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I n today's kitchen and bath designs, tile is often coming up as the wild card, where literally anything goes. Going for a classic look? Marble and neutral stone work seamlessly to bring the design up a notch. Rustic? How about textured tile and rugged stones? Bold colors and paint patterns work wonders in an Old World style or internationally inspired theme. Looking for a little shimmer? Just look for tile with touches of glass or metal. The possibilities are as endless as the tile being ofered. Current tile trends include all of these looks, and so much more. Glass, stain- less, porcelain, stone and terracotta are all making statements of their own, in a range of colors almost unimaginable. Patterns, textures and painted fnishes are adding depth and interest where fat surfaces were once the norm. On these two pages, Kitchen & Bath Design News touches on a few of the hottest tile trends being seen in today's kitchens and baths, as well as products that represent those trends. Tile Style Texture, pattern and size guide bold new looks in tile for the kitchen and bath. October 2014 ForResidentialPros.com | 49 By Anita Shaw Tile Trends GLASS Glass tiles add depth and dazzle that ceramic and stone can't deliver. Ofered in a range of fnishes from glossy to fat, glass is shown in an endless variety of colors, and can work in small doses as an accent as well as a cover for entire walls. Swell an oâ’Žering GroN &rin; "daN`s brand )ouse 'iGty 5wo Geatures Natte glass tile in a NiYture oG si[es and coNpleNentary colors $aicos .osaics GroN .ara[[i 6S" draws inspiration GroN traditional art glass )ouse 'iGty 5wo .ara[[i 6S" MIXED MATERIALS Tiles featuring a mix of materials are often mosaics, and usually feature glass or metal for added sparkle. In addition to glass and metal, common materials include stone, concrete and marble. "Nerican Olean &Nser; 5ile "Nerican Olean`s .orello (lass and .etal .osaic tiles coNbine glass and aluNinuN in a shining coNbination glass and stone is the preNier coNbination in -ucente Nosaic tile GroN &Nser; 5ile MOSAICS Shapes aren't static squares in today's mosaics, as they can include rectangles, circles and hexagons, or patterned designs and irregular forms for added interest. Currently, mosaics that take their design cues from textiles and wall coverings are hot. "rtistic 5ile BellaWita 5ile BellaWita 5ile`s 1isces .osaics $ollection includes waterKet cut curWed tiles in a NiY oG teYtured Natte and glossy pnishes patterns abound in Dapper Daisy GroN "rtistic 5ile which showcases daisies oG Waried si[es shown in a BlueSilWer blend