November, 2014

article thumbnail

Top Tile Trends from Italy

JG Kitchens

'Last year, I traveled to Italy’s top tile expo, Cersaie, with a press delegation. I didn’t go this year, but that doesn’t mean I can’t share the top trends with you anyway. The folks at Ceramics of Italy and their press representatives have kindly made them available. Here goes. Wood-look tiles continue to impress. Playful.

Italy 237
article thumbnail

Custom Cement Tile Pattern Creates Contemporary Clubhouse Charm

Tile Talk

'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Despite hundreds of existing cement tile patterns, sometimes you just have to literally "break the mold." In the commercial design of this golf clubhouse, a simple contemporary design was created specifically for this environment. Custom cement tile patterns, like this one for a clubhouse, provide limitless possibilities for commercial design.

Cement 163
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Tile of Spain hosts successful CEU events with La Nova Tile in Houston

Tile of Spain USA

'Tile of Spain recently participated in a special event at La Nova Tile (Houston, Texas) celebrating ceramic tile technology and artistry from Spain. Nearly 30 local designers and architects were present as Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain consultant and industry expert, conducted CEU presentations about ceramic tile technology, artistry and trends. Topics included: ‘Specification 2.0: Understanding Ceramics to Use Their Full Potential’ and the ‘Rebirth of the Ceramic Artisan’ A

Houston 153
article thumbnail

Add Tempting Texture With Our New Sahara Range

The London Tile Co.

'Texture is making a comeback this year, with both 3D wallpaper and tiles making their way back into our homes. Textured tiles such as natural stone have been a staple throughout the years, but more recent trends include embossed and patterned tiles. Using textured tiles is a great way to add interest to your walls while keeping a simple colour scheme.

article thumbnail

Cement Tile Designs: The Possibilities Are Endless

Granada Tile

'Which of the three tile designs above do you like best? Whichever one you said — left, right or center — here’s a secret: they’re all made with the same tile! Like the perfect black dress, the beauty of our cement tile designs is their ability to morph from classic to casual to modern or traditional depending on which way they’re oriented. Using the same tile you can lay a floor (or a wall or a backsplash) in a myriad of different designs.

Cement 180
article thumbnail

Ditra Flooring Membrane Underlayment System Reality Check

Tile Excellence

'Ditra Flooring System Doesn''t Make Sense I''ve been installing tile most of my adult life. From the first introduction of Durock then Hardi board, Even back as far as metal wire and hand "dry pack" concrete bed floors. I personally prefer Hardi board for my installation as I understand the "water barrier" properties of this product and would recommend this product and use it exclusively in my own house as a tile underlayment.

System 154
article thumbnail

5 Things To Do Before Remodeling Your Kitchen

Kitchens for Living

'A new kitchen can be life changing. The process of obtaining one definitely is! Make no mistake, it’s stressful and expensive but it can also be fun and adventurous, with a little preparation. Here are five steps, culled from my 20 plus years in the biz, that can help make the process less about stress and more about adventure! There are ways to get here!

Kitchen 148

More Trending

article thumbnail

Show us your creativity: Passport to Creativity contest

Tile of Spain USA

'Tile of Spain’s Passport to Creativity contest is underway. Thinking about entering? It’s simple! Upload a photo of yourself with Spanish tile – like this photo of Passport to Creativity 2014 Winner Kristyna Borden. Use your imagination! If a sample of Spanish tile isn’t available, choose a photo from the Tile of Spain Inspiration Gallery.

Spain 196
article thumbnail

Use Metro Tiles To Create An Industrial Style Kitchen

The London Tile Co.

'Long gone are the days of hiding our kitchens away, now homeowners and restaurants alike are showing off their cooking spaces. Instead of homely country styles, the latest trend is for sleek, often open plan, industrial style kitchens. Tiles. Metro tiles have an effortless cool; they look equally at home in an old subway or tube station as they do in a trendy cocktail bar, and this is also true for kitchens and bathrooms.

