Heather Fiore

Reaching for the Stars

In one of New York City’s most affluent neighborhoods, a multi-story building was transformed into a contemporary residence using a variety of Italian tile

Heather Fiore

July 11, 2020

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The Fractal Group LLC is a full-service architecture and interior design firm located in New York, NY, with a philosophy that focuses on intricate detailing, innovative material selection and weaving the traditional style of landmarked buildings all within a contemporary design language.

outdoor mosaic mural at a private residence

Installation Case Study: Mosaic Art

Joseph & Sons Mosaic in Los Angeles, CA, produces some of the most unique mosaics on the West Coast, including this Italian-inspired landscape crafted for a local residence

Heather Fiore

July 10, 2020

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Joseph & Sons Mosaic in Los Angeles, CA, is a family business that has been creating mosaic art since the 1960s. One of the family’s most recent residential projects, designed by Jonathan Cohen, was an outdoor mosaic featuring a tree filled with birds, which was inspired by an Italian artist.

Installation Case Study: The Ultimate Grotto

Italian mosaic tile and custom-made ceramic tile from Portland was used to create a kaleidoscope-inspired pool grotto at a private residence in Corte Madera, CA

Heather Fiore

July 10, 2020

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For a couple of homeowners in Corte Madera, CA, their dream was to incorporate a grotto into their pool design, which was accomplished with the help of Martin Brookes and his talented team at Heritage Marble & Tile Inc. in Mill Valley, CA.

Jonathan Stanton Tile, Inc., in Louisville, KY

Installation Case Study: Tiling with Force

A Kentuckian tile installer created a Star Wars-themed bathroom in his new shop, which features life-size mosaic murals, complemented by an industrial design

Heather Fiore

July 8, 2020

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Jonathan Stanton is a second-generation tile installer, who currently owns and operates Jonathan Stanton Tile, Inc. in Louisville, KY. He learned most of what he knows from his father, Ralph, a tile artisan who has been running Stanton Tile, a stone’s throw away, for more than 30 years.

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Summertime and the Living is Not That Easy

Heather Fiore

July 8, 2020

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While it’s currently summertime, it sure doesn’t feel like it. During a time when we’re supposed to be celebrating our country and freedom, most places are still closed to the public. Beaches are limited, parks aren’t operating under normal circumstances and other outdoor areas just aren’t the same.

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Navigating Through the New Normal

Heather Fiore

June 7, 2020

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As states begin to phase out of shelter-in-place orders and businesses begin to reopen, a lot of people are still hesitant to do things that seemed second nature before this pandemic happened. Life as we know it has seemingly changed, for now at least.

decorative marble tile from Jeffrey Court

Revamping a Classic

A Tudor-style home near the Twin Cities was modernized with a revamped design, which highlights colored glass and stone tile from Jeffrey Court

Heather Fiore

June 7, 2020

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Jkath Design Build + Reinvent is a residential remodeling firm located in St. Paul, MN, which services the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Jesse Kath founded Jkath Design Build + Reinvent and currently operates the business alongside his wife, Katie, the lead designer, and a team of four talented professionals.

Installation Case Study: Creating Art With Porcelain

A porcelain artist from The Land Down Under continues to push artistic boundaries with his innovative artworks crafted from gauged porcelain tile

Heather Fiore

June 7, 2020

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Roberto Colonetti is a well-known professional in the tile and stone industries, and deservedly so. Known for his innovative porcelain techniques, Colonetti refers to himself as a porcelain artist and truly prides himself on pushing artistic boundaries with the material.

A Dimensional Experience

A design firm in Salt Lake City, UT, crafted a unique concrete and ceramic tile collection in collaboration with Californian tile manufacturer, Arto Brick, which was used to create an accent wall in a local upscale residence

Heather Fiore

June 7, 2020

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M3LD is an interior design firm in Salt Lake City, UT, which was realized in 2014 by three friends, Andrea Beecher, Brian Garrett and Jason Frederick. With a focus on residential and commercial design, M3LD also creates artistic furniture, lighting and accessories to incorporate into their projects, and now, concrete and ceramic tiles.

Cevisama show signs of growth

The latest edition of the international fair for ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings was held from February 3 to 7 at Feria Valencia in Valencia, Spain, where it welcomed the largest contingent of visitors since its inception

Heather Fiore

April 16, 2020

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With 800 exhibitors displaying their newest, most innovative products on the market, there was a myriad of things to observe throughout each hall. See some of the top trends that caught my eye.