Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 23, 2019

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its 2019 Kitchen Design Trends report. The report coincided with its annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), celebrating the best in kitchen and bathroom design trends. Backsplashes, countertops and lighting. Should you use hardwood floors in kitchens ?

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Kitchen Trends Bath Design 96

Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2020

When it comes to natural stone, specialty retail has it tough. However, natural stone has its advantages—i.e., In an effort to help retailers in that endeavor, three suppliers gave FCNews their best advice on how to deal with the challenges of natural stone while also tapping the inherent advantages of the category.

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Natural Stone Stone Ceramics Quarry 72

JG Kitchens

MAY 14, 2014

I recently attended Coverings, another major tile and stone show, in Las Vegas. Here were the top trends I spotted on the show floor. Oxidized stones came on strong this year. I also saw a nice selection of colorful leaf mosaics around the show floor. Style trend #2 – newer looks. Pattern was huge this year.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA) queried hundreds of designers, remodelers, architects, manufacturers and dealers to discover the most dominant preferences and the biggest kitchen design trends. Regarding flooring , hardwood floors continue to reign. Sure, you do! kitchen design trends.

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Kitchen Trends Bath Design 102

Garden State Tile Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

The six-sided shape has been surging throughout the interior design world, adding a fresh geometric take to floors, walls, backsplashes, and more. Bold Backsplash Alternatives. Give your kitchen a modern makeover with a ceramic hexagon backsplash. Create eccentric transitions from tile to wood using hexagon floor tiles.

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Trends Tile Mosaics Porcelain 105

Conestoga Tile Blog

JANUARY 23, 2015

Natural stone tile bedroom flooring is as durable as it is beautiful. Ideally suited for both traditional and modern design schemes, stone tile is an investment that will return considerable dividends as the years pass by. As with all natural stone tile products, you will want to seal it.

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JG Kitchens

MAY 21, 2014

Last week, I blogged about the top tile trends I spotted at this major US trade show for tile and stone. This week, I’m going to share some of my favorite products. You can see more of them in last week’s post.). I was super-impressed with the ever-improving quality of wood-look tiles on display at the show.

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San Diego Products Tampa Tile 150

Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The historic 1906 firehouse has been repurposed into four market-rate residential units (two one-bedroom/one-bath and two two-bedroom/two-bath), helping to address the area’s need for affordable housing. The material offers easy maintenance and eliminates worries of staining and chipping that are common when using natural stone.

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Austin Backsplash Porcelain Marble 52

Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. Coverings 2013 lived up to, and exceeded, all expectations as THE Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience. Session topics included Social Media, design, exterior façades, stone fabrication, installation methods, and more. Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

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Tile Flooring Las Vegas Stone 168

Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2021

With durability and elegance in mind, the designers selected large format marble- and stone-look porcelain tiles by Florim to cover the walls and floors throughout the lobby and peripheral lounge areas. In the kitchen, Ornamenta’s geometric wall tiles decorate the backsplash, pairing with tiles by Italgraniti on the floor.

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Italy Ceramics Costa Rica Tile 98

Granada Tile

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Cement Vs. Ceramic Vs. Glass Vs. Stone: Which is Best for Indoor Showers? Glass tile is a popular choice for colorful backsplashes in kitchens, but being incredibly slippery, it doesn’t make for the best option for indoor showers. There are so many designs, shapes, sizes, and colors to choose from. Cement Tile is Strong.

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Cement Tile Flooring Backsplash 100

Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Through increased exposure via Pinterest , designers, architects, stone and tile businesses, retailers and distributors are allowed access to millions of inspiring projects and settings they would never have seen before unless they conducted specific searches.

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Stone Industry Tile Los Angeles 153

Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 26, 2018

From the ground up, we’ll see what goes under and over shower floors and walls. Had enough talk about what goes behind the floor and walls of a shower? That’s right, doggies baths. This laundry room and doggie bath combo, designed by Oliver Designs in Denver, CO., Underneath It All. Photography by S.

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Terracotta Denver Travertine Bath 173

The Perfect Bath

APRIL 9, 2014

I simply love stone. From counters in the kitchen to fireplaces in the living room, stone is the perfect material for nearly every room of the house. And, while this post extols its praises for all manner of residential installations, you will find stone in airports, hotels and commercial spaces.

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Stone Travertine Backsplash Marble 81

Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Installing a slate tile floor. Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. Yet when it is finished, it provides a unique and durable floor. backsplash designs.

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Tile Flooring Vermont Grout 180

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 26, 2017

There has been a shift in the preferred finishes,” Fernandez says, “The hot look right now is light or grey cabinets, with light marble or quarts countertops, and dark flooring.”. Here, for her client’s home in Maryland, Kaplan pairs a light sand-colored backsplash with a medium-tone gray countertop.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 13, 2018

Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. ” Kitchen design by Stuart Nordin Home & Design featuring ACI backsplash tile, photographed by Matthew Kleinrock. Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash.

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DC Mosaics Tile Maryland 176

Trendir Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Italian company Antolini is putting luxury to work, with a new natural stone product that looks beautiful and helps keep your home clean. Antolini''s stone surfaces feature a finish which actually resists the growth of bacteria and mold, allowing for worry-free zones in your kitchens, baths and living areas.

