Designed for aesthetics as well as functionality, tile is the basis of form and function for home design, and choices have grown tremendously in the past decade. New technologies mean that tile glazes, textures, and applications are more innovative than ever. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are very popular, but there are also glass tiles, cement tiles, metal tiles, and stone tiles—to name just a few. And don't forget, not every tile is cut out to do the same job. Don't use glass