Milano Musings
Over morning coffee on the first day of Salone del Mobile.Milano, Salone president Maria Porro and Marva Griffin…
Trends & Inspirations May 8
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2026 Spring-Summer Trend Report from Ceramics of Italy
Fresh off another year of strong momentum across global design fairs, including Coverings 2026, and new collection launches,…
Trends & Inspirations May 4
Product Picks from Salone del Mobile.Milano, EuroCucina and the International Bathroom Exhibition – Part 2
In April, the 64th edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano brought together over 1,900 exhibitors from 32 countries…
Trends & Inspirations May 4
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Ceramics of Italy Launches 2026 International Tile Competition
Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency have announced that the 2026 Ceramics of Italy International Tile Competition is officially open for entries. This year…
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Product Picks from Salone del Mobile.Milano, EuroCucina and the International Bathroom Exhibition – Part 1
Held last week, the 64th edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano brought together over 1,900 exhibitors from 32…
Trends & Inspirations April 27
Renovation Activity Holds Steady, Houzz Study Finds
Home renovation activity remained steady in 2025, with more than half of U.S. homeowners (54%) undertaking renovation projects,…
Trends & Inspirations April 23
Ceramic Tile Trends From Coverings 2026
Coverings took place last week in the always entertaining city of Las Vegas, and KBB attended the official…
Trends & Inspirations April 6
How Technology is Transforming Life for the Medically Homebound
For individuals confined to their home – whether because of age, disability or chronic illness – their residence…
Trends & Inspirations April 3
AJ Madison on the Impact of AI on Home Appliances in 2026
Appliance authority AJ Madison anticipates that AI-powered home appliances are becoming the industry standard for modern consumers. Artificial…
Trends & Inspirations March 30
Incorporating Smart Home Tech as Mainstream in Residential Projects
Smart home tech is no longer futuristic, nor is it optional. Homeowners now expect the same intuitive, personalized,…
Trends & Inspirations March 27
Tile of Spain Manufacturers Present Top Macro Trends
Spanish ceramic tile manufacturers are expanding the role of surface materials in contemporary architecture and interiors. Through advanced…
Trends & Inspirations March 22
2026 Color Trends
For the first time in the quarter-century the Pantone Color Institute has been picking a color of the…
Trends & Inspirations March 16
Designing for Good with Intentional Spaces
As designers, we have the opportunity to do far more than create beautiful spaces. We shape the environments…
Trends & Inspirations March 16
Design for Pets – Three Case Studies
Designing homes with pet-friendly features has become increasingly popular, as more families seek to accommodate the needs and…
Trends & Inspirations March 9
Designer Olivia Botrie Shares Her Favorite Products
Creative director and principal designer of Toronto-based Dart Studio, Olivia Botrie finds beauty in historic details, living finishes…
Trends & Inspirations March 9
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