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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else? Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Some examples of stone tile include marble, quartz, limestone, slate, and granite. Ceramic tile is made from red or white clay and is usually coated with a decorative glaze. Terracotta.

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Warmer Weather Brings New Ceramic Tile Trends

Tile of Spain USA

Interior designers and homeowners look to incorporate materials that are heat, sun and water-resistant while adding decorative elements such as light colors and vibrant patterns that exude the brightness and vitality of the season. Inspired by Stone. Naturally Summer. Sun Baked Tones. Summer Staples.

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Tile of Spain Manufacturers Present Top Micro-Trends that will Shape Architectural and Interior Design in 2021

Tile of Spain USA

Organic graphics full of simple wood grains mixed with light and dark nuances become tension anchors for designs, in contrast to the aggressive & imposing stone looks of the past. Mainzu, Bali Stones. Painting styles, graphic design and other art-forms find fertile soil in decorative ceramic elements. Dynamic Design.

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Ceramics of Italy unveils Cersaie 2024 trend report

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Laviani, an ongoing collaborator of Lea Ceramiche, designed a new series of decorative effects overlaid onto 12 contemporary solid colors while Piero Lissoni developed a line for Atlas Concorde focused on a vast neutral color palette. At this year’s show, color was a powerful protagonist on porcelain as well as ceramic.

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Trend inspo: Geometrics

Diary of a Tile Addict

Get the look with Dazed from Popham Design , Oxford Grey from Terrazzo Tiles , or Hermosa Mori from St Clair Stone. @moodauthors @huraganstudio 2) Zzz A woven herringbone look made from rows of Zs creates a wonderful backdrop for a bathroom.

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Emser releases 2023 Trend Report

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While trends for this year tend to be vast and varied, they primarily stem from underlying moods around finding a sense of spa-like serenity or an elated and decorative boost of joy in our surroundings,” explained said Suzanne Zurfluh, director of design and trend at Emser Tile.

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

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. The calming bathroom above is a great example of how to use a decorative tile on the walls, complemented by a plank porcelain field tile on the floor.