Homes; The Kitchen’s New Design Darling: Cement Tile Multi-colored, geometric encaustic tile is both timeless and versatile. The bold look is increasingly seen on kitchen floors and walls.

Cement tiles, which date to the late 19th century, ... The patterns were very complex back then, and they can be very flowery, soft and intricate or geometric and modern. ...

Extra-large ceramic tiles tie into wellness design, too, as they simplify home maintenance. Large-format tiles now come in sizes up to 5.25 feet by 10.5 feet, and thicknesses ranging from .14 ...

Zia Tile has a catalog of 64 colors, and Case Study includes four new offerings — ruddy Pompeii; cool beige Dune; burnt orange Rust; and Elemental Blue, an Yves Klein-inspired cobalt shade.

It is interesting to note that the use of patterned cement tiles in Malta is a deceptively young practice. I was quite surprised to learn that they have been used locally only for the last 300 years.

Cement backer board is a DIYer's friendit will let you lay down tile without using a thick bed of mortar. But you'll need to cut it down to size, and here's how.