large-format tile Archives - The Tile Shop Blog Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:54:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 147117943 Year In Review: Top 10 Before and Afters of 2024 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/year-in-review-top-10-before-and-afters-of-2024/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/year-in-review-top-10-before-and-afters-of-2024/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:54:40 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=10705 This week’s Year In Review is all about celebrating the big reveal. From stunning shower transformations to kitchen glow-ups, read...

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This week’s Year In Review is all about celebrating the big reveal. From stunning shower transformations to kitchen glow-ups, read on for the “blah”-to-brilliant moments you liked, shared and pinned the most. (They might even inspire your own space makeover!)

10. Handcrafted Excellence

Authentic handcrafted Zellige tile adds artisanal appeal to this boho chic bathroom, designed by Carmeon Hamilton. We love how the traditional star and cross design complements the abstract art, graphic wallpaper and decorative fans, creating a unique, worldly aesthetic. For ideas on incorporating this global, eclectic style into your space, check out our guide to boho chic design.

Featuring: Zellige Charcoal Chabone Cross Gloss, Zellige Charcoal Chabone Star Matte and Riad White. Design and photography by Carmeon Hamilton.

9. Transitional Kitchen

Jennifer Janeway Designs paired the Volakas Honed Large Herringbone tile with white cabinets and countertops to create a bright and inviting kitchen. The designer crafted a beautiful transitional space by mixing marble–often found in traditional design–with contemporary cabinet pulls and a black faucet. Discover how to achieve the perfect balance between old and new styles in our guide to transitional design.

Featuring: Volakas Honed Large Herringbone. Design and photography by Jennifer Janeway Designs.

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8. Relaxing Shower

This stunning shower, also designed by Jennifer Janeway Designs, uses a mix of neutrals to create a stylish, contemporary space. The grey and beige Aspire Hex Ash mosaic tile focal point extends to the shower floor, creating a pleasing waterfall effect. Shop our wide selection of mosaic tiles to replicate this design in your style.


Featuring: Aspire Hex Ash and Colorgloss White. Design and photography by Jennifer Janeway Designs.

7. Magnificent Fireplace

Warm grey paint and a blue-and-grey mosaic fireplace surround transform this cozy living room from “okay” to OH YAY! We love how the color variation in the Penny Round Cloudy tile adds visual texture to the space (and how the blue and grey tones complement the rug). For more ideas on upgrading your home hearth, shop our wide selection of fireplace tile.

Featuring: Penny Round Cloudy. Design and photography by Jennifer Janeway Designs.

6. Sleek & Chic Backsplash

This stylish kitchen update is on point! The Picket Florencia Super Bianco tile offers a modern twist on the traditional subway. The horizontal and diagonal lines create movement in the backsplash, giving it a chic, contemporary feel. If you love this sleek shape, shop our full selection of picket tile.


Featuring: Picket Florencia Super Bianco. Design and photography by RLH Residential.

5. Oasis Bathroom

Large-format stone-look tiles give this space a cohesive, expansive appearance. The Carrara Gris wall tile features subtle grey veining for an authentic marble look, while the Linear Stone Black tile, with its expressive grey coloring, mimics the appearance of limestone. Both tiles offer the durability and easy maintenance of porcelain. The result is a luxurious space that will retain its beauty for years to come.

Featuring: Carrara Gris and Linear Stone Black. Design and photography by Jennifer Janeway Designs.

4. Marble Shower

Luxurious Ashford Carrara marble completes this elegant bathroom. The subway tile shower walls and Niles mosaic tile floor are classic shapes that complement the curved silver hardware and Victorian-inspired door handle, creating a timeless, traditional design.

Featuring: Ashford Carrara Polished Nilse with Black Dot and Ashford Carrara Subway. Design and photography by @thebirdsdothus.

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3. Boho Bathroom

With unique style and worldly sensibility, I SPY DIY completely transforms this small bathroom. The custom subway tile walls and Moroccan-inspired cross-and-star-shaped floor tiles add a personal, stylized touch, taking the space from simple to stellar. If you love this perfectly imperfect style, shop our vast selection of handmade-look tile.

Featuring: Villa White Gloss, Villa Warm Grey Gloss, Kasbah Star Terracotta and Kasbah Cross Terracotta. Design and photography by I SPY DIY.

2. Serene Shower

The gently flowing 3D waves of the Nora White tile create a soothing, tactile experience in this shower, designed by @juliachristinehomes. The brilliant white, textured surface awakens the senses, making it the perfect space to start the day.

Featuring: Nora White. Design and photography by @juliachristinehome.

1. Contemporary Bathroom

We can see why this contemporary bathroom update, designed by All About Bathrooms, was your favorite project of 2024! The vivid Look Avio tile, installed vertically with a horizontal offset, is so chic! While the large-format, marble-look floor tile makes this spacious bathroom feel even more expansive. The effect is a luxurious and revitalizing space.

Featuring: Look Avio and Everest White Natural. Design by All About Bathrooms. Photography by @raemirue.

Have a reno on your New Year’s to-do list? The Tile Shop is here to help every step of the way. Stop by one of our many showrooms or schedule a free in-person or virtual design consultation to get started creating your own amazing before-and-after moment!

Discover more of our 2024 Year In Review Series: Top 10 Bathrooms and Top 10 Kitchens.

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If the past year was all about discovering your personal style and designing home interiors that bring you joy, the coming year will see further individualization with more nuanced expressions of the styles we’ve come to love. Some design staples of 2024–such as artisanal, sustainable and organic materials–will continue to be a focus through 2025 and beyond. Read on for 15 new trends you’ll want to make your own for years to come.

1. Hotel-Inspired Interiors

Luxurious, serene and universally appealing, hotel-style interiors make every day feel like a vacation. This five-star shower features the Pisa Oro wall tile matched with the Kasbah Star Bone and Terracotta Cross for a rich and pampering space. Choose luxe marble- or handmade-look tiles in a warm, neutral palette to achieve this look.

2. Celebration of Pattern

Whether graphic and bold, or soft and floral, we predict that patterns will be gracing more walls and floors. Durable and easy to clean, porcelain and ceramic tiles are perfect for showcasing a favorite print–especially in high-traffic or high-mess areas like a kitchen backsplash. Shop our extensive selection of patterned tile to find a design you’ll love.

3. Picket Tile

A new twist on traditional subway tile, picket tile has gained popularity in recent years, and we foresee it continuing to add pointed charm for years to come. Shop our full selection of picket tile to find a style that fits your space.

