The Splash tile from Nemo Tile’s Viscaya Platino Collection makes a splash on a number of surfaces, and can be cut into any shape and size. Shown in Mirror, NYC, (212) 505-0009, nemotile.com.
The polished brass Urban Brass tile from Urban Archaeology comes in both smooth and hammered styles, and in a number of sizes. NYC, (212) 431-4646, urbanarchaeology.com.
Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Peronda makes this golden Avatar tile, which comes in 17’’ x 17’’ and 18’’ x 18’’ sizes. Through Ferazzoli Imports of New England, Middletown, (860) 346-1923, ferazzoli-imports.com.
Ann Sacks offers this Stainless Steel “Alloy” tile, shown here in the Basketweave pattern. Greenwich, (203) 622-8884, annsacks.com.
Hastings TILE & BATH’s TFU Series of Shimmering Metal Tiles looks like Tinkerbell added some fairy dust to the mix. Comes in various sizes, shown here in Gold, NYC, A&D Building, (212) 674-9700, hastingstilebath.com.
The ceramic and stainless steel Mosaico Acero tile from Porcelanosa can be used in showers, on backsplashes and on walls. Riverside, (203) 698-7618, porcelanosa-usa.com.
The Twain Spiral Decorative Field Tile from Waterworks’ Vintage Collection is a reproduction of a tile used in homes in the early 20th century. 4’’x 4’’, shown in Azure Blue Glossy Crackle, Greenwich, (203) 869-7766, and Danbury, (203) 546-6265, waterworks.com.
Artistic Tile’s LaLeaf Copper Antique Leaf tile looks like a solid gem, but it’s actually glass with copper leaf on the underside, making it safe for use in wet environments. 12’’x 24’’, White Plains, NY, (914) 422-0041, and Klaff’s, South Norwalk, (203) 866-1603, and Danbury, (203) 792-3903, artistictile.com.
This flooring by Paris Ceramics will make you think you’re walking on a painted hard wood floor, but in truth a variety of stones was used to create a geometric effect. NYC, (212) 644-2782, parisceramicsamerica.com.
The Ledger Stone Collection from Nemo Tile will give you the look of a precise and painstaking installation of individual stone pieces, but the tiles are actually 6” x 24” sections. NYC, (212) 505-0009, nemotile.com.
Devon & Devon’s Patina Floreal looks so sumptuous because it’s actually made of leather. Comes in various sizes, shown in Violet color, through Klaff’s, South Norwalk, (203) 866-1603, and Danbury, (203) 792-3903, devon-devon.com.
Hastings TILE & BATH’s PLI Distressed Wood series tile lets you have the beautiful deck you’ve always wanted with little to no maintenance. 6’’ x 24’’, A & D Building, NYC, (212) 674-9700, hastingstilebath.com.
he Philadelphia tile from Original Mission Tile could have been salvaged from a Mediterranean luxury hotel from long ago, but this ceramic is new and has all the qualities of modern tile—it’s completely hand-crafted, 100 percent recyclable, and can be used on everything from your walls to your swimming pool. 8’’ x 8’’, various colors. Through Daltile Gallery, NYC, (212) 471-0256,originalmissiontile.com.
The Scabos Wave from Charles Luck gives movement to a space without going overboard. 12’’ x 12’’, charlesluck.com.
Porcelanosa’s Tahiti Ambar is anything but boring. Riverside, (203) 698-7618, porcelanosa-usa.com.
The soothing symmetry of Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Apavisa’s Neocountry tile is perfect for creating a relaxing space. Shown in Beige, available in multiple sizes and colors through Ferazzoli Imports of New England, Middletown, (860) 346-1923, ferazzoli-imports.com.
NEMO TILE’s Ruscello collection includes a number of styles and hues. The Cuneo pattern gives some visual interest to the beige Adige color (shown here), NYC, (212) 505-0009, nemotile.com.
A mix of sizes of Cosentino’s Perlado tile keeps this simple backsplash interesting. Through Ferazzoli Imports of New England.
Jeffrey Court’s Melody in Salzburg Taupe is a classic choice for any space. 12’’ x 12’’, through Tile America, Fairfield, (203) 367-6449, jeffreycourt.com.
The individual pieces used to create Urban Archaeology’s Random Series Grey Marble tile are cut and tumbled to create this textured look. 12’’ x 12’’, NYC, (212) 431-4646, urbanarchaeology.com.
Artisans in Turkey used black and white marble tiles to create this psychedelic “Vortex” mosaic featured in the AKDO showroom. Find the retailer nearest you at akdo.com/dealers.
No molds are used to create Blake Studios tile from Ann Sacks, so each piece is truly one-of-a-kind. 11-1/2’’ x 11-1/2’’, suitable for walls and wet environments, multiple styles and colors, Greenwich, (203) 622-8884, annsacks.com.
The craftsmen who create the award-winning Ziva Collection from Artistic Tile may take up to a full day to make a single piece. Shown here in the Leaf pattern, White Plains, NY, (914) 422-0041, and through Klaff’s, South Norwalk, (203) 866-1603, and Danbury, (203) 792-3903, artistictile.com.
The Barcode tile from Ceramic Tiles of Italy-branded manufacturer Attivissimo gets a “10” from us. Two sizes, attivissimosrl.it.
Urban Archaeology’s Revolv Push Pull tile contains 78 percent pre-consumer recycled content. Shown in a mix of White Mist and Fiona Grey, NYC, (212) 431-4646, urbanarchaeology.com.
This custom mosaic Sophie pattern from Ceramic Design Ltd is as stunning as it is colorful. Westport, (203) 454-0032, ceramicdesignltd.com.
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Indah from Ann Sacks, Greenwich, (203) 622-8884, annsacks.com.
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Artistic Tile’s Little Satch in Birdland Green. White Plains, NY, (914) 422-0041 and through Klaff’s, South Norwalk, (203) 866-1603 and Danbury, (203) 792-3903, artistictile.com.
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From Devon & Devon’s Atelier Flooring Collection, through Klaff’s, South Norwalk, (203) 866-1603 and Danbury, (203) 792-3903, devon-devon.com.
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Terre Deco from Exquisite Surfaces, Greenwich, (203) 422-2005, www.xsurfaces.com.
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Nemo Tile’s Mirror 3d. NYC, (212) 505-0009,nemotile.com.
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A vignette using Porcelanosa’s Eidos Ambar tile. Riverside, (203) 698-7618, porcelanosa-usa.com.
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Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Apavisa’s Nanoeclectic Décor. Through Ferazzoli Imports of New England, Middletown, (860) 346-1923, ferazzoli-imports.com.
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Urban Archaeology’s Croco Denim tile. NYC, (212) 431-4646, urbanarchaeology.com.
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Urban Archaeology’s Tesselation Balbao tile. NYC, (212) 431-4646, urbanarchaeology.com.
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An installation by Wirth-Salander, Wilton, (203) 544-1084, wirthsalander.com.