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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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

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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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Garden State Tile Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Notable Projects “While traditional design principles are critical to understand and honor, I love to mix them with mid-century modern, industrial, and vintage eclectic.” The Designer: Rose Bennet It was a few words of encouragement from a teacher that set Rose Bennett on her journey towards a career in interior design.

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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

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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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Whether it be a workshop, artist’s studio or gallery, the primary medium often covers more than just the intended surface. Pattern of Time was previewed to the architecture and design community this year at NeoCon in Chicago , where it was honored with a Best of NeoCon Gold award in the Hard-Surface Flooring: Vinyl/LVT category. “We

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 9, 2020

.— Launching alongside NeoConnect 2020 , Interface debuted “ Together by Design ,” a series of online resources and events providing architects and interior designers with the opportunity to connect and access innovative content throughout June. Connected by Design: Designer profiles, insights and videos.

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Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. “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. Let us know your favorite game room design in the comments below.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Their speciality is bespoke design, with three international designers (Spanish, Swiss, and Scottish) comprising the creative team. 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.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Now in its 55 th edition, NeoCon’s annual conference boasts an impressive attendance of architects, designers, manufacturers, dealers, end-users, design organizations and media—all eager to learn about the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of design. Submissions will be accepted through January 15, 2024.

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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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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 20, 2019

Clerkenwell Design Week ‘s tenth edition is here from tomorrow, Tuesday 21st, until Thursday 23rd May. 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. Clerkenwell Design Week.

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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, 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. Selling, showcasing, purchasing, designing and training on all online platforms. 1 asset in your business.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

More than 45 manufacturers attended, showcasing new product introductions, conducting demonstrations and presenting 2023 marketing materials. 28 to members of the BWG Flooring Plus Loyalty Program and included access to the showcase, workshops, an awards ceremony and more. Capozza Tile. The event opened on Sept. Portland, Maine.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 18, 2016

I will be posting links to my San Diego Union-Tribune favorite tiles and Kitchen & Bath Design News Trend Spotting articles as they publish. In this Cersaie Impressions – Scavolini post, and in some to follow, I’ll share booths I explored on my own, the day after the three-day Italian tile tour.

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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. The Coverings Lounge.

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Giotile

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Bright, shiny tiles are timeless and classic; you know they’ll never go out of style. However, we’re definitely seeing a rising trend in commercial and residential design towards using tiles with matte finishes. The soft, often powdery finish of matte tiles can lend character to any space.

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Heath Ceramics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

And that’s how we felt about working with our long-time friends, Melina and Dodd Raissnia of Peace Industry , San Francisco’s beloved maker of modern felted soft goods, who’ve designed a capsule collection of rugs, baskets and ottomans just for us. The couple rallied and eventually found new production facilities in Turkey.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

The manufacturer has partnered with ILFI since 2014, the same year it achieved a Declare label for its proprietary FlexLok carpet tile installation system. Designed by ILFI founder Jason F. The Living Future 2020 Online Conference includes two days of live events on May 7 and 8, followed by six weeks of additional content.

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Making Tile Modern

APRIL 16, 2012

A few months back we welcomed Interior Designer Katelyn Bowman as our Trade Sales + Interior Design Specialist here at modwalls and she has been an amazing addition to our team. She’s got impeccable style , great design tips and an abundance of information about tile and the wide world of design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 24, 2018

We hope you like the products we recommend. Image: Tim Clarke Design You can mount a shower system on a fence wall and finish it with decorative tile or river rocks to create a beautiful outdoor shower space. Image: LaGuardia Design Group This beach house went with a surf theme for their outdoor shower.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 27, 2018

We hope you like the products we recommend. PPG chose the hue by hosting an annual color workshop. Architects, designers, aerospace, consumer electronics and automotive engineers all rely on PPG’s color analysis. Image: Black Lacquer Design A mid-century modern kitchen is finished in layers of the 2019 Color of the Year.

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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. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, July 2018. If so, read on. Visit: [link].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 9, 2016

Natural materials, plants, sunlight and fresh air are low cost or free design options. We’ve collected these high-end designs from some of the most stunning homes. VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are released by most synthetic products. These materials are not only earth friendly but add design and texture to your space.

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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. design ideas.

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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.” Planning and early construction for their new space began in 2014.

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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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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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Kitchen and Residential Design

JULY 27, 2012

Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world. The people who appreciate fine woodworking tend to be fanatical about the creations that pour out of the Moser workshop in Maine. Labels: design , furniture , smart stuff , travel. kitchen design. interior design. bath design.

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