AKDO:  Stone and Tile One of the tile industry’s insider secrets up until now is AKDO. Importers and distributors of some of the world’s most exceptional natural stone and tile, AKDO has been a force in the stone and tile industry for two decades. Simply put, they offer (literally) tons of beautiful stone, and their newer additions of gorgeous glass, porcelain and ceramics are exceptionally artful and nuanced. AKDO’s global resources and nationwide distribution to over 800 to-the trade tile showrooms across the country allow them to offer the finest quality stone, tile, mosaics, and slabs with a broad range of stocked colors and patterns as well as impressive custom capabilities.

 PETER FASANO LTD / ELIZABETH HAMILTON COLLECTION: Fabrics and Wall Coverings For over 30 years, Peter Fasano has been crafting hand silk screened, hand painted fabrics and wall coverings in an eclectic mix of designs from his eco-friendly studio in Massachusetts. In 2010 Peter’s wife and business partner for the past 30 years, Elizabeth Hamilton, debuted her own collection of textiles. While Peter’s designs are bold prints and bright colors, the Elizabeth Hamilton Collection focuses more on traditional patterns using the tones of plant dyes and patterns found in nature — simple and elegant. Linen, hemp, cottons and silks are the soft textiles of choice. Their products are offered in 19 showrooms in 13 states as well as in Australia and London. Custom commissions from top designers and passionate design enthusiasts are a specialty of these artisanal creators. The designs have been used in residential, hospitality and commercial projects including works specifically for Frank Sinatra, the White House and Camp David to name just a few.