November, 2019

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BDNY 2019 – Trends & Tile at Boutique Design New York

Architectural Ceramics

In its 10 th year, Boutique Design New York (BDNY) showcases trends targeted to the hospitality boutique and lifestyle market. With over 750 manufacturers, and attended by 8,000+ designers, architects, owners, developers and specifiers, the two inspiring days each November are nothing less than exciting and drool-worthy. Regardless, if you are a hospitality designer or a homeowner, BDNY is a great place to check out what’s trending and who doing what at this moment in time.

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Tile of Spain Partners with Valencia Coverings for a Night of Tile and Trends

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain completed its 2019 education and networking series in Miami, FL with co-hosts Valencia Coverings for an immersive night of tile and trends. The event took place on November 14 th, 2019 at the highly sought after tile distributors ultra-modern and spacious architectural & design showroom. Upon entering the showroom, guests including local architects and designers, were invited on a tour of the uniquely designed showroom for a deep dive into the exciting world of ceramic tile.

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Cement Tiles: The Difference Between High Quality and Faux

Granada Tile

Cement tiles have a lot of advantages over ceramic or porcelain tiles. They are long-lasting, relatively low maintenance, quite sturdy and totally eco-friendly, but you need to pay close attention when you choose your tile. As cement tiles become ever more popular, the market is starting to see tiles that are “faux cement.” These purport to carry many of the same qualities, but they’re not the same.

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No Curb Barrier Free Linear Drain Tile Shower in Tampa

CeramicTec

I had a customer that wanted to do a custom “no curb” barrier free walk in tile shower in Tampa, Florida and came to me with their idea. I set up an appointment with them to go over what they had in mind and to make suggestions with my professional opinion. They were looking to […].

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What CERSAIE 2019 Can Tell Us About Upcoming Tile Trends

As The Tile Turns

Every year, CERSAIE — the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings — brings the world's most talented designers to Bologna, Italy for the ultimate tile extravaganza. This event sets the stage for the following season's most impactful trends. It's no wonder, then, that we've been so excited to see which new and exciting concepts the 2019 event would deliver.

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Cozy Fireplace ideas to bring the holidays directly to your living space

Trendir Magazine

Is there anything better than hanging out on your couch with a cozy blanket in front of your fireplace? We think not! This is why we love the idea of revamping your fireplace in order to bring the holidays directly to your living space. From sleek marble to rustic chic, we have something for everyone. Here are a few fireplace ideas to truly enhance your home.

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Week of November 25, 2019 – Thanksgiving Décor

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts. Happy Holidays! It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is already here and the winter holidays are right around the corner. If you’re an entertainer at heart or if your house has somehow become the default place to be for the holidays, you will want to take a look at this week’s Top 5 design posts focused on kitchens, dining rooms, and other gathering places. 1.

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Easy Bathroom Makeover with Handmade Cement Tiles

Granada Tile

A bathroom makeover can be one of the most valuable remodeling projects you can undertake. A new bathroom freshens up your entire home and makes it more livable. It also can add a great deal of value should you decide to put your house on the market. One of the best ways to add value to your bathroom makeover is by choosing handmade cement tiles. Check out these design ideas featuring our line of eco-friendly, long-lasting cement tiles, and discover some inspiration to take your bathroom remodel

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Blackpool Butts

Diary of a Tile Addict

Although not strictly ceramics, these artworks deserve a mention in the Tile Addict Hall of Talent. With a particular message in mind, and a very unusual crafting material a large variety of mosaics have been created by this gifted retried pharmacist. Over his lifetime Negweny El Assal has collected hundreds of thousands of cigarette ends after seeing a seagull drink from a puddle polluted with them.

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Trickling Patterns: Flooring Blended Together

As The Tile Turns

At Decorative Materials, we are consistently amazed by the revolutionary concepts at play in today's most fascinating designs. Just when we think tile designs can't get any bolder or more creative, we observe intriguing new ideas with the potential to shake up interior design as we know it.

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Have You Attended the Tile Industry's Total Solutions Plus (TSP)?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Are you familiar with Total Solutions Plus (TSP) ? It's a yearly event that brings together the ceramic tile industry to network and learn from one another. It's also a testament to the high level of collaboration that exists within the entire industry. No wonder you see "Partners in Progress" prominently highlighted!

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Week of November 11, 2019 – Veteran’s Day Inspired

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week – Military Interior Design and Architecture. With Veteran’s Day this week and Thanksgiving right around the corner, we have been thinking a lot about what we have to be thankful for. In honor of those who have served our country, we are dedicating this week’s Top 5 Design posts to our military personnel. Keep reading for the best interior design posts inspired by Veteran’s Day. 1.

