Surfaces: Rustic
Take a hint from Mother Nature with these bucolic surfaces that are more durable than they appear
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1/5Walker Zanger’s AnTeak tile is, as the name suggests, constructed from antique wood and is available in nine different sizes and several rich organic colors. Large Herringbone in Coffee (pictured) puts an eco-sensitive stamp on a classic design. NYC, 212-844-3000, walkerzanger.com.Walker Zanger’s AnTeak tile is, as the name suggests, constructed from antique wood and is available in nine different sizes and several rich organic colors. Large Herringbone in Coffee (pictured) puts an eco-sensitive stamp on a classic design. NYC, 212-844-3000, walkerzanger.com.
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2/5Each petrified wood tile from Ann Sacks displays the unique knots and rings that characterized an individual tree, resulting in a one-of-a-kind look that is lustrous, exotic and incredibly durable. Choose from an array of patterns in six colors, like this Log field tile in Antique Red. Greenwich, 203-622-8884, annsacks.com.Each petrified wood tile from Ann Sacks displays the unique knots and rings that characterized an individual tree, resulting in a one-of-a-kind look that is lustrous, exotic and incredibly durable. Choose from an array of patterns in six colors, like this Log field tile in Antique Red. Greenwich, 203-622-8884, annsacks.com.
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3/5A perfect backsplash for the wine-lover, Imagine Tile’s Wine Corks brings the look of real corks to life in a patterned ceramic tile that is durable and easy to maintain. NYC, 800-680-8453, and through Brass City Tile, Waterbury, 203-597-8764, imaginetile.com.A perfect backsplash for the wine-lover, Imagine Tile’s Wine Corks brings the look of real corks to life in a patterned ceramic tile that is durable and easy to maintain. NYC, 800-680-8453, and through Brass City Tile, Waterbury, 203-597-8764, imaginetile.com.
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4/5If you love the look of wood but need a low-maintenance surface, the wood grain texture on Truform Concrete ’s Vallum sink is the answer. The Graphite color in a classic finish holds the texture of wood while maintaining the identity of concrete. Rockaway, NJ, 973-983-7500, trueformconcrete.com.If you love the look of wood but need a low-maintenance surface, the wood grain texture on Truform Concrete ’s Vallum sink is the answer. The Graphite color in a classic finish holds the texture of wood while maintaining the identity of concrete. Rockaway, NJ, 973-983-7500, trueformconcrete.com.
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5/5Artist John Whitmarsh shifted into sculpture after a career in photography and began working with ceramic for its endless possibilities. His End Grain ceramic tile for Clé is available in white or brown. Sausalito, CA, 415-887-9011, cletile.com.Artist John Whitmarsh shifted into sculpture after a career in photography and began working with ceramic for its endless possibilities. His End Grain ceramic tile for Clé is available in white or brown. Sausalito, CA, 415-887-9011, cletile.com.
This article appears in the January 2013 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
