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Community: Architectural Ceramics Proudly Supports Shepherd’s Table

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics attended Shepherd’s Table’s Fall fundraiser Infused with Love: An Evening at the Pearl on October 4 th , 2018 to support their mission of providing services to those in need within the community. Supporting groups like Shepherd’s Table is just one of the ways Architectural Ceramics is living out our Core Value of Community. The evening was emceed by local NBC4 Anchor, Leon Harris while featured guests Chef Christina Moore and storyteller/cook/author Jonathan Bardzik faced

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What’s Trending in Bathroom Design? The National Kitchen + Bath Association Reveals All

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Traditional bathroom designs are taking a back seat to a more spa-like, clean and minimal look, according to the National Kitchen + Bath Association (NKBA). The organization queried hundreds of designers, remodelers, architects, manufacturers and dealers to discover the trends in bathroom styles, sinks and tubs, cabinets, lighting, flooring, colors and other elements.

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Tile Insider: Interlocking Shapes are on the Rise

As The Tile Turns

While there's plenty to love about the clean, modern aesthetic of subway tiles, today's homeowners are on the hunt for something a little more intricate. Enter interlocking shapes: a trend that is quickly taking over in homes and businesses all around the world. Interlocking shapes add visual interest without feeling gaudy or excessive. Used as backsplash or for a statement wall, these shapes can make an otherwise bland room instantly feel dressy.

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Timeless Materials: Terra Cotta

Tile of Spain USA

No matter the era, there are certain materials that are always present in interior design. Terra cotta has been one of the most widely used materials in homes throughout history. Designers are not only using traditional terra cotta tiles that invoke a classic look, but are also reinterpreting terra cotta into more modern designs. L’Atic Vernacle in Pucol (Valencia) designed by El Fabricante de Espheras Studio, Honorable Mention of the XIV Premios Cerámica ASCER.

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5 Tile Trends to Look Forward to in 2019

Giotile

It’s a fact that parts of commercial spaces (like floors and walls) are not practical to update often. These elements have to strike a balance between trendy and timeless in order to stay relevant as well as stand the test of time. And they must be durable and easy to maintain as well. While ceramic … The post 5 Tile Trends to Look Forward to in 2019 appeared first on Gio Tile.

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6 Tips to Get an Updated Color Scheme Without Painting

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

If you want to get a fresh look in your home for 2019, then you might want to try updating to a new color scheme. Playing with your room’s color is a great way to breathe some new life into the space. But you may be picturing major changes, like having to completely repaint the room or get all-new furniture. There are actually several different ways to update the color scheme in your home that don’t require a major overhaul.

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Inspiring Individuals

Diary of a Tile Addict

Maggie Angus Berkowitz. Today’s Diary of a Tile Addict mourns two contrasting individuals who both made an indelible mark on the UK tiling scene. The first is the renowned Lake District ceramicist Maggie Angus Berkowitz, who died recently, aged 91. Maggie studied, worked and made ceramics in UK, Italy, USA, Africa, and Japan but recently had been working and living in the place where she was born, Milnthorpe, Cumbria.

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Call for entries: 2019 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition

Floor Covering News

New York—Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency are calling for entries for the 2019 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition. Now in its 26th year, the annual awards program recognizes the work of top North American architects and designers who create imaginative spaces that incorporate the innovative technical and aesthetic qualities […].

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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Using Mirrors as a Design Element

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

We all know that mirrors can make a room appear larger – and that’s a neat trick – but mirrors are more than just one-trick ponies. They can also be used as a design element to help complete whatever look you’re trying to achieve. A mirror can provide either contrast or balance when used correctly. It can also unify a space or serve as the focal point.

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Wade Ceramics Expands with New Factory in Longton, UK

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Wade Ceramics Ltd., a Stoke-on-Trent, UK-based manufacturer of high-quality porcelain, has opened a new production center in Longton as the business continues to expand.

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Certifled Tile Installer Tally Reaches 1,500

Stone Update

North Carolina’s Alex Smith is the milestone member for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation program.

