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Introducing the 2019 Passport to Creativity Attendees

Tile of Spain USA

A talented group of designers, architects and journalists are headed on a free trip to Spain this month thanks to the annual Tile of Spain “ Passport to Creativity ” tour. The group will be partaking in an architectural excursion through Valencia and Mallorca as well as attending the 2019 edition of Cevisama , the International Ceramic Tile and Bath Furnishing Show.

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Artistry on Display

As The Tile Turns

Tile is more than a floor or wall covering. Yes, it serves a functional purpose, but it can accomplish so much more. From sophisticated to adventurous, tile can evoke a range of emotions. And with a combination of artistic skill and modern technology, tile can take on a personality all its own.

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Benefits of Cement Effect Tiles Over Polished Concrete

The London Tile Co.

From cosy to industrial, we all have an interior style that we favour and often certain materials are intrinsically linked with that theme. Imagine a Scandi-inspired room with no wood? Exactly! Well, concrete is no exception – instantly conjuring images of ultra-modern and urban settings. While we don’t disagree that concrete has a cool look, there are a few factors that put us off using it ourselves.

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Picture Perfect Patchwork Tile Designs: Where to Use Them

Granada Tile

Patchwork tile designs have taken the design world by storm; top magazines and interior designers around the world are falling in love with the eclectic mix of stunning colors and patterns. Incorporating patchwork tile designs into your home or business isn’t difficult, and the visually striking pattern mixes available will introduce character and personality into any area.

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4 Fast, Fab and Temporary Flooring Ideas For Renters

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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. . Do you hate your apartment floors? What if we told you there is temporary flooring available that can cover (or completely change) your rental floors easily and without any complaints from your landlord? We’re not talking area rugs, although they’re not a bad solution.

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How To Add Texture Right Where You Need It

Trendir Magazine

If you have been following us for a while, then you know one of the best ways to add character to a room is by adding textured pieces. Furthermore, texture is great because it brings a cozy touch with a twist of chic. Keeping that in mind, we wanted to share how to add texture the right way to any room in order to create a chic well-characterized space.

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SCHOTT Delivers World’s Largest Convex Mirror Substrate for the European Southern Observatory’s Extremely Large Telescope

Ceramic Industry Magazine

SCHOTT recently announced that it has manufactured a curved secondary mirror substrate made of ZERODUR® glass-ceramic in Mainz, Germany, for the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Extremely Large Telescope (ELT).

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Shipping Container Homes: Cargotecture Pros and Cons

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Shipping container homes might seem like a New Age option, but purchasing a DIY home isn’t as rare as you might think. In fact, Sears sold entire home kits to would-be homeowners in the early 1900s. Minimalist dwellings of the DIY variety might have a different appeal today, but the idea is the same: thinking outside of traditional construction can result in more affordable housing.

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Do You Ignore Grout Manufacturer Directions?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

I certainly hope you don't ignore grout manufacturer directions which just about guarantees that your tile installation will fail. In fact, that's true for just about all the products tile installers use. For the sake of this article, though, I'll focus on grout and more specifically High Performance Cement Grouts. Here's why you need to take the grout manufacturer's directions seriously.

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Valverdi Tiles Help Modernise a 1950’s Family Home in Buckinghamshire

Valverdi Indoor-Out

After years of searching and waiting, one couple finally moved into their dream home in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The house had barely been touched since it was built in the 1950’s so needed a lot of modernisation, allowing them to put their own personal touches on the design. ‘The property was calling out for an extension across the back to create a large kitchen-diner,’ says the owner. ‘The planning permission went through in a fairly standard six weeks, and we had a tea

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CFI to attend the China Xiamen International Stone Fair

Floor Covering News

Forney, Texas—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) is participating in the China Xiamen International Stone Fair, March 6-9. The show, known as the “Global Stone Center,” is expected to have over 2,000 exhibitors from over 50 countries and 150,000 visitors from 155 countries. CFI will be exhibiting for both CFI USA and CFI China at the international […].

