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Medley Green Rock Natural Italian Terrazzo
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Medley Green Rock Natural Italian Terrazzo
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There's nothing more classic than Venetian terrazzo tile. This one, Medley Green Rock Natural, merges graphics and colors beautifully to reveal a visually-appealing contemporary look. The Medley collection has three options: Classic, Rock, and Pop.
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Painted Sands in Deco Sol American-Made Terrazzo
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Painted Sands in Deco Sol American-Made Terrazzo
Inspired by the desert, the Painted Sands collection from Livden is colorful, fun, and vibrant—guaranteed to bring joy to any room. The Florida-made material is composed of recycled Polar Ice Terrazzo, with a half moon design on the Deco Sol piece reminiscent of summer sun-rays.
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Ivybridge Cambria Quartz
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Ivybridge Cambria Quartz
Cambria Quartz in Ivybridge is perfect for your kitchen countertops and other applicable surfaces. The Ivybridge features dainty dark teal veins with hints of gold shimmer against a white background.
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Highline J Glazed and Hand-Painted
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Highline J Glazed and Hand-Painted
The Highline collection utilizes raised graphic design that can be subtle or more defined based on the glaze chosen. The tiles can be customized using the Colorfill technique (colors shown are Gray, Twig, and Olive).
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Dalamata Terrazzo Formica Terrazzo
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Dalamata Terrazzo Formica Terrazzo
If you are looking for a surface that is modern, durable, and adaptable, look no further than Formica. The Dalmata Terrazzo Matrix, available for both commercial and residential use, can be used for countertops, sinks, and shower surrounds.
The Caesarstone Arabetto is a beautiful, complex option for your kitchen countertops and backsplashes. The tile can also be used on home furniture, like tables and side tables.
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Saguaro Rainbow Handmade Ceramic
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Saguaro Rainbow Handmade Ceramic
The Saguaro Rainbow tile reimagines the great work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. This artisanal tile will make the perfect centerpiece for your next design landscape.
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Sunlit Days in Arcilla Red Silestone
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Sunlit Days in Arcilla Red Silestone
Available in five earthy colors inspired by the Mediterranean, the Sunlit Days collection is also carbon-neutral, making it a great sustainable option.
Koros Mosaics displays a handcrafted geometric design that draws inspiration from the African weaving technique of mud cloth. The stone designs are laid using small marble stones, making it a lovely backsplash for a bathroom or kitchen.
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Fornace Brioni Variegato + Cotto Bianco Geometric Sets
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Fornace Brioni Variegato + Cotto Bianco Geometric Sets
For flooring inspired by the gardens and grottos of Italy, the Fornace Brioni collection features dynamic geometric shapes made by hand from artisan-crafted molds. The two tile pairing includes one cotto bianco and one cotto variegato.
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Wilsonart Quartz in Calcatta Wilsonart Quartz
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Wilsonart Quartz in Calcatta Wilsonart Quartz
This classic Calacatta marble design in engineered Quartz featuring soft grey wide veins and a vibrant white backdrop serves as a great addition for your kitchen or bathroom interiors. It doesn't require sealing and is non-porous.
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Montauk Slate Field Tile Slate
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Montauk Slate Field Tile Slate
Credit: Courtesy of WayfairWith more surface texture than the other natural stones, slate is a great choice for wet areas where you may need slip resistance. But as a natural stone, it does require some maintenance, like regularly sealing its surface. It’s also prone to cracks, given its natural composition.
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Galaxy Black Polished Tile Granite
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Galaxy Black Polished Tile Granite
Credit: Courtesy of Home DepotOf the types of natural stone that are made into tiles, granite is one of the strongest out there, and one of the easiest to maintain. As such, it’s perfect for high-traffic areas, wet areas, or really any area you’d want to put tile.
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Casa Antica Ocean White Marble Tile White Marble
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Casa Antica Ocean White Marble Tile White Marble
Credit: Courtesy of Floor and DecorOne of the most elegant natural stones out there, marble provides a classy look no matter where you install it. But while it’s a very pretty and highly durable stone, it’s porous, meaning it requires a bit of maintenance to keep clean—and it can scratch and stain easily.
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EliteTile Revive Ceramic Field Tile Patterned Ceramic
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EliteTile Revive Ceramic Field Tile Patterned Ceramic
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Credit: Courtesy of WayfairCeramic tiles allow for the most creativity, given that they can be customized with countless colors, patterns, shapes, and textures—some are even designed to look like wood. They’re more cost-effective than natural stone and just as durable.
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Glass Sky Blue Blend Stria Mosaic Tile Glass Mosaic
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Glass Sky Blue Blend Stria Mosaic Tile Glass Mosaic
Credit: Courtesy of Tile ShopWhile you won’t find large glass tiles on the floor, you might find glass mosaics. They’re particularly great in bathrooms, as glass is naturally water-resistant, plus the grout between each individual tile creates friction for a no-slip grip.
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WallPops! Fontaine Peel and Stick Vinyl Tile Vinyl
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WallPops! Fontaine Peel and Stick Vinyl Tile Vinyl
Credit: Courtesy of WayfairYou can also go the synthetic route with your tiles by choosing vinyl. Vinyl tiles are flexible—in terms of both the material and the colors it can come in—making them feel softer underfoot than natural stone or ceramic. But they’re not particularly water-resistant, so keep them away from your bathroom. Vinyl tiles also come in peel-and-stick versions if you’re just looking for a decorative flooring option.
Contributing Writer
Stefanie Waldek is a Brooklyn-based writer covering architecture, design, and travel. She's worked on staff at Architectural Digest, ARTnews, and Oyster.com, a TripAdvisor company, and has contributed to Condé Nast Traveler, The Washington Post, Design Milk, and Hunker, among others. When she's not dreaming about midcentury chairs, you can find her re-watching The X-Files, likely in an airport lounge or on a plane.
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