Industry 138
article thumbnail

In The News: Before and After Bathroom on Domaine Home

Granada Tile

'Fez tile comes to the rescue again, this time in a bathroom seen on Domaine Home and designed by Amber Lewis of Amber Interiors. Combined with white and bright brass accents, it adds up to a stunning after that is clean, bright and modern. Take a look at the before to see what a difference!

Cement 164
article thumbnail

Under Tile Radiant Heat Installation | Electric Heat Pad Installed

Tile Excellence

'There are many systems for under tile radiant heating It is a comfort that in the winter makes all the difference your bathroom. Some use water under the floor, this system is very efficient but costly to install. The most common that we work with is the electric heat pad. The electrician sets up the system hard wired into he wall directly into the thermostat with a scream ox wired in, A scream box is always required by s because it proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that the heat pad is st

Tile 150
article thumbnail

Modwalls’ People: A Kitchen is More Than a Room.

Making Tile Modern

'“He’s learning his colors here.”. Donna Jewell’s kitchen is where her two-and-a-half year old grandson gets to practice his colors. Clayhaus for Modwalls Ceramic Tile. “He loves the kitchen. He asked me, ‘where did you get all these tiles?’ He points to color and knows the name. He’s getting really good!”Donna’s Georgia home was built in 1983 and she likes to keep it current.

Kitchen 85
article thumbnail

Cement Tile Patchwork Makes Kitchen Backsplash Sing

Tile Talk

'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Patchwork tile floors and walls using encaustic cement tile are incredibly popular. Patchwork is a great way to add color and pattern to any room. The cheerful designs make you smile. A cement tile patchwork design was used for this kitchen backsplash. Photo credit: Avente Customer, Laurie Suarez. Last week, I received a call from our customer Laurie Suarez of in San Clemente, CA.

article thumbnail

Tile Trends: creative and artistic look of patchwork tile designs

Tile of Spain USA

'Tile of Spain patchwork tile patterns are the perfect solution to bringing vibrant, creative and distinct craftsmanship to the home. They draw inspiration from the centuries old popularity of patchwork design. Aparici patterns bring class and colorful charm turning a bare wall for floor into an artistic masterpiece. Grespania tile highlights strong shades of grey and black in this classic and mesmerizing pattern.

Trends 159
article thumbnail

Vintage Modern Double-Height Loft in Vancouver Creatively Designed by TheMACNABS

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'TheMACNABS have recently come together with all their handy friends and family to create what they are calling a true Vintage Modern double height loft in Vancouver’s industrial loft land. The Mecca loft building is located in Mt Pleasant’s up and coming Brewery Creek district. This 1350 sq/ft loft is one of the rare ones which includes; 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a roof top patio, a secret door to a hidden office, and a sweet view of Grouse Mountain.

Jordan 111
article thumbnail

Tile Spotlight: Barbara Bestor

Granada Tile

'If the search for Fez tiles was what brought you to our website, then chances are we’ve got Barbara Bestor to thank for the referral. Her use of our Fez tiles in Intelligensia’s Sunset Junction location in Los Angeles is still — even seven years later — causing people to whip out their phones and take a photo to post to Instagram.

article thumbnail

Ditra under tile floor system reality check

Tile Excellence

'Ive been installing tile most of my adult life. From the first introduction of Durock then Hardi board Even back as far as metal wire and hand "dry pack" concrete bed floors. I personally prefer Hardi board for my installations as I understand the "water barrier" properties of this product and would recommend this product and use it exclusively in my own house as a tile underlayment.

