Diary of a Tile Addict

JULY 6, 2018

Toni Cumella at work in his studio. There is no particular reason why I am dedicating today’s post to Toni Cumella. This is not an obituary, nor has one of his many stunning projects just opened. 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.

Ceramics 45

Ceramics Japan Switzerland Architecture 45

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 6, 2018

Chalkboard paint has become a darling in the design world. It adds a unique twist to any room, not least of which is the bedroom. Since bedrooms are typically spaces that allow for imagination and creativity without disrupting the design of common areas, it makes sense to use chalkboard to decorate bedrooms. That way, potential drawings are endless, and they’re not permanent.

Decorative 81

Decorative Painted Design Colors 81

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 6, 2018

It’s amazing what you can find in an afternoon of playing with Google Trends. The site hosts a wealth of information if you know what to look for — even the most popular design style by state, according to what people are searching for. Luckily, Pots, Planters & More did most of the heavy lifting. The retailer analyzed recent Google search trends in each state to compare them to “national search volume averages.” The most popular design styles tend to happen in state clust

North Dakota 71

North Dakota Rhode Island Alaska South Dakota 71