Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Having just returned from an Italian exhibition triple-header – Cersaie, Technargilla, and Marmomacc – I found myself contemplating just how would I display today’s XXL porcelain slabs if I was a tile retailer. There are four looks available: marble, cement, solid colours ,and design. More at: [link].

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 7, 2019

Interior designers don’t seem to agree on 2019s taste for terrazzo. Terrazzo with a twist was a very big trend last year (link to article), with multiple designs creating a vast range in materials, colours, and finishes. Black and White Terrazzo Tile from Terrazzco. Banyalbufar from Huguet. Altrock tabletop.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

An example of this, in 2018 there was a large volume of business that exceeded the mark of 1 Billion reais”, says Antonio Carlos Kieling, CEO of EXPO REVESTIR and FIAC. March 14 th Interior Designer’s Day Starting from 2pm. It is the largest showcase of products with around 40 thousand sq.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 26, 2018

As anticipation builds prior to Coverings , Tile Addict offers a further selection of stand-out ranges, all recently launched, that you can see in Atlanta, all displayed by member companies of Ceramics of Italy. The Gambini Tile on Time brand prides itself on delivering contemporary style and design. Transalp Fire by Monocibec.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 22, 2018

Concrete-effect tiles, for both walls and floors, have been a mainstay of international ceramic tile exhibitions for some years now. Concreto, designed by Fabio Novembre, is a varied and original reinterpretation of this iconic construction material. Concreto recreates cement colours and textures that have a slight orientation.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 2, 2019

An example of this, in 2018 there was a large volume of business that exceeded the mark of 1 Billion reais”, says Antonio Carlos Kieling, CEO of EXPO REVESTIR and FIAC. March 14 th Interior Designer’s Day Starting from 2pm. It is the largest showcase of products with around 40 thousand sq.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 17, 2018

As Tile Addict continues to evaluate advance notices of forthcoming Cersaie product launches, it is becoming apparent that this year’s Bologna exhibition will be one of the most diverse and interesting for many years. For the Shades collection, designer Gordon Guillaumier drew inspiration from classic hand-decorated majolica.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 29, 2018

Continuing Tile Addict’s preview of Ceramics of Italy at Coverings , this blog shines the spotlight on some new ranges that truly capture the richness and variety of Italian manufacturers’ product portfolios. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Confetti by Ceramica Vogue.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 16, 2018

The 200 by 200mm square format is the centrepiece of this collection, which features patterns, graphic effects and colours inspired by the tradition of majolica and cement tiles, alongside elements with a more modern and sophisticated design. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 13, 2018

Regular readers of Tile Addict will have noted my comments on the growing use of coloured grout as an integral part of new tile displays at Coverings and other recent international trade shows. Perhaps the apotheosis of this trend can be seen in Cava: a collection designed for Living Ceramics by LucidiPevere.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 16, 2018

Deco by Ornamenta When it came to achingly beautiful tiles in all the current design trends, Coverings delivered in spades. 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.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2018

Cement your interior design with one of the hottest flooring trends: concrete floors. Image: Effect Home Builders The design world is hot for concrete right now. It’s not only one of 2018’s biggest design trends , it’s equal parts sleekness and sturdiness. Need we say more?

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 24, 2018

As Tile Addict has observed is past posts, when a company that specialises in the design and production of special pieces for mainstream tile manufacturers creates its own commercial brand, the results can be spectacular. As well as 3D wall coverings, the portfolio also includes floor tiles and printed tile designs.

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