Coem. L'articolo SHELF wins the GOOD DESIGN® AWARDS 2018 proviene da ceramica.info. Shelf was classified in the FLOOR/WALLCOVERINGS2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 1, 2018

Jones by British Ceramic Tile. Bold and bright, or discreet and understated; whatever the style, sales of feature floor tiles are on the up and outselling plain floor tiles, claims British Ceramic Tile. Devonstone by British Ceramic Tile. Ted Baker Partridge by British Ceramic Tile.

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Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Top decorating trends in 2016 and 2017 involve homeowners reinventing the way they think about the various spaces in their home. The modern age of design gives us both, along with a myriad of options to choose from for a completely customizable experience. There are so many designs, shapes, sizes, and colors to choose from.

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Rubble Tile

JUNE 6, 2017

Summer is just about here, and the 2017 Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes is kicking off this weekend, beginning on June 9th! The tour gives visitors the opportunity to view some of the Twin Cities’ most finely crafted and well-appointed homes, and to view the work of many respected and innovative home builders in […].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 4, 2018

For those of you unfamiliar with the product, Starlike is a two-component acid-resistant epoxy adhesive used in the installation and grouting of ceramic tiles and mosaics with joints from 1 to 15mm wide. The colour range of Starlike ColorCrystal was designed in order to be adaptable to a wide range of mosaics.

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Rubble Tile

JUNE 6, 2017

Summer is just about here, and the 2017 Artisan Home Tour by Parade of Homes is kicking off this weekend, beginning on June 9th! The tour gives visitors the opportunity to view some of the Twin Cities’ most finely crafted and well-appointed homes, and to view.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. Kengo Kuma & Associates employs over 150 architects in Tokyo and Paris, who design unique projects worldwide.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. From porcelain to specialty ceramic, here are how a few materials compare in an exterior application: Porcelain & Glass. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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Rubble Tile

MARCH 29, 2017

With the final weekend of the Parade of Homes coming up, there is still plenty of time to check out more homes and designs, and more tiles provided by Rubble. Rubble had the pleasure of collaborating with Sustainable 9 Design + Build on two homes in the Parade, a Dream Home for which we provided all of the […].

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Rubble Tile

MARCH 1, 2017

It’s a very exciting time of year for Rubble and for designers and homeowners all over the Twin Cities. The Twin Cities region is gearing up for its annual Parade of Homes, and so are we! From March 4th until April 2nd you can tour any or all of the incredible new homes and remodels […].

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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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