December, 2019

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Tile of Spain Announces Winners of the 18th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

Tile of Spain USA

Miami, FL December 2019 – Tile of Spain, the association of over 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, announces the winners of the 18th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The panel of judges, chaired by architect Jacob van Rijs of MVRDV, met on Wednesday, November 20th to select the award winners. Winners – Architecture. In the Architecture category, the award went to the “Centro de investigación del Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona” designed by PICHarchit

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Pantone Color of the Year 2020 – Classic Blue

Architectural Ceramics

Pantone recently introduced their 2020 Color of the Year : Classic Blue. If you aren’t familiar with Pantone’s annual announcement, the Color of the Year a recurring pick from Pantone’s color experts that influences the gamut of design industries from fashion to interior design. This year’s blue hue was selected based on a careful analysis of trends across entertainment, art, travel, technology, and beyond.

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Achieving New Heights with Your Backsplash

As The Tile Turns

Kitchens are constantly evolving. Today, open-concept designs reign supreme, as do large islands equipped with ample storage space. Further developments are in store, including a greater emphasis on the backsplash.

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Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year: What Every Interior Designer Needs to Know

Granada Tile

We’ve all heard the phrase “(Blank) is the new black,” referring to a color, pattern or trend that is up-and-coming and destined to be wildly popular. Pantone issues a color of the year every year that stands to be the new black for designers, and the 2020 color has just been unveiled. Perhaps surprisingly, the color they’ve chosen this year is a straightforward, classic color rather than something unique and different.

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Case Study: Gainesville Investment Firm

Garden State Tile Blog

PROJECT TYPE LOCATION FIRM Office Building Gainesville, Florida Level Architecture & Interiors. PROJECT OVERVIEW. In Gainesville, Florida Level Architecture & Interiors was tasked with designing a progressive interior layout for a core and shell building that was soon to be home to a local investment firm. The goal of the project was to create a professional office space that served the day-to-day needs of the team, while also allowing enough space for large quarterly functions that woul

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Top Home Building Trends in 2020

Kitchen and Residential Design

Many new home building trends are expected to emerge in 2020. Many interior designers are now infusing recyclable materials in their home design plans. People are becoming more conscious about environmental problems, so they're interested in stylish environmentally friendly properties. Integrated living spaces are also becoming more popular. Kitchens are now more closely connected to living rooms.

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Experimenting with Color

Tile of Spain USA

When designing a new space, there is always much to consider. We must visualize the result we want, assess the style, finishes and effects that best meet our design needs and have an understanding of the different catalogs of Spanish ceramic brands to coordinate with each design. The first step in creating the indentitiy of a space is choosing a color palette.

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Why We're in Love with the Designs by Della + Zella

As The Tile Turns

Tradition is a big deal for Aspen designers and business owners Carrie Wolfer and Maggi Thompson. We're not just talking about the traditional themes that appear in many of their designs. The traditions of artistry and small business ownership are even more important, as evidenced by the carefully chosen moniker for their firm: Della + Zella. Named for the founders' great-grandmothers, this title reflects Carrie and Maggi's heritage as the descendants of successful business owners.

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Cement Tile Manufacturer Shares Restaurant Designs to Recreate in Your Home

Granada Tile

Cement tile is an outstanding addition to any home decor, remodeling or renovation project. These tiles are sturdy and will last for many years without a great deal of upkeep required. They can be had in a wide variety of colors and patterns, and these will not fade, as they are baked into the tile instead of painted on. They are popular in restaurants for their style and durability.

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LVT, WPC, SPC—which is right for your customer?

Floor Covering News

October 14/21, 2019: Volume 35/Issue 8. By Lindsay Gonzalez. As the resilient category continues to expand into various subsegments, flooring dealers have had to stay abreast of where each product—once installed—will truly thrive. LVT, WPC and SPC—arguably the three most popular resilient products today—all have different nuances that make one better than the other for different projects.

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Avantime Addition

Diary of a Tile Addict

A masterful selection of colour takes over in Gigacer ‘s Avantime collection. Beginning with Tonal, two distinct colour scales offer neutral tones that are both warm and cool. Rich and textured variants of these shades are shown throughout Blanc, Ivory, Braun, and Gris. The vibrant reds and greens added an enticing decorative element, but now Gigacer have added a whole new range of decors to delight us.

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The Rehabilitation of Casa Vicens

Tile of Spain USA

Nestled in the heart of downtown Barcelona, sits Casa Vicens, a home that holds the history of one of Spain’s most notable architects, Antoni Gaudí. Born in 1852 in Catalonia, Spain Gaudi adopted an early appreciation of the rich Spanish and Mediterranean culture of his hometown. As a result, Gaudí studied at the Barcelona Higher School of Architecture and soon after graduating, started his first project.