Flooring 140
article thumbnail

Heath at Home: Sonya Yu's Decked Out Dwelling

Heath Ceramics

'We’re not really ones to squeal with delight, but we couldn’t help ourselves when we saw these photos of two adorable dogs thoroughly enjoying their new Heath tile in Little Diamond from the Dwell collection. Can you blame us? . San Francisco photographer Sonya Yu is the lucky guardian of these two pups, as well as the owner of a gorgeous home newly finished with our tile on three different balconies in Little Diamonds in Stone White (above), Herringbone in New Chamois and St

Decking 75
article thumbnail

Go Green on Your Patio with Metropolitan Ceramics Enviroquarry Tile

Conestoga Tile

'Source: Facebook.com/MetropolitanCeramics One of the hottest home design trends of the year is the increasing use of eco-friendly materials within the home. From eco-conscious paints to eco-friendly woodwork, it’s a trend that’s here to stay. It’s not at all surprising that an increasing number of homeowners are searching for eco-friendly tile flooring to complete their patios.

article thumbnail

Hardware, New and Old

The Perfect Bath

'On October 16th, Waterworks launched a robust collection of hardware. It includes transitional and modern pulls, knobs and hinges in a range of finishes. In the early stages of R & D, I went into my vast photo archive to review some of the hundreds of pictures I have taken on my travels, in shops and salvage yards to find just the right inspiration for designs.

article thumbnail

Historic Farm Converted Into Welcoming Contemporary Retreat in La Cerdanya, Spain

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Dom Arquitectura completed an impressive historic farm rehabilitation in the eastern Pyrenees, at the border between France and Spain. The small village of La Cerdanya is surrounded by fields and meadows where agriculture and farming are the main activities. Breathtaking views of the hilly landscape make this plce a natural paradise. The client commissioned Dom Arquitectura to convert a haystack, a barn, a warehouse and a small house into a welcoming home and several guest pavilions.

Spain 111
article thumbnail

In The News: Granada Tile in Chatelaine Magazine

Granada Tile

'We’re seeing double with this spread from the October 2014 issue of Chatelaine Magazine and we love it. Not only do our Fez tiles appear on page 60 but you’ll also find our Badajoz tiles in the wonderful Portland kitchen designed by Jessica Helgerson (which we’ve raved about it before here ) as part of the same article, on page 61.

Portland 147
article thumbnail

Modwalls People: Classic and Eclectic Meets Modern

Making Tile Modern

'Modwalls People: Anita Sheridan, Los Angeles, CA. Tile: Lush Blend Carmelita Glass Tile. Anita Sheridan was looking for something special. She loved her Los Angelino home but the kitchen desperately needed some updating in the way of a new backsplash, fixtures and counters. She and her husband spent their free time online or driving to local stores looking for the perfect tile to fit their eclectic home.

Meeting 85
article thumbnail

Shape Up Your Space with Arabesque Tile

H.Winter Showroom Blog

'Has your kitchen become too square? Squares and rectangles have always been the go-to back splash shape, and although subway tile is all the rage, is your kitchen becoming too cookie cutter? If so, then its time to think of some fun ways to shape up your kitchen! If this seems to be your design dilemma, check out the trendiest shape in the tile world: Arabesque.

Tile 81
article thumbnail

Enhance Your Tile Project with Lungarno Ceramics

Conestoga Tile

'Quality craftsmanship requires the use of quality products at every stage of the construction process. To that end, we rely on Lungarno Ceramics for many of our tile projects because we know the quality and performance their product lines offer. Below are the three most popular Lungarno Ceramics design styles our clients request in their homes: Stone Medley – With 34 patterns to select from, it’s easy to find the right size and color pattern for your home.

article thumbnail

New Mosaic Tiles Coming Very Soon

The London Tile Co.

''

Mosaics 147
article thumbnail

Creative and Welcoming Scandinavian-Inspired Apartment in Warsaw, Poland

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Located near the Szcz??liwicki Park in Warsaw, Poland, this 130 square-meter Scandinavian-inspired apartment designed by Soma Architekci exhibits a friendly, welcoming feel. The crib consists of a cozy daytime area covering a living room and a comfy kitchenette (that was absolutely essential for a housewife who enjoys cooking for her family). A sunny hallway with plenty of wardrobes and compartments offer enough room for storage.

