Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 17, 2018

And last but not least is Majestic, the latest design from the 2018 Valentino by Ceramiche Piemme collection, inspired by some of the most refined Italian marbles. There are four sizes and two decors, and so this range can be used to recreate traditional flooring patterns. Shades by Ceramiche Piemme. More at www.ceramichepiemme.it.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 25, 2018

Metal and cement, two powerful materials, have been combined to create Century’s Titan collection. The design options include corten, aluminium, platinum, indium, cement, canyon, and chalk. But Smot also has a decorative twist, with really subtle designs that promise long-lasting appeal. Titan by Century. Comfort S by Dom.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 5, 2020

This year the victor in the tile category was Agrob Buchtal’s Kiano range; cementing the brand’s impressive run of successes in this poll. The sandy white matt wall tiles, available in 300 by 600mm and 350 by 1,000mm, create a discreet frame for decorative components such as Chess; a 100 by 100mm mosaic mounted on 300 by 300mm sheets.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Cava has many design strengths: a mix of modular formats, engraved linear decoration, and colour play. Unlike most tile collections, Cava’s strength lies in graphic patterns of incisions, instead of surface decoration. It is at this point that the design fully reveals itself as the filled lines create the final decoration.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2019

In 2018, the kitchen was the top interior room renovation among homeowners who renovated last year. Kitchens remained the most popular and most expensive room to renovate in 2018. In fact, the median spend on kitchen renovations jumped 27 percent in 2018, following a 10 percent increase in 2017,” Sitchinava says.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

The halls abounded in excellent examples of the latest in cement-, wood-, marble-, cotto-, and terrazzo-effects, plus a good smattering of geometrics, planks and modern metallics. The company specialises in the production of decorative surfaces, delivering a portfolio that is in constant evolution.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

Offering a very wide variety of formats, together with a wide range of tile types, colours, surfaces and decors, Gambini aims to be a reliable source for architects and interior designers seeking a cutting=edge look. The Link range offers a new riff on the popular cotto/cement look with a simple concrete vibe. Charm by Monocibec.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2018

The ABK range will also be expanded with the launch of Play, an on-trend collection that marks a return to the most playful and decorative spirit of ceramics. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018. Classic Brown from the Play range by ABK. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 29, 2018

The colour choices are Elan, Elan Line, Lime, Cement, Flair 3D, Wild Wood, Maple Wood, Irish Wood, BassWood, and Silver Wood: a cool contemporary mix. There are four decor strands – Torino, Milano, Venezia, and Roma – offered in eight colour options, plus eight more solid matching tints.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 7, 2019

marble flour, marble chips, broken pieces and off-cuts) creates hard-wearing, decorative items such as tables, kitchen worktops and of course, tiles. Although not strictly terrazzo, these porcelain tiles utilise light and dark sands and coarse aggregate with a cement surface to form irregular and organic looking tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 18, 2018

The effect achieved by combining a hard, uniform material (concrete) with pretty decoration in the form of these patterned incisions, produces unusual, highly expressive results. Architecture between rationalism and brutalism used the rough-and-ready language of concrete combined with elegant decorative motifs impressed on the material.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Check out these six innovative 3D-printed houses: Built in March 2018, the first permitted 3D-printed home in America features two bedrooms and one bath. How they’re doing it: The 3D printer that builds the homes lives on-site and consists of a large robotic arm fitted with a nozzle that squirts out a special cement formulation.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 26, 2018

Colour Crush: Thanks to the design industry’s return to decoration, Italians’ predilection for colour is now more on-trend than ever! A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, June 2018. Left: Arkshade by Atlas Concorde. Right Le Tinte Unite by Fuoriformato. More at: [link].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2018

We explored a lot in 2018. Let’s find out as we walk through a brief 2018 design trend recap. In 2018, there were no limits when it came to color. In 2018, there were no limits when it came to color. But 2018 invited us to blow the lid off our preconceived notions about color theory and have some fun.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

Cement your interior design with one of the hottest flooring trends: concrete floors. It’s not only one of 2018’s biggest design trends , it’s equal parts sleekness and sturdiness. The post 5 Concrete Floors That Will Cement Your Love for This Material appeared first on Freshome.com. Need we say more?

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 24, 2018

Full use of the latest moulding, glazing and decoration technology delivers a creative, sophisticated and innovative collection that offers a huge range of 3D wall tiles and decors. Cement Play Decor by Wow. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2018. Hexa by Wow. More at: [link] or [link].

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