The pipe underneath is veiled by a frosted resin panel. Room by Sara and Robyn Karp; sink by Ken Hudes; the brushed-stainless-steel mosaic tiles are from Ann Sacks. 2. The Glowbox ...

A ribbed-metal ceiling adds an urban flavor to a living room, while stainless-steel mosaic tiles create a spectacular backdrop in another home.

Blending art, architecture and design, mosaic tile is one of the oldest forms of wall and floor covering. Using the tiny squares known as tesserae, Ancient Greeks and Romans created detailed storie… ...

The first one, commissioned in 1968, was a tile mosaic on the wall above the stairwell. His second piece, a pair of enormous, abstract murals, will be finished within the next few weeks.