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Ceramic: State of the Industry 2022

Floor Covering News

Daltile’s Rekindle tile flooring collection features StepWise and Microban technology, making it more slip resistant while also eliminating 99% of bacteria on the tile surface. In 2019, the tile flooring category experienced its first decline in a decade as tariffs and antidumping legislation hit the market. Tackling labor shortages.

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Mohawk named 2023 ‘Sustainable Brand Leader’

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.- Mohawk has been recognized as Green Builder Media’s 2023 Sustainable Brand Leader in the flooring category. Being chosen as the top flooring manufacturer on the 2023 Sustainable Brand Index is a testament to how Mohawk continuously implements strategies to reduce our ecological footprint.

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Houzz: Home renovation spending rises

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—Home renovation spending has grown 15% in the last year to a median $15,000, according to the tenth annual Houzz and Home survey of more than 70,000 U.S. Higher budget projects (with the top 10% of project spend) saw an increase from $85,000 or more in 2020, compared with $80,000 in the two years prior, the survey showed. respondents.

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Exclusive! Houzz 2019 Kitchen Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The report is unique because it captures the opinions of homeowners, whereas most surveys focus on trends from the perspectives of interior designers, architects, etc. On the other hand, 22% want to make the kitchen more open to the outdoors. Shades of gray in the cabinets, backsplash, ceiling and floors.

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Modern Patio Furniture That Brings the Indoors Outside

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Room & Board Thanks to technology and innovation, patio furniture has evolved dramatically to keep up with the growing trend of outdoor living. Today, the outdoor space is an extension of our home and includes sophisticated appliances and comfortable, modern patio furniture. ″ D x 35.5″ ″ H (sofa), 31.5″

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Exclusive: MSI sees opportunities amid challenges

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Will flooring wind up in the black this year? Every survey will show you that 80% to 90% of homeowners, given the choice and affordability, would want a hard surface floor—which the first level up is SPC. My brother enjoys the countertop side more; I enjoy the flooring side much more. This will be difficult.

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What Home Buyers Really Want | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I said all that as a preface to this post because I am writing today’s article in reaction to reading a survey published earlier this year from NAHB (National Associated of Home Builders) titled “Top 10 Features for Upscale Homes” prepared by Paul Emrath, Ph.D. 4 An Outdoor Kitchen – Now we’re cooking!

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