Inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding, AKDO’s new Origami collection has a three-dimensional look. The marble tiles are available in an array of patterns and colors, including the Massugu in Ash Gray (pictured). $62 per square foot, through Ceramic Tile Design, 415-575-3785, ceramictiledesign.net, akdo.com.
Waterworks’ Promenade collection, which includes the Babyblock Hex, puts a modern-day spin on traditional cement tiles. $36 per square foot, 415-431-7160, waterworks.com.
The first in Heath Ceramics’ new series of made-to-order murals, Twill incorporates Dwell’s Little Diamond tiles to kinetic effect. Available in eight colorways (shown in Denim). $60 per square foot, 415-361-5552, heathceramics.com.
Inspired by vintage watch links, Fireclay’s Chaine Homme tiles can be interlocked into geometric compositions. Each tile is custom-made to order and available in an array of colors (shown in navy blue). Starting at $55 per square foot, Fireclay Tile, 415-697-2044, fireclaytile.com.
Artistic Tile’s Camou does anything but blend in. With its whimsical cloud-like forms, this Italian porcelain collection reinvents camouflage. $19–$29 per square foot (T), SFDC, 415-366-6147, artistictile.com.
Fittingly titled Dessiner—to draw in French—the porcelain tile collection by Parisian artist Inga Sempé showcases her expressive, hand-rendered lines. Dessiner Decorative square field tile, $16–$20 per square foot, through Ann Sacks (T), SFDC, 415-252-5889, annsacks.com
Walker Zanger’s new Tangent collection of decorative stone mosaic tiles pays homage to midcentury Modern design. Ipanema in honed Calacata, $126 per square foot (T), SFDC, 415-487-2130, walkerzanger.com.
New to Marrakech-based Popham Design’s collection of handmade cement tiles, Toubkal sports a bold tribal pattern. Available in three colorways, including Milk + Storm (pictured). $25 per square foot, through Ann Sacks (T), SFDC, 415-252-5889, annsacks.com
The Collezione Hayon tile collection by Jaime Hayon for Bisazza extends the Spanish designer’s fresh, inventive vision into new territory. Lunas Mar, $16 per square foot, through Ceramic Tile Design, 415-575-3785, ceramictiledesign.net, bisazza.com.
This classic chevron tile brings dynamism to backsplash or floor. Barcela honed chevron cement tile, $13 per square foot (T), SFDC, 415-241-0500, countryfloors.com.
Designed by LA-based Commune Design for Exquisite Surfaces, the Native collection reinterprets subway tile with Scandinavian and Native American–inspired patterns. Stockholm in Zebra, $38 per square foot, 415-431-7300, xsurfaces.com.
This article appears in the October 2015 issue of SFC&G (San Francisco Cottages & Gardens).