https://www.stoneworld.com/rss/2243 en-us TILE recently caught up with Kait Paradowski, design director at Artaic, and Jill Cohen, vice president of design at Artistic Tile, to ask them to share their thoughts and experiences on the inspiration behind developing new color palettes and tile collections, as well as the current trends they are seeing.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/93256 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/93256-color-palettes-and-surface-finishes Greenland quartzite from Walker Zanger, characterized by a dramatic contrast of black and white veining offset by deft touches of emerald green.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/93145 Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/93145-2023-spring-product-gallery-greenland-quartzite-by-walker-zanger Colorado Stone Quarries is now cutting the unique and exclusive Crazy Horse marble in the U.S.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/93143 Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/93143-2023-spring-product-gallery-crazy-horse-by-colorado-stone-quarries Sophisticated and joyful, the colorful Micro Moons Mosaics from Artistic Tile have big personality.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/93142 Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/93142-2023-spring-product-gallery-micro-moons-mosaics-by-artistic-tile For the winter CSTD issue, we show off some of the newest tile designs.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92968 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92968-winter-tile-roundup-color-wheel-retro-collection-by-daltile For the winter CSTD issue, we show off some of the newest tile designs.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92969 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92969-winter-tile-roundup-songbird-by-florida-tile For the winter CSTD issue, we show off some of the newest tile designs.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92966 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92966-winter-tile-roundup-tapestri-by-arizona-tile For the winter CSTD issue, we show off some of the newest tile designs.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92965 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92965-winter-tile-roundup-foyer-by-american-olean Options for textures and surface finishes of tile are abundant, offering endless inspiration for new designs.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92960 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92960-bringing-a-design-to-life-through-tile-textures-and-surface-finishes Textured Tile Stone-Look Tile Brick Tile Wood-Look Tile Stunning displays of tile were abound at Cersaie 2022

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92765 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92765-cersaie-2022-product-gallery-rock-by-imola Stunning displays of tile were abound at Cersaie 2022

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92764 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92764-cersaie-2022-product-gallery-icons-by-pastorelli Stunning displays of tile were abound at Cersaie 2022

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92763 Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92763-cersaie-2022-product-gallery-chromatica-by-naxos Stunning displays of tile were abound at Cersaie 2022

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92761 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92761-cersaie-2022-product-gallery-riggiole-by-fioranese Stunning displays of tile were abound at Cersaie 2022

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92748 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92748-cersaie-2022-product-gallery-sublime-by-ceramiche-refin Stunning displays of tile were abound at Cersaie 2022

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92726 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92726-cersaie-2022-product-gallery-sunwood-by-ceramica-sant-agostino Stunning displays of tile were abound at Cersaie 2022

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92714 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92714-cersaie-2022-product-gallery-fusion-by-casalgrande-padana Stunning displays of tile were abound at Cersaie 2022

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92713 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92713-cersaie-2022-product-gallery-marvel-travertine-by-atlas-concorde The Jill Zarin Crystal Manifestation line of glass tile consists of four crystals: Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Clear Crystal and Lapis Lazuli.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92549 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92549-summer-tile-trends-jill-zarin-crystal-manifestation Enhance™ by Emser Tile® is a curated collection offering enhanced looks and features that provide endless opportunities to design beyond limits.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92548 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92548-summer-tile-trends-enhance-by-emser-tile Ege Seramik has developed a state-of-the-art porcelain tile collection offering opportunities to bring "designer encaustic looks" to each and every tile installation with a little extra shine. 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92547 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92547-summer-tile-trends-ege-seramik Artistic Tile offers beautiful handmade tile in its Zellige Collection from Morocco.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92546 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92546-summer-tile-trends-zellige-collection-by-artistic-tile richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) Kaleido from the Verge Collection by Artaic creates a striking statement wall in the outdoor seating area at the Roadrunner on McDowell in Scottsdale, AZ