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4. Curves

Sofas aren’t the only traditionally boxy items turning to rounded edges; curved tile has fewer sharp points, creating a softness to your interior design. Scallops, waves and penny rounds–with their soothing silhouettes–will be featured in more spaces. Here, the Gem by Alison Victoria tile shows how the curved edge enlivens a space with gentle movement.

5. A Focus On Artisan Designs

Both interior design and fashion saw a renewed enthusiasm for handcrafted goods in 2024, and we expect this trend toward authenticity and quality to continue into the new year. Crafted, painted and glazed by hand, each Zellige tile adds one-of-a-kind character to your home. This kitchen, designed by Fox Homes and featuring the Zellige White Gloss tile, shows how the slight variations from piece to piece come together to create an elegant space.

This bright and charming kitchen features white Zellige tile backsplash and open white shelves.
Featuring: Zellige White Gloss. Design by Fox Homes.

6. Eclecticism

Artfully mixed patterns, colors and materials are what make eclectic design so intriguing. This style rewards the bold and unconventional, as seen in the uniquely patterned Big Sur tile from celebrity designer Jeffrey Alan Marks. The abstract layers of glossy blue patina top a cream-colored matte base, giving the appearance of glazed pottery. Shop Big Sur in its two distinct colorways: Sea Spray (green) and Off the Hook (shown).

7. Japandi

A harmonious blend of Japanese and Scandinavian design, Japandi places significance on soothing colors, high-quality materials and a connection with nature. Choose warm neutral colors and wood-look tile (such as the Nidus Decore Mix tile shown here) to create your personal Zen retreat.

8. Brilliant Blue

From bright cobalt to rich navy to vivid sky, blue in all its hues will infuse our interiors with vibrant, serotonin-inducing vibes in 2025. Shop our wide assortment of blue tile–including the Zellige Azul gloss tile shown here–to find the perfect shade for your space.

This bright kitchen features a bold blue Zellige tile.
Featuring: Zellige Azul Gloss.

9. Cozy Patterns

Charming florals are a cornerstone of some of our favorite emerging trends. “English cottage” and the closely related “granny chic” styles use vintage-inspired plays of pattern and color to evoke the cozy feeling of curling up on an overstuffed sofa with a warm cup of tea. The whimsical patterns in our exclusive Laura Ashley collection will help you achieve this timeless trend.

10. Glass and Mirrors

Reflective surfaces will brighten more spaces in 2025. Mirrored glass tiles add warmth and depth to your space, making them a great choice for kitchen backsplashes or entryway walls. Here, the Patina Siren Mirror by Kelli Fontana tile helps to illuminate this stylish kitchen.

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11. Textured Walls

The coming year will be about celebrating all five senses, which means adding tactile elements to your home. Fluted tile, like the Violin Decor tile shown here, adds texture to your walls. Install this tile in your bathroom or shower to awaken your senses at the start of the day.

12. Natural Neutrals

The trend toward embracing the shapes, materials and colors of nature will continue into the new year. Warm browns and beiges reflect the outside world and create a serene and soothing atmosphere. Shop our full assortment of brown and beige tiles to create tranquil spaces.

13. All Things Green

Increasingly recognized as a new neutral, green inspires a feeling of connectivity with nature, making it a popular shade for home interiors. Its versatility in pairing with other colors makes it a go-to tone for a variety of styles. Shop our wide selection of green tile and create your own envy-worthy space.

A bar backsplash that features white and green handmade-look subway tile.
Featuring: Nautalis White and Hackney Jade.

14. Self-Care Spaces

Making time to be your best self is more than just a trend. Prioritize your self-care by creating spaces that promote well-being. Whether it’s an ultra-luxe bathroom like this Nikki Chu-designed room, or a tranquil shower, having a place in your home that relaxes and revitalizes you will help you care for more than just yourself.

15. Natural Stone

Luxurious and unique, natural stone continues to be a popular design choice. In addition to the ever-popular marble, we predict that travertine will grace many spaces in 2025. Here, Arctic White marble is paired with Claros Silver travertine for a beautifully textured shower.

We can’t wait to see all the amazing spaces you create in 2025! Share your next project by tagging us @thetileshop on Instagram or uploading it directly to our Customer Room Gallery (you can find even more design inspo there, too)!

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Ready for a room refresh? Add elegance–and protection against messes–with a luxurious new kitchen backsplash. Read on for 14 gorgeous marble tile ideas to transform your space into a true marvel.

1. Combine Warm and Cool Neutrals

One of our favorite design trends is mixing warm and cool neutrals to achieve an inviting and visually interesting space. This luxe kitchen backsplash, designed by @cjuncaj, features the expressively veined Firenze Calacatta tile. With its grey, beige, brown and cream tones, this tile creates balance while making a bold statement.

This luxurious kitchen features a grey- and beige-veined white marble tile.
Featuring: Firenze Calacatta. Design and Photography by @cjuncaj.

2. Add Elegance With a Leaf-Shaped Mosaic

Give your backsplash a beautiful sense of movement with a marble mosaic. This stunning space, designed by @ckdesignernicole, features the Elia Honed by Alison Victoria tile. The delicate leaf shapes accentuate the grey and taupe veining in the white marble tile, forming a playful and serene backsplash.  

This kitchen features a beautiful marble leaf-shaped mosaic backsplash.
Featuring: Elia Honed by Alison Victoria. Design and photography by @ckdesignernicole.

3. Create a Slab Effect

Achieve the luxurious “slab” look with a large rectangular marble tile, like the 12″ x 24″ Calacata Evora tile shown here. Larger tile requires fewer grout joints, resembling the appearance of a single slab of marble. You can also obtain the slab marble look with large-format porcelain tile, available in sizes up to 48″ x 48″.  

This kitchen features a large white marble tile backsplash installed with few and subtle grout lines for a "slab" effect.
Featuring: Calacata Evora. Design by Angelia Guthrie.
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4. Mix Marble and Metal

Layering materials adds visual texture to your space. The Palermo Noir Stone Hex tile, featured on this stylish kitchen backsplash, combines rich black marble with small pieces of brushed bronze. We love how the chic bronze accents complement the metal faucet and fixtures.  

5. Get a Modern Farmhouse Look With a Basketweave Mosaic

This kitchen, designed by Timber Trails, showcases elevated modern farmhouse design. The Sampson mosaic tile features an exquisite basketweave pattern of white and beige marble. Paired with open shelving and wooden accessories, this backsplash embodies the cozy-chic aspect of modern farmhouse style. For more ideas on incorporating this design throughout your home, check out this comprehensive guide to achieving a modern farmhouse look.