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Tile of Spain Travels to Little Spain NYC for an Immersive CEU Event

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain continued its 2019 CEU and networking series at Chef Jose Andres’s Mercado Little Spain In New York City for a truly authentic Spanish experience. The event was held on the morning of November 7th, 2019 in the Spanish Diner an all-day restaurant. Adorned with tile by Tile of Spain manufacturer, Vives, vibrant floral tile covered the walls, while a contrasting look of industrial tile graced the floor of the diner.

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Artisan Tile Company Shares Ways to Personalize a Home

Granada Tile

Home renovations are a great way to breathe new life into an old space, and it doesn’t always require major construction to accomplish. A new tile backsplash in your kitchen, a new tile pattern in your bathroom shower or wall or new floor tiling can give your place a new lease on life. It’s also a great way to personalize your home while adding value to the sale.

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Glorious G.Vega

Diary of a Tile Addict

Established in Marbella in 1998, G. Vega Ceramica has been making beautiful things for two decades. Their speciality is bespoke design, with three international designers (Spanish, Swiss, and Scottish) comprising the creative team. They hand-craft and hand-paint each tile in their Marbella workshop, offering personalised designs of the highest quality from their skillful and labour intensive process.

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Black and White: Bold, Graphic and Luxurious

As The Tile Turns

Black and white is an inherently classy color combination, but it briefly fell out of favor during the all-white craze of the past decade. Thankfully, this gorgeous pairing is in the midst of a well-deserved comeback — spurred, in part, by an ongoing preference for neutrals. Today’s black and white designs allow homeowners to move beyond white-dominant looks while continuing to harness the versatility of the neutral approach.

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Florim international openings

Ceramics of Italy

After Milan, New York and Moscow, Florim announces the opening of new Flagship Stores in the top international design centres. These will be corporate showrooms for strategic markets, confirming the Group’s determination to continually strengthen its bond with architecture professionals, to promote made in Florim beauty and style worldwide. These major investments are part of a clearly defined strategy of establishing ties with the big architecture firms, and promoting Florim ceramic produ

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Week of November 18, 2019 – Places to Stay

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. We just wrapped up exhibiting at BDNY. and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Travel and hospitality are on our minds! Whether you have family looking for a place to stay or you just love hotel design, these five posts are sure to inspire. 1. To Your Health. Go Inside the World’s First Equinox Hotel , Architectural Digest.

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U.S. Department of Commerce issues affirmative preliminary antidumping duty determination on ceramic tile from China

Floor Covering News

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of imports of ceramic tile from China on Nov. 7, finding that exporters from this country have dumped ceramic tile in the United States at margins ranging from 114.49% to 356.02%. As a result of the Nov. 7 decision, […].

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Striped Hex Porcelain Tile

Garden State Tile Blog

Classic and monochromatic, or modern with a pop of color – the Striped Hex series from the Garden State Tile Porcelain Collection has the same appearance of authentic cement tile but with the ease and durability of porcelain. Striped Hex is suitable for both floors and walls, and features a “star burst” design that can be arranged in a variety of different patterns for eye-catching effects.

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Kaleidoscopic Crinson

Diary of a Tile Addict

The tile world has not been the same since innovative artist Dominic Crinson began making his mark in 1998. These days digitally printing tiles to create intricate and unimaginable designs is fairly standard practice, but 20 years ago things were rather different. In 1997 Crinson first developed his digital printing method, enabling a dramatic shift within the ceramic tile industry.

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Brand New Logo

ModCraft

After 13 years of being a leader in the dimensional wall tile market, ModCraft has decided to revamp our logo to better reflect the identity and offerings of our brand. Our new logo is a clear representation of our tile and who we are as a company- straight forward,bold and one of a kind. This is the tile that will transform your walls. The post Brand New Logo appeared first on Mod-Craft.

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Showroom Design Consultant Position Available at Rubble Tile in St. Louis Park

Rubble Tile

Showroom Design Consultant (20-40 hours/week) We have a position open in our distinctive showroom and we’re looking for the right combination of interpersonal skills, design orientation, and detailed follow-through. Background in tile &/or design preferred, but not required. Must be able to handle multiple tasks.

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Get InLine with Bespoke Tile

Architectural Ceramics

The above backsplash shows off a unique way to use InLine K. Seriously, who doesn’t love diamonds? We spent time the past couple weeks taking out our festive fall décor – decorating our tabletops, pulling out the inviting door wreaths, preparing our space for the gatherings and feasts that come with the season. Every year we enjoy taking the time to think about what decorations to put out.

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Ceramics of Italy launches 2020 Tile Competition, People’s Choice Award

Floor Covering News

Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency have opened an official call for entries for the 2020 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition. Now in its 27th year, the competition recognizes top North American architecture, design firms and design students for their creative use of Italian ceramic and porcelain tile.

