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Nemo Tile + Stone New Aziza Collection Showcases Crackled Effect on the Surface

New York, NY — Nemo Tile + Stone, a New York City-based provider of top-performing surface materials, introduces Aziza to the market, a porcelain floor and wall tile reminiscent of a traditional Zellige tile. Aziza, a name which means beloved, precious and mighty, is exactly what this porcelain floor and wall tile is. The collection […]

Northern California Residences Evoke their Natural Surroundings

Malcolm Davis Architecture’s stunning Northern California residences intuitively sculpt light while masterfully evoking their natural surroundings, be they dramatic seaside landscapes or constrained urban infill lots.  San Francisco, CA – Malcolm Davis Architecture (MDA), founded by Bay Area native, Malcolm Davis, AIA, is best known for its commitment to innovative and sustainable architecture that fully realizes […]

Three Ways to Create Effective Landscapes for Impactful Futures

This blog was contributed by Paul Haden, Founder/CCO of C2 Collaborative. The idea of cost effective landscape crosses several lines of thought. All landscapes — and I’m speaking of built landscape — begin with intention and audience. The process of defining your audience and the design intent are clearly the keys to moving forward. Yes, […]

Top 5 Trends for Kitchen Surfaces

This blog is contributed by Wilsonart. Sophisticated, Sustainable Surfaces to Steal the Spotlight in 2022. After a year full of unpredictability, many of us gained a newfound appreciation for our kitchens and the many purposes they serve. The heart of the home is getting the attention it deserves as homeowners realize the importance of having […]

Quiet Down! Research Shows Perspective on Appliance Noise Shifting During COVID-19

Acoustic engineering is one of the compelling trends talked about during the CES 2022 show in Las Vegas. It is a topic well known to Quiet Mark, the global certification program associated to the UK’s Noise Abatement Society (est 1959). They asked an important question that every electrical appliance manufacturer needs to take into consideration: […]

Cozy Accessory Dwelling Unit Scores for Style and Energy Efficiency

Boulder, CO – One of the hottest housing trends in the U.S. is the ADU or Accessory Dwelling Unit. Located on the same lot as a single-family home, the independent residential unit can be a guest house or a home for extended family. Tres Birds designed and built a cozy ADU in Boulder, Colorado. The […]

2022 Top 3 Bathroom Design Trends

This blog was contributed by Duravit and Ceramics of Italy. The global pandemic has shifted the concept of home and the importance of hygiene and technology across multiple high-use spaces. As we look to 2022 we are hearing from designers and the industry that the bathroom is a space where much attention will be placed. […]

Miller’s Metaphors: Using Language to Win More Pitches

Designers are naturally visual people. But so are most of us. When visuals start to blur (try looking at ten kitchens or ten bathrooms), how do you separate your designs from others’? How do you convey to your clients and prospects what really makes you different? In other words, how do you “pitch” your clients […]

Duravit USA White Tulip Bathroom Collection Creates Optimal Relaxation

Atlanta, GA – The Duravit USA White Tulip is a new holistic bathroom collection designed by Philippe Starck. White Tulip is inspired by the organic silhouette of a tulip in full bloom. Its elegant aesthetics, ergonomic design and the delicate execution of each of the collection’s components adds sophisticated luxury to any bathroom. “We are […]