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Week of December 2, 2019 – Holiday Parties and Christmas Decor

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Now that Thanksgiving has passed, we’re over the first holiday entertaining hurdle. Veteran hosts now set their sights on holiday parties. Whether you’re on the planning committee for your office Christmas party or the tried and true holiday host for your family gathering, we hope this week’s Top 5 Design Posts for Christmas parties will spark your imagination!

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Bring SkillsUSA Tile Setting Competition to Your State

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

In addition to considering Tile Apprenticeships and Vocational Schools , have you thought about using your expertise and local knowledge to help get tile setting included in the SkillsUSA competitions ?

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Designer Spotlight: Dierdre Doherty x Cluny Cement Tile

Granada Tile

Dierdre Doherty designs are focused largely on earth tones and a natural design aesthetic. For this elegant master bathroom with a classic antique aesthetic, she chose Cluny tile with its black-and-white aesthetic that draws the eye across the floor in both directions, making the room look much larger than it actually is. The post Designer Spotlight: Dierdre Doherty x Cluny Cement Tile appeared first on Granada Tile Cement Tile Blog | Tile Ideas, Tips and More.

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Installation: With underlayments, silence is the golden rule

Floor Covering News

September 2/9, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 6. By Megan Salzano. Flooring underlayments don’t often get their due when it comes to the successful completion of a flooring installation. However, without these sundry products consumer needs can often be left unmet, including the need for sound abatement. Sound abatement is not often top of mind for consumers when looking to install or upgrade their flooring, but it should be a key selling point for retailers.

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Extra 2020 Tile Trends

Diary of a Tile Addict

To go with Tile Addict’s take on the 2020 trends is a little selection of additional elements that we may be seeing more of in the coming year. They were not heavily prevalent in the lists of other trend spotters, but they are still very much worth a mention. Foyer. One trend that we are especially hoping will take off more in 2020 is coloured grout.

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Motherflipping Tile Joints

Life of an Architect

I like to take tile joint patterns pretty seriously and am preternaturally inclined to notice when the tile installer decides to make the joint pattern an afterthought. Continue reading Motherflipping Tile Joints at Life of an Architect.

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Our Holiday Traditions

Architectural Ceramics

What’s Your Holiday Tradition? We love the holidays over here. From the food, to the decorations, and best of all, the people. We took a moment this month to ask out staff – “What’s your holiday tradition?” Keep reading for the answers and pictures they shared with us! Victoria Shelton, Executive Administrative Assistant: I make a whole beef tenderloin following a great recipe which includes a ginger marinade and powdered sugar crust.

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Exploring The 2020 Colors Of The Year

Garden State Tile Blog

Interior designers, artists and fine arts scholars have long believed that color can dramatically affect our moods. That’s why each year the powerhouses of the design industry observe art, fashion, films, environment and cultural influences from around the world to select their “Color of The Year.” These color selections are universally celebrated and routinely influence design decisions across multiple industries, including fashion, home furnishings, product packaging and indu

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The World’s Most Sustainable Tile is at Rubble Tile

Rubble Tile

For over 130 years, Mosa has been manufacturing tiles using the purest materials and the magic of innovative Dutch design. Because Mosa embraces the sustainability-focused Cradle to Cradle philosophy and uses mindful materials, designers who specify their tiles create incredible spaces that are also environmentally.

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Ceramic: Producers push innovation as consumption falls

Floor Covering News

Nov. 25/Dec. 2, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 11 By Megan Salzano Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces suit the growing demand for slab-style countertops. As was predicted this time last year, consumption of ceramic tile in 2019 is lower than that of the previous year. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business […].

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Classic and Blue

Diary of a Tile Addict

The shift from Pantone’s 2019 Living Coral to the 2020 shade is reflected in the name itself. Classic Blue offers familiarity and comfort. Its inoffensive hue is an everyday shade, rich and warm, and calming in its simplicity. It has a deepness and vastness like that of the ocean, or a night’s sky. Watermark Indigo Tides. Welcoming the new decade, Classic Blue brings with it a sense of ease that Pantone describes as providing “peace and tranquillity to the human spirit” I

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It's #GivingTuesday! #BecomeaCTI

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Today, December 3rd is the day. It's happening! It's #GivingTuesday and we're celebrating #BecomeaCTI. Will you participate? Will you join this Global movement with us to raise funds and awareness for the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) Program ?

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Week of December 16, 2019 – Christmas Flair

Architectural Ceramics

1. Corporate Meets Christmas. Top tips for last-minute holiday party planning from an Orlando event expert , Orlando Business Journal. Christmas is right around the corner, and if you haven’t planned a company holiday party yet, you might not be relegated to the office copy room. These tips are perfect for a party planning procrastinator. 2. Sweet Designs.

