Oval table with chevron pattern made from a shipwrecked Indonesian boat by Aellon Furniture.

Sleek yet cozy Saturday Afternoon chair & urban housing-inspired Corbu side table by Zipperer Studio

An homage in wood to old school desks by Bien Hecho.

Talk about a small space solution. The Double Tuck murphy-style bunk bed by Roberto Gil for CasaKids.

The acrylic dishes and trays in Christopher Coleman's booth were a welcome wallop of color at BKLYN Designs.

Dramatic, industrial glam chandelier by Urban Chandy at Bklyn Designs 2013.

Old, old school. Retrofitted table "Amptique" by Chara Amplification at Bklyn Designs 2013.

Subway tile is huge for kitchens right now. And for good reason — it looks good in traditional or modern kitchens, with light grout or dark grout. It looks pretty. It looks clean. If you love the look of subway tile but are searching for something just a little different, check out these alternatives from Coverings 2013, the international show that's all about tile. 

This is the second of our reports from Coverings 2013, the show featuring tile and stone from all over the world. Previously, we shared our favorite picks for new tiles with interesting patterns. This installment is all about texture — tiles you just wanna touch. 

Last week I had the opportunity to attend Coverings, the annual show featuring tile and stone from all over the world. I've separated my favorite tile finds into two groups — tiles with interesting patterns, and tiles with fascinating texture. First, the patterns: