The London Tile Co.

JUNE 1, 2018

Grey used to be associated with drab and dreary decor, but now it has a much more stylish and modern reputation. It’s a great neutral base that suits large and small spaces and goes with most other colours, so you can add and change your accessories if you want a pop of colour. If you still aren’t sure check out our previous blog post by interior designer Clare Phillips who has used grey throughout her stunning new build home.

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Granada Tile

MAY 29, 2018

As the centerpiece for gathering friends and family for weeknight dinners and special occasions, the dining room is a space in your home that commands drama and attention. This space also calls for unique materials and décor to set it apart from the rest of the house and still have it complement your other rooms. Dining room floor tiles are an excellent way to add lasting style that is neither boring nor too trendy.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

Home inspections are usually part of the process when you’re buying an existing home. If you’re building your home, however, your builder will coordinate any necessary inspections with the city, then schedule a walkthrough with you. The walkthrough is a vital part of the building process, so it helps to come prepared. As you tour your new home with your builder, you’ll get the 411 on all the features while making sure everything’s up to par.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MAY 31, 2018

Part of the Tonalite display at Coverings. After a decade or more when monochrome minimalism held sway, it has been refreshing to see the world’s leading tile manufacturers start to explore colour with fresh enthusiasm. This has gone hand in hand with the revival of small format wall tiles. It is clear that the use of colour is now far more scientific and considered that it was, say, 20 years ago.

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Rubble Tile

MAY 29, 2018

Midwest Home is kicking off the summer with their Luxury Remodeling Tour, a two-weekend event that showcases some of the Twin Cities’ top remodeling projects. The tour runs through the first two weekends of June, the 2nd-3rd and 9th-10th, from noon to 6 p.m. each.

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Giotile

MAY 31, 2018

When it comes to commercial flooring trends, the styles and options available are nearly endless. But regardless of the look you want, It’s essential that the performance characteristics of the flooring you choose meet the requirements of demanding commercial environments.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 29, 2018

Let these fresh pendant light ideas inspire your next design. Image: Earle & Ginger Kitchens Pendant lights have been around for a while, but that doesn’t mean there’s only one way to use them. In fact, far from it. Occasionally you need to shake things up by combining traditional design elements with new pendant light ideas. Often the results turn out better than you ever could have imagined.

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Trendir Magazine

MAY 28, 2018

When we first think about the kitchen space we may think white, pastels or vivid bright hues, especially during the summer months. However, for that chic, edgy touch black is the way to go. The rich hue will take your cooking space to the next level with little to no effort. Here are some black kitchen cabinet ideas for the chic cook that want to bring something different to their home décor.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2018

Los Angeles—Emser Tile and Century Communities will renew their exclusive tile and natural stone provider partnership.

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Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

MAY 29, 2018

If you've been reading the articles on this blog, you're familiar with the importance of carefully planning your installation ahead of time, and ensuring that you've obtained approval on a mockup from everyone involved - architect and/or designer, general contractor and, of course, the owner - before you start installing. In case you still don't believe that it matters, this article is for you.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 30, 2018

No matter whether you are decorating your very first home or are looking to overhaul just one room that needs sprucing, interior design is lots of fun and is the ultimate way to put your own stamp on a home to make it yours. However, interior design can be a tricky, and costly, process and so it is vital that you are not wasting your money on unnecessary purchases.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

MAY 29, 2018

Tile of Spain, an association of over 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, is forecasting macro trends for 2018 that include monochromatic colors, planks for wood and beyond, well-loved vintage looks, non-rectified edges, encaustic mashups, gauged porcelain (large-format thin tile), and thick pavers in porcelain.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2018

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Ken Ryan Garden City, N.Y.—For the third year in a row, Mohawk Industries was voted Best Overall Manufacturer—one of four.

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Stone Update

MAY 31, 2018

Organizers reaffirm Vitória event will open next week after national labor strife.

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JG Kitchens

MAY 29, 2018

Salone del Mobile.Milano is a massive trade show spanning 24 exhibit halls. Every even year — including 2018 — features six halls of just kitchen and bath products. This article that ran last Saturday on the front page of the San Diego Union-Tribune ‘s Home + Garden section shared some of my favorite finds from the show floor. Which ones do you love?

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

MAY 31, 2018

Hot topics at Ceramics Expo this year included ceramic matrix composites, various sintering technologies, additive manufacturing, and workforce challenges, among many others.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2018

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Ken Ryan Flooring executives say there are several reasons why LVT and carpet tile—two modular options—represent the fastest growth and.

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As The Tile Turns

MAY 28, 2018

Per Givenchy, “Luxury is in each detail.” Coco Chanel claims, “Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury.” We asked our local design celebs, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Circle of Excellence award winners: “What is your greatest luxury?”.

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JG Kitchens

MAY 29, 2018

Salone del Mobile.Milano is a massive trade show spanning 24 exhibit halls. Every even year — including 2018 — features six halls of just kitchen and bath products. This article that ran last Saturday on the front page of the San Diego Union-Tribune ‘s Home + Garden section shared some of my favorite finds from the show floor. Which ones do you love?

