Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Year. As we count down the final days of 2020, a year that was certainly one for the history books, let’s take a moment to go back through the year via our top 5 design posts, and highlight some of our favorites from the last 12 months! Latin American Design Influences.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 6, 2020

—Armstrong Flooring has received Good Design awards for Rigid Core Vantage, Migrations and Striations BBT, and Alterna engineered tile. It recognizes the latest, most advanced products and designs for their innovation and invention. It recognizes the latest, most advanced products and designs for their innovation and invention.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

When we talk about a natural stone fireplace , it resonates with longevity, promising to add value and grandeur to your home for a lifetime. From premium natural stone veneer options to affordable yet stylish thin brick solutions, one can find a range that suits both aesthetic preferences and financial boundaries.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

—Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Tenet sessions.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 26, 2018

When designing a home inspired by the beach, the ocean is an obvious jumping off point. Check out our blog, The Layman’s Class on Glass: Design & Installation Tips for Glass Tile. AC’s rivershell oval mosaic featured in the DC Show House, design by Aidan Design. Stone & Glass Mosaics.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

AUGUST 17, 2018

Each 323-foot tower creates a vertical business campus offering impressive 360 degree views of coastal Orange County and showcasing large format tile and stone on every floor. Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, the architecture firm behind the Louvre’s iconic glass pyramid, designed the Spectrum Center’s new glass-walled, 426,000 SF towers.

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Garden State Tile Blog

AUGUST 14, 2019

At Garden State Tile we take pride in the strong relationships that we have built with the interior design community. The Garden State Tile Designer Series takes an in-depth look at the people who have supported us over the last 60 years, and whom we’ve worked with to create breathtaking spaces around the country.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. The sculpture’s design required precision engineering and innovation with every solution. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va.

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Tile Talk

JUNE 18, 2013

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The Italians are famous for their design sense. From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, released the top 10 tile trends for 2022. Capra, who worked closely with the tile associations to identify the tile trends, will offer her personal insights about the popular tile designs and applications. Arlington, Va.—Coverings,

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 22, 2014

The brick throughout the house is reclaimed antique cobble stone cut for interior walls, floors and ceiling details while the remaining core was used for the exterior walkways. The floor in the master shower is made from natural pebble stone. The five-bedroom home was created with an Eco-Friendly, Holistic mindset.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 19, 2014

Modern Architecture Meets Indian Design on Houston’s Lakeshore. Architecture › Modern Architecture Meets Indian Design on Houston’s Lakeshore. If not, be prepared to lay your head down every night and dream about this spectacular home: the Lakeshore Residence , designed by Miró Rivera Architects. Architecture.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 20, 2016

UofCTS also releases CTDA Certified Ceramic Tile Specialist (CCTS) Study Guide online course. San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Not only is the category one of the most design-forward and technologically advanced options on the market, proponents say, but its eco-friendly attributes are a growing draw for consumers. agreed: “Study after study has shown that for both millennials and Gen Z, eco-friendliness and sustainability are critical attributes.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Color is a powerful tool in the world of design. Its influence on human emotion has been long studied, proving that color is often affiliated with memories, people, places, culture, and life events – all which greatly impacts our moods. The message behind Pantone’s 2021 Color of the Year is one of inspiration.

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Garden State Tile Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Studies have shown that human connection with nature can help boost one’s mood, health, sleep cycle, and productivity. Earth tones and floral patterns are sure fire design choices to evoke feelings of union with Mother Earth within an interior space. Stone: Belgica Due. Florals: Forma. Wood: 3Barrel.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Coverings, the international tile and stone exhibition and conference, will hold its fourth Coverings Connected interactive digital event this month. National Tile Day, marking its fifth year, will be celebrated with brand-new imagery of creative tile designs, installations and applications shared across Coverings’ social media channels.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

The building stands out with its subtle palette of colors, resulting from a combination of stone, glass and aluminum. The residence has four en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan living area, a cinema room, a study, a dining/lounge area and a double garage. This room spans the full length of the house, becoming its architectural spine.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

One look at this amazing Japanese-inspired bedroom can tell you why we should all mimic Japanese interior design. Image Source: Imi Design Studio. Japanese interior design is being mimicked world-wide, for good reason. What does all this stress mean when it comes to our home design? Image Source: JP Walters Design.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2015

Building a stone house in Toronto and making it look like a fresh modern fortress was the perfect job for Atelier Kastelic Buffey to prove their talent once again. The second floor incorporates four bedrooms with walk in closets, three bathrooms, a study and a corridor overlooking the entry foyer below.” And what a context!

