This year has taken off with a vivid flight of tile colors. Joyous patterns and creative installations are giving COLOR its moment. Color brings vibrancy that pairs beautifully with elegant neutrals. As we saw on display at Coverings 2025, tile manufacturers are wholeheartedly taking part in this color renaissance. Palettes engineered with mix-and-match collections allow you to perfectly personalize your space.
Perhaps it seems self-evident that the tile patterns you select need to be carefully balanced when installed. Yet, based on countless photos readily available online, balance and common sense unfortunately don’t always go hand-in-hand.
In the heart of one of Virginia’s most charming residential districts lies a neighborhood rich with over a century of history. It’s filled with Federal-style houses, architectural details, and historic brick homes along tree-lined streets with vibrant community life.
The Limen Wellness Hotel near Cefalù is a paradise of harmony and well-being, an exclusive resort where the sea and nature have inspired both the spatial design and the choice of surface materials. Every detail reflects a seamless blend of water, earth, and tranquility, creating an immersive environment of relaxation.
Now Accepting Nominations for CID and Rock Star Awards
Coverings is thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for two dynamic programs: the 2026 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards and the 2026 Coverings Rock Stars. Don’t let incredible talent and hard work go unnoticed — enter and nominate by Monday, December 1, 2025!
Tile of Spain Opens the Call for Entries for the 2025 Edition of the Tile of Spain Awards
IThe Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER) has officially opened the call for entries for the 24th edition of the Tile of Spain Awards in Architecture and Interior Design. The prestigious annual competition celebrates projects that demonstrate exceptional design, technical expertise, and creativity through the use of Spanish ceramic tile.
Restoring a Historic Landmark in Glenwood Springs Takes Reverence, Precision – and New Skills
NTCA member Hector Ruiz of HR Tile in Rifle, Colo., brought new life to a major restoration of a historic, famed pool and resort built in 1888. Glenwood Hot Springs Pool is a place steeped in legend and natural wonder. The pool itself is rumored to be the oldest and largest natural hot spring in the nation, possibly the world.