6. Set a Mood With Grey Marble

Love the tone of a cloudy sky? Bring it indoors with an expressive grey tile, like the Bianco Colorato shown here. The soft light and dark grey veining are beautifully balanced by subtle beige tones, creating a harmonious neutral look. We love how this gorgeous grey complements the white cabinets and wood shelves.

A bright and airy kitchen with a grey marble subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Bianco Colorato.
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7. Cast a “Hex”

Available in a range of sizes, colors and materials, hexagon tile is a retro shape that has found a fresh application in our spaces in recent years. Marble, with its vivid veining–bold or subtle, like the soft grey featured in the Royal White Hex tile—adds a sense of movement to your hexagon tile backsplash.  

Silver stove with red nobs in front of white hexagon tile wall.
Featuring: Royal White Hex.

8. Elevate Your Space With a Waterjet Mosaic

Glass and marble are elegantly combined in the Northbrook Glass with Black Marquina tile. Created using high-powered jets of water that carve intricate grooves in the hard stone, waterjet mosaics combine natural stone with glass, metal or mother-of-pearl. As an added bonus, the glass in this mosaic captures light, brightening the cooking space.  

9. Create a Rustic Look With Tumbled Marble

The worn appearance of tumbled marble is achieved by placing the stone in a rotating drum with rocks, sand and water. The result is a beautifully textured tile that is both refined and rustic. This charming kitchen, designed by Esslinger Design Co., features a backsplash of Meram Blanc Carrara tumbled marble subway tile, which creates an elevated brick wall feel.  

This kitchen features a tumbled marble subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara. Design and photography by Esslinger Design Co.

10. Add Art Deco Charm

Curves and geometric shapes are hallmarks of classic Art Deco design. This style, popularized in the 1920s, has reemerged in the 2020s with a contemporary twist—and we’re loving it! Here, the stylish Christie Volakas mosaic tile, featuring lush marble and gilded metal accents, creates a space that Gadsby would adore.  

This kitchen backsplash features a scalloped marble tile with bronze accents.
Featuring: Christie Volakas. Design and photography by Ideal CDR.

11. Create a Sense of Movement With Chevron

This V-shaped tile creates a pleasing zigzag pattern that adds a sense of movement to this kitchen. The natural grey veining adds texture, complementing the organic elements, such as the wicker lamp shade and open wood shelving.  If you love this classic look, explore our wide assortment of chevron tile.

12. Add a Marble Tile “Picture Frame”

Make your favorite marble mosaic a focal point by showcasing it in a tiled picture frame. This technique, created using decorative trim to frame a patterned or mosaic tile, adds a highly designed, picturesque element to your space. It’s also a great way to add a touch of luxury while staying within budget.  

This stove backsplash features white subway tile with a diamoned-shaped marble mosaic picture frame.
Featuring: Retro Lino and Modena Mosaic. Design and photography by Steffanie Danby.

13. Marvel With Marble Subway Tile

Elevate the everyday with a luxurious marble subway tile. This crisp and clean backsplash, designed by Timber Trails, features Meram Blanc Carrara subway tile. The soft veining in this winter white marble adds dimension, enhancing standard white subway tile with a touch of elegance.  

14. Choose a Diamond-Shaped Tile for a “Cut Above”

Bold grey veining adds movement to this opulent backsplash. The Africa Tempesta Wheaton tile features beautiful diamond and chevron shapes, enhancing the dynamic quality of the design. We love how the cloudy grey tile contrasts with the white countertop.  

This stove backsplash features grey diamond and chevron-shaped marble tile.
Featuring: Africa Tempesta.

Updating your space is easier than you think! Shop our wide assortment of kitchen backsplash tiles to find your perfect style, and check out our guide on how to tile your backsplash yourself. Need more assistance? Visit your local Tile Shop showroom, where you’ll find the tile, tools and expert advice you need to get started.

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14 Sleek & Stylish Powder Room Tile Ideas https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/14-sleek-stylish-powder-room-tile-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/14-sleek-stylish-powder-room-tile-ideas/#respond Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:56:04 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=10104 Whether you’re looking to add functionality to your home or simply refresh an existing bath in anticipation of holiday guests,...

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Whether you’re looking to add functionality to your home or simply refresh an existing bath in anticipation of holiday guests, these stylish powder tile ideas will make the most of your small space. Read on for ideas with mosaics, marble and everything in between and for more inspo, check out our Bathroom Tile Ideas for 2024.

1. Create a Tiled Accent Wall

Tiling only one wall can create a focal point and add the illusion of depth to your space. In this beautiful bathroom, Timber Trails tiled the wall behind the sink with the Alato Beachwalk Chevron glass mosaic tile, which doubles as a backsplash and enhances the space with a space a sense of movement.

This bathroom backsplash features a white and beige glass chevron mosaic.
Featuring: Alato Beachwalk Chevron. Design and photography by Timber Trails. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

2. Embrace Classic Encaustic Patterns

Made from cement using centuries-old techniques, encaustic tiles will lend an air of timelessness to your design. The classic pattern on the Britianna Camden tile is a case in point. In this half bathroom, the tile creates interest above the sink, while the warm neutral palette lends softness to the space.

This bathroom features an encaustic tile wall in a warm neutral pattern.
Featuring: Britannia Camden. Design and photography by @river_stone_tile.

3. Go Back to Basics With White Subway Tile

White subway remains a popular tile for a reason–the sleek and clean design is endlessly versatile, making this a great tile choice if you anticipate wanting to change up your bathroom decor with the seasons (or your moods). Here, @talk_repurposed installed the Imperial Bianco Matte tile with black grout, creating continuity of color between the walls and the black and white penny tile floor.

This bathroom features white subway tile and black and white penny round tile floor.
Featuring: Imperial Bianco Matte, Penny Round Matte White and Penny Round Matte Black. Design and photography by @talk_repurposed.
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4. Add Shape & Movement with Marble Hexagon Tile

An elegant marble instantly elevates any room’s design. Choose a dynamic shape, like the Hampton Carrara Tumbled Hex tile shown here, to add even more interest to your space. The veining in the marble creates subtile variations in color between the tile pieces for a natural sense of movement.

A bathroom with a marble hex accent wall.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara. Design and photography by @sweetshome1979.