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 29, 2016

This year, Coverings is excited to feature a couple of unique programs that showcase tile as a medium for creative design. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) will exhibit tiled benches designed by their students, and the Chicago Mosaic School will provide interactive educational classes. SAIC Tiled Bench Exhibit.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

When does a stone, glass and wood house stand out? Designed by Qarta Architecture and featuring a view of the Beskid Mountains in the distance, House Tabasek offers modern comfort in a rural setting. Rising in Palkovice, the Czech Republic, the eye-catching design features an iconic mix of building materials.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 29, 2014

Yes, peaceful simplicity surrounds the modest designs of Japanese culture. Thousands of years steeped in tradition have influenced Japan’s architecture and interior design aesthetic, resulting in a serene and very cultural interior design. You may want to visit 30 Of The Most Ingenious Japanese Home Designs , as well.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 7, 2016

(ALEXANDRIA, VA— March 31, 2016) Coverings , the largest global tile & stone exposition in North America, has scheduled an exceptionally comprehensive conference program of notable and respected speakers to present on a number of topics at the forefront of industry conversation. Tuesday, April 19, 8:00 – 9:15a.m.

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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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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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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2014

Architects explain how the client’s brief was executed with their best interest in mind: “To achieve this initial objective, plus considering the strong slope of the site, we arrange and stacked one above the other a set of volumes directed to the selected views from a previous view-shed study. Really, what would you add?

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Giotile

MAY 21, 2015

Studies have shown that Millennials weigh a restaurant’s atmosphere higher in importance when compared with baby boomers. Here’s a look at some design elements restauranteurs are using to capture the Millennial appetite – and their wallets. Open kitchens are a common element in restaurant designs that appeal to Millennials.

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Giotile

JANUARY 14, 2015

In 1940, the Delnor hospital opened with beautiful interiors designed by Dorothy Draper. Designed as a “house of hope and cheer,” rooms were painted in pastel shades and trimmed with vibrant floral chintz curtains and bedspreads. Draper’s healthcare design philosophy was certainly ahead of the times. Connection to Nature.

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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. For a cool design statement, hang a wall herb garden or a version of a “living wall” like the main bathtub image at the top of this guide.

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Giotile

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Work environments are changing–and those who design and furnish offices are striving to keep pace. Over the last decade, we’ve seen a major evolution in office space design as companies migrate toward more open, flexible, and communicative workspaces. Diversity in the Open Office. Style and Culture. Authenticity.

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CUSTOM Insights Blog

MAY 14, 2015

We list products by their ANSI designation so they can be specified to fit the exact needs of each project. CUSTOM has a complete listing of all TCNA-endorsed methods for installing ceramic and natural stone along with CAD drawings showing the recommended products for each detail.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 25, 2017

Eclectic design is all about limitless expression. Image: Rikki Snyder Eclectic design is kind of hard to get a handle on, isn’t it? In a style that’s defined by mixing and matching, you literally have the ability to create any design you can dream up. How can you ensure that your design flows together?

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 7, 2019

In addition, according to the 2018 Houzz Bathroom Trends Study , more than half of Baby Boomer homeowners are planning to renovate their bathrooms to support aging in place. And, their streamlined footprint has a cleaner appearance than typical center drains, which complements the trend toward more contemporary bathroom designs.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Today we’re looking the design lessons that we can learn from Venice’s gorgeous buildings. The lessons learned from Venice’s buildings can aid any designer. Find Your Design Inspiration. The first step in any design project is gathering inspiration. In Design, Materials Matter. Image Via: Boundless.

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Decorator on Demand

APRIL 16, 2010

Walls of Stone. This stone veneer takes your "boring" walls to "wow" walls! Have you ever considered a stone veneer, such as these? Eldorado Stone s GemWalls have made this not only pretty simple but also an affordable way to transform your own spaces. What a difference the stone makes. Friday, April 16, 2010.

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Tile Talk

MAY 13, 2014

In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options.

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