How To Choose The Perfect Tile Sizes

Tiles come in all shapes and sizes. As wonderful as this is, the huge variety can often make it difficult to know what you want. It is important to consider many different factors when deciding on tile sizes; the space you’re tiling, the impact you want them to make, the colour scheme and even the laying patterns. With so many factors, we are here to make the process that bit more simplified for you. So, stay tuned for a fast track pass to choosing the perfect tile sizes for your home.

All tiles create impact in a room, so you must first decide on what impact you want them to make. The appearance of a bigger space? A bold and colourful eye-catching element on one wall? Or a splendid kitchen splashback? These are all very different and therefore require very different sized tiles!

First, let’s think about a compact bathroom and which tiles will optimise the space to give it a more spacious feel. To some it seems obvious but we are often asked to advise about tile sizes for bathrooms, especially smaller bathrooms. The best philosophy to go by is small bathroom…small tile. Large tiles work perfectly for the floor but when tiling a shower area or wall it is more appealing and effective to go for a smaller tile.

To break up a vast expanse of larger tiles, or to add a splash of colour, try a mosaic feature wall as shown below. Mosaics are a beautiful addition to a tiled space and create a luxurious accent, keeping the area feeling spacious but not bland. Large tiles require less grout lines which suit a bigger room better but a shower space thrives from the more intricate tiles and making it a key focal point of the room.

A key feature in the kitchen is a splashback so you want to get it right. There are many ways to go in sizing but the most effective and most popular is to choose smaller tiles. Sometimes mosaics are a good choice but with many grout lines this could need a lot of maintanance in a kitchen space.

A timeless choice is to choose a linear brick bond with a 10x20cm sized tile, like Metro. Easy to clean, sophisticated yet subtle and a classic shape and size for an ageless kitchen.

Torrano Calacatta

For a practical kitchen floor, choose a larger tile. They’re easy to keep clean with fewer grout lines which means fewer places those pesky crumb can hide! By choosing a mid-toned tile with a matt finish, you’ll keep them looking cleaner for longer whilst maintaining a modern minimialist aesethetic.

Want to know how to maintain your tiles to keep them looking newer for longer? Check out the cleaning guide on our knowledge base for some useful hints and tips!

It’s easy to stick to standard tile sizes being a small square tile or a large rectangular floor tile…yes, it sometimes fits the bill but often you can do better. Take time to analyse the impact you want to make first and think about what size tile will work best in your space. And of course, enjoy the process!

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