5. Expand Your Wall Space with Large-Format Tile

Large-format tile requires fewer grout lines, which will give your space a more expansive and cohesive look–perfect for a small powder room! And you don’t need to tile the entire room to get the effect. This bathroom, designed by Domicile 37, uses oversized Invisible Grey tile as a wainscoting. Installed vertically, this tile gives the space the illusion of height as well as depth.

This stylish bathroom features a marble-look tile wall with dramatic grey veining and hexagon-shaped tile floor.
Featuring: Invisible Grey and Imperial Ivory Matte Hex. Design & Photography by Domicile 37.

6. Create a Wellness-Focused Space With Wood-Look Tile

Wood-look tile offers the same connection to nature and serotonin-boosting benefits as natural wood. The Fileto Camel tile used in this chic bathroom features a soothing fluted look that adds to the tactile experience of this space. For more ideas on the nature-inspired benefits of “biophilic design” check out this helpful guide.

Bathroom sink with fluted, wood-look tile backsplash.
Featuring: Filetto Camel.

7. Add Texture With Sculptural Tile

Like fluted tile, sculptural or 3D tile will add to the sensory experience of your space. The wavy ridges of the Ritual tile, shown here, create texture and soft movement. As the light catches on the raised portion of the tile and casts shadows, the effect is a dynamic space that can be changed with the simple addition of a candle.

This bright white bathroom features a fluted marble-look tile backsplash.
Featuring: Ritual.
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8. Soften the Edges with Wave-Shaped Tile

Tile is a hard design element by definition, but tiles with a curved shape–like the Wave Grey Owl tile shown here–will lend softness to your space. The curves of the mirror, circular wall sconce, and even the sink basin all work with the curved tile to give this space a feeling of ease.

A modern bathroom with a white wave-shaped tile backsplash and a black pedestal sink.
Featuring: Wave Grey Owl.

9. Create a Beachy Vibe

Give your powder room a relaxed seaside update with “coastal chic” design. Characterized by charming blues and warm neutrals, this sleek style goes beyond basic nautical nods. We love how the Big Sur by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Off the Hook tile uses an abstract, wave-like pattern to evoke the ocean shore. For more beachy tile ideas, check out this comprehensive guide.

A coastal chic bathroom vanity with abstract blue tile.
Featuring: Big Sur by Jeffrey Alan Marks in Off the Hook.

10. Pair a Pattern With a Pattern

Because it’s a relatively small area of the house, and perhaps not a room you’ll use on a daily basis, the powder room is a great place to explore your style. Patterns that might feel busy in the master bathroom can provide an unexpected surprise for your guests. Here, a bold floral wallpaper is paired with a black-and-white marble-look patterned tile for a visually stimulating space.

A funky bathroom with a floral patterned wall paper and black and white patterned tile floor.
Featuring: Marble Star. Design and photography by construction2style.

11. Create a Chic (and Cozy) Space

“Modern farmhouse” embraces comfy, homey and effortlessly stylish design. If this is your aesthetic, then your powder room is the perfect place to put it on display. For this rustic-chic bathroom I SPY DIY based their design around the hexagon mirror, using the simple Silver Hex tile to highlight this shape and tie in to the neutral tone of this space.

This stylish modern farmhouse bathroom features a silver hex floor.
Featuring: Silver Hex. Design and photography by ISPYDIY.

12. Soften Your Space With a Pastel Palette

Create a dreamy space that relaxes your senses with soft pastel tile. This lovely powder room, designed by Rodi Homes, features the Color Market Alice tile installed in a herringbone pattern. The light pink tile makes this space light and feminine, while zig-zag grout lines add bold movement.

A feminine bathroom featuring pink subway tile in a herringbone pattern.
Featuring: Color Market Alice. Design and photography by Rodi Homes.

13. Mix Old and New With Transitional Design

This elegant bathroom from Timber Trails perfectly encapsulates the timeless charm of transitional design. Blending traditional elements (the grey paneled walls and regally shaped mirror) with the contemporary light fixture and diamond-shaped tile, this space transcends trends. If your style falls between classic and contemporary, discover more ideas in our Tile For Every Style guide to transitional design.

This transitional bathroom features a stone mosaic tile floor.
Featuring: Montauk Dark Grey. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

14. Add Depth to Your Space With Glossy Tile

Make your small space feel larger with a slightly reflective glossy tile that catches the light. The gloss finish of the Tribeca Basalt tile used in this bathroom creates the illusion of depth and also brightens the room. Glossy tile is perfect for a space that includes a natural light source.

This chic modern bathroom features a black handmade-look subway tile wall.
Featuring: Tribeca Basalt.

There are thousands more tiles to choose from! Discover them all by shopping our vast assortment of bathroom tile. Or visit our Instagram and the Customer Room Gallery to see our tile in action in real customer spaces.

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9 Kitchen Tile to Wood Floor Transition Ideas https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/9-kitchen-tile-to-wood-floor-transition-ideas/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/9-kitchen-tile-to-wood-floor-transition-ideas/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:35:00 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=10147 When choosing tile for your kitchen, you need to consider not only how it will look in that room but...

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When choosing tile for your kitchen, you need to consider not only how it will look in that room but also how your flooring choice will look as it transitions to your great room, dining room or living room. Here are nine tile and wood floor pairings that provide easy flow from room to room.

1. Pair Wood With an Ornate Patterned Tile

A beautiful patterned tile will give your space distinction as well as provide an elegant pairing with a wood floor. The ornate Morris & Co. Pure Net Black Ink tile elevates this space and complements the natural wood floors (as well as the gorgeous floral wallpaper) giving this home a hand-crafted feel.

This kitchen features a black lace pattern floor and white marble wall tile.
Featuring: Meram Blanc Carrara and Morris & Co. Pure Net Black Ink. Photography by Blackstock Photography.

2. Ceramic Tile to Wood Floor Transition

Man-made ceramic and porcelain tiles offer a wide range of styles, shapes and designs. The Star ceramic tile gives this space, designed by Callaway Homes, an elevated “modern farmhouse” aesthetic. The flooring creates a clear delineation between the kitchen and living space, yet the black and white patterned tile pairs well with the wood floors.

This spacious kitchen features black Americana star floor tile and white handmade-look wall tile.
Featuring: Star and Riad White. Design and photography by Callaway Homes.
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3. Use Wood-Look Porcelain for a Cohesive Look

If you want to extend the look of wooden floors into your kitchen, durable and easy-to-clean wood-look porcelain will give you a natural appearance in a material well-suited to handling traffic and mess. Wood-look tile can be used to create cohesion between two separate but closely related rooms, as At Home With Ashley has done in this kitchen/dining space.