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San Diego Bath Kitchen Products 100

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 28, 2018

Pro movers gave us their best moving tips for making your transition as easy as possible. Image: rawpixel.com Let’s face it: Moving days are never easy. After all, no one looks forward to lifting heavy boxes in and out of trucks, up and down stairs. However, moving day doesn’t have to be completely chaotic, either. All it takes is a little planning and forethought to make the day run smoothly.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2018

Montclair, N.J.—Imagine Tile has added a new Black & White collection to the Art of Board Series. The Black & White collection is comprised of eight new 4 ¼-inch by.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

MAY 31, 2018

New technology has been tailored for the DOE's need to properly process molybdenum-rich nuclear waste for long-sterm storage and disposal.

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Stone Update

JUNE 1, 2018

Federal panel cites below-value imports of surface goods in 5-0 vote; amounts to be set in July and September.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 30, 2018

Most homebuyers have a laundry list of “must-have” items before signing on the dotted line, ranging from hardwood floors to stainless steel appliances to open floorplans. But there’s one thing they don’t want in a new house: pests. And for good reason. According to Cindy Mannes, vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association , “Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage each year – a cost that is typically not covered by homeowners’ insurance.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2018

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By K.J. Quinn In many ways the commercial contractor flooring market is like an onion—as you delve into each sector, one.

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Trendir Magazine

MAY 30, 2018

A small bedroom can feel claustrophobic, be less than ideal and can make you feel like you can’t decorate your space the way you would want to. But with a bit of strategic styling can completely change the space without having that “stuffy” feel most small bedrooms are known to have. Here are design solutions that will bring your small bedroom back to life.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

MAY 28, 2018

NSG Group plans to invest a total of approximately 38 billion yen (approximately $348.3 million) in the expansion of production capacity for online transparent conductive oxide (TCO) coated glass to support the growing solar energy market.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 31, 2018

MB Architecture completed the design of House in the Lanes , a 7,300 square foot contemporary residence with an inspiring layout in Amagansett, NY. The clients requested a maintenance-free house that would last for decades to come. Builders used materials and finishes such as charred cypress, raw concrete and zinc for their ability to weather naturally over time. “The lanes in Amagansett, New York are a set of walkable streets perpendicular to Main Street, dotted with a diverse range of h

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2018

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Ken Ryan Main Street has been growing in importance as a strategic channel for flooring dealers and manufacturers for the.

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Trendir Magazine

MAY 29, 2018

Whether you want to upgrade your décor, or you are looking to bring your tired color scheme back to life now is the time to create your dream kitchen. Kitchen designs for 2018 are coming in strong due to them bringing something completely different to the table. From material to color, to appeal and aesthetics the changes are bold. Here are the trends that are taking 2018 by storm.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 29, 2018

Every now and then you hear someone worth listening to say something that motivates you to really pay attention to what they are saying. I had one of these moments last week … during a backyard party of all places. To set the scene, my daughter graduated from 8th grade last week and is preparing to enter high school. While I wouldn’t normally think that graduating from 8th grade is all that big of a deal, ( since I did it , how hard can it be?

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 29, 2018

Home upgrades can help a pet owner integrate their pets’ necessities with their interior design. Image: Intimate Living Interiors Every pet owner knows how quickly four-legged creatures become a part of the family. If you’re a pet owner, you’ve probably even made some changes to your living space to accommodate them. And while setting up an eating area and throwing down a pet bed is a start, making your home pet-friendly has the potential to cramp your style.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 29, 2018

San Diego—Cali Bamboo has added five new colors to its Cali Vinyl Pro flooring line. The new luxury vinyl plank styles are now available at calibamboo.com/cali-vinyl-pro and come backed by a 50-year residential.

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Trendir Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

Dreaming of having a more relaxing space that allows you want to retreat after a long day? If so, your bathroom may be in need of a spa twist. What better way to relax than to have a touch of spa in your bathroom! Here are a few ways you can take your bathroom from ordinary to the perfect relaxation headquarters. Freestanding Tub A freestanding tub is perfect when you want to take your bathroom to another level.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

MAY 29, 2018

Pests are almost unavoidable, populating every part of the globe. The problem is that for every specimen you see there are many more that you don't. Once they enter your domain, they tend to reproduce and invite others and before you know it you have a pest infestation. Not only are they a bother, but they can get into and contaminate your food supply, bite, cause allergies and disease and damage the structure of your home.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MAY 30, 2018

CNET , one of the biggest and most trusted tech review websites, was way ahead of its time in 2015 when it announced that we’d all eventually live in smart homes. They were right: According to Report Linker , 41% of US homes now own at least one smart home device. And that number is growing, partially thanks to efforts like the CNET Smart Home.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 1, 2018

May 28/June 4, 2018: Volume 33, Issue 25 By Lindsay Baillie Adhesive manufacturers are continuing to develop premium environmentally friendly products as a means to stay in lockstep with the.

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