28th Apr 2023
Classic Ideas For Floor Tiles: 7 Designs To Enhance Any Room
The floor is your canvas! Whether you want to go big and bold or subtle and classic, there are tile designs to suit any style. At Tile Space, we are all about blending practicality together with beautiful design which is reflected in this list of seven classic floor tiles designs. From sleek minimalist to country kitchen, there are floor tile ideas for every project.
And that's not all, we've also brought in one of our tile consultants, Moet Walker, our In-House Designer, to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about floor tiles and how to style them in your home. Let's start off with what she had to say.
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Floor Tile Design 101: 4 Important FAQs Answered By Moet Walker, Tile Space Consultant:
What tile pattern is best for floor tiles?
"This really depends on the space you're working with. The most common floor tile pattern we see in New Zealand is the stacked tile pattern [a.k.a grid pattern]", so if you want a more modern look, this pattern is for you.
What is a stacked tile pattern? As you can see in this beautiful bathroom design that uses our Navona Honey Vein tile, a stacked tile pattern is where rectangle or square tiles are laid in a straight line to create a grid-like look.
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A basic rectangle stacked tile look using the Navona Honey Vein stone-look tile.
Featured: How to Choose The Best Tiles for Your Kitchen Floor
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Which tile Colour is best for flooring?
"Mid-tone floor tiles are more forgiving in regards to dirt" says Moet. So, if you want a floor tile that's easy to maintain, go for grey concrete-look tiles, earthy stone-look tiles, or wood look tiles in warm tones.
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What if I have a small space where dark tiles aren't ideal?
" Light tiles are best for small or dark spaces" says Moet. Tiles like whites, soft greys and creams create a lighter space and make the space feel bigger than it is.
Go for luxurious marble-look tiles like the Navona Bone Cross Matt 60, or stone-look tiles in soft shades like cream and beige like the Travertino Navona Bianco Matt.
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What floor tile pattern makes a room look bigger?
Have a small space? Then a stacked floor tile pattern is best for you.
Moet says that "a stacked tile makes the space look bigger because you aren’t adding an extra element in the pattern like a staggered brick pattern for example".
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Do square or rectangle tiles make a room look bigger?
According to our tile expert "this depends on the size of the tiles and the shape of the room. Laying large rectangle tiles in a long rectangle-shaped room creates 'a bigger feel"
"Laying rectangle tiles horizontally can make a narrow room feel wider" says Moet while "laying tiles the opposite way can make the space feel longer".
If you want to dig deeper into this, we highly recommend reading this guide to
Large vs Small Tiles, so you can understand the pros and cons of each to decide what works best for your space.
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| Square: Hauteville Grey Matt 60 | Rectangular: Form Cement Natural |
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Now that we've got the basics covered, let's take a look at some classic floor tile designs that will add dazzle to any room be it your bathroom, kitchen or any other space in your home.
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7 Classic Floor Tile Design and Pattern Ideas
1. The Rustic and Earthy Floor Tile Look
This entire looks just speaks comfort and warmth with its earthy tones and rustic elements.
Recreate a similar aethetic your home with the use of our Barcelona Acero Matt 60 that is a beautiful cool grey stone-look tile with a smooth finish.
Here's another great example of a rustic floor tile look featuring the Sahara Grigio Matt tile that mimicks a natural sandstone effect.
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If you're looking for bathroom style inspo, check out this list of Coloured and Textured Bathroom Tile Trends for 2023.
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2. Minimalist Luxury Floor Tiles
Creamy whites and light grey tones give these floor tiles an aura of modern sophistication.
With the use of our Nord Ris Matt 60 or the Cristal Matt 60, you can also achieve the minimalistic aesthetic in your home.
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Cristal Matt 60 | Ms Barcelona
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3. Resort Oasis Floor Tiles
Feel like you've just stepped into a 5-star resort with these exotic-looking tiles.
From beautifully-textured Silver Triangle Mosaic tile to the earthy Bone Cross Matt 60, there are plenty of tiles you can use from our floor tile collection to recreate this look.
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4. Industrial Floor Tiles
If you're going for an industrial look, go for cool greys and slate shades. For example, our Graphite 45 or theGris Materia Matt 60 are great options to achieve this look in your home.
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5. Luxurious Marble-Look Floor Tiles
Atlantis Matt 75x150 | Marvel Dream
Have your home looking luxurious without a hefy price tag attached! These marble-look floor tiles look just like real marble, but are way less expensive and need less maintenance.
Grigio Matt | Travertino Navona
Calacatta Prestige Matt | Marvel Shine
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6. Mosaic Floor Tiles
Ditch the boring and go for an exciting, fashionable look by adding mosaics to your floors!
Just look at how the Ladakhi Gris 20and the D'Segni Macro 2 Fiore levels up these spaces with their dramatic and intricate patterns.
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7. Country Kitchen Floor Tiles
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Country kitchen floor tile ideas present a classic, rustic and cosy style that you can achieve with timber look tiles.
Featured here is our stunning Scottish Oak Matt, which is a porcelain tile that mimicks natural wood with a warm gold and brown base and silver to charcoal wood grain.
These classic floor tile design and pattern ideas are just the beginning – the possibilities are endless! Get creative with your tile selection by mixing, matching and layering various tiles to create unique looks.
Shop online or pop into your nearest tile store to speak to one of our tile consultants to help you find the best floor tile designs.
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