This bright, colorful kitchen features white subway tile backsplash and a wood-look porcelain tile floor.
Featuring: Baltimore Beige Wood Look and Regent Bianco. Design by At Home with Ashley.

4. Tile Your Kitchen Island

If your kitchen or great room already features wood flooring, consider showcasing a favorite tile in a more unconventional spot, such as the side of a kitchen island. In this cozy-chic kitchen by @courtneypillion, the Star tile adds a delightful, unexpected design element.

This kitchen features a black star-patterned tile kitchen island.
Featuring: Star. Design and photography by @courtneypillion.

5. Add Interest With a Diamond-Shaped Tile

Shape is another way to add distinction to your floors. Consider using tile shapes with diagonal lines, such as diamonds, chevrons or hexagons, to play up the contrast in a tile to wood transition. This stylish kitchen, designed by @jenpanattoni, featuring the Diamond White City tile is a case in point.

This kitchen features a white stone-look floor tile.
Featuring: Diamond City White and Riad Sand. Design and photography by @jenpanattoni.
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6. Create a Classy Pairing With Stone-Look Tile

Stone or stone-look tile and hardwood are a natural pairing. This kitchen, designed by Rashida Banks, uses the Aqua Nero Matte porcelain tile. The rich veining in the tile adds visual texture that complements the organic woodgrain in the living room floor.

This bright and open kitchen features black stone-look tile floor and white marble wall tile.
Featuring: Aqua Nero Matte and Royal Satin White. Design by Rashida Banks. Photography by Antwon Maxwell Photography.

7. Extend Your Kitchen Floor With Luxury Vinyl Planks

Another option for a cohesive look from your kitchen and beyond is to continue your floor beyond the culinary space. Here the Arbour Midlands Hickory Tavern luxury vinyl flooring extends from the kitchen into the dining room, but this stain- and scratch-resistant flooring is suitable for an entire first floor. This easy-to-install option is perfect for a DIY project. Discover just how stress free vinyl flooring can be with our helpful guide.

Green kitchen with brown, wood-look vinyl flooring.
Featuring: Arbour Midlands Hickory Tavern. Design & Photography by Pinch Plate Party.

8. Tile Your Counter Wall

The counter wall provides another opportunity for you to showcase your style. This chic kitchen features the Liria Negro tile. The ornate black, white and beige pattern complements the dark wood floor for a chic and unique design.

Featuring: Liria Negro. Design and photography by @KateBennett_DC

9. Pair Wood With a Beautiful Neutral Pattern

In this stunning space designed by @alexandria.by.design, the warm dark brown wood floor is beautifully complemented by the cool grey and light blue pattern of the Cybele Blue tile. While this design uses pattern to achieve a cool, neutral look, you can achieve a similar effect with grey marble or marble-look tiles.

This kitchen features a patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Cybele Blue. Design and photography by @alexandria.by.design.

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From crisp white to jet black, marble tile comes in a range of naturally rich colors. If you’re dreaming of a luxurious and beautiful bathroom, these fourteen marvelous marble tile ideas are sure to spark inspiration.

1. Embrace a Marble Collection

Our stone collections include a wealth of tile sizes, shapes and trim pieces so you can get an refined all-over marble look. This elegant bathroom features Calacata Evora marble throughout. The effect is a splendid space that will make your daily bathroom routine feel like a trip to the spa.

This transitional bathroom features white marble with beige and grey veining.
Featuring: Calacata Evora 12 x 24 in., Calacata Evora Hex, Calacata Evora 4 x 12 in., Calacata Evora Somerset, Calacata Evora Barnes, Calacata Evora Skirting, Calacata Evora Corner Shelf, Calacata Evora Curb and Alison Victoria Precious Metals 24 Karat Pencil.

2. Mix Marble with Travertine

Mixing marble with other natural stone, such as travertine, is an excellent way to add visual texture to your space. This beautiful bathroom features a combination of Arctic White marble and Claros Silver travertine. The expressive details and veining inherent to the natural stone add to the richness of this space that integrates elements of “traditional” and “contemporary” design. If you love this look, read our comprehensive guide to “transitional design” for more ideas.

An elegant shower featuring a decorative picture frame with mosaic herringbone and marble and travertine tile.
Featuring: Arctic White Large Herringbone, Arctic White 8 x 20 in., Arctic White Barnes, Claros Silver Somerset, Arctic White Skirting, Arctic White 12 x 24 in., Claros Silver Curb, Claros Silver 2 x 2 in. and Claros Silver Small Versailes.

3. Add Elegance with a Waterjet Mosaic

High-powered water jets are used to create intricate, curved designs in marble resulting in these gorgeous mosaics. The Havana with White Nacre Stone tile shown here features gorgeous grey marble with mother-of-pearl floral details for a feminine and highly decorative look. Perfect either alone or paired with a matching marble tile, a waterjet mosaic tile will add charm and grace to your space.

White marble mosaic with grey flower pattern on wall of elegant powder room.
Featuring: Havana with White Nacre Stone.
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4. Add Drama with Rich Veining

The expressive veining of the Macchia Vecchia tile used in this grand bathroom, designed by Nikki Chu, creates dramatic movement throughout this space. Though this tile is marble-look porcelain, the multiple tile faces provide variation, giving it a realistic appearance. The porcelain tile is paired with the Calacata Evora marble floor for a richly opulent space. For more of Nikki Chu’s fashion-forward room designs, check out this home tour.

A luxurious bathroom with beige tile floor and a dramatic brown and ochre veining porcelain tile walls.
Featuring: Calacata Evora, Macchia Vecchia and Shapes Elongated Hex Off White Two Tone. Design by Nikki Chu.

5. Make it Moody with Grey Marble

Another lavish bathroom designed by Nikki Chu, this space features floor-to-ceiling Ashford Carrara marble. This lush grey-toned stone is available in several sizes and shapes, including hexagon tiles and trim tiles, to achieve this highly designed look.

This luxurious bathroom features marble with dramatic grey veining.
Featuring: Ashford Carrara 12 x 24 in., Ashford Carrara Hex, Ashford Carrara Skirting and Hampton Carrara Shower Curb.

6. Create an Enviable Space with Green Marble

Marble comes in many colors and can display dramatic or subtle veining. Here the opulent emerald tones of the Gem by Alison Victoria tile create a chic shower space. We love how the green shade of the wall tile is complemented with the green veining in the marble-look tile in the shower niche.

