When choosing your living area tiles, consider the foot traffic of your home. Porcelain tiles are designed to be durable and practical for busy homes. Furthermore, consider your homes style and the finished look you are trying to achieve, wood, stone and marble effect designs all bring character and style but achieve different aesthetics. Large format tiles are becoming increasingly popular in contemporary interiors due to their ability to enhance the feel of a space.  With minimal grout lines they make it seamless to install tiles across multiple living areas like the living room, hallway and kitchen; making a downstairs feel open plan.

Tiles aren’t only for the floor in living areas. Wall tiles for living rooms can create striking feature walls, media walls and fireplace surrounds. Tiles offer another way to introduce colour, texture or pattern to your living areas. For floor tiles, consider your required slip-resistance classification to ensure its suitability for the use and business of your home.

Whether simply updating your living room or transforming your whole downstairs living areas, explore our range of living area tiles to find the design that works for your home.

FAQs

What should I consider when choosing living room floor tiles?

When choosing your living room floor tiles, it’s important to consider the business of the area, and whether you have children or pets. Room size is also an important consideration, as this may affect whether you opt for smaller or larger tiles. Large tiles can be used throughout multiple areas and are also ideal in smaller areas as they minimise grout lines, making a room feel larger. Consider adjoining rooms and whether you wish to extend your flooring throughout these spaces too, to create a flowing layout. The best tiles for your living area, combine both style and practicality, consider the tiles’ finish.

Are porcelain tiles a good choice for busy living room?

Porcelain tiles are a recommended solution for busy living rooms due to their enhance durability and low maintenance. Their dense nature makes them resistant to the wear and stains of everyday life. As well as offering longevity, porcelain tiles are easy to clean and maintain, ideal for busy households. Porcelain is available in endless colours, patterns, finishes and textures, so you can ensure you are getting the best of both style and practicality.

Can large tiles work in a small living room?

Yes, large tiles can work particularly well in a small living room. With minimal grout lines, the small space will feel less cluttered and more open. This creates a seamless, continuity throughout the space, making the room feel larger. Choosing a simple light design can also help with this effect as it brightens and opens up the space.

How can I make a tiled living room feel warmer?

Tiles don’t have to mean cold or clinical interiors. Wood effect, stone effect and warm neutrals can provide a softer, organic feel. Rugs can add further texture and warmth, with cushions adding comfort and softness. For literal warmth, consider underfloor heating as porcelain and ceramic tiles are ideal for conducting and retaining heat. Add warm lighting, soft furnishings and textures to finish the look.

Should living room and kitchen floor tiles match in an open-plan space?

Matching tiles across the living room and kitchen floor creates continuity and seamlessness, ideal for flow between open plan areas, making the space feel larger and connected. Using the same design between the two areas can make it easier for a consistent design scheme between the areas. If not opting for the same tile, consider using complementary tones and patterns to subtly differ the two areas.

Can I use the same tiles in my living room and hallway?

Using the same tile across your hallway and living room designs an open plan, flowing continuity throughout your downstairs. Carrying through your design can make a space feel large and cohesive, working particularly well in open plan or small interior. When picking your tile, consider the suitability, as the durability and practicality needs to be suitable for both hallways and living rooms.

Are living room tiles suitable for homes with pets?

Tiles are an extremely practical solution for homes with pets, particularly in an area where there may be spillages, muddy paws and everyday messes. Porcelain and ceramic tiles are easy to clean and do not hold onto pet hair and smells like other flooring alternatives.

Can I use tiles to create a living room feature wall?

Yes, tiles can be used to create living room feature walls. Tiles are a great option for creating a focal point, media wall or fireplace surround in the living room. Stone, marble or wood effect, colourful or patterned, there are endless tile designs that can add depth and character to your living room.