Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Happy Holidays! Architectural Ceramics hopes you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. Now, it’s time to transition from trimming a turkey to trimming the tree. Christmas is almost here! Children everywhere want to spot Santa sliding down the chimney. Until then, we’re here to get you in the holiday mood with two mood boards that are spot-on with a current interior design trend: going for gold, home accents that is.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2018

As the year is coming to an end it is time to begin taking a look at the hottest and latest trends for 2019. Keeping that in mind, we wanted to begin taking a look at the hottest bathroom trends for 2019. While the bathroom might not seem like such a “special area” it sure is one of the most used spaces of the home right next to the kitchen. With that being said, here are the hottest bathroom trends for 2019.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The Italian tile manufacturers have done it again. Always the pioneers in ceramic technology, they have once again developed a porcelain tile that is sure to change the interior and exterior ambiance of the world’s architectural structures. If you haven’t learned about gauged porcelain slabs yet, please read on. 60″ x 120″ gauged porcelain slab demonstrates the extreme beauty it can can deliver.

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Rubble Tile

DECEMBER 14, 2018

If you’re designing a project, you aren’t looking for a fleeting dream. You’re looking for beautiful craftsmanship. But also you need something meant to last, with a tile pedigree that is second to none. When it comes to the test of time, few companies are.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2018

If you’re planning to redecorate a room, you might want to stop and think about how that year-round design will fit in with your seasonal decorating. It sounds counterintuitive. After all, it’s common to just throw any seasonal decor into the room style you already have. Why should holiday decorating dominate the home all year? But if you were to stop and think about how your overall room colors work in relation to your seasonal decorating, you could take your home to a new level around the holi

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The Italian tile manufacturers have done it again. Always the pioneers in ceramic technology, they have once again developed a porcelain tile that is sure to change the interior and exterior ambiance of the world’s architectural structures. If you haven’t learned about gauged porcelain slabs yet, please read on. 60″ x 120″ gauged porcelain slab demonstrates the extreme beauty it can can deliver.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Calhoun, Ga.—Pivot Point Red List-free enhanced resilient tile represents a change in direction for sustainable resilient flooring. This award-winning hard surface holds Living Product Challenge Petal Certification and is manufactured using alternative chemistry. Design and color draw inspiration from fresh, natural materials and biophilic influence.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2018

If you’re a fan of luxurious living, there’s no better architectural style for you than Mediterranean. These homes remind viewers of seaside villas and time spent on vacation. That said, have you ever wondered what exactly it is that makes the Mediterranean home so unique? We decided to take an in-depth look at what it is that sets Mediterranean homes apart.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Bryn Snow, glass application technology manager with HarbisonWalker International (HWI), has been appointed to the board of trustees of the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) to serve a three-year term.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Orange, Calif.—MSI, a leading supplier of premium surfaces, recently updated its domain name to msisurfaces.com to represent the company’s diverse selection of products. Founded as a natural stone business over 40 years ago, MSI has grown into a complete surfaces company. Today, MSI’s extensive product inventory not only includes a vast array of natural stone […].

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Stone Update

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Quartz surfaces up, despite Chinese pullback; other sectors stale.

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Kitchens for Living

DECEMBER 8, 2018

Every now and then it’s fun and inspiring to venture away from the drawing board to get out and about. I didn’t have to travel far for my latest adventure which took me to the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) Florida. This small tradeshow was held at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center December 4-6. The […] Read more.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2018

If you planned on cutting your hair short, you’d probably choose a stylist known for creating gorgeous pixie cuts. It’s the same idea with architects: each has their own style and specialty. And while two architects could have the same technical training, the end results could be completely different. That’s why choosing an architect is such an important part of the home design process.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Bright, colorful appliances are quickly making a huge comeback and we are completely here for it! While having a lime green refrigerator might make most cringe or think back to the 60s, these blast from the past are coming in hot. Colorful appliances can easily brighten a darker room or add a modern twist without being overbearing or causing you to completely change up your décor.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 11, 2018

via Electricity is vital in every aspect of life, especially in your home. It's hard to imagine living in a home without electricity; it keeps our food from spoiling, keeps us warm in the winter, provides light, and makes us cool in the summer. One thing to always remember, it's important to make sure all of your outlets are installed properly, and you have no loose wires because there is nothing more important than maintaining electrical safety.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Dalton, Ga. and Andalusia, Ala.—Shaw Industries Group is investing $250 million in its Andalusia, Ala., manufacturing facility, which creates fiber used to manufacture residential carpet. Kay Ivey, Alabama governor; Earl Johnson, Andalusia mayor; and Greg White, Covington County commission chairman, joined Shaw associates on Dec. 5 in a celebration of recent achievements at Plant 65 […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