This chic shower features a green marble scalloped-shaped tile with a green and white marble-look shower niche.
Featuring: Gem by Alison Victoria, Marradi Calacatta Emerald and Alison Victoria Precious Metals Rose.

7. Win the Design with a Checkerboard Pattern

Add some whimsy to your luxurious marble design with a checkerboard pattern. This stylish bathroom, designed by Timber Trails, features the Hampton Carrara and Black Marquina tiles. The subtle veining in the black and white squares add depth to this simple design. Find more winning checkerboard tile patterns here.

Black and white marble checkerboard tile floor with double sink vanity.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara and Black Marquina. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

8. Marble Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas

Marble tile makes for a luxurious and expressive bathroom floor, as evident in this refined space designed by Renovation Husbands. The Firenze Carrara tile features shades of white and light grey with dark grey veining that complements the rich cream of the walls and the black shower floor and accessories.

This beautiful bathroom features a white marble floor with grey veining.
Featuring: Tribeca Gypsum White, Firenze Carrara Skirting, Firenze Carrara, Shanxi Black Flamed and Noir Stanton. Design and photography by Renovation Husbands.

9. Create an Elegant Tile Wainscoting

This elegant bathroom, designed by Timber Trails, uses a tile wainscoting finished with the Siberian Pearl Cornice tile moulding. The inclusion of the hexagon tile on the floor gives this space both cohesion and distinction.

This luxurious bathroom features white marble with grey veining on the floor and walls.
Featuring: Siberian Pearl Cornice, Siberian Pearl 4 x 12 in., Siberian Pearl Hex 12 in., Siberian Pearl Hex 3 in., Siberian Pearl Somerset and Siberian Pearl 12 x 12 in. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

10. Elevate Your “Modern Farmhouse” Design with a Marble Hex

Love everything modern farmhouse? This comfy, cozy, chic style is even more elevated when you incorporate marble into your design. This bathroom, designed by The Grit and Polish, is a case in point. The Firenze Carrara Hex floor tile adds an air of luxury to this rustic space. For even more ideas on how to incorporate this style into your bathroom, check out these 11 Charming Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas.

This rustic modern farmhouse bathroom features a small hex marble tile floor.
Featuring: Firenze Carrara Hex. Deign and photography by The Grit and Polish.

11. Create Movement with a Herringbone Pattern

Marble subway tiles offer a wealth of installation options, like this chic herringbone tile floor created with the Victoria Grey Dark tile. The zig-zag pattern enhances the rich movement of this dramatically veined tile for a floor that draws the eye across the room. For more subway tile layout ideas, checkout this helpful guide.

A bathroom floor with grey marble in a herringbone pattern.
Featuring: Victoria Grey Dark.

12. Add Traction to Your Shower with a Marble Mosaic Floor

An intricate mosaic not only adds beauty and interest to any space, it can also add traction to your bathroom or shower floors, helping prevent slippage. The Modena tile used on this chic shower features marble cut in diamond-shaped mosaic pieces. The effect is a lovely, unique and practical design.

A luxurious shower featuring beige marble-look tile and marble mosaic tile floor.
Featuring: Savannah Antique and Modena. Design by Nikki Chu.

13. Showcase Your Favorite Marble in a Shower Niche

If all-over marble isn’t your style (or isn’t in your budget), you can showcase a favorite tile in a smaller format by using it in a shower niche. The leaf-shaped Elia Polished by Alison Victoria tile, shown here, creates an elegant moment in this chic shower.

This brick-look tiled shower features a niche with leaf-shaped marble mosaic tile.
Featuring: Elia Polished by Alison Victoria, Brick x Brick by Alison Victoria Petal and Alison Victoria Precious Metals Rose.

14. Stretch Your Budget by Pairing the Real Thing With Marble-Look

Love marble, but floor-to-ceiling application doesn’t fit in your budget? Pairing marble-look tile with the real thing can give you a luxurious space without breaking the bank. This room, designed by Jaimie Nelson, features the Bianco Puro Hex marble floor tile and the Lombardi White Matte marble-look wall tile. The effect is a gorgeous bathroom that expertly mixes natural and man-made materials.

This bright white modern bathroom features marble-look wall tile and marble hex floor tile.
Featuring: Lombardia White Matte and Bianco Puro Hex. Design by Jaimie Nelson.

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From crisp ceramic to rich marble, white tile will make any space feel bright and clean–perfect for a bathroom! Read on for 12 stunning ideas to rejuvenate your space.

1. Embrace Handcrafted Elegance

Zellige tiles are cut, painted and glazed by hand, ensuring that each piece is truly unique. This bathroom designed by @forgegrove features the Zellige White Gloss tile paired with brass hardware for authentic elegance. The tiles’ slight variations in size and coloration create an uneven surface, adding lots of visual texture within the neutral color palette.

This chic shower features white glossy handmade tile with brass hardware.
Featuring: Zellige White Gloss. Design and photography by @forgegrove.

2. Create a Neat Design With Subway Tile

Arrange your tile in a vertical straight stack for crisp, orderly lines that that enhance the fresh, clean aesthetic of traditional white subway tile. This shower designed by Restor Homes shows how this simple layout can make an impact. The stacked tiles paired with the brass shower gives this space a cool, contemporary feel.

A chic white bathroom featuring a white ceramic subway tile in a vertical straight stack.
Featuring: Imperial Bianco Gloss. Design and photography by Restor Homes.

3. White Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas

A white tile floor is a nice base for any room, and we love how the Hampton Carrara Hex tile used in this chic bathroom designed by Timber Trails coordinates with the cool neutrals in this stylish space. The serene wall color brings out the soft grey veining in the marble tile, while the hexagon shape adds a sense of movement and sophistication.

This beautiful bathroom that features a marble hex floor tile.
Featuring: Hampton Carrara Hex. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by Stoffer Photography.
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4. Mix Glossy & Matte Finishes

A glossy finish creates a reflective surface, which, when paired with a matte finish, creates a stunningly subtle design. The alternating stripes of the Coco White Glossy and Matte tiles shown here use natural light to add brightness and interest to this contemporary bathroom.

This bright and modern bathroom features handmade-look subway tile in stripes of matte and glossy finish.
Featuring: Coco White Glossy and Coco White Matte.

