As The Tile Turns

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The annual ASID White Box Challenge encourages top designers to think outside of the [white] box and create artistic masterpieces featuring unusual elements. Year after year, we're amazed by the sheer range of designs that can emerge from seemingly random materials. 2018 was certainly no exception; this year, over two dozen talented students and design professionals gathered at the Decorative Materials showroom in Denver to demonstrate their ingenuity.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

When Urth Caffé co-owners Shallom and Jilla Berkman began planning their location in Las Vegas at the new Wynn Plaza, they contacted California Pottery and Tile Works (CalPot).

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Stagetecture

DECEMBER 5, 2018

(A big “thank you” to our friends at Long Roofing for sponsoring this post!). When all is going well, you don’t pay much attention to your roof. As long as it keeps protecting you from storms, and it looks great on top of your home, you don’t give it too much thought. However, there’s likely going to come a time when you need to get a new roof. By knowing what signs to look for you can take care of your roof before any major problems arise.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Normally at Freshome, we spend a lot of time talking about how to design around small spaces. However, the reality is that those with the opposite problem also deserve our time and attention. Today, we’re revealing our best tricks for how to design a large room. Read on to learn how to put together an expansive space without it feeling too stark.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Let’s face it entertaining for the holidays is all about the décor, the food you make, and the people that you love all coming together for a beautiful blend of personalities, textures, and festivities. Keeping that in mind is why we have decided to share how to create easy Christmas centerpieces so that you can spend more time enjoying your family and friends and less time worrying about your décor.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Santa Fe Springs, Calif.—Monarch Plank has launched its new Alpine Riftsawn collection, featuring select grade, straight grain alpine ash from Tasmania. Riftsawn wood, one of the most exclusive and sought-after looks in fine furniture and paneling, has long been limited to the domain of high-end custom flooring. The Alpine Riftsawn collection makes this material available […].

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Corning Inc. and SCH Electronics (Shanghai) Co. recently announced that they have signed a sales agency agreement focused on China.

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Stagetecture

DECEMBER 5, 2018

(A big thank you to scottunderwood.com for sponsoring this post!). Is it a good time to put your house on the market ? It’s not an easy question to answer. There are bits of conventional wisdom that you can apply, like putting up the first “for sale” sign in the spring. However, your housing market has its own unique quirks. Once you’re sure you want to sell your home, it’s a good idea to find the right agent.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Carthage, Mo.—Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt has promoted Erik Kempf to president of Leggett & Platt Flooring Products, effective at the end of the month. Larry Dunn will retire after a long career in the industry. In addition, Chris Palmer has been promoted to vice president of sales, Leggett & Platt Flooring Products, to fill […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Don’t leave your bathroom behind when setting up for the season! Here are a few ways to decorate a bathroom for the holidays. Image: Julie Ranee Photography Nothing helps you get in the holiday spirit quite like decking your own halls with all of your seasonal decor. Whether you do the full-blown tree and garland on every mantel and railing or just set out a few cherished items, getting your home ready for the holidays is part of the fun of the season.

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