We polled our Freshome team to come up with a list of must-haves for a dream dining room. Image: Urbanology Designs The dining room is such an interesting part of the home. It’s gone through a number of transformations over the years. It first served as a mark of wealth, setting apart families who could afford the extra square footage to dedicate an entire room just to eating.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Whether you live in the country or you tend to visit often then you know there is nothing quite as magical as Christmas in the country. The country tends to bring something cozy and special during the holiday season. With that in mind, we wanted to take a closer look at classic country decorating ideas that brighten the holidays with hints and bits of magic.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Kohler Co. and United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 833, which represents approximately 2,100 associates employed in production and skilled trades positions at the company’s Village of Kohler and Town of Mosel manufacturing facilities in Wisconsin, have reached agreement on a new labor contract.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2018

By Ken Ryan Fred Williamson, retiring executive vice president of Starnet, with Jeanne Matson, president/CEO of the cooperative at Williamson’s retirement party. New York—Dozens of industry colleagues crammed into the offices of Architectural Flooring Resources here on Dec. 6 to pay tribute to long-time flooring executive Fred Williamson on his retirement.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Welcome your guests with a beautiful farmhouse Christmas wreath. Image: Wayfair We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Burlap is at the top of our list for farmhouse Christmas decorating. We love the rustic vibe of burlap and its surprising versatility. Once a staple of country-style decorating, burlap has grown into a favorite in several styles, even contemporary.

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Trendir Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Not exactly sure what it is about the holidays that brings a “wanting to decorate vibe” but its true! During the holidays more and more people are inclined to decorate their home from the inside out. Maybe it’s the beautiful lights, or the festive color or maybe it’s the fact that children love this time of year and families tend to get together more often.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Following an in-depth strategic review, Imerys recently announced that it will change its management organization to be more market-focused and to further leverage its repositioning as a specialty minerals company.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Dalton—Engineered Floors has created the ultimate “destination showroom” for its Dream Weaver dealers, equipped with smart new displays for soft and hard surface selling success. The new merchandising line-up includes three space-saving and easy-to-place pedestal displays showcasing the popular dealer brands: Dream Weaver for residential replacement, Dwellings for new homes and Pentz for Main Street […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

If you’re working on a room’s design, that last thing you may think about is an ugly AC vent or other air vents. However, they can often detract from the style of the room. AC vents have a way of looking too modern for rustic or retro styles, too industrial for more whimsical artistic styles and too outdated for those sleek modern styles. This is especially true in older homes, where vents tend to have ugly grating or outdated panels on them that clash with nearly every home style.

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The paved road network in the Russian Federation is increasing seven times less per million people when compared to the developed countries of the USA and Europe. On Russian roads, the average.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Vitro Architectural Glass recently announced that Ricardo Maiz has been named president of the company, effective January 1, 2019, succeeding Richard Beuke, who has held the post since 2016.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Eric Boender Darien, Conn.—Starnet announces the creation of two new staff positions designed to strengthen existing partnerships between its members and vendor network. Eric Boender, Starnet’s director of floor care and national accounts, has been promoted to vice president of business development, overseeing site-applied surfaces, adhesives, floor prep and moisture mitigation systems as well as […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Layering the right elements helps you create a blissfully cozy bed to enjoy this winter. Image: Period Property Store We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. There’s something about the long nights and cold temperatures of winter that make you want to stay in bed.

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Stone Update

DECEMBER 13, 2018

N.C. company gets top honors at group’s annual meeting in Cancun.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Reportedly engineered to deliver superior performance compared to conventional pressure-assist toilets , the VorMax flushing platform from American Standard, part of LIXIL, is available in two back outlet commercial models for the first time.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2018

December 10/17, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 14 By Reginald Tucker As WPC and rigid core products continue to generate interest among consumers—while seizing share from competing hard surface categories—laminate flooring producers are not sitting idly by. Many suppliers are launching innovations of their own in areas such as water resistance, durability and eye-catching aesthetics. […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Who hasn’t gone on a major Netflix binge? Thanks to today’s streaming services, powering through a new favorite show is commonplace. But sometimes you might feel like you wasted a whole day doing nothing but watching TV. So why not binge something a little more edifying? The next time you’re going for a marathon on the ‘Flix, use the time to expand your knowledge about interior design and architecture.

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Stagetecture

DECEMBER 11, 2018

(A big “thank you” to habito.com for sponsoring this post!). We are all so busy these days it’s no wonder so many of us are jumping online to pick up—or pick out—almost anything we need. Today, you can shop for almost anything online, from clothing to soulmates. If you wanted to, you could do nearly all of your shopping online. So it’s no wonder online real estate brokers have become a popular choice.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The Zircon Industry Association (ZIA) has published a comprehensive guide to the procedures and regulations involved in transporting zircon.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2018

December 10/17, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 14 By Reginald Tucker Wood flooring manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of style and design by applying various surface finishing/coloring techniques to give consumers a greater range of options. Case in point is the new Floorté Hardwood line from Shaw Floors. Named after one of the company’s most […].

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Here are a few holiday decor storage hacks to take the pain out of packing up the season. Image: Joanna Kosinska The holiday season is one of the most fun and beautiful times of the year. We gather with friends and family, we share meals and gifts and we can all feel the cheer in the air. When it comes time to pack up the tree, take down the stockings and unstring the lights, it can feel a little sad – and a little overwhelming.

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