Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2021

While the flooring industry has been a “man’s world” for decades, women are rising in the ranks and accomplishing incredible things that have helped move the industry forward. Cheryl Acierno has been engaged in the floor covering industry for her entire career, owning Acierno & Company for the past 21 years. Cheryl Acierno.

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Cement Style

MAY 21, 2019

Villa Lagoon Tile cemented great relationships with hospitality designers at the 2019 HD Expo show when our Ombré Collection won the prestigious ASID DESIGN IMPACT Award. ASID believes that design impacts lives, and seeks to recognize companies who make that belief a priority in their work. Left to Right: John M.

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MAY 21, 2019

Villa Lagoon Tile cemented great relationships with hospitality designers at the 2019 HD Expo show when our Ombré Collection won the prestigious ASID DESIGN IMPACT Award. ASID believes that design impacts lives, and seeks to recognize companies who make that belief a priority in their work. Left to Right: John M.

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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 18, 2021

” Working alongside one of our favorite interior designers, the amazing Lauren Liess, we were able to provide some of the materials that make up this stunning home, including our Veranda Marble in Antiqued White as well as our Terra Folk Bouquet in Honey, the latter of which is a Lauren Liess designed tile.

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Granada Tile

MAY 29, 2019

For inspiration on use, architects and interior designers need not look further than their peers. Renowned architect Frank Gehry chose Granada Tile’s handmade cement tiles even in his own home, as showcased in the March 13, 2019 article in Architectural Digest. Granada Tile covers the floor and back wall of the master bath.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 27, 2019

The transitional bathroom is the most popular bathroom design style, according to the 2019 Bathroom Design Trends report by the National Kitchen + Bath Association. Easily accessible spaces are a trademark of transitional design. Images courtesy of Dawn Totty Designs. Image: Dit26978/Getty Images. Uber stylish.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 25, 2021

FCNews research shows commercial flooring revenues (including specified business as well as Main Street sales) totaled $6.134 billion last year—a falloff of 11.1% compared to 2019. The corporate market took the biggest hit in 2020 as its share fell from 42% of sales in 2019 to approximately 38% last year. in 2019 to 4.9%

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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. Both interior design and the fashion world have warmly welcomed colour back into the fold, with the former shirking classic neutrals in favour of something a little more fun, and the latter recalling the colour-blocking style from 2011.

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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. Both interior design and the fashion world have warmly welcomed colour back into the fold, with the former shirking classic neutrals in favour of something a little more fun, and the latter recalling the colour-blocking style from 2011.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 14, 2020

In Charleston, South Carolina, The Bee and Blossom Inn , historically known as the Fitch-Rivers House, was selected as the property for the 2020 Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s Designer Showhouse. I was drawn immediately to the Bohemia collection for a few reasons, it had just been introduced, so that is always intriguing.

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Garden State Tile Blog

JULY 20, 2020

In Charleston, South Carolina, The Bee and Blossom Inn , historically known as the Fitch-Rivers House, was selected as the property for the 2020 Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s Designer Showhouse. I was drawn immediately to the Bohemia collection for a few reasons, it had just been introduced, so that is always intriguing.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

During the Tile of Spain press conference, Vicente Nomdedeu, the president of The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER), highlighted the 2019 production, sales and exports figures that reflect the strength of Spain’s industrial sector. It’s not just colors and patterns making waves in 2020.

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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. Accessed 19 Feb 2019. < A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, March 2019.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 9, 2020

economy—and the commercial flooring market is no exception. While no one has a crystal ball as to how things are going to shake out over the medium to long term, some observers say 2019 could be remembered as the last growth year in commercial for some time. Leading the pack, of course, is resilient flooring.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2022

By Reginald Tucker— Di Anna Borders, the award-winning vice president of design at Armstrong Flooring , lost her brave battle with cancer on March 17. Michel Vermette, Armstrong Flooring CEO, reflected on Borders’ talents and positive attitude. Armstrong Flooring was also voted Top Brand in Builder magazine in 2021.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2022

W hen Michelle Winters, Lisbeth Calandrino and Rachel Berlin founded the Women of the Flooring Business (WOFB) social media group back in 2019 , the main idea was to create a forum that would provide female business owners, managers and sales agents in the flooring industry a platform to share best practices.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

Fast forward to today— Women of the Flooring Business (WOFB) , which officially launched in 2019, has more than 2,000 members and we feature their guest columns regularly in FCNews. Research is readily available on how to open a pet store or book store, but not a retail flooring business. I endorsed it 100%.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Behr Blueprint, their 2019 Color of the Year, brings fresh color to a kitchen. Image: Behr Behr recently announced Blueprint as their 2019 Color of the Year – and we are in love with this versatile blue. Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services at Behr, explained why Blueprint was their choice for 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. Zellige Medina 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. Zellige Medina from Mainzu (200x200mm).