Poland 111
article thumbnail

In The News: Barbara Bestor speaks at Creative Mornings

Granada Tile

'Architect Barbara Besto r, profiled in our previous post, recently spoke at LA’s Creative Mornings , a monthly free breakfast lecture series (there’s probably one taking place this month in your city!). Watch for her discussion about the design for Intelligensia’s Silver Lake outpost (that’s a shot of it, featuring our Fez tile) manifests her belief that “everyone should experience strange beauty every day” It takes place starting at about 1:10 (though if

article thumbnail

GIO Welcomes Charlotte Native Greg Capell to the Sales Team!

Giotile

'North Carolina born and bred, Greg Capell joined the GIO team in July as regional sales manager for the Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Greensboro areas. A 2012 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Greg studied economics and finance, interning as a finance and marketing analyst at Bonsal American and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

article thumbnail

Calgary’s Rockwood Custom Homes

Edgewater Studio

'We have the pleasure of working with Rockwood Custom Homes, an award winning designer and builder of exquisite homes. The images certainly tell the tale, so we encourage you to visit their site. In this kitchen, the Rockwood design team chose the “Vintage” Glass Connectable, with a blend of Classic and Detailed tiles. If I stretch.

article thumbnail

Why You Should Consider a Metal Tile Backsplash

Conestoga Tile

'Refined — that’s the best word to describe the way a metal tile backsplash would look within your kitchen or bathroom. If you are searching for a modern look, giving your kitchen a touch of metal will give it a real touch of class the whole family will appreciate. Source: HGTV.com Metal tile backsplashes come in a wide variety of styles and colors.

article thumbnail

Caring for Natural Stone Countertops

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

'Caring For Your New Natural Stone Countertops. Your new natural marble or granite countertop absolutely shines in your kitchen. It adds elegance and style to your decor, and its durability makes natural stone one of the most practical types of countertop materials. But caring for your new countertop doesn’t end with installation. Depending on the type of natural stone countertop you’ve had installed, there are ways to care for it so it lasts for many years to come.

article thumbnail

Modern Brazilian Home Taking an Elegant Approach to Design

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

'Modern Brazilian homes keep popping up in a successful effort of permeating traditional culture. This particular home in Brazil is located in the city of Londrina, in the north of the state of Paraná, in Brazil’s South Region. Occupying a corner lot of a residential area, the modern structure is guarded by palm trees and was designed with privacy in mind.

Brazil 111
article thumbnail

In The News: Granada Tile In Afar Magazine

Granada Tile

'Barbara Bestor and Granada Tiles go together like hamburgers and french fries, Paris and romance, black and white. Or in our case, blue and white. Fez tile that is. Seven years later and our Fez tile in the Barbara Bestor-designed Silver Lake Intelligensia coffee shop is still going strong, still drawing as many oohs and aahs as it did on opening day.

Tile 133
article thumbnail

Luxury Stone Surfaces by Antolini Earn their Keep

Trendir Magazine

'Italian company Antolini is putting luxury to work, with a new natural stone product that looks beautiful and helps keep your home clean. Antolini''s stone surfaces feature a finish which actually resists the growth of bacteria and mold, allowing for worry-free zones in your kitchens, baths and living areas. Called A zerobact , the treatment doesn''t affect the color, pattern or texture of the stone - the very elements that make it such a stunning addition to any home.

Stone 68
article thumbnail

Company’s Coming/Quick Fixes for the Bath

The Perfect Bath

'This year has flown by! It was January and now, in a matter of minutes, we are preparing for the holidays again. Like many of you, I had planned a few updates to my guest bath and now I am scrambling to get them done before Thanksgiving. Most of my changes are stylistic and I can do them myself. However, I will probably have to beg (or bribe) the contractor to get here before the family arrives.

Bath 66
article thumbnail

Up for quality bathroom tips? Then you're in luck

Kitchen and Residential Design

'Via Clothes piled on the floor, mould on the ceiling, lime scale-ridden taps and sinks that overflow at the merest hint of water – yeah, you need a bathroom makeover. It’s the heart of the home, the bathroom. You’ll sit and contemplate life on the toilet, bellow show tunes in the shower and preen yourself to perfection in the mirror – are there any more important things in life?

Bath 53