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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. Garden State Tile’s Belgica Due collection is a highly realistic porcelain rendition of Belgian bluestone and classic white Carrara marble tile. But it’s nonetheless important for the human psyche.

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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.

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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. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

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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. Contemporary yet classic kitchen design featuring light work surfaces and rich wood floors.

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NeoCon unveils 2024 CEUs and workshops

Floor Covering News

Plenty, when study findings are discussed in everyday language and practical terms, not as isolated, cryptic soundbites. This session provides insights to inform tough design decisions, not to dictate how they are resolved. CEU: Pixels to People: Designing Across Ages and Spaces through AI 10:00 a.m.

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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

ImolaCeramica’s “Vein” collection mimics vein-cut or cross-cut marble, and Ceramiche Caesar’s “Wabi” is inspired by oak. Lastly, “Studies in Gouache” a tile product designed by Diego Grandi for Lea Ceramiche – is the first slim tile with a contemporary bas-relief design.

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