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 can see their influence in design styles – glass-front appliances, thin countertops, sleek curves and glossy neutrals.

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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. In addition, novel shapes (hexagon and chevron), overlaid designs and three-dimensional surfaces (pillowed edges and linear folds) were added to the mix. Wood-look tiles continue to impress. Marble-look tile offers a range of looks.

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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 ).

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Bath Trends Kitchen Tile 100

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.

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San Diego Trends Las Vegas Tampa 138

JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. 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.

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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. Drawing inspiration from an age-old pattern, designers will love dressing up floors and walls with these eye-catching porcelains. Hit the Bricks.

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JG Kitchens

JUNE 21, 2016

I’ve written before about the Urban Cultivator in my 2015 Design & Construction Week coverage. Though called “Granite Herb Garden,” it may alternatively be made from engineered stone, ceramic, laminate or other surfaces offered in the line. Well, you can’t get any closer than growing it at home! About SieMatic.

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