Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 26, 2019

Pinterest just released a report breaking down the data of which Pinterest home trends are big in 2019. According to users, these are the top ten Pinterest home trends that are going to be hot for 2019. Mustard Yellow is the “It” color for 2019. Mustard Yellow is the “It” color for 2019.

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The London Tile Co.

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Now that the first month of 2019 is out of the way we can start looking forward to all the interior projects we have planned for the year. Whether it’s a small splashback to update your kitchen or you are having a brand new bathroom installed, we always have a great range of tiles to suit every style and budget.

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The London Tile Co.

JANUARY 31, 2019

Now that the first month of 2019 is out of the way we can start looking forward to all the interior projects we have planned for the year. Whether it’s a small splashback to update your kitchen or you are having a brand new bathroom installed, we always have a great range of tiles to suit every style and budget.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The fashion industry often influences retailers; did you see our post about the 2019 PANTONE Color of the Year ? Now that Memorial Day Weekend is here, it’s time to kick off the unofficial start of summer with 5 tile collections, available with Architectural Ceramics of course, that feature white in a big way.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 5, 2020

With Coverings cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic, Diary of a Tile Addict has been opened up to select tile manufacturers to keep tile information flowing world-wide. Known and trusted tile brands have been offered one FREE post during an initial three month trial, covering April, May, and June 2020.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova is re-purposing tiles in a way you have to see to believe. But this is not your average mosaic work. She collected the durable tiles from a range of sources, such as the Darnitski Silk Factory, Havana streets, and a Chernobyl bus station. The project, titled Second Hand , is ongoing.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Cava Mosaic Beige and Tierra de Siena. Cava Black Mosaic. The new Cava Mosaic project takes the base idea of Cava – that grout is the key element when it comes to the tiles’ decor – and implements it in a new series of formats. Cava Mosaic Black. Cava Mosaic Beige. Jade Green.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Attendance at Coverings 2023 was 20% higher than the 2019 event. Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. The attendance is up over 2019 numbers—and 2019 was a good year.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 18, 2019

A fun mosaic project from Atlas Concorde really made an impact. The textured mosaics of their Raw Decors heavily featured grout lines, enabling a range of varied looks with coloured grout, textural differences, and visual effects. teal tiles from Wow Design the gold veining takes the aged, pre-cracked look to another level.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 18, 2019

A fun mosaic project from Atlas Concorde really made an impact. The textured mosaics of their Raw Decors heavily featured grout lines, enabling a range of varied looks with coloured grout, textural differences, and visual effects. teal tiles from Wow Design the gold veining takes the aged, pre-cracked look to another level.

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Trendir Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Keeping that in mind, tiles are one of the best forms of enhancing your bathroom while still keeping your authentic décor. Green Tiles Add a green wallpaper to further enhance the room’s appeal Glossy green tiles work great due to how rich and enchanting they truly are. Doing so will add personality as well as texture.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 27, 2019

With a group of designers whose priority is in the art, Smoke and Fire Tiles is a ceramic treasure trove. Their artistic skill is shown in spades throughout their collections which not only covers tile, but also other forms of ceramic art. The shaped tiles are an extremely delightful blend of delicate and hardy. Rough Diamond.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Increasingly cropping up in interior style last year, this 2019 trend isn’t shying away. As consumers begin to tire of greys and whites, backsplashes, floor tiles, and countertops in contrasting or complementary colours become more popular. Rilievi in Terra, Nebbia and Lido & decor, designed by Zaven.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Increasingly cropping up in interior style last year, this 2019 trend isn’t shying away. As consumers begin to tire of greys and whites, backsplashes, floor tiles, and countertops in contrasting or complementary colours become more popular. Rilievi in Terra, Nebbia and Lido & decor, designed by Zaven.

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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. I guess I really am a Tile Addict! At first glance I wasn’t sure I was even looking at tiles at all. Mario Montanari at work.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 28, 2019

We have a few unique and incredible artists and projects to share – a whole raft of wonderful work with tiles, mosaics, and more. In response, these rough forms each partially feature a selection of ceramic tiles, perfectly moulded to their shape. Hand painted ceramic tiles moulded on cement volumes.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Fabresa is using pastels in a variety of ways throughout their collections, from the watercolour look purples and greys of Vita and delicately coloured Spatule, to one collection in particular that caught Tile Addict’s eye. It is a slightly muted range, with the pale tones heavily integrated into the Moroccan style decors.

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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. Manhattan Gloss (491x982mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 25, 2019

Tile Addict previously explored Little Havana in Southern Florida, admiring the mural by Santos Mendez at TD Bank which captures the bright, bold essence of Cuban culture. It was a delight to find out that just outside the original Havana stands a miraculous mosaic masterpiece spanning the small fishing neighbourhood of Jaimanitas.

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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. Tin Tile Cream and Diagonal from Mainzu (200x200mm).

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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. Tin Tile Cream and Diagonal from Mainzu (200x200mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 5, 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. There are eight sizes ranging from a large 1,200 by 1,200mm (64 by 64in) slab to a 97 by 600mm (4 by 32in) tile strip that are suitable for both walls and floors. April 9 – 12 2019.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 23, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Kitchen Design Trends report. Long, narrow rectangular tile, subway tile, and small tile/mosaic backsplashes provide visual impact. Other popular options include large-format ceramic, porcelain and stone tile. Image courtesy of the NKBA.

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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. Floor-to-ceiling subway tiles. Why are transitional kitchens so popular?

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 15, 2019

Marazzi ‘s new collection features a range of soft inviting neutrals designed to act in partnership with bolder hues or work with more elaborate decors. Working together they form two decor styles- Decoro Tiles which play with geometric shapes and Decoro Brush which is comprised of soft stroke lines in contrasting colours.

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