Houzz announced its Best of Houzz 2025 winners, introducing a new Innovator category alongside Design, Customer Service, and Photography awards. The platform recognized just 2% of its 3 million+ professionals worldwide for excellence in residential design and remodeling.
Ceramics of Italy will make its debut at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas this February, featuring 15 leading Italian tile manufacturers. The pavilion will showcase the latest in ceramic and porcelain design, from small-format tiles to large slabs, with a focus on kitchen and bath applications.
The Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition extends the submission deadline to February 28, inviting North American architects, designers, and students to showcase projects using Italian ceramic tile. Winners receive trips to Cersaie 2025 in Bologna and Coverings 2025 in Orlando, plus cash prizes up to $5,000.
Six leading flooring industry associations will host the second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C., July 16-17, 2025. The event at the Mayflower Hotel will bring together industry stakeholders to discuss sustainability challenges, circular economy initiatives, and supply chain education.
Registration opens for NeoCon, the commercial interiors industry's premier event. The 2025 lineup features keynote speakers Annie Jean-Baptiste, Alice Rawsthorn, and Shazam founder Chris Barton. The June event at Chicago's MART will explore the theme "Design Ahead," focusing on innovation and inclusive design.
When the New Orleans Saints tackled their Caesars Superdome locker room renovation, Pontchartrain Mechanical Co. faced a major drainage challenge in the shower facilities. The solution? Oatey's QuickDrain ProLine linear drains, which delivered the perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics for this NFL franchise's upgraded space.
Home construction and design professionals are projecting strong growth for 2025 despite experiencing revenue and profit declines in 2024, according to Houzz's latest industry report. Over 60% of firms expect positive business conditions, with specialty contractors leading in confidence at 73%.
Surface manufacturer Cosentino gathered over 650 design professionals across two industry summits in Riviera Maya this January, featuring panels on sustainability and innovation. The company announced a matching donation program supporting California wildfire victims through Habitat for Humanity.
At The International Surface Event, LX Hausys America Inc. introduced Splendor, an elegant addition to its Viatera quartz countertop line. Featuring golden veins cascading diagonally across a soft white background, Splendor offers dynamic, marble-like aesthetic for kitchens, bathrooms, and versatile interior spaces.
Construction firms are riding high into 2025, buoyed by strong year-end performance and recent interest rate cuts. Houzz's latest industry survey reveals surging confidence among builders, while architects face growing backlogs and interior designers report their strongest outlook in months. Is a renovation boom on the horizon?
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