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 7, 2019

The flooring is varied, with wood, stone and tile all having their moment. A new post for Diary of a Tile Addict, May 2019. The space is open and social with a range of seating areas for both intimate, enclosed gatherings, and expansive moveable tables for large groups. Solus Ceramics.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 27, 2018

Cement acts as a natural finish for floors. Image: Chimera Interior Design Cement elements You might hear “cement” and immediately think of garages and driveways, but cement is a home design workhorse. Do any of these 2018 building trends appeal to you?

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 28, 2022

Of note, a majority of rugs sold at flooring stores are fabricated from broadloom and considered carpet sales by the industry.). Together, carpet/rugs remain the largest category within flooring, accounting for 47.9% of the overall 20.148 billion square-foot flooring market in 2021. in 2011 (a decade ago) and 66.8%

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

September 2/9, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 6. Consumers continue to push the boundaries of design by bringing livable space outside its four-wall confines, and newly designed porcelain pavers now allow consumers to seamlessly extend their interior design into their outdoor spaces. By Megan Salzano.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Francesco De Maio is the official sponsor of the exhibition, and are the proud and exclusive producers of the 33 white and blue hand-decorated majolica tiles designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Sorrento between 1960 and 1962. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, December 2019. Francesco De Maio.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Francesco De Maio is the official sponsor of the exhibition, and are the proud and exclusive producers of the 33 white and blue hand-decorated majolica tiles designed by Gio Ponti for the Hotel Parco dei Principi in Sorrento between 1960 and 1962. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, December 2019. Francesco De Maio.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2019

January 7/14, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 16 By Reginald Tucker When Karla Wisch-meyer, an interior designer at Verhey Carpets in Grand Rapids, Mich., recently conducted a one-year follow-up visit on a residential hardwood flooring installation the company performed, she was absolutely confident she would be pleased with the result.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 13, 2020

Patcraft, a leading provider of performance flooring solutions, has recognized Walnut Grove Elementary School in Bargersville, Ind., Walnut Grove’s new school building incorporates high-performance Patcraft flooring in a state-of-the-art, boldly colorful design meant to nurture student pride and high achievement.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 3, 2019

The L-shaped layout is the most popular kitchen configuration, according to the NKBA 2019 kitchen design trends. Image courtesy of Joan Kaufman/Interior Planning & Design. But in this design, the refrigerator may not be in the L. Movement throughout the space is more fluid with this floor plan.”.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2023

When all the numbers were tabulated for 2022, Floor Covering News research found that overall carpet sales grew a scant 0.5% Despite the down year, the carpet/rug segment remains the largest category within flooring by volume, accounting for 45% of the overall 19.455-billion-square-foot flooring market in 2022.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

BelleLuxe, from the Karastan collection of high-end hardwood launched in 2019, was designed to appeal to the discerning consumer. In the flooring industry—much like other fashion-oriented businesses —trends come and go. If you have too many seams across the floor, you’re adding that clutter on the floor.”.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

Rollup doors, big windows and wrap-around decks can give a feeling of spaciousness to your interior living space. . Interior Design Tips for This Open Concept Home. A barndominium is truly an open concept home, so tips and ideas for an open interior layout definitely work here. Image: hikesterson/Getty Images.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2023

When all the numbers were tabulated for 2022, Floor Covering News research found that overall carpet sales grew a scant 0.5% Despite the down year, the carpet/rug segment remains the largest category within flooring by volume, accounting for 45% of the overall 19.455-billion-square-foot flooring market in 2022.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 5, 2024

Panelists spanning architecture to industrial design will unpack how they’re using gen AI in their practice today, and how they see it impacting the industry within the next few years. Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Keynote: Designing Afrofuturism: The Art of Storytelling in Costume Design 10:00 AM CDT Keynote speaker: Ruth E.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2022

Buzzfeed has excelled in this area, but it’s not uncommon to see them used for travel, home search and interior design sites. If you’ve ever watched a house hunting or interior design show and either found yourself talking to the TV or gawking at the owner’s decor choices, Refinery29’s Sweet Digs is for you.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 1, 2019

You may still be in the valley of decision regarding hardwood floors in kitchens and bathrooms , and whether farmhouse sinks are still trendy or if the kitchen work triangle is an outdated design rule. Eric Moore, interior designer at the Kohler Design Center, describes some of their recent faucet trends.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 14, 2019

However, Wendy Hammerman, Founder & Lead Designer at WLH Interiors , a full service interior design studio, says you can recreate that vibe by investing in new bedding. You can also get ideas from the 2019 Trends in Bathroom Technology. Image: Beyond Time/Shutterstock. Hammerman says.

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