The global market for ceiling tiles is forecast to grow 4.4% annually to $5.3 billion in 2025, according to our new study.

In recent years, unusually severe summer heat waves have driven spikes in sales of room air conditioners.

The growing popularity of outdoor living is driving consumer interest in materials that can unify indoor-outdoor aesthetics for a seamless transition between spaces. (Think stone patio pavers that match the flooring in an adjoining interior room, or using the same stone tiling in the backsplashes of both indoor and outdoor kitchens.)