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Newest kitchen and bath finish is toast-worthy

Kitchen and Residential Design

Appliances and kitchen and bath fixtures are evolving toward softer finishes, including the look of the moment – a champagne, or soft bronze, finish. A unique blend of silver, bronze and rose gold, this warm finish complements most design aesthetics, and is a welcome contrast to cooler finishes such as stainless steel and matte black. Originally appearing in kitchens, the champagne finish has been growing in popularity for use in bathrooms where it can be seen on fixtures, shower drains and heat

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Rubble Tile’s New Easy-Install Shower Base Solutions

Rubble Tile

At Rubble Tile we’re always looking for solutions for our clients, and that doesn’t stop with our ceramic, porcelain, glass and stone tiles. We also provide installation products that we stand behind because they get the job done and make your project easier. And now.

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Tile: New applications expand segment’s potential

Floor Covering News

September 2/9, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 6. By Megan Salzano. Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces are resistant to water, heat, stains, scratches, chemicals and traffic. While the tile market is under pressure from the realistic visuals and waterproof technologies of resilient product lines, porcelain is taking its market share back through innovative new products.

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Cabin of Creations

Diary of a Tile Addict

An inspiring 3D printing project presents levels upon levels of creative solutions. The structure was designed and created by architecture and design professors Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello and revealed in May of last year. It went on to recieve the 2018 3D Pioneers Challenge, and it’s clear to see why. A classic wooden frame provides the basis for the variety of 3D printed elements, which come together to form a livable space that is completely weather tight.

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Inaugural Tile Collection from Villa Lagoon Tile, Dekar Design Radiates the Pleasures of the Mediterranean

Cement Style

Gulf Shores, AL ( December 10, 2019) – As part of its mission to create signature custom looks and unique design elements for hospitality and residential projects, Villa Lagoon Tile has partnered with design-duo powerhouse, Dolores Suarez and Caroline Grant of Dekar Design to launch their first cement tile collection. “Our inaugural collection with Villa Lagoon Tile was initially inspired by the connections to design we made visiting our favorite places in the Mediterranean,” Caroline Gran

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LAMINAM JAPAN IS BORN

Ceramics of Italy

Thanks to a joint venture with Roma Tile Co. Ltd, Laminam consolidates and expands its international presence by setting up a new company in Japan. On 4 th December, Laminam SpA and the Japanese company Roma Tile Co. Ltd signed an agreement to create a new company, LAMINAM JAPAN. The signatures of Laminam CEO Mr Alberto Selmi and Roma Tile President Mr Shigeru Matsushita represent the next step in the partnership between the two companies, which since 2011 has allowed the Italian brand to quickl

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How To Save Money With Kitchen And Bathroom Remodels

Kitchen and Residential Design

The day has finally arrived, the day you have been waiting a long time for; you finally get to remodel your home and make it look more beautiful than ever. Of course, once you have your budget given to you, you will want to find a way to make it stretch as far as you can and find ways to remodel the important spaces like your kitchen and master bathrooms.

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Kitchen Design Trends for 2020

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens Inc.

Is your kitchen a bit outdated? If you are considering a kitchen renovation to start the new year and the new decade out fresh, be sure to check out these kitchen design trends for 2020. From the return of wood cabinets to showy, bright colors, there is something for everyone. Create the kitchen of your dreams with our team at Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens.

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Ceramic: Producers push innovation as consumption falls

Floor Covering News

Nov. 25/Dec. 2, 2019: Volume 35, Issue 11. By Megan Salzano. Daltile’s Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces suit the growing demand for slab-style countertops. As was predicted this time last year, consumption of ceramic tile in 2019 is lower than that of the previous year. The downward trend began in 2018, and the residential ceramic business slowed for the first three quarters of 2019.

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Watermarks we want

Diary of a Tile Addict

We recently took a look at an awesome selection of ranges from Clé in at attempt to demonstrate how magnificently varied, and tasteful their collections are. However, there was one range in particular that was deliberately left out of the list in order for it to have an article of its own. Watermark Indigo Dip. Designed by none other than Clé founder herself, Deborah Osburn, “Watermark” has an ethereal appeal.

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Inaugural Tile Collection from Villa Lagoon Tile, Dekar Design Radiates the Pleasures of the Mediterranean

Cement Style

Gulf Shores, AL ( December 10, 2019) – As part of its mission to create signature custom looks and unique design elements for hospitality and residential projects, Villa Lagoon Tile has partnered with design-duo powerhouse, Dolores Suarez and Caroline Grant of Dekar Design to launch their first cement tile collection. “Our inaugural collection with Villa Lagoon Tile was initially inspired by the connections to design we made visiting our favorite places in the Mediterranean,” Caroline Gran

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Boho is Back: Introducing The Bohemia Series

Garden State Tile Blog

Lively and visually stunning, Bohemia hexagon tiles from Garden State Tile have the look of hand-made cement tiles in a durable, easy to maintain porcelain format. Fresh colors paired with geometric and botanical patterns create a design style that is both chic and modern. The glazed porcelain floor and wall tile line is available in 8 patterns and a desirable 8”x10” hexagon format.