Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry, has named the winners of its 2024 Best Booth Awards. The winning exhibit displays exemplify the spirit of ingenuity Coverings represents, transforming ordinary spaces into spectacular showcases of design and craftsmanship.”

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

Every year, Architectural Ceramics travels to the Coverings Tile & Stone Show to discover new products, meet new industry allies, and strengthen our vendor & customer relationships. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida.

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Granada Tile

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

This means the color layer is much thicker than it would be in a hand-painted tile, making it last much longer. Cement tiles can be used in both traditional and modern designs. They can also be used in industrial, rustic and even elegant designs. then consider installing some custom cement tile floors.

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Trendir Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2020

However, there is one fireplace style that offers something a little fresher and even modern- a stone fireplace. Having a stone fireplace can easily and quickly vitalize your home instantly. Here are a few ways to upgrade your stone fireplace without having, it feel cold and frigid. It’s all about going big and bold.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Designing with Tile: Fireplaces & Hearths. Be it a fresh coat of paint, updated flooring, dramatic lighting, and so on, the need for a soothing environment trumps even the most prudent of budgets. Consider a two-tone color scheme (shown below) if youd like to pair cement tile with natural stone. Tuesday, February 18, 2014.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2018

An outdoor shower can be both fun and practical. If you don’t want kids, pets and other adults tracking dirt through your house, an outdoor shower is a great way to keep the great outdoors where it belongs: outdoors. Turn a boring backyard into a relaxing retreat with an outdoor shower.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Fireplace: A Lifetime Investment This time of year we start thinking of fall fireplace decor as the weather turns cooler and we drift from the outdoors to the coziest spot in the home. When we talk about a natural stone fireplace , it resonates with longevity, promising to add value and grandeur to your home for a lifetime.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

A well-designed patio can become a second living room for your home, so it’s important to make smart design choices. As the name implies, patio flooring is any flooring option used on an outdoor patio. As the name implies, patio flooring is any flooring option used on an outdoor patio. What is patio flooring?

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Time2Design

MAY 13, 2013

Outdoor Living | My GenX Design Studios Presentation. As one of eight designers selected to participate in the KBIS Design Studios , I was asked to design a Outdoor Living Space for a hypothetical Generation X client and I would like to share that design with you here. Outdoor Kitchen ~ 1.

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Architectural Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

In the 15 th century, the Parliament of James I (as in King James Bible and Elizabeth’s nephew) introduced laws to primarily build in stone , alleviating the city of rampant fires from wood construction. Stone became the standard building material due to its durability and fire deterrent qualities. Moray Place in New Town, Edinburgh.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 10, 2019

Luckily, you can skip the impersonal look specifically by designing your home with curb appeal in mind. By thinking about how your new home will look from the street, you can design a few elements to make sure your place always looks warm and inviting. Rather, a symmetrical look means keeping your home design even.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 18, 2014

Want to create an amazing outdoor oasis in your back yard? No matter how small, your back yard can be turned into an amazing outdoor oasis. No matter how small, your back yard can be turned into an amazing outdoor oasis. There are numerous design elements that, when combined together, create wonderful outdoor escapes.

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The London Tile Co.

MARCH 21, 2018

Porcelain has a range of benefits when used outdoors but as it’s a relatively new product we have answered some of the most important questions about porcelain paving, if you have any others please feel free to comment below or get in touch. Polished porcelain is not recommended for outdoor use as it can become slippery.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2021

The competition annually honors North American architects and designers who use Italian ceramic and porcelain tile in creative ways. The international jury reviewed a number of submissions from designers, architects and students across the U.S. and Canada, ultimately picking seven winners and two honorable mentions. Firm: Taller Ken.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Through increased exposure via Pinterest , designers, architects, stone and tile businesses, retailers and distributors are allowed access to millions of inspiring projects and settings they would never have seen before unless they conducted specific searches.

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JG Kitchens

AUGUST 13, 2014

And I’m working on a kitchen/family room project with a white painted brick fireplace wall and hearth. Rustic Italian tile evokes old painted brick (Photo Courtesy: 41zero42). Brick is well-suited to outdoor kitchens (Photo Courtesy: Kalamazoo Gourmet).

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

But the outdated design may have become an eyesore, and years of soot can make it look even worse. The design brings the outdoors inside. Image: Earth and Water LLC Waterfall Mike Nutter of Ply Gem recommends adding a stone veneer to your fireplace. Also, he says stone veneer is lighter and less expensive.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2023

Use indoors, outdoors or flow in between for continuous design. Outlander Rooted in rich art history, the contemporary terrazzo-look tile is making its modern debut in an ultra-durable, color body porcelain tile—available in today’s most popular sizes and three designs: Grande, Palazzo and Medio. Made in the USA.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 2, 2012

Innovation, Design Take Center Stage at Cersaie. Boasting more than 900 exhibitors from all corners of the globe, and 176,000 square meters (577,428 square feet) of exhibition space, Cersaie is a not-to-be missed event for distributors, retailers, interior designers, architects and installers. Designer Collections. The Trends.

