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Uncommon Ground

Fabulous flooring options to transform every room in the house

 

NATURAL BEAUTY  CALI’s GeoWood flooring fortifies a layer of real bamboo or hardwood with a limestone-composite foundation, which makes the product water-resistant and easy to install. Manufactured with sustainably harvested species, the floors have ultra-low VOC ratings. The full line includes four bamboo and nine hardwood finishes; Capistrano Oak is pictured. calibamboo.com

ITALIAN STYLE  Laurelhurst, a new porcelain collection by Ann Sacks, brings seamless elegance to indoor and outdoor installations. One of the line’s five patterns, Peggy Glossy (pictured) pays homage to classic terrazzo; its 24-by-48-inch tiles feature round and chunky stones in a field of black. annsacks.com

CEMENT THE DEAL  Sartoria’s Decorata cement-tile collection casts timeless motifs in a modern light. Made in Italy, the line includes a dozen designs in matte finishes and neutral palettes featuring soft punches of color. Also suitable for walls and outdoor installation. Pictured: Decorata 08 in Grigio. sartoria.design

STONE AGE  Made in Italy, Ceramiche Refin’s Prestigio Travertino porcelain surfaces boast veining and tonal variations that mimic the look of natural stone. Find in decorative mosaics and large slabs that can be used indoors and out; the tile comes in Beige (pictured), Bianco and Grigio. refin-ceramic-tiles.com

SMOOTH MOVE  DuChateau’s Vernal engineered-hardwood collection presents smooth, clean surfaces with minimal knots and cracks. Made of European oak, the line includes seven finishes, from American Walnut to Bois Fumé and White Patina (pictured). duchateau.com

GEOMETRY AFOOT  Inspired by hand-selected floorboards from an old railway station in the Scottish Highlands, Karndean’s Korlok Select vinyl flooring approximates the subtleties of wood grain. Among several colorways is Texas White Ash (pictured), which boasts a stylish herringbone pattern. karndean.com

HAPPY FEET  The Tender ceramic-tile collection by Spanish maker Cevica lights up any room. These ceramic tiles—either as solid shades or in playful graphic patterns—run the spectrum from colorful turquoise, ochre and sky blue to edgy black and white, offering endless design combinations. cevica.es/en

CUTTING EDGE Architessa’s Metal Matrix porcelain line imparts sleek iridescence. The collection’s mosaic, brick and large-slab tiles deliver an array of installation options. Six hues range from Platinum (pictured) to Graphite. Made with 12-percent pre-consumer recycled content. architessa.com

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