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92364 Fri, 13 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92364-mosaic-tile-punctuates-outdoor-living-area CSTD 0522 Web Exclusive Roadrunner Mcdowell 01 CSTD 0522 Web Exclusive Roadrunner Mcdowell 02 Here’s a look at several new tile collections in a plethora of sizes, shapes, colors and finishes.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92366 Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92366-spring-2022-new-tile-products Patterns, textures and shades of blue and green are characterizing the newest tile collections from leading manufacturers.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92214 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92214-trending-tile-styles-patterns-and-textures-in-blue-and-green From raised geometric patterns to leather and anti-slip finishes, there is a great deal to be said about textured tile surfaces. Leading manufacturers are offering a host of finishes – meeting both aesthetic and functional purposes. Here are a few comments about the latest technology in this arena.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92211 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92211-the-latest-on-tile-textures CSTD 2022 Winter Texture Opening Image http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91815 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91815-mid-century-modernization local designer and builder, David Griffin An outdated home in Bel Air, CA, which was built in the 1960s, was recently rebuilt by local designer and builder, David Griffin, who worked diligently to create a more modern, contemporary aesthetic using a range of Italian tile and stone. Photo courtesy of Mike McNamara Wood-inspired porcelain tile from La Fabbrica's Kauri collection For the flooring throughout the kitchen, Griffin opted for a striking, wood-inspired porcelain tile from La Fabbrica’s Kauri collection in the dark gray color, “Victoria Tech.” Just over 700 square feet of the diagonally patterned tile was utilized in a 24- x 48-inch format, which provides a nice complement to the massive white marble countertop on the island that stretches almost the entire length of the kitchen. Photo courtesy of Marc Boileau kitchen remodeling For the 652-square-foot kitchen, which more than doubled in size from its original 276-square-foot layout, Griffin focused on opening up the cramped space. “This was achieved by incorporating the adjoining, open, double carport space into the new layout, resulting in a chef’s kitchen, which features an abundance of storage, bistro seating for six at an island, a connecting kitchen lounge and a seamless flow onto the adjoining, outdoor dining terrace,” he said. Photo courtesy of Marc Boileau ceramic tile from Mirage’s Ruche collection Nearby the kitchen, in the office bathroom, different variations of porcelain and ceramic tile were used on the main floor and in the shower. For the main flooring, 50 square feet of ceramic tile from Mirage’s Ruche collection was utilized. The 5- x 4 1/4-inch, honeycomb-style hexagonal tiles, which incorporate matte, glossy and metallic finishes, add an interesting textural finish to the floor. Photo courtesy of Mike McNamara http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91601 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91601-mosaic-tile-roundup http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91147 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91147-tile-and-stone-product-trends 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.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91145 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91145-inspired-by-indonesian-lifestyle Pebble-like mosaic from Island Stone’s glass tile series, Spindrift A 5,000-square-foot home was recently constructed in Victoria, Australia, with the use of natural stone tile and glass mosaics. In the master bathroom, a pebble-like mosaic from Island Stone’s glass tile series, Spindrift, was used to dress the walls. Island Stone's Blade elongated hexagon tiles in Pure Silk Matte In one of the home’s other bathrooms, “Blade” elongated hexagon tiles in “Pure Silk Matte” adorn the walls, complementing the encaustic tile design on the floors. custom-designed tiles in the Ripple format The vanity wall in another bathroom features custom-designed tiles in the Ripple format, which emulates an approaching ocean swell; shades of white, gray and black were mixed with a marble-look to accent the charcoal-colored porcelain tiles on the floor and in the shower. pebble-shaped marble tiles from Level Pebble In the most unique bathroom of the home, which showcases an indoor-outdoor shower, pebble-shaped marble tiles from Level Pebble in the color, “Malu Grey” were chosen for the floor. “This was to provide a natural connection,” said the homeowner, Nigel Eaton, of the floor tiles, which complement the real pebbles used on the floor outside. “That feeling of the natural stone pebble on the feet and the complementary balance of natural product and color variation on the floor.” kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) 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.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91144 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91144-one-on-one-with-mosaic-tile-artist-mercedes-austin Mercedes Austin, owner of Mercury Mosaics in Minneapolis, MN Mercedes Austin and her team at Mercury Mosaics customize each tile project to their customer's likes and needs — creating unique and vibrant designs. personalized mosaic tile design “We like to take very-common-shapes and compose them in color or pattern arrangements that are personalized to each person’s space,” said Austin. “We are very collaborative with our clients and it’s with this partnership that our best work has been done.” Quote from Mercedes Austin mosaic tile artist “Think of our design as a relationship to the end user and the end space and the process as a dialogue,” said Austin. “With each conversation, we get closer and closer to the final composition, and along the way, we create excitement, great-organization and a level of craftsmanship that’s present throughout each person that touches the project, including the client — they’re a very important part.” mosaic tile for kitchen backsplashes and accent walls Austin's designs are ideal for accent walls or other applications such as kitchen backsplashes. 36-CSTDWinter_Mercedes06.jpg