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Articles by Heather Fiore

Mosaic tile accents cozy California cottage

Mosaic tile accents cozy California cottage

Highlights of mosaic tile from Lunada Bay Tile helped designers create a tropical theme for the contemporary re-design of a California residence
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
September 18, 2019

Charmean Neithart loves interior design and all things houses. For the last 18 years, she has been designing homes throughout Southern California for a varied clientele. “The collaborative nature of projects with clients is my favorite part,” said the senior designer at Charmean Neithart Interiors in South Pasadena, CA.


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A glimpse of Italian stone production

A glimpse of Italian stone production

This year, the Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA) hosted its annual trip to Italy, which invites 18 members to explore various regions of the country to learn more about all aspects of the stone industry
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
September 17, 2019
In 2011, the Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA) began taking a delegation of its members to various regions of Italy to learn more about all aspects of stone production. The annual trip, which welcomed 18 fabricators from all over the U.S. and Canada (and myself) this year, took place from May 3 to 11.
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First SFA Workshop of 2019 attracts largest crowd-to-date

First SFA Workshop of 2019 attracts largest crowd-to-date

Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
August 12, 2019

The first Stone Fabricators Alliance workshop of the year, hosted by James Donaire of Perfection Connection Marble & Granite, Inc., attracted the largest crowd in the history of the organization’s workshops. Around 200 people attended the event, which was held from June 20 to 21.


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Boston University’s Dahod Family Alumni Center

Renovating a collegiate sandstone landmark

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
July 2, 2019

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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The Marian Grotto at University of Mary

Marian Grotto at University of Mary emulating a piece of history

Inspired by a famous grotto in France, the newly constructed Marian Grotto at University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, features a traditional design created from Glacial Till granite
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
June 12, 2019

The University of Mary is a private, Christian, Catholic and Benedictine university near Bismarck, ND, which was established 60 years ago. Originally known as Mary College, the University is the largest degree-granting institution in Bismarck.


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Ten-foot-tall gauged porcelain tile panels

United Polaris Lounge adorned with large porcelain panels

A larger-than-life EXPERIENCE
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
April 10, 2019

The United Polaris Lounge is offered by United Airlines for its first class and business class travelers, currently only available at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, IL; George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX; San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, CA; and Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ.


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Brighter mosaics with lighter walls and floors

Kitchen & Bathroom Trends

Designers and tile representatives discuss today's residential kitchen and bath trends
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
January 24, 2019

The kitchen is one of the most essential spaces in any household. A place where meals are made, family time is spent and memories are created. Appropriately deemed the “heart of the home,” the design of this space is crucial, especially to those who like to entertain.


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Vitória Stone Fair/Marmo+Mac Latin America

Vitória Stone Fair/Marmo+Mac Latin America

The annual tradeshow attracted an impressive crowd at the 45th edition this year
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
September 21, 2018

After a couple of years of unpredictable attendance, the Vitória Stone Fair/Marmo+Mac Latin America seems to be back on its feet. This year, the event was held from June 7 to 10, 2018, at the Carapina Events Center in Vitória, ES, Brazil, where it hosted 225 exhibitors and welcomed thousands of visitors.


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Vitória Stone Fair/Marmo+Mac Latin America

Exploring the stone regions of Brazil

A dozen industry professionals joined the Natural Stone Institute for an interactive tour of various Brazilian stone manufacturers before attending the 45th edition of the Vitória Stone Fair/Marmo+Mac Latin America
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
September 7, 2018
For the last few years, the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has been hosting groups of industry professionals to various countries around the world — including Brazil, China, Italy and Turkey — as part of its efforts to promote the use of natural stone in design.
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home in Oregon embraces a U-shaped design

Basalt and granite rough-cut blocks create indoor-outdoor spaces

Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
July 16, 2018
The “indoor-outdoor living” trend we’ve all been seeing lately is taking the industry by storm. Many homeowners are seeking quality stone products to create comfortable and luxurious outdoor seating and pool areas that are an extension of their home’s interior design.
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