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Non-Working Fireplace Decorating Ideas That Make Beautiful Use Of The Hearth

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

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. . Have a fireplace that can no longer safely burn wood? You won’t be so bummed when you see all the cool things you can do with the spot. These non-working fireplace decorating ideas transform an ordinary hearth into a cool and creative focal point in your home.

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Celebrating Ceramics in the UK

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Taking place July 10-11 at the Telford International Centre in Shropshire, England, Ceramics UK will be held just 40 miles from Stoke-on-Trent, the traditional heartland of UK ceramics.

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Natural Stone Institute: On-Floor TISE Education

Stone Update

Programs offered in the industry organization’s booth during next week’s show in Las Vegas.

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Karndean Designflooring collections receive 2018 Good Design awards

Floor Covering News

Export, Pa.—The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design has recognized Karndean Designflooring’s Knight Tile and Opus gluedown ranges and the Korlok Reserve rigid core range with 2018 Good Design awards. The annual awards program recognizes the most innovative, bold and cutting-edge products produced around the world. The three collections encompass the company’s new product […].

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What’s New In the Kitchen 2019

Kitchens for Living

Time to take the pulse of the kitchen industry, take stock and see today's options if you're planning to kitchen UP in 2019. The post What’s New In the Kitchen 2019 appeared first on Artful Kitchens.

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Ceramic Capacitors Benefit from Growing Demand from Multiple End-Use Sectors

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The global ceramic capacitors market is expected to reach a total market size of almost $9.2 billion in 2023, rising from $6.1 billion in 2017 at a CAGR of 6.94% throughout the forecast period.

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Beat The Winter Blues With These 8 Winter Lighting Ideas For A Brighter Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The winter blues are real! They’re actually called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and, according to the Mayo Clinic , “Symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody.” Luckily, there’s a fix to SAD and it’s easy: light therapy. Short winter days and bad weather tend to make your home feel much darker than normal.

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I’m Nine Years Old – Old Age

Life of an Architect

As party week comes to its conclusion, we look at the final year – 2018 – and acknowledge that Life of an Architect is now an old man. Life of an Architect – Year Nine (2018) Year nine in most ways was just like year’s seven and eight. One thing that non-blog writing people ( otherwise known as “regular” people ) can’t truly understand is the constant need for something interesting to write about in a serial manner.

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The Design Event of 2019: Design Influencers Conference

The Ace of Space

The Design industry is constantly evolving and so are opportunities for us to connect with other designers, influencers, design social media practitioners, leading design brands, and interior design industry leaders. As my own business has changed, it has been critical to my success to stay involved, learn and network. There is one Conference that has remained […].

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UNION PROCESS, INC.: Multi-Tank Lab Attritor System

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Union Process, Inc. recently announced that it has manufactured a custom multi-tank laboratory attritor system for grinding metal powders and advanced ceramics.

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4 Secrets To Successfully Decorating a Tiny House And Making It Work For You

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Here’s a quick guide to decorating a tiny house. Image: Calvin Hanson Creative. Congratulations, you’ve finally taken the leap and bought a tiny home! Now all that’s left to do is decorate it. Decorating a tiny house is not difficult. However, there are a few unique considerations to keep in mind. We’ve laid them out below. Read them over to learn how to create a tiny home that’s equally functional and aesthetically pleasing.

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I’m Nine Years Old – Middle Age

Life of an Architect

As party week powers relentlessly on, today is a look at years 6, 7, and 8, what has come to represent the depressing middle age years … Life of an Architect – Year’s Six (2015), Seven (2016) and Eight (2017) Just like all architects seem to really start hitting their stride once they hit middle age, the blog saw it’s best moments during this period … it also saw it’s very worst.

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Bright White Dining Rooms

Trendir Magazine

Even though dining rooms tend to be used almost every day, they’re not the main focus when it comes to decorating. The main reason for this is decorating the dining room can be a bit complicated- they sit right in the middle of the kitchen and the foyer which means they can blend well with either decorating themes. However, it can be a bit puzzling which is where a white dining room can be an excellent option- they’re white, clean, and work well with numerous decorating styles.

