JG Kitchens
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'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.
The London Tile Co.
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
'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.
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Tile Talk
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. In today''s hectic 24/7 world, a quiet place to escape, relax, renew, and refresh is more important than ever before. Designers cleverly chose cement tile flooring for this resort spa to achieve a calm and peaceful atmosphere in a commercial setting. River rock mimics the cement tile pattern in the spa corridor. Commercial flooring is often dismissed as unimportant and reduced to low-cost options.
As The Tile Turns
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'We love when our talented clients are recognized for their hard earned work. The team at Anne Grice Interiors has become a staple in the Aspen design community, and this proves why! Anne Grice Interiors recently placed FIRST for this Aspen Bathroom Remodel by the Home Builders Association. “One of our favorite design features of this winning master bathroom is the tile.
Architectural Ceramics
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
It’s funny, basketweave has been around for ages, but recently there has been a resurgence of it. Literally 3 of our top selling stones are this white marble with grey dot basketweave mosaic. If you like the basketweaves below, here are some ideas of how you could install it. You could do the entire bathroom floor (I probably wouldn’t do the shower floor though, just the main room area).
The Tile Shop
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'Good Morning! We have a new vignette from our North Charlotte showroom to share with you today. This bathroom highlights the design concepts of "Balance" and "Functional Design". It features one of our most popular ceramic wall tiles, Eastern Blanco , with the Tan/Grey pebbles as an accent.
Kitchens for Living
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'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!
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Architectural Ceramics
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'It’s funny, basketweave has been around for ages, but recently there has been a resurgence of it. Literally 3 of our top selling stones are this white marble with grey dot basketweave mosaic. If you like the basketweaves below, here are some ideas of how you could install it. You could do the entire bathroom floor (I probably wouldn’t do the shower floor though, just the main room area).
Kate-Lo Tile & Stone
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
'CROSSVILLE’S NOAH CHITTY TO LEAD THIN TILE WEBINAR. CTDA Hosts This Educational Event – November 20th, 11 a.m. Central . Get the latest information on large format, thin porcelain panel tile from our resident expert and technical services director Noah Chitty during the upcoming CTDA webinar on the topic. Register Today! CTDA Webinar Overview: Discuss the different forms of manufacturing these large/thin tiles and the latest evolutions of the technologies.
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'Akron, OH – October 30, 2014 – NAC Products, Inc., the company that introduced the flooring industry to ECB® and crack isolation membrane technology, released their 2015 calendar, “Classic Vehicles from the Flooring Industry” at the Total Solutions Plus show in San Antonio, Texas. The 3rd annual calendar release continues a tradition started with the 2013 calendar that was designed to celebrate NAC’s 30th anniversary and recognize people throughout the flooring industry who have classic vehicle
Granada Tile
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'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
Making Tile Modern
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
'“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.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'Homeownership offers a lot of freedom, but comes with an equal amount of responsibility. Image Via: Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes. Most people know they’d like to own a home eventually. That aspiration is certainly admirable, but in our experience, it often leads to a whole other set of questions. Such as: How do you know when is the right time to become a homeowner?
H.Winter Showroom Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'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.
Conestoga Tile
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'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.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'Modern homes equipped with the right lighting systems give off a cozy vibe, deepening the feeling of home. Bavarian designer Stefan Gant designs and creates modern concrete pendant lights adorned with shiny gild that adds character and strength. Rough concrete was combined with gold/silver/copper leaf to create a luxurious yet retained design. For example, the triangulate pendant lamp cast in light gray or dark gray concrete was gilded with gold to create a sense of timeless elegant design.
Trendir Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'Are your walls screaming for attention? Italian company Ceramica Bardelli presents a new ceramic tile collection that guarantees stares of approval and even a little envy. These double-fired ceramic wall tiles come in motifs created by various designers, ranging from abstracts and florals, to hand-drawn sketches. We love these wall tiles because, although bold, you can use them as much or as little as your comfort level dictates.
StoneDimensions
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'GK Naquin of Stone Interiors facilitates a discussion with Midwest stone fabricators regarding the importance of facility planning. Minnesota Stone Summit attendees take part in discussions regarding industry standards and industry safety. MIA kicked off the Midwest Chapter on September 18 th with two great events. The events included the Minnesota Stone Summit for Fabricators and the MIA Midwest Chapter Kickoff event: the State of the Natural Stone Industry.
The Perfect Bath
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'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.
Conestoga Tile
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'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.
