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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. For encaustic tiles like the ones on building facades throughout the city, explore our specialty hand-glazed and painted ceramic tile collections too. New York, New York. Rome, Italy.

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Tile with Money in Mind

Architectural Ceramics

Since we’re on the heels of our March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups blog, let’s round out a list in the same main tile types: porcelain, ceramic, glass and natural stone. Natural Stone: A variation on the penny round theme, the Effervescence Collection plays with multiple sizes of circles.

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Classic and timeless subway tile

Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

Subway tile was named at the turn of the 19th century when the New York city subway systems opened. We also see this material in glass like in the Vitro Slim series, traditional marble like carrara, porcelain and other natural stones like travertines. Related Images:

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Modern Marble Design Pioneers

StoneDimensions

The word ‘marble’ is derived from the Greek word for ‘shining stone’, aptly describing this masonry dream, which was highly regarded and often used by master painter and sculptor, Michaelangelo. He favoured Carrara marble due to its beauty, white gleam, beautiful reflection qualities and stunning malleability.

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Hot Trend: Subway Tiles

The Tile Doctor

As you are probably aware, subway tiles get their name from the tiles that were found on New York City subway stations in the eighties. Design Examples Material - Tile, Natural Stone, Marble Surfaces - Wall, Floor, Countertop subway tile' Once installed, they are super easy to keep clean with the grout firmly.

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TCNA’s Tile Person of the Year Awarded to Donato Grosser

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Since 1980 he has directed promotional programs for the Italian ceramic tile and marble industries. In 1982 and 1984 Mr. Grosser directed Casa Tile, a showcase of Italian Tile held in New York City with the participation of up and coming architects and designers.

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Get Ready for your Close-up With 2018’s Best Bathroom Vanities

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Featuring barn-door hardware, Lowe’s 60-inch Morriston Distressed Java Undermount Double Sink Bathroom Vanity with Engineered Stone Top (shown above) presents a modern look, with just the right amount of rustic, for those who want to bring a more organic, earthy look to their bathroom, at an affordable price point of under $700.