Designer Brag Book: Tracy Bowman, Designer Extraordinaire
With 25 years of experience in the tile and stone industry, Tracy’s passion is creating an environment that reflects the client’s personality while maintaining a sense of style. With an emphasis on eco-friendly products and universal design she has designed and remodeled retail spaces, restaurants, showrooms and design studios. Tracy lives with her family in …
Designer Brag Book: Heather Loehr, Tile & Flooring Specialist
Heather Loehr, licensed in California for tile and mosaic applications, was born and raised in the tile and stone industry. Not only does Heather possess in-depth knowledge of a wide range of tile products, she also has a strong sense of design and great understanding of appropriate installation practices. She has helped to orchestrate the …
Redesigning This Old House: The Tile Knockoff Part II
I couldn’t move on without mentioning this other tile look we were able to accommodate in our home. When we started with our home, there was a lovely black brick inset at our fireplace. We loved the white wood mantle, but wanted something simple with a classic feel to coordinate at the inset area. Luckily …
Redesigning This Old House: Warm Tiles
Knowing that this is the last home I plan on living in, I wanted to squeeze in some luxuries that I have always dreamed about–you know, the ones we specify for clients and wish we could have for ourselves. After suggesting warm tile floors to many clients and seeing the price point that came up, …
Designer on the Move "Must Have": Leather Belt Tile
For years I’ve raved about everything eco-chic. Now, I’m all about another luxurious reuse of materials that will whip your floor into a more sustainable shape. With two small offices in London and Los Angeles, word of designer Inghua Ting’s Vintage Leather Belt Floor Tiles and her company Ting London is spreading like wildfire. They’ve …
NeoCon Favorite: Orange Crush Mosaic Tile
Tones of orange were seen throughout the Merchandise Mart during NeoCon. From fabric, to lighting and even tile types, orange coloration is on the forefront. Inspired by ancient story of the hourglass, a distinct new Tessera glass shape named Silhouette was created by Michael Golden Design, exclusively for Hirsch Glass. The 3-D color swirl is …
Furry Tiles Creating Impact?
The Pampa Leather Collection consists of chic, sleek, large-format tiles cleverly magnetized so that they may be snugly installed without mortar, grout or adhesives. A simple layer of flexible rubber steel or galvanized sheet metal between the substrate and the tile means tiles may be changed whenever the mood strikes. Pampa Leather is available in …
Let it Shine!
Shimmering metallics and semi-precious stones are adding glamour to the look of tile. Recently Walker Zanger, Ann Sacks and Paris Ceramics have introduced mother of pearl, silver leaf and stunning mosaics that add a shimmer to any design. Walker Zanger’s Tracciato Collection’s Circolo: The tiles in the Tracciato Collection are created by Italian artisans, who …
