JG Kitchens

JULY 2, 2014

This week, I’m going to focus on my six favorite kitchen and bath design trends. In no particular order, they are… Porcelain delivers style with ease (Photo Courtesy: Ceramics of Italy). You see it in how functional space is designed so you can use, charge and store your devices in the kitchen or bath. Digital integration.

Bath 185

Bath San Diego Kitchen Trends 185

JG Kitchens

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The folks at Ceramics of Italy and their press representatives have kindly made them available. While these likely won’t adorn your master bath walls, they’re fun for a rec room or kid’s bathroom. Last year, I traveled to Italy’s top tile expo, Cersaie, with a press delegation. Tile can be a residential muse.

Italy 237

Italy San Diego Trends Tampa 237

JG Kitchens

MAY 14, 2014

I recently attended Coverings, another major tile and stone show, in Las Vegas. There was even a handsome new teak option from Ceramics of Italy member Cerdisa. Oxidized stones came on strong this year. It was a very good expo, with some of my favorite American, Spanish and Italian manufacturers in attendance.

San Diego 138

San Diego Trends Las Vegas Tampa 138

JG Kitchens

JUNE 19, 2019

Read all about them in my latest report for Kitchen & Bath Design News, the leading trade magazine for the industry. One of the top tile trends is realistic stone looks. Photo Courtesy: Florim/A Ceramics of Italy member company ).

Bath 100

Bath Trends Kitchen Tile 100

JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 23, 2019

I couldn’t go to Cersaie again this year because of my book deadline, but was happy to get a highlights “reel” from the show’s producer, Ceramics of Italy. Get the beauty and elegance of rare natural stones without their price tags or upkeep. Photo Courtesy: Ceramics of Italy ).

Trends 100

Trends Italy Tile Natural Stone 100

JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. The interesting thing is that stone, metal and even cotto are finding great success in the planks formats. North America tends to favor planks in the 8×36″ size with upscale markets favoring the longer 48″ planks.

Spain 100

Spain Trends North America Tile 100

JG Kitchens

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

This week, we’re looking at 2016 tiles and trends from Ceramics of Italy, as this major trade organization of Italian tile brands showed off at the big Cersaie expo in Bologna. Cersaie is their big show! (I I attended two years ago myself, and hope to go again in the future.) The first post, last week, was from Spain.

Tile 100

Tile Italy Spain Painted 100