Making Tile Modern

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Yumi Kagamihara is a designer and yoga practitioner who integrates color, design with intention, artistry and focus. At Modwalls , we believe that color and form merges well with function in an aspirational approach to living, so we were excited to talk with her about her approach to design and living well with color.

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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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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

DECEMBER 6, 2016

As you probably already know, I write the monthly Trend Spotting section for Kitchen & Bath Design News , a trade magazine for designers, manufacturers, retailers and other industry pros. Photo Credit: Ceramica Sant’Agostino/Ceramics of Italy member company ). Here’s a link to that story.

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JG Kitchens

APRIL 29, 2015

I just finished writing my extensive Trend Report for Kitchen & Bath Design News. Worn edges and burnt finishes add authenticity to wood-look tiles (Photo Courtesy: Ceramics of Italy/Sant’Agostino). Fabric texture and pattern at its most interesting (Photo Courtesy: Ceramics of Italy/Sant’Agostino).

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OCTOBER 25, 2016

As I mentioned last week in my Cersaie Impressions – Scavolini post , I used some of my time in Bologna to explore booths we didn’t visit with the Ceramics of Italy press tour. In addition to showing almost endless acres of tile, Cersaie also offers a large selection of ceramic sinks, tubs, toilets and other bathware.

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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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NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Next week, we’ll look at 2016 tiles and trends from Ceramics of Italy. Minimalist and retro styles continue to be two of the biggest trends for next year, along with ceramic tiles inspired by wood tones. Ceramic tiles are presented with an unfinished look, with subtle finishes or natural varnishes to [.].

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APRIL 20, 2016

Photo Courtesy: Ceramics of Italy ). I didn’t get to go this year, but thanks to modern technology, I can still share fabulous photos and top trends from the event I’ve enjoyed attending numerous times before. Here’s my latest Pinterest Board with the best of Coverings 2016. Wood-look tiles are still a strong trend.

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OCTOBER 18, 2016

I was very fortunate to be included in the Ceramics of Italy -sponsored press delegation to Cersaie last month. I will be posting links to my San Diego Union-Tribune favorite tiles and Kitchen & Bath Design News Trend Spotting articles as they publish. There are even lovely leather details for more glamour.

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JULY 19, 2017

Photo Courtesy: Ceramics of Italy member company Florim ). Here are some trends with smarts and staying power. Which one will best fit your home? Porcelain slab wall panels add low-maintenance style to your bathroom.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. I fly in and out of the Tampa airport with alarming regularity. kitchen design. interior design. bath design. Interior Design Blogs|Mpression. Fifi Flowers Design Decor. Kitchen Designs by Ken Kelly, Inc.

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JG Kitchens

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Wood-look tiles go from indoors to out with ease (Photo Courtesy: ABK, a Ceramics of Italy member company). This one on morning kitchens will help you recover from holiday entertaining! Here are the latest flooring trends for your home.

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JG Kitchens

JUNE 20, 2017

The base is molded ceramic and comes raw, primed or polished. The Severn is a larger version of the Spittal, featuring a 12″ rain head. Its dimensions are 8’ High x 4.3’ The Thurso has a curved skirt instead of feet, and a 12” rain head. The exterior is available either in unlacquered brass, polished nickel or polished chrome.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

2, there’s a lot of IP involved in the design and trend of the products that both factories will produce, and we will control that IP as well. So, whether it’s Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles, Houston, Tampa, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, or New Jersey—we bring significant amounts of product.

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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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