Choosing tile flooring options for the kitchen, bathroom, foyer or any other heavily traveled room in the house can seem daunting. Materials—from stone to porcelain to ceramics—are available in every hue, shape and texture. They may look similar to the naked eye, but their properties and uses are surprisingly diverse. Natural stone has a “wow” factor that can dress up any home entrance or highlighted living area. Porcelain is harder and denser than most ceramic products and less likely to stain than natural stone. Ceramic tiles, especially when glazed, are nearly impervious to stains and water damage. They can also weather high humidity, so they thrive for years in bathrooms and kitchens. The possibilities are endless, so we thought that we’d whip up a wide variety of choices to help make your selection, or even just window shopping, easier.
This living room floor is covered in polished Absolute Black granite and honed Mediterranean Ivory travertine, from Daltile.
Walker Zanger specializes in Italian travertine from the quarries of Tivoli and Tuscany, as well as other natural stones from Peru, Turkey and Mexico. Zapala, an exclusive line of limestone, blends chocolate, khaki and taupe tones with linear veining for modern or traditional spaces.
Emil Ceramica’s new Stone Box Mini collection features three new modular sizes, which add a contemporary touch to this outdoor patio.
This bathroom floor features planks of Petrified Forest travertine from Daltile.
Ann Sacks Rustico looks and feels like weathered wood planks.
The Bosco Collection of wood-look porcelain tiles from Artistic Tile reproduces the rich graining and texture of hardwood.
The TUCO Series of porcelain tile by Hastings Tile & Bath copies the look of distressed metal.
This living room features Daltile’s Alta Vista 12×12-inch porcelain tile in Misty Rain laid in a brick pattern.
Sleek Mystic White porcelain tile is part of the Continuum Collection from Oceanside Glass Tile.
This colorful green tile, part of the Colorado collection from Bardelli, adds charm and character to the bathroom.
These large-format ceramic tiles from Bardelli make a uniform statement in this living space.
Daltile’s signature Brixton line features a type of color variation that mimics natural stone. These 18×18-inch field tiles are available in natural colors such as Bone and Sand, seen here on this bathroom floor.