How to Style Your Home with Large Format Tiles

Spacious modern living area styled with large format floor and wall tiles for a seamless look

These tiles can make any room look clean, airy, open and spacious. They bring in an aura of sophistication and elegance. Large tiles not only provide that luxurious visual appeal, they are also perfect for creating modern and minimalist designs.

Peter Yusuf - January 06, 2025

Some of the bestselling large format tiles at Royal Tiles are:

Expert Tips For Styling Your Home with Large Format Tiles

If you really want to use large format tiles, but are confused about how to go about it, here are some of the best ways you can incorporate these tiles to give your interiors a stunning makeover.

Grey or beige large format tiles for shower walls

Grey and beige are both neutral colours that can provide a sense of soft elegance. Using large format tiles in colours like these for your shower area will help your bathroom look clean and minimal.

You can go for grout colours similar to the tile colours itself if you want a more seamless look.

For a calm and serene atmosphere, grey will do the trick. If you want more warmth and spa like vibe, beige is the colour for you. Ivory, Taupe and Sand are few other colours you can consider for a clean and minimal look.

Customize furniture using large format tiles

Who says tiles are only for the walls and floors! To create an eye catching element, you can use tiles to tabletops, shelving units or even countertops.

Porcelain tiles and ceramic tiles are some of the good options to consider when using tiles on furniture. Both of these tiles are easy to work with, durable and more affordable compared to natural stone tiles. It helps that there are a large variety of these tiles (especially Porcelain tiles) to work with and so you can customize your furniture in whichever way you want.

You can even use the same tiles on your floor and furniture to create a beautifully cohesive look.

Floor to ceiling large format tiles to create a sense of grandeur

This is one of our favourite ways to use large format tiles.

Filling your entire space (specially bathrooms) with large format tiles from floor to ceiling makes your room look immensely spacious, open, grand and luxurious.

Large tiles create an uninterrupted and continuous floor, making the room look taller and elevated. If you love something that’s both bold and sophisticated, this is a great idea.

Open plan living space using large format tiles

In an open plan living space, large format tiles are a perfect choice for creating a cohesive, flowing aesthetic.

By using the same tile across the entire area, you can unify different zones of the space—such as the kitchen, dining and living areas—into one continuous design. The larger size minimizes grout lines, providing a smoother, more expansive look that makes the space feel larger and more fluid. Choose a neutral or natural tone to enhance the spacious feel and consider a polished finish for added light reflection to brighten the room.

Accent walls with large tiles in the bedroom

Accent walls are often a very small addition to your decor but they can make quite a mark. You could choose a marble-look tile for a luxurious vibe or a matte finish for a more relaxed, contemporary feel.

Polished large format tiles for small rooms

Large format tiles usually make any room more spacious. Polished large format tiles in particular due to their ability to reflect light can expand the illusion of a bigger space even further.

You can use large tiles in small powder rooms or a compact corridor. The presence of fewer grout lines helps these tiles make any space look less cluttered.

Seamless indoor outdoor transition using with large format tiles

Whether you have an extended patio, a veranda that is connected to your room or a deck that is connected to an indoor area, using the same tiles in both the spaces can create a beautifully cohesive area that blurs that line between your interiors and exteriors. When doing this, just make sure that you are using tiles that can handle UV rays, water and weather elements.

Top Fireplace Hearth Tile Trends

Here are some of the best tile trends that are so well loved these days:

Elegant and intricate fireplaces with KitKat Mosaic Tiles

The thin and elongated design of Kit Kat tiles look quite distinct and unique. These tiles can add texture and dimension to your fireplace hearth, making it a striking centerpiece.

Kitkat Tiles are also available in a variety of colours and finishes. This versatility provides homeowners the freedom of choice. The elongated shape of these tiles creates an optical illusion of extended space, making them an excellent choice for smaller hearths. The vertical or horizontal placement of these tiles can also influence how spacious the area feels.

Artistic fireplaces with Fishscale Mosaic Tiles

Fischscale mosaics look exactly like they sound. Resembling the scales of a fish, these tiles look artistic, decorative and stunning. The wave like effect produced by these tiles provides a smooth and pleasing flow that gives a sense of fluidity and movement. It helps that these tiles are mostly made up of Porcelain, Ceramic or Natural Stones, so they are incredibly durable.

Check out the extensive collection of fishscale mosaic tiles available at Royal Tiles here.

Clean and minimalist fireplaces with Subway Tiles

If you want to go for something subtle, minimal, clean and chic, you can consider Subway tiles.

Pairing subway tiles with a darker grout colour can also be an amazing idea. This design will give you a visual appeal that is clean yet vintage and cozy. You will be reminded of a rustic farmhouse if you go with the combination of white subway tiles with a black or gray grout colour.

Fun and vibrant fireplaces with Penny Round Mosaics

Penny Round Mosaics are an excellent choice if you want to create a fireplace that is full of character and vibrancy.

To create a simple, soft yet fun fireplace, you can go for something like Penny Round Carrara Honed. In case your choice is something eye catching yet elegant, you can consider Penny Round Rosegold.

Cozy and warm ambience with Brick Look Tiles

Brick look tiles offer the visual appeal and beauty of traditional bricks while providing the durability, ease of maintenance, practicality and versatility of tiles.

Thes tiles can replicate the rustic charm of real bricks while also offering a warm and inviting look that can easily complement various interior styles.

You can use brick look tiles in classic red, whitewashed or grey, textured or weathered and even chevron or herringbone patterns.

A Quick RoundUp: Advantages of Using Large Format Tiles to Style Your Home

Can make smaller spaces appear large.
Polished large format tiles can provide a brighter. and luxurious visual appeal.
Fewer grout lines ensures a seamless and clean look.
Fewer grout lines also means less maintenance and convenient cleaning.
Installation is quicker and easier for large format tiles as less tiles are used to cover any surface area.
Perfect for those who love a minimalistic and sophisticated decor.

Shop Large Format Tiles in Sydney At Royal Tiles

Whether you want kitchen tiles, floor tiles, outdoor tiles or luxury tiles, you can find everything you need at the Royal Tiles showroom.

We are located in New South Wales and are one of the largest tile suppliers in Sydney. Royal Tiles can proudly boast of a loyal customer base of homeowners, interior designers and builders who prefer our collection of affordable and high quality tiles.

You can also get a free consultation with experts at Royal Tiles.

Next time you gear up for tile shopping, don’t miss out on Royal Tiles!

Peter Yusuf

Peter Yusuf is a seasoned Sales and Business Development Manager at Royal Tiles in Sydney, Australia, with a proven track record of success in the global architectural and interior design sectors. With over a decade of experience, he possesses a rich understanding of tile selection and design that has helped countless clients transform their spaces. Peter's expertise spans a wide array of materials and styles, positioning him as a trusted authority in the tile industry.

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