b'A&D CORNER remotely. Wilson noted that the new HGTV series Design attheDoorcapitalizeson this trendcatch it Thursday nights at 9/8c.Some aspects of the design process are foundational and unchanged:Gooddesign-ers will ask people how they livedo they have children, dotheyentertainalot,do they have underlying health conditions?andwillsug-gest materials that are easier tocleanandmaintainandThe Modtique HDP line of porcelain tile from moredurable,baseduponFlorida Tile incorporates Microban to inhibit client response, Wilson said.bacterial growth, improve visible cleanliness and reduce odors.Tile and quartz safeguard healthThats where tile and quartz shine. Its a known fact that porcelain tile isimperviousandeasytoclean, said Mark Shannon, executive vice presidentofsalesforCrossville, Inc., Tennessee-based porcelain tile manufacturer. Its inherent proper-tiesinaproperly-installedsystem make for an ideal surface, thanks to the ability to withstand any neces-sary cleaning and sanitization mate-rials or methods. Ceramictileproducts,infact, are a huge foundation for Wilsons business.Clientslovewood-look tile,thetexture,thelightshades thatlooklikeweatheredwood, she said. Clients are choosing theseSolid surfaces that dont have places products especially for mudrooms,for microbes to hide are becoming de laundryrooms,playroomsandrigeuer, and glass tile backsplashes with undermount lighting are bringing beautiful basements.Aparticularfavoritereflectance to spaces, said Wilson. 80TileLetter | August 2020'