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What tile should I pick if I don’t know my cabinets or counter yet?

Architectural Ceramics

You can even have a custom mosaic designed and fabricated just for your space. You can do this by doing a little bit of research online or by flipping through magazines. 1) If and when doing your research, save the links that capture the look you are going for and send them to your design consultant before you have your appointment.

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Main Street SOI 2023: Prospects look promising

Floor Covering News

Main Street remains an important driver for flooring dealers and contractors, a market representing approximately 30% of commercial sales, according to Floor Covering News research. Influential design trends The Stanton Street decorative commercial concept is influenced by the energy and style of New York City.

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Inspiring Individuals

Diary of a Tile Addict

It was back in 1983 that Kneale, with a £10,000 bank loan and four Spanish terracotta tiles, set up Fired Earth. Combining a flair for marketing with a passion for design, Nicholas’s concept proved so successful that, two decades later, Fired Earth was snapped up by Aga Group for £30 million. I had tried several ventures and was bust.