Incorporating global-inspired patterns into home decor can do wonders for a space, adding depth and cultural richness ...

From classic checkerboard formations and decorative delft tiles to glazed metro tiles and baked Moroccan ... modern kitchens and lends a high-end feel,' explains Jessika Gatewood of Gatewood Designs.

In the bathroom above, for instance, Funk elected to mix a custom-colored cement Moroccan tile in a straight grid format with small-scale running bond slate on the floors, and large, wavy-textured ...