Kitchens for Living

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Welcome Tile Tuesday! This is the first installment of a series inspired by my discoveries exploring Seville and Valencia Spain with Tile of Spain. Along the way I learned a lot about ceramic tile in general and that was one of my goals for this trip. Ceramic tile is the product of the culture in which it is made.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 23, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

DECEMBER 17, 2019

To go with Tile Addict’s take on the 2020 trends is a little selection of additional elements that we may be seeing more of in the coming year. Its ability to entirely transform interiors and play with tile designs makes it an incredible asset for creating unique spaces, or even just changing up what is already there.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 4, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— February 18, 2016) Coverings, the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has partnered with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and Chicago Mosaic School to develop unique programs that investigate the use of tile as a medium for creative design.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Granby , previously covered by Tile Addict here , have continued their tireless work in ceramics, creating extraordinary tile designs. Their Brick & Slate terrazzo similarly replaces the usual marble chip with recycled local by-products. Granby Workshop.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JUNE 17, 2019

Experimenting with production technique is something of a specialty for Liverpool based Granby Workshop. Formed by Assemble in an attempt to rebuild the almost derelict neighbourhood of Granby, the Workshop brought together a group of creative residents to breathe life back into the area. Granby Worshop.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 6, 2018

But Tile Addict, as well as covering design trends in the commercial tile world, also aims to celebrate those rare individuals who have the ability to alter our perception of what tile is, and what it can be. And this morning I woke up thinking about the work of Toni Cumella: a true ceramic visionary. If so, read on.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

They hand-craft and hand-paint each tile in their Marbella workshop, offering personalised designs of the highest quality from their skillful and labour intensive process. Ceramic Wall Hanging Embrace. Ceramic Wall Hanging Blind Date. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, November 2019.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 10, 2020

If there’s one creation that brings the magic of ceramics to life, it’s the BBQ’d tiles from Granby. Systems of glazing and decorating tiles have been developed over centuries, investigating the many ways heat, clay, pigments, and minerals react with one another and sometimes you really have to see it to believe it.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

The International Certified Flooring Installers association (CFI) offers educational programs and certifications across multiple categories such as carpet, resilient, hardwood and ceramic tile and stone. In addition to its more traditional courses, Miller said the organization is trying to develop more one-day workshops.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

.— Coverings 2023, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, takes place here this week, April 18–21, at the Orange County Convention Center. Attendees will have access to new educational programming, daily keynotes, new product introductions, networking and much more.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

Connect2020 provided a way for our members to feel plugged in to the group, take advantage of some great buys, and acquire some education and training on new products,” said David Ellis, Alliance Flooring marketing director. To that end, the association offers several educational products and programs available at special member discounts.

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Cement Style

OCTOBER 13, 2014

The Khmer Rouge may have destroyed much of the population and vitality of Cambodia in the 1970’s but the lovely cement tile floors in the old districts lived through it all. The cafes and shops along the streets in the Siem Reap Old Market district reveal an assortment of colorful cement tile floors in age old patterns.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 20, 2019

Their usual mix of showrooms and exhibitions will keep us updated on the latest in interior design trends from lighting, product design, textile, and of course, surface design. With the addition of workshops, talks, and product launches it is a well rounded event providing great insight. “Four curve” tile Triennale.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, announced an extensive lineup of new and returning activations for Coverings 2023, which will take place April 18-21, here at the Orange County Convention Center.

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JG Kitchens

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. Diesel Open Workshop. Imagine Formica and Corian having a baby.)

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

“Games Day was created by the British game production and retail company, Games Workshop, which started out producing more traditional games such as backgammon and later moved on to fantasy universe games, such as Warhammer. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Working with our design team and taking our tile, wallpapers, and palette as inspiration, Peace Industry’s lead designer, Melina, created a collection that wears its boldness lightly, employing a subtle palette of blues, greys, and neutrals with a pop of saffron. Peace Industry for Heath Quilt Rug. Melina Raissnia.

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Tile of Spain USA

JANUARY 5, 2022

Receiving top honors in the Architectural category of the 2021 Tile of Spain awards is “ The New Headquarters of the Valencia Construction Sector Employment Foundation ” an expansive educational warehouse designed by MRM Arquitectos.

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Mosaicos

AUGUST 6, 2013

Cement tiles/ Zementfliesen/ mosaicos hidráulicos. about tiles - mainly about patterned floor tiles made either of cement or clay. Even the floors were inlaid with encaustic tiles, reminding us of classical tesselated pavements. But with a bit of fantasy you could imagine the workshop buildings. ceramic.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 30, 2012

Menzies was entertained by the stunning floral tiles that surrounded her grandmother’s best room fireplace. Taylor was spending an early childhood in front of a Tiffany tile fireplace at his family’s home. The foundation has since come to be seen as the singular authority on art tile heritage in the United States.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 8, 2024

The agency, where her sister Carla works as a managing director, and her brother-in-law Steve serves as president and co-chief creative officer, sought to relocate to establish a state-of-the-art production studio. For me, tile really sets the mood of the space,” she says.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

She’s got impeccable style , great design tips and an abundance of information about tile and the wide world of design. We asked Katelyn to give us her thoughts on choosing tile and the tile selection process and below is the result… Enjoy! _. Step 3 —> Narrow down your tile materials (and sizes).

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Heath Ceramics

JULY 6, 2016

Headlands offers public events and exhibitions throughout the year, including the popular Open Studios twice a year and hands-on workshops with artists. But don’t stop looking there—there’s also a striking installation of Heath tile in the kitchen itself. Headlands Center for the Arts began in 1982 as part of the National Park Service.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Our building is in a city planning zone set aside for Production, Distribution, and Repair (PDR). We brought in other like-minded companies who now have workshops in the building, from jewelry makers to textile designers to letterpress printers.” Heath San Francisco opened its doors in 2012, with the tile factory in full-swing by 2013.

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