November, 2018

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Some Like It Hot: In-Floor Heating Options

Architectural Ceramics

Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland just outside the DC-metropolitan area, Architectural Ceramics is familiar with chilly temperatures in winter. Before the weather gets cold or you complete your next tile project, consider using in-floor heating as a way to keep your toes warm during these next few months. Because of our vendor partnerships with Laticrete and Schluter, AC offers multiple types of in-floor heating options.

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November Featured Tiles: Andalusia & Earth

The London Tile Co.

After a month of sunshine and surprisingly warm weather, November has started with a heavy rainstorm here at London Tile HQ. Still, we’re looking forward to cosy evenings and comfort food in the run up to the festive season – and we have some fantastic news about our monthly Featured Tiles. Thanks to the success of the scheme over the last year we have decided to raise the discount from 10% to 20% so you can save even more on tiles to transform your home.

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Get The Look: Gio Ponti-Style Cement Tiles at Spain’s Hotel Cort

Granada Tile

At Spain’s Hotel Cort in the heart of the old town in Palma de Mallorca, the bright blue and white patterned tiles take the space from bland to startlingly beautiful. They’re inspired by the designs of Gio Ponti, whose tiles designs we’ve long be obsessed with. In the early 60s, Gio Ponti, architect and designer extraordinaire, worked on a pair of hotels in Italy, one in Sorrento and one in Rome, designing several different floor tile patterns.

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The Boldest Trends from CERSAIE 2018

As The Tile Turns

Every year, the biggest innovators in the tile industry take over Bologna, Italy for the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings. Better known as CERSAIE, this annual event attracts over 900 exhibitors from dozens of countries. Many of the world's most innovative designers show off their ingenuity at CERSAIE, which serves as a sort of forecast for the upcoming season's tile trends.

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Tile of Spain Announces Winners of the 17th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain, the association of over 100 Spanish tile manufacturers, announces the winners of the 17th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The panel of judges, chaired by architect Jorge Silvetti, met on Friday, November 21 st in Castellón to decide the award winners. Winners – Architecture. In the Architecture category, the award went to the “New entrance to Palma’s Intermodal Station,” designed by Joan Miquel Seguí Colomar.

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What’s Trending in Bathroom Design? The National Kitchen + Bath Association Reveals All

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Traditional bathroom designs are taking a back seat to a more spa-like, clean and minimal look, according to the National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA). The organization queried hundreds of designers, remodelers, architects, manufacturers and dealers to discover the trends in bathroom styles, sinks and tubs, cabinets, lighting, flooring, colors and other elements.

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Community: Architectural Ceramics Proudly Supports Shepherd’s Table

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics attended Shepherd’s Table’s Fall fundraiser Infused with Love: An Evening at the Pearl on October 4 th , 2018 to support their mission of providing services to those in need within the community. Supporting groups like Shepherd’s Table is just one of the ways Architectural Ceramics is living out our Core Value of Community. The evening was emceed by local NBC4 Anchor, Leon Harris while featured guests Chef Christina Moore and storyteller/cook/author Jonathan Bardzik faced

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Copenhagen Cement Tiles At Dama Restaurant In Los Angeles’s Fashion District

Granada Tile

For the new Latin-influenced Dama restaurant in Los Angeles’s fashion district, interior designer Carolina Wicker of Caroline Wicker Designs, relied on a custom colorization of Granada Tile’s Copenhagen cement tiles to convey the restaurant’s tropical, vintage vibe. Swooping curves and pastel hues are a sexy and romantic combination.

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Tile Insider: Interlocking Shapes are on the Rise

As The Tile Turns

While there's plenty to love about the clean, modern aesthetic of subway tiles, today's homeowners are on the hunt for something a little more intricate. Enter interlocking shapes: a trend that is quickly taking over in homes and businesses all around the world. Interlocking shapes add visual interest without feeling gaudy or excessive. Used as backsplash or for a statement wall, these shapes can make an otherwise bland room instantly feel dressy.

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Caprice Grove Cement Tile Echoes Traditional French and Spanish Patterns

Cement Style

Inspired by French and Spanish cement tile traditions, the Caprice Grove cement tile pattern by Villa Lagoon Tile is a new classic featuring alternating quatrefoils and spear-point crosses. The Caprice Grove handcrafted cement tile features a floral pattern that makes for a sophisticated backdrop in a home bar and entertainment area, inside or out. Pictured here, the bold combination of green apple, straw, jade and velvet sky adds a distinctive personality to any space.

