Tiles with Style

Tile has long been a favored choice for adding beauty, versatility and texture to walls and floors throughout the home. Newer tile options offer homeowners a range of eco-friendly surfaces that have major visual impact but minimal negative impact on the environment. Whether made from recycled materials (glass and metal), renewable sources (bamboo), or through a process that uses significant percentages of pre- and post-consumer waste (ceramic and porcelain), these tiles are inspirational and will have you dreaming of new applications for your own home.

Think bathroom and kitchen walls, floors and backsplash – but don't stop there! How about the entryway, fireplace hearth or even the ceiling? Release your inner artist and create a custom design element wherever a little bling is needed. “In addition to standard size tiles, you can choose from a range of decorative accent pieces to personalize your design,” says Jessica Mathews of ISC Surfaces. These tiles offer unmatched beauty plus the advantage of sustainability, and there are options for every decorating budget. According to Paul Lambert of Dal-Tile, “Eco-friendly tiles are not necessarily more expensive.” And like traditional tile, these versatile eco-chic surfaces are durable and easy to care for.

Porcelanosa “Venezia” wall tile, available through St. Louis Tile & Stone, 3802 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 314-843-3377, www.stltile.com.

Porcelanosa “Yakarta” wall tile, available through St. Louis Tile & Stone, 3802 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 314-843-3377, www.stltile.com.

Porcelanosa “Glass Ácido” wall tile, available through St. Louis Tile & Stone, 3802 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 314-843-3377, www.stltile.com.