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Liven up your living space with the latest tile trends

Holding Pattern

From arabesque to houndstooth to plaid, patterned tiles have proven to be one of the year’s most popular trends with boldly patterned floors leading the pack. With a heightened interest in craftsmanship, patterned tiles with a little worn texture create old-world, handmade charm while still feeling current. Global-inspired patterns are also popular and can be seen in the Havana Collection Deco Mix from Paramount Flooring, carried at Total Floor Covering in Appleton. This collection mimics the cement tiles that line the patios, walkways and walls of Cuba. Patterns range from Spanish-inspired to art nouveau to art deco. Rachel Johnson, interior designer at Total Floor Covering, says this tile can be used in both indoor and outdoor applications, but looks especially good in foyers. (Shown: Paramount Flooring Old Havana Mix at Total Floor Covering.)