5. Make a Big Impact With Large-Format Tiles

One of our favorite trends in tile is also one of the biggest literally and figuratively. Large-format tiles require fewer grout joints, giving your space an expansive, cohesive look. The bold grey veining on the oversized Elite Renoir tile used in this bathroom designed by Sara Matos Interior Designs adds dramatic movement along a sleek bathroom wall and tub surround.

A bright bathroom that features a large-format marble-look tile with vivid dark-grey veining.
Featuring: Elite Renoir. Design and photography by Sara Matos Interior Designs.

6. Make a Point With Picket Tile

A twist on traditional subway, picket tile is popular for its unique shape and off-center layout. This bathroom pairs the Lanse Matte White Picket tile with a sleek sink and contemporary accessories for an ultra-modern look.

This contemporary bathroom features white picket tile wall and a floating stone sink.
Featuring: Lanse Matte White Picket.
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7. Add Subtle Contrast with Beige Grout

The grout you choose can drastically alter your tile design. A contrasting black or dark grey grout will create drama, while white grout lines recede so tiles appear to blend together. For subtle contrast, choose a light neutral shade like the beige grout used in this bathroom. The soft coloring brings out the warm tones in the sink and countertop and contrasts nicely with the black hardware for a chic, contemporary look.

This bright, modern bathroom features white handmade-look subway tile backsplash.
Featuring: Coco White Glossy.

8. Make Waves for a Softer Design

The gentle curves of the Wave White tile soften this modern design for a calming effect. The wave pattern is perfect for a “coastal chic” designs. Pair this tile with blue or sand-colored paint and accessories for an elevated beachy vibe.

A contemporary bathroom featuring white wave-shaped tile.
Featuring: Wave White.

9. Add Softness With Honed Marble

A honed finish adds softness and depth to marble without the reflective shine of polished stone. Here San Dona honed marble is used throughout the space for an elegant, cohesive look, but you could easily incorporate satin-finish or polished pieces to highlight certain areas or bring brightness to your design.

White marble tile on walls and floor of a bathroom with a soaker tub and decorations.
Featuring: San Dona Subway, San Dona and San Dona Elba Trim.

10. Play With Pattern

Good news! You can still incorporate pattern into your white bathroom. The subtle white-on-taupe motif of the Annie Selke Flora Coconut Milk tile on the upper walls of this transitional shower lends a botanical flair to this otherwise simple tile design. The effect is a rich space that still maintains a soft, neutral color scheme.

A bathroom shower design combines patterned tile on the upper shower walls, with subway tile on the lower shower walls. Trim pieces are layered to create an attractive transition between the two surface materials, and tie in the color of the shower fixtures. A small corner shelf on the upper portion of the wall adds functional storage.
Featuring: Annie Selke Flora Coconut Milk, Annie Selke Artisanal White, Dark Stainless Steel Somerset, Siberian Pearl Corner Shelf and Hampton Carrara Somerset.

11. Create Charm With a Mosaic

Available in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and patterns, mosaic tile usually incorporates smaller pieces–perfect for creating traction on a bathroom or shower floor or for decorating a wall like this modern bathroom. The small, elongated bar shapes of the KitKat White mosaic tile add texture to this relaxing and charming space.

Bathroom wall tiled in long thin white tiles with a brown wood shelf holding toiletries.
Featuring: KitKat White.

12. Infuse Your Space With “Quiet Luxury”

Authentic and elegant, marble is at the forefront of one of our favorite trends–quiet luxury. This bathroom features Volkas marble throughout for a lush space that’s full of natural movement and tones of grey and beige. If your aesthetic leans towards elevated, subtle splendor, read more on how to create a quiet luxury space with tile.

This bathroom features luxurious white marble tile and leaf-shaped marble mosaic tile.
Featuring: Elia Honed by Alison Victoria, Volakas and Volakas Curb.

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Top 5 Tips for Luxury Tile Design on a Budget https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/top-5-tips-for-luxury-tile-design-on-a-budget/ https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/top-5-tips-for-luxury-tile-design-on-a-budget/#respond Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:09:15 +0000 https://tileshopblog.wpengine.com/?p=9382 Dreaming of a luxurious reno, but worried about the cost? Create the space of your dreams on a real-life budget...

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Dreaming of a luxurious reno, but worried about the cost? Create the space of your dreams on a real-life budget with these five smart tips.

1. Enhance the Spaces that Elevate Your Day

When approaching any design, it’s important to assess what you value so you know where to invest. If you don’t have the budget for a whole-home makeover, start with the spaces where you start your day, or the rooms where you spend the most time. You probably begin your day in your kitchen or bathroom, where you make coffee and take a shower. Choosing a design that will invigorate you in the morning will help you start your day off right.

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2. Invest In What You Love

Do you adore the look of real marble? Have you fallen in love with a beautiful mosaic or gorgeous pattern? If your budget doesn’t allow for you to use your dream tile throughout your space, try incorporating it into your design in smaller ways. A shower niche or picture frame provides a limited format that will make your decorative tile the focal point.

Decorative leaf-shaped marble tile in a shower niche with gold trim.
Featuring: Brick x Brick by Alison Victoria Petal, Elia Polished by Alison Victoria and Alison Victoria Precious Metals Rose.

3. Mix Marble-Look Tile with Real Marble

Wondering how to update bathroom tiles on a budget? Mixing marble-look tile with real marble tile is a great way to achieve an affordable bathroom tile design. This luxurious bathroom features the Volkas marble tile ($23.89/sq. ft.) throughout, but if you’re working within a budget, you can still get this look with the Volkas porcelain tile ($5.09/sq. ft.). The realistic veining and coloring of the man-made tile mimics the appearance of the higher price-point marble tile. You can elevate your design by incorporating real marble trim and accent pieces. The Elia Honed by Alison Victoria tile, used for the accent wall in this bathroom, makes a stunning shower niche (as shown in the above photo).

This elegant bathroom features white marble with delicate grey veining.
Featuring: Volakas Honed, Volakas Honed Curb and Elia Honed by Alison Victoria.

4. Choose an Affordable Alternative

Here’s a budget shower tile idea: choose an affordable alternative to your favorite tile. Compare the Cool Blue tile ($6.99/sq. ft.) in this shower to the Marrakesh Blue tile ($13.29/sq. ft.) used for the kitchen below. Both tiles feature the color variation and uneven surface texture characteristic of handmade-look tiles. The difference is the Cool Blue tile comes in a 12″ x 24″ pre-scored sheet, giving the appearance of individual tiles, but making for easier installation. We love how this shower embraces the features of this tile, using wider grout joints between the sheets as an innovative design element.