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Vanessa Deleon, TileBar introduce Art Deco

Floor Covering News

New York—Following the success of their first two collaborations, interior designer Vanessa Deleon and TileBar have launched a third collection, Art Deco. Designed as a reflection of Deleon’s signature aesthetic, each decadent tile features Nero Marquina marble, White Carrara marble, Thassos marble and a brass inlay. A modern take on a classic look, the collection […].

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The Sleek Look of Basalt

Garden State Tile Blog

Sleeker, smoother finishes are on trend right now. Belgica beautifully depicts the look of natural basalt in porcelain. This tile collection is made in a myriad of sizes for walls and floors and also includes a porcelain oak plank and a porcelain carrara tile (8″ x 8″) that adds another design dimension. See the entire collection at GSTile.com.

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CARBO Sees 7% Revenue Growth in 2018 Third Quarter

Ceramic Industry Magazine

CARBO® Ceramics Inc. recently reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2018.

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Walker Zanger Expands Executive Team

Stone Update

New marketing director among changes for premium stone/tile company.

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What Happens Ordering Stuff Online

How to Floor Tile

It can be a frustrating experience ordering and receiving cabinet parts online. The tape is held above the double vanity door and the panel above is 5/16ths of an inch short when it should have been 24 and 3/4. This was my mistake because I placed the order in the wrong place and to add fuel to the confusion, the other end communicates strictly through email and stand by the phones a couple days a week and they will call back if you have issues.

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Think Wallpaper is Outdated? It Can Actually Update Your Bathroom

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Wallpaper. Just the sight or sound of that word usually evokes 18 th Century scenic or floral images or, worse, the gaudy, headache-inducing designs that were widely – and wildly – popular in the 1970s. However, wallpaper is making a comeback. Maybe “reincarnation” is a better word since, thankfully, the new trend in wallpaper looks radically different from the styles of yesteryear.

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Morgan Advanced Materials’ Alumina Additive Manufacturing is Top News

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Has your company investigated or developed ceramic additive manufacturing processes or products?

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Natural Stone Academy, Architectural Record Partner

Stone Update

Magazine in year-long collaboration with education arm of Natural Stone Institute.

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Architecture Studio Vignettes

Life of an Architect

Did you know that our office closes at noon on Fridays? This is a policy that has been in place for years – one that I think everyone really enjoys. While it seems like a drag working 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, most people are pretty happy skipping out of the office to enjoy an early jump on the weekend. This was the case this past Friday when I found myself alone in the office for several hours.

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5 Top Tips for Arranging Your Home for Entertaining

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

With guests coming over for the holidays, you may be wondering how to accommodate them all. This can be especially true if you have multiple people coming over from different sides of the family or other separate social areas of your life. Without proper organization in your home, you could end up with crowded clusters of people milling about awkwardly.

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15 Tips For Decorating A Modern Bedroom

Trendir Magazine

Creating a contemporary space is easier than you may think, but it can also be overwhelming when starting from scratch or even revamping what you’ve already got. Today, we’re sharing 15 tips for decorating a modern bedroom. From corner to cranny, you’ll find some inspiration below that will help the process run a bit more smoothly.

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Natural Stone Institute Seeks Xiamen Stone Delegation

Stone Update

Volunteer group will visit China stone fair, natural-stone factories.

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Global Sales of Industrial Robots Have Doubled Over the Past Five Years

Ceramic Industry Magazine

The new “World Robotics Report” by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) shows that a record-high 381,000 units were shipped globally in 2017, representing an increase of 30% compared to the previous year.

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Underutilized Spaces: Getting the Most Out of Your Home

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Let’s face it: some of the areas of your home can feel like an afterthought. After all, it’s not like you’ll be showing your linen closets off to your guests. But just because a space isn’t Pinterest-worthy doesn’t mean it should be any less functional. In fact, some of the underutilized spaces in your home can actually become the most useful.

