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Nature-Inspired Selections

Garden State Tile Blog

Studies have shown that human connection with nature can help boost one’s mood, health, sleep cycle, and productivity. Stone: Belgica Due. Nothing is more grounding and reflective of Earth’s beauty than natural stone, which is a marvel in many homes but also requires significant care.

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Exclusive! Houzz 2019 Kitchen Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Houzz Kitchen Trends Study provides insight regarding the most popular kitchen trends in home improvement. 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. The 2019 U.S. Image: sisoje/Getty Images.

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MIA Seeks Additional Staff for Technical Department

StoneDimensions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Field telephone, email, and website generated inquires from members, non-members, architects, interior designers, engineers, etc regarding stone origin, properties, quarrying, fabrication, handling, installation, maintenance, and restoration. Assist with MIA Accreditation site inspections.

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Granite Is No Longer the Most Popular Kitchen Surface and This Material Is

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

In the granite vs quartz battle, quartz takes first place and here’s why: Contemporary kitchens are preferred over traditional styles The top choices for kitchen design are contemporary style and quartz over granite. Granite is a natural stone, but is porous and requires sealing with chemicals to minimize staining and etching.

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“I Owe a Lot to This Industry”

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

One-on-One with Donato Pompo, Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants. Most importantly, he is the founder of San Diego-based Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants, and the University of Tile and Stone, a pre-eminent provider of education to industry employees and customers. Jeffrey Steele. TD: How and why was CTaSC Established?

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Office Design Trends: GIO Looks at the Changing Work Environment

Giotile

We’re seeing residential and hospitality design influencing the more informal areas of an office, such as a lounge or a break area. And boring colors are out–studies show that certain colors like red and orange stimulate productivity, so get ready for some colors and fun patterns in offices! Style and Culture.

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Avente Tile Talk: Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design

Tile Talk

Not only do these longer tiles resemble wood, but they are now taking on the look of concrete and stone. ImolaCeramica’s “Vein” collection mimics vein-cut or cross-cut marble, and Ceramiche Caesar’s “Wabi” is inspired by oak. So, which of these Italian tile designs is your favorite?

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