Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has announced the top 10 ceramic tile trends for 2023. The top 10 tile trends provide a sneak peek of the immersive displays being planned for Coverings 2023 , which will take place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center.

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The Perfect Bath

OCTOBER 8, 2014

We often find ourselves laughing at retro baths. Anywhere from the 20s through the 50s, the color trends seem shockingly bright with extreme contrasts. Additionally, the baths then were very small regardless of the size of the family. A simple stick liner in either contrasting or tonal colors defines the space.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The powder room, also known as a small guest bath or half bath, is usually located near a home or apartment’s entrance and consists of a toilet and sink. Most half bath spaces are small and basic, but they don’t have to be. If you entertain often, your guests will most likely use your half bath.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 28, 2017

One bathroom trend that’s always sure to make a statement, is the use of an accent wall in the shower. One bathroom trend that’s always sure to make a statement, is the use of an accent wall in the shower. Here, Architectural Ceramics highlights three projects that showcase showers in a big way. Going Geometric.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The Kitchen and Bath International Show (KBIS) is the biggest show of the year for kitchen and bath designers and manufacturers. Here’s a round up of the best kitchen and bath trends and products from KBIS 2018. Here’s a round up of the best kitchen and bath trends and products from KBIS 2018.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 7, 2021

As ceramics become the top cladding option for everywhere from floors to facades to countertops, manufactures are swiftly improving production techniques to meet the needs of the ever-evolving design trends. Thanks to their versatility in color, shape and size ceramic tiles open up a world of design possibilities in an over-looked space.

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Tile Talk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Cement Tile Design Trends & Tips. I love the color in this cement tile floor. Notice how the cement tile pattern blends similar colors to create a simpler pattern? If youre having trouble finding the right color, design or pattern, then these cement tile design trends may provide the answer you were looking for.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Heck, at Architectural Ceramics, we wrote a blog about it featuring our large-format tile. Ati Williams, real estate entrepreneur and owner of DC Home Buzz , partnered with Architectural Ceramics on this powder room feature wall. AC’s Flora pattern in the color Indigo, from our Batik Collection. The color palette that is.

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Grey, white, black remain the top three colors in that order for both floor and walls with greige (gray-beige) following as a close fourth depending on the collection’s design inspiration. The complimentary colors of choice have shifted from the oceanic blues, teals and turquoise that were solidly in place for the past 2 years.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

As you work to create a bathroom that is fashionable and functional, you’ll want to know about all of the latest 2019 bathroom trends. We’ve rounded up some of the trends that are on their way in and some on their way out. But darker colors can actually convey more depth, which is a great choice for bathrooms.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Here, Virginia-based firms Thorsen Construction and Southern Kitchens teamed up with Architectural Ceramics to design a kitchen space that features a ceramic tile with a playful feel. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. They’re distinctive as much for their individuality as for anything else, with whole blocks of buildings bursting with color, each façade different. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

Looking at Mexican inspired tile can do the same; it started with tradition and has adapted to today’s trends. You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. When you do, don’t forget to follow Architectural Ceramics, Inc.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 31, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we love the look of stretching a square niche into an elongated, linear one. We also have a crush on a new bathroom design trend may, however, have you on edge: the shower ledge. Shower Ledges: A New Edge & Trend. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve prepared a quick read for you about natural slate, and our client spaces and collections that feature it. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Brazilian Multi-color Slate. Brazilian Black Slate.

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Granada Tile

MAY 29, 2019

While traditional ceramic tiles are mixed from either red or white clay and sometimes artificially colored, cement tiles are made from a variety of natural ingredients to give them a wider range of stunning colors. Granada Tile covers the floor and back wall of the master bath. Photography by Jason Schmidt.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

Coverings 2013 Set to Dazzle with Trend-Setting Styles, Educational Opportunities. Once again, Coverings will be host to hundreds of exhibitors, distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, architectural and design professionals. They come with an exhaustive color palette, too. Image via Marazzi Architectural.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 28, 2018

After our long-term love of neutral and sparkling-white kitchens, we’re all craving a bit more color. You don’t have to change everything about your beautiful kitchen just to add new colors to your palette. Adding colorful accents can be inexpensive, although you can also choose to have a bigger impact by increasing your budget.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

