1. Calavena by ABC Worldwide Stone is natural stone (marble or travertine) cut to 5/16ths of an inch. This thinness allows for easy installation and results in savings. ABC Worldwide Stone, NYC, 718-389-8360.
2. Bisazza’s first ceramic collection is Frozen Garden by Marcel Wanders. Frozen Crystal and Frozen Flower (shown) hexagonal black and white tiles are available in diamond and flower shapes, transforming walls into a tactile fabric. Bisazza, NYC, 212-334-7130.
3. For a chic, undulating look, try Urban Archaeology’s Cafe series three-dimensional concave oval-shaped ceramic tile in Metal, a matte glaze. Urban Archaeology, NYC, 212-371-4646
4. Ann Sacks mirrored tile in the Hermitage collection by Martyn Lawrence Bullard was inspired by nature (zebra, leopard, python patterns) and Morocco (Mamounia pattern). Through Best Plumbing Tile & Stone, Stamford, 203-975-9448.
5. Nemo Tile’s Moving tile gives any space a unique pattern play. It replicates the look of encaustic cement tile but with the durability of porcelain. Nemo Tile, NYC, 212-505-0009.
6. Porcelanosa’s XLight through-body oversized porcelain tiles are extra-thin with varying finishes and patterns found on natural stone. Porcelanosa, Greenwich, 203-698-7618.
7. Designed by Giovanni Barbieri, Vallelunga’s Memento porcelain tiles emulate the look and feel of centuries-old marble. Through Galleria Stone, Middletown, 860-346-1923.
8. Galloway, Cambria’s natural quartz design in the Coastal Collection, is an enticing amalgam of white, black and gold. Through Ring’s End, Wilton, 203-656-7677.
9. Silestone/Cosentino’s Ocean Series quartz (shown in Atlantis) features six colors with a wide range of movement, offering a natural aesthetic similar to exotic granite. Through Ring’s End, Wilton, 203-656-7677.
