Fri.Jan 22, 2021

article thumbnail

Playlist of the Week — Our Favorite Hits

Architectural Ceramics

Week of January 18th, 2021. Following our top 5 favorite projects we’ve been apart of in recent years, we thought it was fitting to get some input from our staff and see what tunes they’ve been relying on! After a quick survey, the results are in and we’ve curated a playlist of some of our favorite hits from across the staff, and are more than delighted to share our tastes with you.

Survey 246
article thumbnail

5 Key Elements of Hygge Design

As The Tile Turns

When you picture the perfect evening, do you imagine an exciting night out on the town, complete with stylish outfits and elaborate activities? Or would you rather curl up with a good book while wearing your favorite pair of PJs? If you identify with the latter, you’ll have no trouble understanding the appeal of a concept that has recently gained traction all around the world: hygge.

Denmark 285
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

I4F to showcase new product at TISE Live

Floor Covering News

Hamont, Belgium—I4F is exhibiting at The International Surfaces Event (TISE) Live 2021 being held January 26-28, 2021. The company is using the virtual event as the platform to launch new additions to its portfolio of locking and digital printing technologies, all immediately available via an I4F license. Additionally, I4F will showcase its offerings on a physical booth at the in-person Surfaces event scheduled for June 2021 in Las Vegas.

article thumbnail

Tips to Know During Your First Remodel

Kitchen and Residential Design

Photo by Milivoj Kuhar on Unsplash Home remodeling can be an exciting experience, but it hides many surprises that the average homeowners need to be aware of. From choosing the right contractor, picking the best design fixtures and matching colors, to doing an after-renovation cleanup, all these can be quite overwhelming. We've rounded up the four most important tips that will help you prepare for your first home remodeling project.

Meeting 105
article thumbnail

Ethnicraft expands into flooring

Floor Covering News

Mazandaran rugs. New York, N.Y.–Ethnicraft, a Belgian furniture brand, has introduced its first flooring collection with a series of kilim rugs. Designed in collaboration with Ashtari, a contemporary carpet store in Antwerp, each Kilim rug is made using 100% locally sourced sheep wool, which is said to provide durability, warmth and versatility. Handcrafted through traditional weaving techniques, the company said only the highest quality yarns are used, creating an interplay on texture and tone.

article thumbnail

Owner Builder Loans

The Armchair Builder

January 22, 2021 One of the first challenges an owner builder needs to tackle for their new dream home project is the financing. Many traditional banks don’t want to provide construction loans to the owner builder due to the increased risk associated with the project. Let’s take a look at a few of the reasons […].

52
article thumbnail

Floor Coverings International ranked top franchise

Floor Covering News

Tom Wood, president and CEO of Floor Coverings International. Norcross, Ga.—Floor Coverings International recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500, a comprehensive franchise ranking. The highly competitive ranking is recognized as an invaluable source for those seeking to buy and own a franchise, the company said. “We are honored to appear on this prestigious list for the 12 th year in a row,” said Tom Wood, president and CEO of Floor Coverings International.

More Trending

article thumbnail

SFN: How to grow sales with digital marketing

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano. The session crafted a retail roadmap to digital marketing success in four basic steps. “Having a digital strategy is the most important thing a retailer can do right now.” That was the driver behind one of the most popular breakout sessions hosted during this week’s 2021 Shaw Open Virtual Conference. The breakout session, titled “How to grow sales with digital marketing,” drew scores of retailers.

Sales 59
article thumbnail

Housing starts end 2020 strong, risks ahead

Floor Covering News

While housing starts ended 2020 on a strong note, material prices and regulatory cost concerns could affect future production. Washington, D.C.—While housing starts ended the year on a strong note, rising lumber prices and increasing regulatory cost concerns could affect future production, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Led by a solid, double-digit gain in single-family starts, overall housing starts increased 5.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.67 million uni

Survey 59