DDS - Tile and Stone

Design and Direct Source provides tile and stone for commercial projects worldwide. Started by Ann Sacks in 2005. Acquired by Materials Marketing 2016.

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Ceppo Di Gris marble defines the material palette at Fall Park by D&A. Bold aggregate contrast creates richly textured kitchens and baths throughout the development.

Design & Development: D&A Companies | Architect: Ravi Raj Architect | Photography: Clay Bank

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Texture. Shadow. Relief. Dimensional tile brings depth and visual movement to commercial interiors, transforming how walls interact with light and space. Explore sculptural surfaces, fluted stone, and relief tile from DDS.

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From rooftop terraces to pool decks, large-format porcelain delivers the durability commercial outdoor spaces demand. Explore versatile surfaces inspired by limestone, terracotta, marble, and contemporary graphics.

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Installed vertically, stacked, offset, or in herringbone patterns, 2×18 tile gives designers greater control over scale and layout while maintaining the practicality and durability of porcelain.

Featured Collections: Onda Dawn, Viola Willow, Viola Pippa

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Hospitality design at its most welcoming. studio LOVEISENOUGH paired warm wood, terrazzo, and our Copper State Unglazed Porcelain in Sage Smooth to create guest spaces that feel calm, natural, and connected to the North Carolina mountain landscape.

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The elongated 2×18 format offers a fresh alternative to traditional subway tile. Its slim proportions create cleaner lines, stronger directionality, and a more tailored appearance across hospitality, restaurant, and commercial interiors.

Featured Tile: Viola Philo, Viola Pippa

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At Ovation Hollywood, custom Colores Cement Tile brings color, pattern, and movement to outdoor gathering spaces. Developed for the Gensler-led reimagining of the Hollywood landmark, the patterned encaustic-look tile creates a distinct identity across the courtyards.

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Fabbrino Spire pairs a limestone-inspired porcelain surface with subtle fossil shell textures embedded through a layered glaze technique, creating soft tactile movement across walls, floors, wet areas, and pool waterlines.

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Commercial designers are leaning into green tile with intent. From retro references to calming palettes and layered surfaces, green brings depth, direction, and lasting relevance across project types.

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Salbo Twila delivers the look of individually set 4x4 tile in a scored 4x8 porcelain format—built for commercial scale.

Faster installs, consistent layout, glossy variation.

Walls, wet areas, and pool waterlines.

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At El Pollo Loco’s new headquarters, @symmetry8studio shapes a workplace that feels open and truly tied to the brand.
In the kitchen, Pacifico Estuary in Mist Matte brings a sense of movement—flat and curved decos forming a soft rhythm across the wall.
Photo: © RMA Photography

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Ivano Antonia, made in Italy, channels a mid-century palette with warm, saturated tones and a softly translucent glaze.

Porcelain performance for walls, facades, wet areas, and pool waterlines.

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Quarto Vale, made in Italy, draws on a speckled, small-batch look through fine glass grit in the glaze. Subtle variation, burnished edges, and a 3D ribbed deco create depth and structured movement.

Porcelain performance for walls, facades, wet areas, and pool waterlines.

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Copper State Parque translates project palettes into a refined, durable mosaic system.

33 patterns—from field to border—fully customizable by color.

Built for commercial design.

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At the back of house, tile supports the operation where durability, safety, and long-term performance matter most. From classic subway to hardwearing porcelain and textured surfaces, these selections are built to meet the demands behind the scenes.

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Introducing Pardo Alameda

Made in Spain, this porcelain collection pairs a glossy cream glaze with matte terracotta forms, where pattern reads as unglazed negative space. A 50:50 mixed set creates natural variation with minimal effort.

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Santos Heritage Field offers flexible customization—colors, sizes, and trims tailored to each project. Select U.S.-stocked options available for quick-ship timelines.

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Front of house tile sets the tone—defining atmosphere at the bar and across dining spaces. Expressive glazes, subtle variation, and controlled patterns, built for commercial use.

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Porto Hoyo explores organic form through shifting oval reliefs—sculpted surfaces that bring depth and quiet movement to warm terracotta tones. Available in 3×12 flat + relief formats.

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A world of possibilities with Copper State Unglazed Porcelain—through-body durability, multiple textures, and mosaic options built for high-performance spaces.