JG Kitchens

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Last year, I traveled to Italy’s top tile expo, Cersaie, with a press delegation. Wood-look tiles continue to impress. Tile can be a residential muse. Marble 2.0. These give you the option of pure traditional beauty — without the maintenance of natural stone — or some updated and quirky retro looks.

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JG Kitchens

MAY 21, 2014

Last week, I blogged about the top tile trends I spotted at this major US trade show for tile and stone. I was super-impressed with the ever-improving quality of wood-look tiles on display at the show. Teak look tile from Italy (Photo Courtesy: Cerdisa). Its Calacatta marble-look tile not only [.].

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JG Kitchens

MARCH 27, 2018

I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the major Spanish tile show, Cevisama , in a hosted press tour, in 2012, and seeing Tile of Spain ‘s exhibits at Coverings at several shows. Here’s the trade group’s take on what’s hot for ceramic tile in 2018: Monochromatic. Gauged or Thin Tile.

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JG Kitchens

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

As I noted last week, many of the most exciting and innovative styles in tile come from Spain and Italy. This week, we’re looking at 2016 tiles and trends from Ceramics of Italy, as this major trade organization of Italian tile brands showed off at the big Cersaie expo in Bologna. Hit the Bricks. Chevron Chic.

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