Look around, and you’ll find white marble tile everywhere, from bathroom floors to kitchen backsplashes. While it once read sleek and sophisticated, now it reads cookie-cutter.

Herringbone tiles are a favorite among designers for their ability to infuse bathrooms with elegance and character. Its ...

Starting at $5.99 per square foot. Mosaics: Mixing different materials, such as glass, chrome and Carrara marble, can tie in a tile wall with the rest of a shower or kitchen while adding some pizzazz.

Though not ceramic, slate, marble, granite, and limestone can all be used to make beautiful tiles by simply cutting them into thin pieces and installing them just as you would a ceramic tile.

Photo by Wendy Tittel Design Inc. Dave Gasch, president of Terra Tile & Marble, talks about the history of his family business and design trends on the rise. Armonk resident Dave Gasch, president of ...