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Thanksgiving Inspirations

JG Kitchens

What are you thankful for this year? For me, it’s wonderful friends — especially the delightful Canadian couple in San Diego that hosts a group of us for Thanksgiving every year — plus family and colleagues. I’m also thankful for the blessings of living in a democracy and the developed world. Here’s a Pinterest board I created to share my gratitude for all of my blessings.

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Geometric Grouting

Diary of a Tile Addict

Last year we covered the exciting collection Cava designed by LucidiPevere for Living Ceramics – a concrete-effect range focused on highlighting the wonders of coloured grout through a series of surface incisions. And now this concept is expanding. Cava Mosaic Beige and Tierra de Siena. Cava Black Mosaic. D + J. Jade Green. The new Cava Mosaic project takes the base idea of Cava – that grout is the key element when it comes to the tiles’ decor – and implements it in a new

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Tile Excellence - Untitled Article

Tile Excellence

Home renovation finished products. This house is a gut rehab job. Myself and my team has Start this project since April 2019 and now is a complete and ready for occupancy. Its a great honor to help the family getting done and move in before winter arrived. Its took us roughly 4 months from start pulling permit and completion. We removed and reframe the whole house with 9 feet ceiling on the 2nd floor with open layout concept.

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7 Easy Steps to Speed up Your Internet

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

There are almost 4.4 billion active internet users — about 57% of the global population. That means millions of people are surfing cyberspace, accessing the internet at the same time as you. But that traffic can slow down your internet connection and stop you from accessing the information, or cat videos, that you want to discover. . In addition to multiple users slowing your internet connection down, there are other factors that could also affect its speed, including: The type of internet you h

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Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays

Architectural Ceramics

Image courtesy of Lauren Liess. This space radiates with warmth, inviting us to enter and relax. It’s the time of year where temperatures drop, and everyone looks forward to all things cozy. There’s no better place than your home to amp-up welcoming vibes, especially as the holiday season gets closer and house guests are over more frequently. Before this busy time of year, consider making subtle changes to ensure your home is inviting and relaxed so you and your loved ones can truly enjoy your h

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Coverings opens submissions, nominations for coveted 2020 awards

Floor Covering News

Arlington, Va.—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, announced that it is accepting submissions for both the 2020 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards and Rock Star Awards. Winners of both programs will be honored at award ceremonies during Coverings 2020, April 20-23, in New Orleans.

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Luxury Trends — Not Just for Luxury Clients Any More!

JG Kitchens

Since I began my design career in 2004, I’ve noticed that products and features that were once considered luxury are now becoming more mainstream. Examples include farmhouse sinks, which used to require custom cabinets, and soft close doors and drawers. I love this trend, which I consider the “democratization” of design. Naturally, new luxury trends have emerged.

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Bright Benidorm Boardwalk

Diary of a Tile Addict

A rainbow walkway separates the sea and city along the West Beach in Benidorm, Spain. Designed by Carlos Ferrater and Xavier Marti The Paseo Marítimo is a waving, vibrant celebration of colour where locals and visitors alike can enjoy the surrounding area. Photo Credits: Alejo Bagué and Joan Guillamat. The walkway was built in three distinct layers which help it to both imitate nature, and showcase modernity.

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038: What to Get an Architect for Christmas [2019]

Life of an Architect

Buying gifts for Architects can be tough for some people because architects are very specific about the sorts of things they want. This is the 10th consecutive year of "What to Get an Architect for Christmas" and there is something here for every sort of architect. Continue reading 038: What to Get an Architect for Christmas [2019] at Life of an Architect.

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The Benefits of Double-Pane Windows

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

You’re curled up on the couch in your living room on a cold day, and suddenly feel a draft that makes the hair on your neck stand up. The window isn’t open, but it’s allowing heat to escape and letting the cool air in. The Department of Energy reports that approximately 25 to 30% of energy loss for the average American household can be attributed to the inefficiency of single-pane windows.

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Budget Friendly Cozy Bedroom Ideas

Trendir Magazine

When it comes to the bedroom, many of us wish and hope for a coy space that feels almost like a retreat. Keeping that in mind, many will assume that having a cozy room will lose a whole lot of money; however, that is not always the case. Having a cozy room can quite cost-effective and here’s how to achieve it. Below are a few budget-friendly ideas for a cozy bedroom.

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Tile: Stone suppliers utilize innovation to recoup lost market share

Floor Covering News

October 28/November 4, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 9 By Megan Salzano Emser Tile’s Trav Fontane (floor) and Stacked Slate (pool/hot tub surround) tap today’s outdoor living trend. The consumer’s love affair with natural stone’s luxury and durability has raged for centuries. While consumers are often fickle with their hearts, it is unlikely this category […].

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