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Bold new tiles bring style to the kitchen and bath

Curves Ahead Crafted in Spain, Tilebar’s Essa collection (shown in Deco Blue) combines a graphic arch motif with solid neutrals. The porcelain tiles blend both polished and matte finishes to achieve the look of terracotta. tilebar.com


Earning Stripes Inspired by a diagonal tile she encountered in Mexico City, textile designer Serena Dugan paired up with clé for the company’s first cement tile mural collection. Composed of four-inch solids and slants in three colorways. cletile.com


Shiny Surface Eighteen richly pigmented colors catch and reflect light in Fireclay’s new architectural glass tile collection. Whether installed behind a stove or in a shower, the luminous surface shimmers, bringing subtle movement to a space. fireclaytile.com


Big Picture Made from vitreous glass, each Artaic mosaic is crafted using the brand’s cutting-edge robotics and can be scaled for different spaces—from powder rooms to poolscapes. Designs include Greek key motifs, plaids and boho styles like Pueblo (seen here). artaic.com


Sea of Blue Made from dense and durable stoneware, the Omega series by Cerlat offers strong water resistance—perfect for bathrooms where materials that are easy to clean and maintain are vital. In 10 vibrant finishes and three size formats. tileofspainusa.com

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