A chic and affordable bathroom featuring blue-handmade-look tile and fluted wood-look tile.
Featuring: Cool Blue, Violin Decor and DURAL Black Matte.

This bright kitchen features blue handmade-look tile.
Featuring: Marrakesh Blue.

5. Stay True to Your Aesthetic

Even if you’re working within a budget, you want to make sure you’re staying true to your preferred style. This chic industrial bathroom designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes features the Softcement Graphite tile, an affordable floor option at only $5.99/sq. ft. The cement look is perfectly keeping with the moody aesthetic of this bathroom.

This chic industrial bathroom features large-format cement-look tile.
Featuring: Softcement Graphite and Noir Honed Hixton. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. Build by Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

Whether you’re looking for budget shower tile ideas, or a kitchen refresh that doesn’t break the pocketbook, you’ll find tile for every budget and style at The Tile Shop. Find a local store or schedule a free design consultation to get started on your project! For more advice, watch as our Director of Design Kirsty Froelich explains how to choose tile for your budget.

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Large-format tiles are an interior design trend that makes a big impact. These oversized tiles come in a variety of natural materials (like marble) and man-made (porcelain and ceramic) and are characterized as any tile with a side larger than 15″, but come in styles up to 48″ x 48″. There are numerous benefits to large-format tiles. They require fewer grout joints which will make your space look and feel more cohesive and expansive, as well as making them easier to clean and maintain. Read on for ten stunning tile style ideas and shop our full assortment of large-format tiles to find a design that fits your space.

1. Elegant & Expansive Large-Format Marble Look

Large-format marble-look tile are everything you love about marble, but more durable and easier to clean and maintain–a great option for a bathroom. The Invisible Grey tile features bold grey and gold veining, adding movement and interest to this chic modern bathroom designed by Gray Space Interiors.

Large-format marble-look porcelain tile in shades of white and gray covers the walls and floor of a bathroom that also features a deep white soaker tub with matte black faucet.
Featuring: Invisible Grey. Design by Gray Space Interiors. Photography by Brian Wetzel.

2. Use 3D Tile For Walls that Pop

Sculptural or 3D tiles will pop off your walls, creating great visual texture. This chic powder room designed by Beth Diana Smith Interior Design features the Cell Light Gold AC tile. The raised abstract gold pattern makes for a unique, vibrant design. If you loved this extra-dimensional style, shop our full selection of 3D tiles to find a design to fit your space.

Dark purple and black and gold tile sink backsplash. White sink and circular mirror.
Featuring: Cell Light Gold AC. Design by Beth Diana Smith Interior Design. Photography by Mike Van Tassell.
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3. Create a Large-Format Herringbone

This elegant bathroom designed by Timber Trails uses the Siberian Pearl marble tile to create an oversized herringbone design. The zig-zag pattern of the tiles and combined with the soft beige veining of the marble gives this space a wonderful sense of movement. Shop our assortment of large-format rectangular tiles to achieve this effect.

This bright white bathroom features large-format white marble tile in a herringbone pattern.
Featuring: Siberian Pearl. Design by Timber Trails Development Company. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer.

4. Use Cement-Look Tile for Industrial Design

Industrial design is expanding from its urban roots and making its way into suburban homes. Case in point, this ultra-chic bathroom designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes. The large-format Softcement Graphite tile infuses this space with the cool look of a cement loft.

This modern bathroom features large-format grey floor and wall tile and dark grey with white veining shower tile.
Featuring: Softcement Graphite, Noir Honed Hixton, Noir Honed Threshold, Noir Honed Mosaic, Alvarado and Livingstone Nero. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang. Build by Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes. Photography by Spacecrafting.

5. Create a Slab Look with Marble Tile

Large blocks of stone can creates timeless, elegant and chic walls, but can be expensive and difficult to install. Get the look of a stone slab with large-format marble tile. This gorgeous marble backsplash uses the 12″ x 24″ Calacata Evora Honed marble tile. The effect of the oversize tiles with their fewer grout joints gives this space an expansive look similar to what you would get from a single block of marble.

This bright, modern kitchen features a marble slab-look backsplash.
Featuring: Calacata Evora Honed. Design by Angelia Guthrie.
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6. Easy Handmade-look tiles

Handmade is made easy with the Cool Blue large-format wall tile. This 12″ x 24″ tile features pre-scored grout joints for easy installation. This tile gives the appearance of many smaller tiles, but the fewer grout joints makes the upkeep a breeze and the variation in tone and surface texture give this tile a true handmade look.

A large bathroom featuring a blue handmade-look tile accent wall.
Featuring: Cool Blue.

7. Authentic Wood-Look Tiles

Large-format tiles can mimic the look of real wood with long, skinny wood-look planks or decorative square wood looks like the Viggo Nogal Wood-Look porcelain tiles shown here. The realistic woodgrain texture will give your space all the elegance of organic material with the easy-to-clean, scratch- and water-resistant quality of porcelain. Shop our full assortment of wood-look tiles to achieve this effect.

A wood-look diamond patterned floor tile.
Featuring: Viggo Nogal Wood Look.

8. Fabulous Fluted Tile

This luxurious dining room designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang truly reflects her bold, elegant and whimsical style. The fluted Tommas Classico (from our exclusive Kelli Fontana collection) is designed to add visual texture through the shadows each raised flute casts as the light moves through the room. This unique marble-look tile is also available in Tommas Cararra, which features subtle grey veining.

This glamorous dining room features white fluted marble-look tile and patina mirrored tile.
Featuring: Patina Eclipse, Patina Siren and Tommas Classico. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang.

9. Create a Calming Space with Textured Wood-Look Tile

Wood-look tile emulates natural material, connecting your space to the outside world with the serotonin-inducing sensations of a walk in the woods. This botanical benevolence is perfectly expressed in the soft, earth tones and elegant fluting of the Nidus Decor Mix tile. The cool and calming shower that looks as if it belongs in a wilderness retreat or chic spa.

A shower with wood-look fluted tile and shower niches that feature elongated hex tile.
Featuring: Nidus Decor Mix, Shapes Elongated Hex Off White Two Tone and DURAL Black Matte.

10. Rusted Metal-Look Tile

The Rust Green Geometric Luster tile has a worn appearance for a modern industrial look. The large-format of this tile make the floor look as if it’s made of large pieces of metal. If you love this chic and unique look, explore this tile’s other colorways: Brown and Ivory.

Rust green large-format floor tile.
Featuring: Rust Green Geometric Luster.

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