Collection by Diana Budds

These Need-to-Own Neutral Tiles Are the Opposite of Boring

From a line inspired by the architectural works of Robert A.M. Stern to rich metallic tiles and colors that evoke the city of London, this crop of neutrals is anything but drab.

Mews Industrial by Barber & Osgerby for Mutina, $20–50 per square foot

With palette names like Fog, Pigeon, and Soot, the porcelain stoneware—rendered in versatile chevron, rectangular, and square shapes—reflects London’s landscape.
Mews Industrial by Barber & Osgerby for Mutina, $20–50 per square foot With palette names like Fog, Pigeon, and Soot, the porcelain stoneware—rendered in versatile chevron, rectangular, and square shapes—reflects London’s landscape.
Otto by Robert A.M. Stern Architects for Walker Zanger, from $26 per square foot

Postmodern design is about reappropriating elements from the past, and the same is true of this tile line based on Stern’s structures.
Otto by Robert A.M. Stern Architects for Walker Zanger, from $26 per square foot Postmodern design is about reappropriating elements from the past, and the same is true of this tile line based on Stern’s structures.
Quartz Collection by Wilsonart, $60–80 per square foot (installed)

A longtime leader in laminates, Wilsonart has taken a leap into quartz slabs starting with user-friendly hues that mimic natural stone.
Quartz Collection by Wilsonart, $60–80 per square foot (installed) A longtime leader in laminates, Wilsonart has taken a leap into quartz slabs starting with user-friendly hues that mimic natural stone.
Slimtech Type-32 by Diego Grandi for Lea Ceramiche, $220 per 7.9" x 78.8" piece

Suitable for wall or floor applications in high-traffic areas, the tile has a textile-like look and four mix-and-match patterns.
Slimtech Type-32 by Diego Grandi for Lea Ceramiche, $220 per 7.9" x 78.8" piece Suitable for wall or floor applications in high-traffic areas, the tile has a textile-like look and four mix-and-match patterns.
Urban Armor by Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Ann Sacks, from $57 per square foot

The triangular metallic tile comes in brass, steel, and black finishes and nine- and 18-inch formats.
Urban Armor by Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Ann Sacks, from $57 per square foot The triangular metallic tile comes in brass, steel, and black finishes and nine- and 18-inch formats.
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