Ciao Tile

MAY 13, 2010

'Our president was recently interviewed by a leading association management publication about his participation in tile industry associations and trade groups. Here is an excerpt with a link to the full interview below: Conversation with a leader…Ryan Calkins. “Trade associations are the best forum for competitive collaboration.”. Ryan Calkins is the President of Statements, Inc., Distinctive Tile and Stone in Seattle, Washington, and serves as the Vice President of the Ceramic Tile Distri

Seattle 100

Seattle Washington Ceramics Stone 100

CeramicTec

MAY 17, 2010

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Tampa 233

Tampa Backsplash Tile 233

Decorator on Demand

MAY 18, 2010

'Pages. Home. About Me. Services. Process. Input Form. Buy. Advertise. Contact. Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Vibrant Outdoor Fabrics. I love that almost every fabric manufacturer now has a line of outdoor fabrics. My new fav in Schumacher features California fashion designer, Trina Turk fabrics that have vibrant colors and very yummy patterns.Here are just a few.Lots of color palettes and interchangeable choices.

Outdoor 40

Outdoor Decorative Interior Design Painted 40

H.Winter Showroom Blog

MAY 4, 2010

'I worked with Mary Ann on this amazing bathroom renovation. The work was completed by Shaffer Custom Homes, Chadds Ford, PA. The strait lines of the slate contrast the pebbles to perfection. The vertical installation of the rectangles adds a contemporary feel to the rustic texture of the slate. An adorable niche is nestled in the pebble wave. The slightly lighter grout sets off the shape of both the tile and the pebbles.

Natural Stone 40

Natural Stone Florida Grout Bath 40

Time2Design

MAY 7, 2010

'DESIGN VERB de·signed past and past participle /de·sign·ing present participle /de·signs 3rd person present singular 1. transitive and intransitive verb create detailed plan of something: to make a detailed plan of the form or structure of something, emphasizing features such as its appearance, convenience, and efficient functioning. 2. transitive and intransitive verb plan and make something: to plan and make something in a skillful or artistic way. 3. transitive verb intend something for part

Design 40

Design Interior Design Decorative Kitchen 40

Burgin Construction

MAY 10, 2010

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Ciao Tile

MAY 26, 2010

'There is no greater gathering for the ceramic tile industry than the annual show in Bologna, Italy known as Cersaie. We attend each year for the inspiration, for the camaraderie, and for the chance to see what amazing new design, technology, or innovation will shape the next generation of tile. And of course, the setting isn’t bad either!

Italy 100

Italy Tile Industry Ceramics 100

Ciao Tile

MAY 3, 2010

'Part 2 of our interview with Mary Yocum, Western Regional Sales Manager for Crossville and one of the key voices in the North American tile market. Q: What is the most common mistake people make when using tile in their home? A: One mistake is not doing as much research about the quality and ability of the tile installer as you do in selecting your tile.

Tile 100

Tile Sales Industry Research 100

Ciao Tile

MAY 21, 2010

'Just one of many worth projects announced as finalists for the Curry Stone Prize. For more examples, see the full post at Treehugger.com. Botanical Garden in Medellin, Colombia.

Colombia 100

Colombia Architecture Stone 100

Ciao Tile

MAY 11, 2010

'Sustainable companies tend to seek each other out, and so we were excited when we were approached by a new prefabricated home builder to participate as the tile supplier. But these aren’t just any old prefab homes. These homes are beautifully designed, contemporary structures that fit right in to our Northwest surroundings. But don’t take my word for it.

Tile 100

Tile Design 100

Ciao Tile

MAY 5, 2010

'Admit it, when you read the title of this post, you immediately thought of Talavera tiles (those brightly colored tiles we always associate with gaudy Mexican restaurants in the US (restaurants in Mexico don’t actually decorate with those–unless they’re trying to appeal to tourists). I’m not here to disparage Talavera tiles; they are truly an art form and when done tastefully, can be exquisite.

Mexico 100

Mexico Tile Decorative Colors 100

H.Winter Showroom Blog

MAY 25, 2010

'Margaret Powell, a showroom consultant with H. Winter & Co., lives in a town home in which you have to walk up a flight of stairs to get to the main level. She got tired of having carpeted stairs as they were difficult to keep clean. Margaret felt that since the stairs were the first thing you saw when you walked into her home, she wanted to have an aesthetically pleasing entrance!

Marble 56

Marble Mosaics Florida Grout 56

H.Winter Showroom Blog

MAY 28, 2010

'Okay so we realize crackle glass has been around for quite some time. You might read this headline and think so what?! However, have you seen our newest product lines of crackle glass? Maniscalco''s Barossa Valley Crackle Glass Offering sheets of 2x2 solids, blends and 3 hot waterfall blends, there''s sure to be a col or for everyone''s project. The series offers the following colors: cinnamon, oak, vanilla, ice, raspberry, and clove.

Mosaics 40

Mosaics Backsplash Colors Tile 40

H.Winter Showroom Blog

MAY 5, 2010

'At H. Winter & Co. Steve is our "Goto" guy when we need to know when our shipments are coming in, but with over 20 years in the tile biz, Steve has an eye for what will stand up over time. Steve replaced his old glossy tile with the Vatican Gallery DiVinci collection. An up-to-date, yet formal selection, laid on a diagonal adds the luxury he was looking to achieve.

Tile 40

Tile 40

H.Winter Showroom Blog

MAY 4, 2010

'Bob B. of the Lehigh Valley sent in a picture of his new slate kitchen backsplash installed by a local tile installer Dodd Sawka! Bob had a great time with Jeff in our showroom while they spent time together to design just the perfect background for his new kitchen. The slate and glass are from Jeffery Court and the combination of features look rich!

Backsplash 40

Backsplash Kitchen Tile Design 40

H.Winter Showroom Blog

MAY 19, 2010

'Amazing sizes. Amazing Texture! Download the catalog at the Ragno Website.

Porcelain 40

Porcelain Tile 40

Ciao Tile

MAY 19, 2010

'Seattle architectural mainstay Weber Thompson unveiled the Aljoya senior living project on Mercer Island, which received the Gold Nugget Award for Best Senior Housing Project. We are grateful to be a part of theproject, with materials such as the functional and beautiful Abisko wood-look porcelain.

Seattle 100

Seattle Porcelain Architecture 100

Ciao Tile

MAY 10, 2010

'Join us this Thursday, May 13 for lunch and presentations from experts in various aspects of interior design, including Steve Calkins from Statements and Trish Barnett from Masland. For more information, view the evite.

Interior Design 100

Interior Design Design 100

Ciao Tile

MAY 7, 2010

'Mother’s Day is pretty special for us this year, as we have a number of new mothers in our circle. So, today, we wanted to say thanks for being the most important people in our lives. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!

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Ciao Tile

MAY 4, 2010

'Steve Calkins, our CEO and founder, wrote this letter announcing big news for one of our dearest colleagues and closest friends. The whole Statements family will miss Penny dearly, and wishes her well in her new adventures. Feel free to add a comment at the bottom of the post with your congratulations and best wishes. April 30, 2010. Dear Friends, It is a bittersweet time for Statements and for me as I announce the retirement of Penny Everhart.

Italy 100

Italy Florida Meeting Products 100

CeramicTec

MAY 26, 2010

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Tampa Florida 128

CeramicTec

MAY 7, 2010

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Travertine 117

Travertine Florida Backsplash 117