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A school's multipurpose performance space with vibrant wall panneling, wooden floors, and circular seating.

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Multipurpose Performance Spaces in Schools

As education environments evolve, multipurpose performance spaces in schools are becoming more dynamic and multifunctional. No longer limited to stage productions, these areas now serve …

April 21, 2025

Innovation

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National Inventor's Day celebrating innovative materials such as felt, wood, yellow aluminum, abstract carpet, multi-colored textiles, and resin.

Blueprints of Innovation

February 13, 2025

A new generation of aluminum like this MC 912101 / Aluminium Foam Sandwich (AFS®).

A New Generation of Aluminum

November 5, 2024

A close up of a variety of different samples.

Sustainable Furniture and Building Materials

October 7, 2024

Aerial shot of a healthcare facility with Anti-Fatigue Flooring and windows letting in light as people pass each other in a hallway.

Anti-Fatigue Flooring in Healthcare

September 10, 2024

Inspiration

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A school's multipurpose performance space with vibrant wall panneling, wooden floors, and circular seating.

Multipurpose Performance Spaces in Schools

April 21, 2025

Pastel Play flatlay is inspired by spring with a mixture of materials including playful pastels, soft woods, and nature inspired wallcoverings to make up this whimsical palette.

Pastel Play

April 17, 2025

A mid-century modern pantry with wooden floors, stylish countertops, and contemporary appliances.

Mid-Century Modern Pantry

April 16, 2025

Traditional Japanese Design inspired train station with wood paneling around the exterior of the platform, tile floors and trees in square pots lining the station as a train is pulling in.

Traditional Japanese Design: Quiet Balance

April 15, 2025

Events

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Modern office design in beige and gray color way. Gray area rug over light wood floors. Built in cabinets and shelves wrapped around the walls behind a desk and chair.

NeoCon 2024

June 10, 2024

Restaurant with emerald green tiled walls and black and white floors.

HD Expo + Conference 2024

April 30, 2024

Close up shot of all the details of a beige and white natural stone.

Coverings 2024: ceramic tile & natural stone event

April 20, 2024

Taking a queue from the trends seen at High Point Market 2024, this neutral living room has an L shaped beige couch with a brown wood coffee table and a brown lounge chair sitting on top of a white rug.

Trends from High Point Market 2024

April 15, 2024

Sustainability

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Natural pools featuring aquatic plants, soft edges, and surrounding greenery.

The Rise of Natural Pools

February 12, 2025

Upcycled materials in hospitality featuring biophilic design, wood, natural greenery, and glass windows.

Upcycled Materials in Hospitality

Designing for water conservation with a landscape featuring plants and succulents, a bed of rocks, stone pavement, and a fountain of water.

Designing for Water Conservation

January 20, 2025

Sustainable high school interior with big windows, wood paneling on the ceiling, and bright lockers.

Sustainable High School Interiors

January 15, 2025

Design Tools

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Image of Material Bank Boards tool.

Inside Material Bank Boards

October 30, 2024

An image highlighting the new Material Bank Boards tool Mood Boards.

Material Bank Mood Boards

October 10, 2024

SIM visual search integrated into Material Bank Boards.

SIM Visual Search Integrated with Boards

September 26, 2024

A gif of how to upload a video file to Material Bank Boards feature.

Enhance your Board with Video

August 12, 2024