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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. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, The Coverings Lounge.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

showcases a multiplicity of genres and styles that merge into unique and original designs. Coverings’ three primary pavilions and sponsors of the show, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile of Spain, will feature a robust showcase of the newest and most innovative tile, stone and installation products.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

Come globe trotting with us to beautiful vacation spots, home and abroad, that offer endless design and tile inspiration. This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. The range of bold color, will energize any design, like the city of London itself.

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Architectural Ceramics

APRIL 27, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Check out this week’s Top 5 Design blog for some truly out of this world design ideas. This early, 21 st century home was truly ahead of its time terms of Architectural design. Check it out to see why this pavilion is a marvel for the design world. Modern Even for the Jetsons.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Cement Tile Designs That Impress! Cement tiles offer flexibility to the architect, designer or homeowner like no other material with its expansive color palette, sustainable properties, timeless patterns and distinct beauty. However, although cement tile can be used outdoors, it cannot be used in frost-prone environments.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2018

Its art galleries pay tribute to the masters of Impressionism, who drew inspiration from the bright colours of nature, the painted landscapes and the weather-scuplpted rocks. Stone also inspires Verse, a porcelain stoneware range characterised by a matt and finely chiselled surface texture combining an elegant appearance to a soft touch.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2014

There are some basic exterior design lessons that everyone should know about. Designing the exterior of a home can be a complicated process of color choices, materials, balancing shape and lines— it is not a job for novice designers. Either way, a properly designed home has an exterior that is proportional and balanced.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2023

Following is an overview: The Inyo collection takes a rustic approach to porcelain tile with its moody crackle design. Illusionist is a concrete look tile is inspired by the whimsical movement of watercolor paintings; the surface hosts a unique glossy effect that creates high definition and variation.

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The London Tile Co.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Think wooden beams and cabinets, exposed brick walls and natural stone flooring. Unfortunately, natural materials can not only break the bank account, but also require constant upkeep – like the sealing and resealing of natural stone tiles to prevent staining. Wood : Wooden beams and cabinets clearly signal a country kitchen.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2018

Find ways to blend your air conditioner into your home’s exterior design. Image: New Eco Landscapes Don’t let an unsightly HVAC unit or pool pump ruin your home’s outdoor aesthetic. You can also easily paint them to match your style. The design doesn’t have to be traditional lattice.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Narrowing down paint color ideas can be tricky. For those in need of a little help from the professionals, take a look at these five paint color ideas. Go With Grecian Blues These days, both professional designers and designers-at-heart are flocking to use Grecian blues in their work.

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Time2Design

AUGUST 6, 2013

ASID LA | Dwell Labs Designer Tour. As part of Dwell on Design, in Los Angeles, in conjunction with ASID Los Angeles and LA Design Magazine, I was invited to attend a VIP Tour of Dwell Labs LA. In each location we were allowed to tour each residence, meet the interior designers and discover how they brought their vision to life.

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Garden State Tile Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Porcelain countertops are about to take over the commercial and residential design industry – and for good reason. Below we’ll take an in-depth look at the durability, care and design options for this sleek and stylish surface that is taking the market by storm. THEY FIT ANY DESIGN STYLE. THEY’RE EXTREMELY DURABLE.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

AUGUST 8, 2018

Its art galleries pay tribute to the masters of Impressionism, who drew inspiration from the bright colours of nature, the painted landscapes and the weather-scuplpted rocks. Stone also inspires Verse, a porcelain stoneware range characterised by a matt and finely chiselled surface texture combining an elegant appearance to a soft touch.

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Time2Design

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Interior Design |Fashion |Style Pairing. I am a firm believer that interior design and fashion design are closely linked together. So often ones personal style in fashion is reflected in their interior design style. The theme at market was fashion’s influence on home design and décor. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Time2Design

APRIL 4, 2013

DESIGN | INSPIRATION | NATURE. Labels: autumn , design , gold , inspiration , leaves , nature , orange , photo by Carmen , trees , yellow. Time2 Design, Inc Portfolio 9 15 11 Show View more presentations from Time2Design. Time2 Design, Inc Portfolio 9 15 11 Show View more presentations from Time2Design. bathroom design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Scandinavian design is modern and minimalist with plenty of natural views. Image Source: Jeffers Design Group. You may be surprised to hear that the beauty of the Scandinavian design movement wasn’t fully recognized until the 1950′s. What can we learn from these simple, yet unique European designs?

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Tile Talk

JULY 9, 2013

As beautiful and stately as the individual glass blossoms are, one’s eyes are then diverted to the intricate mosaic and stone tile work on the floors, walls, staircases and even ceilings – all thanks to the talented artisans of Italian mosaic manufacturer – Sicis. This is one snail I wouldnt mind having in my garden!

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