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DuraMatt: Mirage’s silver bullet

Floor Covering News

January 7/14, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 16 By Reginald Tucker When Karla Wisch-meyer, an interior designer at Verhey Carpets in Grand Rapids, Mich., recently conducted a one-year follow-up visit on a residential hardwood flooring installation the company performed, she was absolutely confident she would be pleased with the result. After all, the job entailed […].

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Here’s Your Design Style According To Your Zodiac Sign

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Your zodiac sign can say a lot about your personality and preferences. Depending on where the stars were in the sky at the time of your birth, your design style may be bold and messy, neat and organized or somewhere in between. Look up your zodiac sign below (or the sign of someone you love) to check out the sign’s favorite design style. It’s a great way to find the perfect gift for someone or help yourself define the best design style for your personality.

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New Engineering Technique Could Improve the Safety of Buildings and Bridges During Earthquakes

The A to Z of Building

One of the strongest materials in the world is Pearlite or Pearlitic steel, which can be made into thin and long wires. Pearlite’s strength enables it to endure very heavy weight; however, its.

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Stunning Dining Rooms With A Floral Touch

Trendir Magazine

While floral has become such a huge part of trends, it’s still seen as a feminine detail, but thankfully there are ways you can create a stunning dining room space with a floral touch that is neutral enough that it works for both. With that being said, here are our favorite stunning dining rooms with a floral touch that is chic and works well for everyone.

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Carpet: Dealers praise Phenix’s focus on style, service

Floor Covering News

January 7/14, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 16 By Ken Ryan Flooring dealers who carry Phenix Flooring products describe the company as nothing less than extraordinary. Much more than a manufacturer of stylish products with on-trend colors, Phenix routinely goes the extra mile to provide outstanding service while understanding and empathizing with its dealers.

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Create a Hobby or Craft Room in 3 Easy Steps

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you have a hobby, like sewing, photography, music, DIY-ing, collecting stamps or trying to fix what your kids and significant other broke, it helps to have a dedicated workspace. Below are three easy steps to create a functional yet stylish hobby or craft room. Decide Where to Put it. This multipurpose room combines laundry and crafting. Image: RW Anderson Homes.

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Sakrete Introduces Innovative New Technology and Product Line for Contractors at World of Concrete

The A to Z of Building

Sakrete®, a leader in concrete, concrete-related products and technical support, is introducing its new product line, Pro-Mix™, at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Sakrete’s Pro-Mix.

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Plibrico Names Pli Group its New European Distributor

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The Plibrico Co. recently announced that it has entered into a new value-added distribution partnership with the Pli Group Europe GmbH, a refractory distributor contractor based in Vienna, Austria.

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Who will emerge as the ‘comeback’ kid?

Floor Covering News

More retailers put their money on carpet vs. laminate January 7/14, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 16 By Ken Ryan The growth of hard surfaces, in particular LVT and its subsegments WPC and rigid core, has taken market share away from other flooring products, notably carpet and laminate. While carpet is still the largest flooring segment […].

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12 Stylish Ways to Get Organized in 2019

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When your living room needs to get organized, a media cabinet with a decorative fireplace delivers much-needed storage space and a the bonus of a warm, glowing focal point. Image: Kirkland’s. 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. . We love the satisfaction of an organized home — and organizing doesn’t have to be a chore when you find the right products.

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Adesto’s SmartServer IoT Offers Secure Connectivity and Rich Data Access

The A to Z of Building

Adesto® Technologies Corporation, a top provider of state-of-the-art application-specific semiconductors and embedded systems for the IoT market, announces it is facilitating smarter buildings.

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Saint-Gobain Increases Flat Glass Production Capacity in Columbia, Divests Businesses in Norway and Sweden

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Saint-Gobain recently announced that Tecnoglass, a manufacturer of glass windows and façades, has taken a minority share in the capital of its Colombian subsidiary Vidrio Andino.

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Cali Brands grows, evolves, disrupts

Floor Covering News

January 7/14, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 16 By Steven Feldman San Diego—Cali Brands, the company formerly known as Cali Bamboo, is growing faster than a weed after a rain shower on a sunny day. The company continues to evolve its product portfolio, adding vinyl, rigid core wood and engineered European hardwood to the mix […].