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50 Powder Room Ideas That Transform Your Small Half Bath From Ordinary To Extraordinary

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The powder room, also known as a small guest bath or half bath, is usually located near a home or apartment’s entrance and consists of a toilet and sink. Most half bath spaces are small and basic, but they don’t have to be. If you entertain often, your guests will most likely use your half bath. What does the room say about you? It’s time to transform your half bath from ordinary to extraordinary with our powder room ideas and tips that will make your guests’ visit a swoo

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SkillBuild Success Story

Diary of a Tile Addict

Odhran Connelly with his winning tiling creation at SkillBuild 2018. It is always great to see the tiling stars of tomorrow emerge, and SkillBuild and WorldSkills are two arenas where the cream can really rise to the top. At these events high level trade skills can be recognised, rewarded, and celebrated. So many, many congratulations from Tile Addict to Odhran Connelly from Southern Regional College in Northern Ireland for his recent victory at the SkillBuild 2018 National Finals in Wall and

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Rubble Tile’s Thanksgiving Hours & Our New Warehouse Location!

Rubble Tile

As the holiday weekend approaches, we want to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! All of us at Rubble Tile thank you for your business; we are grateful for our amazing customers. In addition, we have a few changes to our hours this week, and.

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Top 8 Reasons Moorish Lantern Tiles May be Right for You

Granada Tile

The Moors took control of Spain at the beginning of the 8 th century, resulting in the blend of the two cultures. Through the combining of the intricate North African designs with the sophisticated tile-making techniques of Europe, Moorish lantern tiles were born, and they have not gone out of style in over 1,300 years. Defined by their bold colors and rich patterning, the look is unmistakably exotic while also being surprisingly versatile and functional.

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Color Trends to Look for in 2019

As The Tile Turns

Like any design element, colors come in and out of fashion. For years, it was all about the neutral, with beige, grey, and especially white dominating the world of interior design. The appeal is clear: neutrals look clean and are capable of visually expanding small spaces. They're also versatile. Unfortunately, neutrals can also feel bereft of personality, particularly after being the top choice for years.

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5 Tile Trends to Look Forward to in 2019

Giotile

It’s a fact that parts of commercial spaces (like floors and walls) are not practical to update often. These elements have to strike a balance between trendy and timeless in order to stay relevant as well as stand the test of time. And they must be durable and easy to maintain as well. While ceramic … The post 5 Tile Trends to Look Forward to in 2019 appeared first on Gio Tile.

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35 Small Wine Cellars and Wine Room Ideas You Can Recreate

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you look forward to wine o’clock every evening, why not turn a spot in your home into a stunning wine room or wine cellar? You don’t need a large wine cave or hundreds of thousands of dollars to build one. All you need is a small area like a closet, pantry or corner to create your very own small wine cellar. Here’s how to emulate the most chic wine cellars out there.

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Mellifluous Midnight

Diary of a Tile Addict

Midnight Blue by Original Style. Midnight Blue has been named Original Style’s Tile of the Year 2019, following on from last year’s Heath by The Winchester Tile Company. Given the predominance of blue at the highlight hue of choice at Cersaie, and Ceramics of Italy’s recent identification as The Blues as one of the seven hottest tile trends for 2019, and blue really does seem to be confirmed as today’s accent colour of choice.

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ANSI Standards: A Tile Installer's Best Friend!

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

How familiar are you with the ANSI Standards for the Installation of Ceramic Tile ? (ANSI stands for the American National Standards Institute.) If you aren't, and you're in the tile installation business, it's time you pay attention. ANSI Standards are a tile installer's best friend!

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Chic Kitchens With Open Shelving

Trendir Magazine

Displaying what’s inside of your kitchen cabinets can be quite terrifying in fact many of us would rather not go in that route. Yes, the mess does exist inside of the cabinets but it kind of feels a bit less when it’s covered behind cabinet doors. Time to embrace what’s behind the closed doors, and consider open shelving. Open shelving is the latest kitchen trend that is taking over, not only is it chic, and contemporary, but it can really open up a small kitchen.

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Step Into the Dark Side

As The Tile Turns

For years, white dominated the interior design scene. From painted white cabinets to white subway tile, homeowners couldn't get away from what they perceived as a clean, modern color. Today, however, a new theme is taking over: darkness. The timeless elegance of the little black dress is beginning to enter our beloved interior spaces, bringing a fresh, yet elegant feel into designs that might otherwise feel uninspired.

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ADEX USA’s Earth Collection On Display at Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

At Rubble Tile we know that a bit of design flourish is a guaranteed way to catch someone’s eye, and yet too much of a good thing can become loud and overcrowded. Boldness gathers attention, but a simple presentation goes a long way. Simplicity and.

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6 Tips to Get an Updated Color Scheme Without Painting

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you want to get a fresh look in your home for 2019, then you might want to try updating to a new color scheme. Playing with your room’s color is a great way to breathe some new life into the space. But you may be picturing major changes, like having to completely repaint the room or get all-new furniture. There are actually several different ways to update the color scheme in your home that don’t require a major overhaul.