Trendir Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
'Italian company Antolini is dressing homes in gems and jewels with its Precioustone collection, bringing new meaning to the idea of everyday luxury. These authentic gemstone slabs of brilliant amethyst, quartz, jasper and agate are artfully cut and covered in sheets of glass, to present and preserve them for years to come. By virtue of the nature of these precious stones, each is different in tone, texture and color, offering a variety of unique finishing options to any surface, any space.
Making Tile Modern
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
'“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 and Residential Design
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'via Modern appliances, the latest recipe, seasonal spices… staying current is important when it comes to cuisine and your cooking space. And in 2014, your kitchen is often a place that contains just as much programming and electronics as your car or TV room. But let’s not forget the comfort and class of tradition - the sturdy, burgeoning design of homewares past, or your love for your great grandmother’s recipes.
StoneDimensions
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'What a difference a year can make. In 2013, I attended my very first Marmomacc in Verona, Italy. It was a little intimidating, but we had coordinated the location of the MIA booth to be adjacent to Hanley Wood Exhibitions (StonExpo) and Stone World magazine, so I was surrounded by very good industry colleagues whom I have known for years. The size of the show was something I had not seen before and I wondered how one person could staff the MIA booth, meet all of the MIA members exhibiting, and
Stone Update
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'October event in Miami Beach offers annual coast-to-coast coverage for tile-and-stone show.
KB Culture
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'Such a compelling mix of colors and textures, here. What makes it special, I think, is the dark grout, which pops the pillowy tile into the foreground. Of course, the asymmetric composition does stick in the mind''s eye, too, but I keep coming back to the tile, almost arrogant in its curious, funky shape. casamood.com.
Heath Ceramics
NOVEMBER 10, 2014
'We Spy…. Pets (and other, um, creatures) love Heath, too. . Tag us on Instagram. #heathceramics. Clockwise from top left: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4.
StoneDimensions
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'The key to a rewarding experience in any organization is participation. In order to get the most out of group membership, you need to be involved. Using the resources that are made possible by banding together is what creates value in membership. It is this advantage that made membership attractive when you first decided to join the group. The same goes for MIA membership.
Stagetecture
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
'Thanksgiving is fast approaching and often the thought of planning the elaborate menu, shopping for baskets of food, and then preparing a “Thanksgiving meal to remember” can be overwhelming. Instead of worrying about the over-complicated meal why not try a Casual Thanksgiving Dinner this holiday? Last month you experienced my Apple Dessert Party with KitchenAid® and this month I’m showing you how to set a Thanksgiving Dinner for a casual yet intimate dinner.
Stone Update
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
'Denver-area stone guys offer helping hands to wounded war veterans through fishing, hunting.
Heath Ceramics
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'Late night in the studio with @tungchiang (at Heath Ceramics San Francisco)'
StoneDimensions
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has released the 6th annual MIA Fabricator Benchmarking Survey. The free survey is made possible by grants received from Cosentino USA, KOHLER CO., and Tenax USA. Deadline to participate is November 15th. Participation in the survey is available to all fabricators in North America. The survey is confidential and every participating company receives a customized report comparing their firm with firms of similar size and provides suggestions for improving pro
The Tile Shop
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'Good morning! Brian D. from our Springfield, VA showroom just finished his beautiful new home. He sent us some photos of the master bathroom featuring the Royal Amber Marble and the Miramar Glass Mix Mosaic. It looks so amazing Brian, thanks for sharing! Please click on the images to view: Have a great day!
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2014
'Beyond its stunning slanted glass walls, this penthouse basks in natural light and a stunning panorama of London all day and night. Imagine living in this luxury penthouse overlooking the London skyline, coming home to an open floor plan where the breathtaking city skyline floods the interiors with an ever-changing charm. As you might have guessed, it boasts its own elevator, lifting owners and guests straight up to the 37th floor is occupies.
Life of an Architect
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
'Kitchens have come a long way in the role that they play in our daily lives. The room that once existed for purely functional reasons, located in the back of the house and away from all other activities, is now taking its rightful place front and center of our lives and our homes. The ad above is from a May 1940 issue of Architectural Forum. Just 75 years ago, this was considered a modern kitchen – efficient, white, stainless steel … wait?!
StoneDimensions
NOVEMBER 11, 2014
'The Marble Institute of America (MIA) is proud to announce the release of a new Stone Industry Health and Safety Handbook. The 173 page handbook takes a comprehensive look at OSHA’s relationship with the stone industry and describes how businesses can remain in OSHA compliance. In addition, stone industry professionals can use the handbook to: Create a specialized safety program that protects both employees and the business from health and safety risks, Better understand what documents OS
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