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Installation & Technical Tips
Executing architectural and design trends with expert stone and tile installation techniques.
Stone & Tile: Architecture Design & Trends
The stone and tile industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector, with new products design and trends emerging all the time. We’ll explore the latest innovations in stone and tile, as well as best practices for successful installations.
Topics
Outdoor Design
Embracing contemporary stone and tile trends in outdoor design.
Interior Design
Residential and commercial projects illustrating the use of stone, tile and alternative stone surfaces for interior applications.
Hospitality | Commercial Design
Innovative uses for stone, tile and alternative stone surfaces for flooring, walls, reception desks, bar tops and other architectural elements.
Mosaics & Decorative Tile
Showcasing the newest mosaics and decorative tile collections, as well as applications using these products.
Kitchen & Bath
Exploring the use of stone, tile and alternative stone surface trends in kitchen and bath design.
Residential
How architectural and design trends shape homeowners' living spaces.
Renovation | Restoration
Illustrating transformations in residential and commercial design, including technical tips.
ARTICLES
Stone Restoration Revives Detroit Landmark
Michigan Central Station has regained its prominent position in Detroit -- sporting a complete makeover, including the restoration of its beautiful Indiana limestone architecture
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Emerging Tile Trends at Cersaie 2024
The International Exhibition of Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings, which took place in Bologna, Italy in September, was an ideal arena for tile trendspotting
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Labradorite Stone Leaves a Lasting Impression
An Airbnb vacation rental in southern California features high-quality natural stone -- making for a stunning and inviting residential design
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Celebrating Portuguese Stone and Art
A collaboration between the Natural Stone Institute and Assimagra brought the architect, stone supplier, and installer of the Perelman Performing Arts Center together to commemorate its architecture
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Interior Design Trends: Insights from Michele McMinn
Michele McMinn sits down with the Stone World podcast to discuss stone and tile design trends
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Travertine and Porcelain Slabs Define Miami Retreat
The design of residential property in Miami, FL, marries tropical modern architecture with its natural surroundings through the inherent qualities of travertine and porcelain slabs
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Broughton Moor Slate Unites “Art in Nature”
The characteristics and hues of Burlington Stone’s Broughton Moor slate were the perfect match for Catherine MacDonald’s vision of the Boodles National Gallery Garden design
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Video
Design Time: Colleen Bute Bennett, CBB Design Firm
International designer, Colleen Bute Bennett, founder of CBB Design Firm in Morganton, NC, talks about how she assists her customers in realizing their designs, as well as trends she is noticing in residential applications
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Trends and Considerations for Outdoor Stone and Tile Designs
Post-pandemic, the number of staycations and outdoor living spaces have skyrocketed among homeowners, who are turning to an array of stone and tile products for their outside applications.
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IMAGE GALLERIES
A Showcase Of Stone From Latin America
With exotic stones such as quartzite continuing to grow in popularity among the
design community and homeowners alike, stone producers in countries such as Brazil and Peru exhaust efforts to find new varieties of material to satisfy customer demands. The following are some of the many new stones from these regions that are now available.
