Do you have tile anywhere in your home? Of course you do!  Over the last decade or so, tile leads floor covering in popularity offering the most creative shapes, looks, and patterns.   Nancy's guest is Gil Olachea, owner of Ceramica tile showroom in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Gil and Nancy will discuss tile trends for 2022, what is losing favor with designers.   You don't want to miss this show.  Our show notes are below.
Trends can be expensive

Changes in trend may dictate updating living spaces
Frequency can vary based upon the degree of installed design elements

Floors

Stone v. Porcelain
Popularity & choice is driven by personal preference
Purists like natural products - stone, wood, etc.
Practicality prefers easy maintenance - i.e. porcelain
'Looks-like' wood, stone, fabric...
Metal tiles
Marble

Cement tile

Trade v. Consumer use & popularity
handcrafted encaustic cement tile patterns

Walls

Predominantly ceramic
Can use porcelain, stone...
Hand-made vs Automated Volume Products
Colors, textures, patterns, decoratives...
Sizes
What is  "Subway" tile
2"x4" - 12"x36" and larger
Backsplashes

This podcast sponsored by Thermador Appliances & Monogram Appliances
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A conversation with a creative Mom and her Techy Son
Topics include everything BUT design

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