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Vibrant thing
Break all the rules when it comes to combining conventional square tiles in decidedly unconventional hues. A handmade quality and muted glazing help Pratt & Larson’s more than 200 complementary and clashing tones work for dynamic powder-room feature walls or kitchen backsplashes.
Pratt & Larson R Gloss 4” by 4” tile, $77/square foot at
On fleck
Classic terrazzo can take on a more playful look when you switch up the scale and colour of its spots or combine different motifs in a foyer mosaic. Terra Preciosa tile mixes semi-precious stones with high-performance concrete in shades such as pomegranate and mango.