Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 28, 2019

In Blankenbergue Square, Belgium, a collection of curious shapes gather – a scattered family of boulders collectively named “Kneaded Memory” – designed to comment on the fading use of architectural decoration, particularly in regards to traditional materials (such as tiles) and decorative façades.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 3, 2019

This week Tile Addict is taking a look at ten stunning new ranges from Ceramics of Italy members that we are likely to see next week at Coverings. Yaki Shiro, although white, displays the effect of wood that has been burnt and then painted through marks and cracks on the surface. April 9 – 12 2019.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Transitional is the most popular kitchen design in the National Kitchen + Bath Association’s 2019 kitchen design trends. Never would you include corbels or ornate appliques or other heavily decorative features typical of traditional kitchens,” he explains. Why are transitional kitchens so popular? “For Floor-to-ceiling subway tiles.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 15, 2019

Polished, painted, patterned, and piled high, oozing with inspiration. The Haveli range came about shortly after this meeting, after a sparked imagination moved into ceramics. These hand-made and hand-painted tiles have a look of both the traditional and the modern, adding something extremely special to both types of interiors.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 15, 2019

Polished, painted, patterned, and piled high, oozing with inspiration. The Haveli range came about shortly after this meeting, after a sparked imagination moved into ceramics. These hand-made and hand-painted tiles have a look of both the traditional and the modern, adding something extremely special to both types of interiors.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2019

Although these magnificent ceramics could still be viewed in vast numbers in Mosques and museums, the replicas for sale on Turkey’s streets were mainly mass-produced, printed tiles that lacked the history and power of true Iznik tiles. Each colour is hand-painted onto the tile by a specialist. Iznik Tiles and Ceramics.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Once known exclusively as a supplier of nylon and tufted wool carpet, the company in the past few years has expanded into new fibers (polyester and decorative wool) and every hard surface category (excluding ceramic tile) while overcoming challenges related to Stainmaster’s departure from specialty retail. Why enter that arena? “We

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 21, 2019

Although I have been writing about ceramic tiles for decades, and have visited Cersaie every year for over a quarter of a century, I still get a flush of excitement at the thought of this year’s show. The tiles appeared to be hand-carved stone, ivory, or bone, decorated with gold leaf. I guess I really am a Tile Addict!

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 22, 2019

A variety of shapes, formats, and surface decors in Fire, Basalt, and Natural Cotto are featured in this organic looking hand-crafted range. A cool neutral toned range from Ceracasa brought together two disparate designs – the soft, waving, water marble effect, and harsh geometric decor elements. Natucer Tech Land Basalt.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2019

“Last year’s 10 percent increase in tariffs on imported building materials is clearly hitting consumer pockets in areas such as kitchens and bathroom remodels that are heavily dependent on imports of cabinetry, countertops, ceramic tile, plumbing fixtures and vinyl flooring from China,” Nino Sitchinava, Houzz’s principal economist, tells Freshome.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

Whether it’s the comfort factor that comes along with natural textures and colour variations, or the uniqueness they provide that can be hard to locate in modern, sterile environments, the incorporation of artisanal interior elements is a trend that cannot be ignored in 2019. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 1, 2019

Whether it’s the comfort factor that comes along with natural textures and colour variations, or the uniqueness they provide that can be hard to locate in modern, sterile environments, the incorporation of artisanal interior elements is a trend that cannot be ignored in 2019. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, February 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 25, 2019

In 1975 he began transforming his home into a work of art and it didn’t take long for his neighbours to take note and offer their own homes for decoration. Fuster also incorporates unbroken and independent hand-painted tiles throughout the mosaic and within the studio, and some are for sale to visitors. José Rodríguez Fuster.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We started in 2019, setting a roadmap for ourselves on product development, focusing on rationalizing our overall portfolio and expanding our dual format offerings. The visuals are going to be better and better and better, until you put it down next to a real product—a wood or a ceramic—and they look exactly the same.

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