Although I have been writing about ceramic tiles for decades, and have visited Cersaie every year for over a quarter of a century, I still get a flush of excitement at the thought of this year’s show. I guess I really am a Tile Addict! So, in just four weeks, Hanna and I will pack our bags and head off to Bologna … full of … Continue reading Maestro Montanari
Clerkenwell Design Week‘s tenth edition is here from tomorrow, Tuesday 21st, until Thursday 23rd May. Their usual mix of showrooms and exhibitions will keep us updated on the latest in interior design trends from lighting, product design, textile, and of course, surface design. With the addition of workshops, talks, and product launches it is a well rounded event providing great insight. There are some big … Continue reading Clerkenwell Coming Up
Last month at Coverings the tiled doghouse program returned seeing twenty members of Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCNA) generously donate unique, handcrafted tiled doghouses to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Using doghouse forms from WediCorp and TCNA, participating companies created works of art that not only represent the versatility that tiles have to offer, but the completed works will be auctioned to … Continue reading Doggy Décor
The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. For the next few days we will take a sneak peek at some of the offerings in store. From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers visiting ExCel, London, will be presented with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, … Continue reading Sensational Stone Simulation
The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. For the next few days we will take a sneak peek at some of the offerings in store. From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers visiting ExCel, London, will be presented with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, … Continue reading Quantum Of Quartz
The Hard Surfaces & Natural Stone Show is fast approaching. For the next few days we will take a sneak peek at some of the offerings in store. From 30th April to 2nd May 2019, buyers will be presented at ExCel, London with a powerful line up of ceramic, porcelain, conglomerate, ultra-compact, and natural stone surface solutions, making this a must-visit event for retailers, distributors, … Continue reading Wetrooms and Colour Combinations
This week Tile Addict is taking a look at ten stunning new ranges from Ceramics of Italy members that we are likely to see next week at Coverings. First up are these wide panels (1,600 by 3,200mm or 63in by 126in) from ABK‘s new capsule collection Dark Edition, part of the stunning Wide&Style range. The name hints at the unifying theme, darkness, and these six … Continue reading Dark Décor and Terrazzo Treats
Enigma is labyrinth of 700 sq. metres created by the RCR architectural studio. This interior explored the outer-limits of the design versatility of Neolith to deliver one of the most remarkable projects of recent years. Continue reading Exterior Engineering and Enigma Variations
Vives Ceramica will explain how digital inkjet decoration and other advanced manufacturing techniques offer creative freedom and open up fresh design directions for today’s ceramic tiles. Continue reading Inkjet Innovation and External Energy
This year’s Natural Stone Show will take place at ExCeL, London, from 30th April to 2nd May 2019. Alongside an impressive array of exhibitors, and many outstanding products, visitors can benefit from an expertly-curated set of value-adding seminars and talks on many different aspects of the solid surface market. Continue reading Inspiration and Imagination
The Stone, Water & Light workshop will focus on the challenges and conceptual advantages of stone design. Continue reading Architects’ & Designers’ Day
The Natural Stone Show – Hard Surfaces is hosting a series of seminars on Wednesday 1st May 2019 organised and Chaired by Diary of a Tile Addict’s Joe Simpson. All these sessions are free to attend. Continue reading Marrying Tradition to Technology
One company offering uber fashionable metallics at Expo Revestir will be Dune, with a corten steel collection that can be mixed with other ranges to create exclusive designs making the most of a 600 by 1,200mm XXL format. Continue reading Majestic Magma And Much More
At Expo Revestir, Brasigran Granitos is betting on the technology and versatility of rocks to create a bold space, showing natural materials in different formats and finishes, in a booth designed by architect Vivian Coser. Continue reading Metallic and Marble Masterpieces
Expo Revestir 2019 highlights will include Solarium who will be displaying five new ranges designed by Zanini by Zanine, and Rodrigo Ohtake – his first partnership with this pioneering brand. Continue reading Cool Cobogós
Expo Revestir will display the most relevant innovations in the ceramics, sanitaryware, kitchen and bathroom sectors; as well as ornamental stones, mosaics, wood, laminate, cement, and vitreous tiles. Continue reading Expo Revestir: Ceaseless Innovation
Designer Gordon Guillaumier drew his inspiration for Shades by Ceramiche Piemme from classic hand-decorated majolica. The tiles realistically replicate the delicate and imperfect marks left by the designer’s brush strokes; while the colours overlap to create unique shades. Continue reading Shades Of Sophistication
The next time you are suffering from an overdose of tile show minimalism, seek out Codicer 905 as these Castellon-based pioneers deliver a truly refreshing dose of daring design. Continue reading Projecting Pattern & Pizzazz
Ceramiche Piemme will be presenting four new collections at Cersaie. Stone Concept and Freedom recreate the natural effects of stone. The Shades collection, by Gordon Guillaumier, reproduce brush strokes and veiled finishes. Majestic, the latest design from the 2018 Valentino by Ceramiche Piemme collection, was inspired by refined Italian marbles. Continue reading Displays of Diversity
ABK has used the Wide range as the starting point to develop its Bath Design collection of co-ordinating floor and wall elements that includes suspended shelves, washbasins and shower trays with a minimalist design; all of which can be made to measure. Continue reading Slab Sophistication