Interior design trends change over time, just like any other industry like fashion. advises, “While interior design trends have changed drastically over the last ten years, the foundations of staging design will never change. Kaplan agrees that design trends are much lighter now. Instead, splurge on the bathrooms.”.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Climbing Out with Color, Texture and Time in Tile. Climb Out with Color Im a big fan of color and pattern in design. I’ve seen more colorful tile at trade shows than ever before and the trend is coming to showrooms. I’ve also sent out an amazing array of colorful tile. Tuesday, October 30, 2012.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 21, 2019

Because we are in the business of selling tile however, we want to know how you feel about a cool, up-and-coming trend: dimensional tile. Here, we’re featuring just some of the dimensional tile collections available through Architectural Ceramics. If you feel like black is too dark, try using the color Fog or Powder instead.

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Time2Design

APRIL 29, 2013

KBIS2013 Highlights and Trends. Just back from KBIS ~Kitchen and Bath Industry Show~ in New Orleans and I am excited to share with you a few highlights and Trends of the show. And here is but a sampling of the trends and highlights I spot ted during #KBIS2013. There was a definate infusion of color throughout the show.

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JG Kitchens

JUNE 6, 2017

My monthly Trend Spotting section for Kitchen & Bath Design News focuses on the Architectural Digest Show I visited last March. Looking at it from a trend perspective is a different take than looking at the most unique or interesting products on the show floor. I hope you enjoy this pro look at the event.

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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. See you soon!

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water. The type of glass or the color used becomes an extension of the home, allowing homeowners like you to bring a bit of the style inside your home, out. The Ins and Outs of Outdoor Tile.

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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. And those handheld showers are convenient if you need to bathe while seated, but she says they also make it easier to clean the shower or wash your dog.

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Time2Design

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

NKBA - The Kitchen & Bath Authority. NKBA - National Kitchen and Bath Association, the go to for the kitchen and bath industry! They are who set the standards, make the rules and in general are all things Kitchen and Bath! NKBA is the "authority" for the kitchen and bath industry. architecture. color trend.

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Time2Design

JUNE 28, 2012

Quality Crafted Kitchens & Baths. Having been in the kitchen and bath industry since 1989, I have worked in several types of kitchen and bath businesss. Quality Crafted Kitchens & Baths. architecture. bath fixtures. color selection. color specialist. color trend. paint color.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

EST and watching Architectural Record’s Facebook Live Tile Trends session with Coverings’ ambassador Alena Capra Feb. Other ways to engage include viewing Interior Design’s Facebook Live Tile Trends interview with CapraFeb. Other ways to engage include viewing Interior Design’s Facebook Live Tile Trends interview with CapraFeb.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 6, 2020

She went on to be one of the top interior designers in the country, working for Fred Harvey Architects during her career in Architecture and Design. Built to provide a master plan for recreational activities within the park, the compound houses 6 cabins and bathing facilities, as well as a separate space for venue-style events and education.

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Architectural Ceramics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it. Check out our product page to see all four available color options from this readily available collection. Waverly mosaic via Architectural Ceramics.

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Time2Design

JANUARY 27, 2014

Headed to #KBIS2014 ~ Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 26, 2014

Home / Kitchen / Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Talking Kitchen Trends with Matthew Quinn Bob Borson — May 27, 2014 — 12 Comments The latest stop on my great kitchen adventure was in Atlanta, Georgia – where I was able to go hear kitchen design expert Matthew Quinn give a lecture on regional design trends.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Image: Pinar Miro Most designers tell you that dark colors or busy patterns are not a good idea in a small space. Images: Color Theory , Catlin Stothers Design , Roca. A built-in wall nook with open shelves houses essential bath items. Which one of these new small bathroom design trends are you ready to try? Think again.

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The Perfect Bath

AUGUST 13, 2014

I think it’s official: gray is the color of the moment, especially in the bath and kitchen. As a lover of gray, I understand and support this trend. Gray is an effortless color for me; I wear it all the time and paint with it whenever possible. In all its tonalities, gray is restful and sophisticated.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Coverings will kick-off National Tile Day celebrations with the help of influencers attending Coverings 2019, who will share their insights on products and trends starting this month and throughout the duration of Coverings, which takes place April 9-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

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