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Inspiring Individuals

Diary of a Tile Addict

Maggie Angus Berkowitz. Today’s Diary of a Tile Addict mourns two contrasting individuals who both made an indelible mark on the UK tiling scene. The first is the renowned Lake District ceramicist Maggie Angus Berkowitz, who died recently, aged 91. Maggie studied, worked and made ceramics in UK, Italy, USA, Africa, and Japan but recently had been working and living in the place where she was born, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.

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Fight Subpar Tile Installation Says John Trent CTI #277

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Horrified about subpar tile installation? Become a Certified Tile Installer. That's according to John Trent CTI #277 , a former tile installer, and now a territory manager for Schluter Systems since 2012. He was one of those subpar installers who now encourages all installers he meets to become Qualified Labor. John is next in the CTEF Blog series about Qualified Labor based on an article in TileLetter.com titled John Trent: Certification - fighting the good fight against sub-par installations.

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Tiny Kitchens You Are Sure To Love

Trendir Magazine

Style and décor know no boundaries, yet it can become a bit overwhelming when you’re working with a smaller room particularly a smaller kitchen. While most rooms can be reorganized and adjusted to your liking, when you first take a glimpse at a smaller kitchen you might become a bit discouraged due to not knowing how to decorate the space. However, if you have a tiny kitchen here are a few examples of how to fall in love with the space.

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Color Trends to Watch for in 2019

Giotile

While color trends in commercial design tend to have some longevity, that doesn’t mean that each year doesn’t bring exciting new colors to the design table. Here at GIO, we strive to bring you on-trend, up-to-the-minute looks in tile styles. Here’s a look at the upcoming color trends for 2019 and some of our products … The post Color Trends to Watch for in 2019 appeared first on Gio Tile.

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Tile: Color, design exploration at the helm of latest stone innovation

Floor Covering News

October 29/November 5, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 10 By K.J. Quinn It’s been said a leopard can’t change its spots, but this idiom doesn’t apply to the world’s oldest form of flooring. Natural stone suppliers are reinvigorating the category by utilizing new production technologies to produce high-fashion products in larger formats to meet any […].

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Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces to Keep You Warm and Toasty in the Fall

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Just because the temperatures are cooler doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy being outdoors. While you may not be able to use that outdoor shower for a while, fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are a great way to enjoy the beauty of this season. They make it easy to enjoy the perfect balance between the sweltering heat of summer and the bitter cold of winter.

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Wade Ceramics Expands with New Factory in Longton, UK

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Wade Ceramics Ltd., a Stoke-on-Trent, UK-based manufacturer of high-quality porcelain, has opened a new production center in Longton as the business continues to expand.

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Certifled Tile Installer Tally Reaches 1,500

Stone Update

North Carolina’s Alex Smith is the milestone member for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation program.

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15 Black Kitchen Cabinets That You’ll Swoon For

Trendir Magazine

It may sound a bit too bold. It may even sound a bit crazy, but, it’s trendy and when executed correctly, can become the best part of the home. Check out these 15 black kitchen cabinets that you’ll swoon for, we promise. If you have the space and the right amount of natural light, you can pull it off too. Let’s have a peek! Elle Decor begins our journey through the chicest of kitchens with this beautiful space.

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Great Ideas for Designing a Smaller Bathroom

Kitchen and Residential Design

via Making tight small spaces look good can be a real challenge especially if you have little to no knowledge of design. But thanks to the internet, decorating your personal space can be less of a headache. These clever hacks will help you get your bath in order and on a budget! When you’re dealing with a limited square footage, it’s normal to make function your first priority.

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Ceramic state of the industry: On the heels of a strong year, suppliers brace for change

Floor Covering News

November 26/December 3, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 12 By K.J. Quinn The ceramic tile industry can best be described as a two-sided coin: one side shows a business thriving from a healthy economy and consumer preferences trending toward floors resembling or made from natural materials; but on the flip side, a projected decline in […].

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Using Mirrors as a Design Element

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We all know that mirrors can make a room appear larger – and that’s a neat trick – but mirrors are more than just one-trick ponies. They can also be used as a design element to help complete whatever look you’re trying to achieve. A mirror can provide either contrast or balance when used correctly. It can also unify a space or serve as the focal point.

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Trace Elements

Diary of a Tile Addict

Trace Mint tiles by Ceramiche Caesar in Ristorante Papo, Turin. I return to one of my favourite topics in today’s Tile Addict: tiles in restaurants. I really like the atmosphere that has been created here: a great example of intelligent and effective use of the distressed finishes and fresh colours that have been such a feature of international tile shows in the past few years.

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SCHOTT CERAN Named 2019 Brand of the Century

Ceramic Industry Magazine

SCHOTT CERAN® glass-ceramic cooktop panels were recently honored as Brand of the Century by the ZEIT publishing group and publisher Florian Langenscheidt.