Warmth And Elegance With Porcelain Tiles

One of the biggest home decorating trends in 2020 is using porcelain tiles to create warmth and elegance throughout your home. Both affordable, beautiful, and durable, porcelain can be used in any room to achieve a unique look and style. 

Wood-look Tiles

If you like the look of wooden flooring but want the durability of porcelain, a great option is wood-look tiles. These tiles look authentic and can have soft muted tones that make a room feel warm and cozy. One of the biggest advantages for wood-look porcelain tiles is that they’re easy to care for and can withstand high traffic areas where they’re exposed to a lot of wear and tear. 

You’ll have a wide range of colour and design to choose from, including tiles that have the exact veining of a dark hardwood or those with the finer graining of a lighter wood. For your next home reno consider using wood-look porcelain tiles in entryways, hallways, or the mudroom.

Porcelain for the Laundry 

Although one of the most functional rooms, your laundry room doesn’t have to look dull and boring. Why not create a space that’s bright with a vibrant style? One of the ways to achieve this is by using porcelain tiling, which is water-resistant in a room that’s prone to moisture and accidental water spills.

For smaller laundry room floors, opt for either a light solid colour or geometric patterns to make the room appear brighter and larger. Rooms that are bigger can be tiled with porcelain in interesting patterns and shapes.

Don’t forget the walls and backsplash. White porcelain subway tiles will give the room a modern twist that looks sleek and sophisticated. 

The Look of Travertine

Travertine flooring is very distinctive, with its wide variation of natural colours and warm tones such as beige, brown, and taupe. For many homeowners who love the look of this stone, price is often a deterrent to using it in their home. With travertine-style porcelain it’s now possible to achieve a realistic look that’s both affordable and water and stain-resistant.

Another advantage to travertine-look porcelain tiles is that they can be installed with the same grout length and layout as natural travertine – so much so that no one will know the difference!

Fabric-look Porcelain

Another common trend in interior decorating is using fabric-like tiles on the walls. Linen-look porcelain tiles bring a lot of personality to a room without the hassle and impracticality of using actual fabric. These fabric-look tiles come in a wide variety of colour tones making it easy for you to mix and match any design. 

For larger rooms, choose a porcelain tile for the wall with a soft grey fabric pattern – then combine this with a light-coloured grout in a matching grey tone for a seamless and flowing look. 

Linen-look porcelain tiles work just as well in small rooms. Choose smaller tiles with a classic cross-stitch pattern to mimic the exact look of real fabric. You’ll be able to create a timeless look that’s relaxing and soothing.

Looking for more information about using the warmth and elegance of porcelain in your home? Contact your tile professionals at Ceramique au Sommet for their expert advice.