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15 Chalkboard Walls You’ll Want To Utilize Inside Your House

Trendir Magazine

Unique accent walls inside surprising spaces in and around the home can really transform and help you personalize with ease. Today, we’re talking about those additions being in the form of chalkboards! The kitchen is an obvious choice, of course, but there are tons of ways to incorporate this trend inside your vision. These 15 chalkboard walls you’ll wnt to utilize inside of your house and maybe even dive into the DIY treatment of it by the weekend.

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Neolith: Fifth Annual International Design Competition

Stone Update

Deadline is Nov. 11 for projects using sintered-stone product.

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NSG Will Build New Plant in Ohio to Meet Increasing Demand from Solar Energy Market

Ceramic Industry Magazine

NSG Group recently announced that it has selected a location for its new glass production facility in the U.S.

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2018 Candles Gift Guide to Get Shopping Done Faster

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. Are you looking for a gift for that difficult-to-shop-for person in your life? Then you might want to consider buying them a candle or two. These make surprisingly wonderful gifts because candles can fit into any room design.

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11 Beautiful Fall Color Schemes You Will Want To Try

Trendir Magazine

Fall is officially here which means the leaves are changing color, the air is feeling crisper and fall fashion is in full effect. With that being said, it is time to revamp your home and bring in a touch of fall directly inside. The best way to do just that is to switch up your color scheme for a more fall inspired one. Here are 11 beautiful fall color schemes that you will want to try in your home immediately.

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How To Be Proactive When It Comes To Maintaining Your Roof

Kitchen and Residential Design

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home and it is crucial to keep it maintained. If you don't take care of your roof, it is going to start to leak and that is going to lead to a host of expensive problems. While you should have your roof inspected once a year so you can find out about any major problems, you should also inspect your roof regularly on your own.

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Have You Explored WhyTile.com?

Ceramic Tile Education Foundation

Have you had a chance to explore WhyTile.com? Since we first published this article on August 15, 2017, the site has added several new features that are sure to inspire you! So, if you haven't yet, you'll definitely want to. And, if you haven't recently, then you'll enjoy what's new.

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Decorating With Orange: 25 Ideas Using Apricot, The Hottest Hue This Fall

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Apricot, pale terracota and salmon are the most common names for the hottest hue of orange this fall. The on-trend color is a lighter, earthier version of the standard orange. It’s blended with white or brown to create a color that’s not quite the vibrant pumpkin shade you normally see in the fall, but still very fresh and autumnal. Layers of various salmon, terracotta and tangerine textiles and pillows, paired with sage, add a warm and modern look to any room.

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Feminine Living Rooms With A Masculine Touch

Trendir Magazine

While not many believe that there are distinctive feminine and masculine decorative bits, there is the idea that some elements do carry a more masculine appeal and others a feminine twist. Keeping that in mind, a room that is well-balanced offers a blend of both in the simplest way. If you have a feminine living room and are interested in creating a balance contemplate adding one or two of the following elements.

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Design ‘N Gather 2018 winning mosaic to be unveiled during BDNY 2018

Floor Covering News

Wauwatosa, Wis.—The winning creation for Design ‘N Gather 2018 will be unveiled at the NoMad Hotel in New York City, Nov. 11, at a private VIP event within the Cupola. What’s more, the winning design will be permanently installed in the Cupola using Bostik’s Dimension RapidCure. Bostik's Dimension RapidCure was also specified as the grout […].

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The Anatomy of Color

Margaret Almon Mosaics

The Anatomy of Color by Patrick Baty. Color energizes me and my art. I bought The Anatomy of Color by Patrick Baty as a Christmas gift to myself. The historic color charts are amazing and if you have pinned a color wheel photo on Pinterest it probably came from this book. Follow the author at @anatomyofcolour on Instagram to see more! Color Wheel Love.

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Hosting Thanksgiving: Top Picks from Our Freshome Team

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. The holiday hullabaloo has begun. If you’re the one hosting Thanksgiving this year, you might be feeling a small tinge of stress about your upcoming entertaining. Of course, there’s the fairly daunting task of getting such a large-scale meal to table.