Looking at specific materials, Jeff Mosich of Epic Imports, has been noticing a lot of travertine, quartzite and slate being used in kitchen and bath settings lately. “I also see a lot of metal and a lot of glass being used in kitchen design today,” he said. Furthermore, a variety of new shapes and sizes have recently been introduced to the market, allowing for even more unique design elements to be created. Aside from traditional square and rectangular pieces, octagons, hexagons and circles are also starting to appear more in various design arenas. “As far as shapes are concerned, besides traditional 4- x 4-inch tiles, elongated subway tiles such as 2 x 6 or 2 x 4 inches are really popular,” Mosich added.