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Stone Natural Stone Backsplash Bath 68

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 10, 2018

They produce and export 90 percent of the region’s natural slate used for roofing or flooring. In the kitchen, the hard angles of the cabinetry and floors are softened by round light fixtures and natural light. Using in-floor heating warms the tile in a space where you often walk barefoot.

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Germany Brazil Bath Natural Stone 140

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. Floor-to-ceiling subway tiles. Countertops and backsplashes. Marble countertops and even marble backsplashes work beautifully for transitional kitchens,” Starck says. Dark wood floors provide contrast.

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Kitchen Backsplash Report Marble 106

Architectural Ceramics

MAY 24, 2019

The collection, shown above, features a dimensional mosaic in three natural stone marble choices: Thassos (pictured), Crema and Grigio. AC’s Illusion Collection, featuring the Diamonte Deco pattern used on the backsplash and floor to ceiling on the back wall. AC’s Illusion Collection, featuring the Line Deco pattern.

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Marble Porcelain Ceramics Natural Stone 154

Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Mix in tranquil hues like shades of blue, green and bronze to instantly give the room the peaceful feel of a luxury spa, along with some natural elements like wood and natural stone. Taking a luxurious bath is another easy way to feel like you’ve stepped into a spa at the Four Seasons. A backsplash is often the star of the kitchen.

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Terracotta Oregon Portland Stone 100

Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 30, 2019

We think the blue island is a perfect complement to the slight blue hues that are emerging from the backsplash. . We think the blue island is a perfect complement to the slight blue hues that are emerging from the backsplash. A place to escape and take a warm bath or a soothing shower. Image courtesy of Island Stone.

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Design Mosaics Stone Arizona 100

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Hardwood, ceramic tile, or patterned stone flooring. Practical Backsplashes. While a modern design may incorporate a colorful backsplash that stands out from everything else in the kitchen, traditional tiling tends to be more subtle. Still, that doesn’t mean the backsplash must be dull or uninspired.

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Kitchen Backsplash DC Decorative 52

Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis. This is one snail I wouldnt mind having in my garden!

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Mosaics Las Vegas Tile Cement 189

Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

event serving the floor covering industry, once again brought together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, services and technologies. Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. Crossville Inc.’s

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Products Las Vegas Tile Design 163

Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Think about it, natural stone has been a natural choice in an outdoor application for centuries. But you don’t have to settle for the norm.

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Outdoor Terracotta Natural Stone Tile 157

Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Be it a fresh coat of paint, updated flooring, dramatic lighting, and so on, the need for a soothing environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. Consider a two-tone color scheme (shown below) if youd like to pair cement tile with natural stone. The firebox was built off the floor so the fire could be visible from the bed.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 17, 2013

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. The backsplash shown uses 4"x4" tiles in a checkerboard mosaic pattern, and is framed with a charming twig border created by the same artist. Create your own mosaic backsplash by choosing your favorite vegetables or colors! backsplash designs.

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Tile Cement Backsplash Los Angeles 158

Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Penny round tile works well as a fireplace surround, kitchen backsplash, or bathroom and shower floor. Basketweave: Popular as a shower floor option, a basketweave pattern uses a square and rectangular tile. It is commonly done in travertine, because the pattern and natural stone both come from France.

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Tile Marble Mosaics DC 170

Tile Talk

APRIL 16, 2013

With its eye towards the future, Coverings 2013 has remained steadfast in its quest to provide the best possible experience for the attendees of its annual tile and stone trade fair and expo. You can find a preview of the 43 Spanish tile and stone manufacturers participating in the Spanish Pavilion. Illusion by Onix Mosaico.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

From natural stone shower surrounds to multiple showerheads to stainless steel linear drains , the focus is on creating a more enjoyable – and memorable – shower experience. When designing or remodeling a bathroom, it’s also important to pay attention to surfaces such as flooring, walls and backsplashes. Go beyond the surface.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Cement tiles work well with stone to create a focal point that draws your attention to the space, while adding color and interest, such as the cement tile rug created in this master bathroom using two of our tile patterns: Sosua and Geometric 10. a great choice for a contemporary kitchen, bath or accent wall. backsplash designs.

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Cement Tile Mosaics Los Angeles 163

Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

Daltile’s Defend tile line features Microban technology to attract consumers looking for healthy, clean floor products. By Megan Salzano Ceramic tile is one of only two truly aspirational product categories available in flooring today—hardwood being the other. In fact, purchases of high-end homes in the U.S.

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Ceramics Tile North America Products 69

Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

You can combine our individual garden tiles with solid colored ceramic or stone tiles, rope borders, pencil liners, or you can opt for our Garden Tile Murals for an increased visual impact for your kitchen backsplash. The matte finish of this collection of matte tiles perfectly accents tumbled stone, like travertine or marble.

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Ceramics Tile Painted Backsplash 112

Tile Talk

MAY 21, 2013

Not only can it be seen on the floors and walls of Spanish churches and palaces, but ceramic tile also plays an integral role in the everyday functioning of modern homes, hospitals, educational centers, hospitality and commercial applications. Using digital technology, these ceramic tiles mimic the look of natural stone. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Spain Las Vegas Design 125

Conestoga Tile Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

That is why you should invest in your home’s bathrooms, especially the master bath. To get started on your dream master bath, we have created a simple guide to inspire you: Understand Your Bathroom’s Layout. The flooring you choose for your bathroom can make or break the design.

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