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The Studio by Feast it Forward in Napa, CA

A perfect marriage

Neolith proves suitable for the countertops of a wine bar and televised commercial kitchen at The Studio by Feast it Forward in Napa, CA
April 12, 2020
While working in various local wineries after graduating from college, businesswoman, Katie Hamilton Shaffer, co-founded a charitable organization named “Erika’s Dream” to honor a friend’s daughter who was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome — a rare genetic neurological disorder.
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Moderno Porcelain Works’ Houston, TX-based showroom

An immersive design with porcelain slabs

A sleek glamorous gallery of porcelain slabs was created for Moderno Porcelain Works — presenting customers with the ultimate shopping experience
April 12, 2020
Offering an exclusive line of resilient and eye-catching porcelain kitchen countertops, shower walls, bathroom vanities, fireplaces and more, Moderno Porcelain Works is excited to join forces with interior design maven, Nina Magon of Contour Interior Design.
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Reviving the sandstone campus castle

Boston University’s castle, which is constructed of sandstone, was renovated and cleaned to bring the building back to its original splendor
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
April 12, 2020
Boston-based architectural firm, Finegold Alexander Architects, recently transformed Boston University’s (BU) historic Tudor Revival-style castle into the new Dahod Family Alumni Center.
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Larger tile sizes

A Case of tile and error

With tile formats continuing to increase, it is critical to choose a spacing + leveling system that will ensure a successful installation
Katie Kraus
April 12, 2020
One of the curses of being in the tile industry is being able to spot that one tile in a set that is misaligned or not level. In my 20-year-old main master bath, which someday I’ll get to fixing, I have a tile at eye level with a lippage problem that haunts me every morning — and it’s only 12 x 12 inches!
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Tile and stone product trends

January 20, 2020
Presenting the latest tile and stone product trends for the coming year from some leading companies, including Ceramiche Piemme, Ciot, Country Floors, Island Stone, Lunada Bay Tile, Panaria Ceramics, UGM, and Walker Zanger.
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Pebble-like mosaic from Island Stone’s glass tile series, Spindrift

Inspired by Indonesian lifestyle

A combined palette of glass mosaics and natural stone tile employed for multiple bathrooms of a private home in Australia create a contemporary design aesthetic reflective of the homeowners’ time spent residing in Bali.
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
January 20, 2020

Before relocating to the U.S. to serve as CEO of Island Stone North America, Nigel Eaton constructed what he thought was going to be his family home in Australia for the next decade. The 5,000-square-foot residence was designed to be clean and modern with a balance of natural elements.


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penetrating sealer on stone and tile applications

Hospitality: Sealed and delivered

It takes an ounce of prevention to protect your tile and stonework
Katie Kraus
January 20, 2020

Hospitality at its core is about creating a welcoming space. When entryways, kitchens and bathrooms have stained stone, tile and grout, they are far from welcoming. Be sure to protect all your jobs with a quick application of a penetrating sealer, because as the saying goes, an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure.


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Large tile panels for horizontal and vertical applications

2020 Hospitality design trends

Industry experts offer insight about colors, sizes and finishes of tile, stone and alternative stone surfaces that they believe will be prevalent in hospitality designs for the upcoming year.
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
January 14, 2020

With the hospitality design sector in a seemingly constant state of change, tile and other alternative material manufacturers need to stay up-to-date on current trends in colors, shapes, finishes and sizes to meet the demands of the architectural and design community.


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Mercedes Austin, owner of Mercury Mosaics in Minneapolis, MN

One-on-one with mosaic tile artist Mercedes Austin

The owner of Mercury Mosaics in Minneapolis, MN, discusses with Contemporary Stone & Tile Design how she got into the mosaic tile art business and what inspires her designs.
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
January 14, 2020

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design magazine had the opportunity to talk with Mercury Mosaics owner Mercedes Austin about her 20 years of experience, how she got started and some of the experiences she has had working with customers.


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