How to elevate key rooms in your home with designer floor tiles

 Our new Kelly Hoppen Strip Black and Beige floor tiles provide a contemporary finish in this minimalist wet room. Made from porcelain with a matt finish, this tile is designed for use on floors, which experience high moisture levels, such as bathrooms. This pattern is ideal for those who are looking for a striking design underfoot

Porcelain offers a low water absorption rate, which makes this tile perfect for areas, which are prone to high humidity and water splashes. With a dense composition, this makes them less porous too. Porcelain floor tiles tend to have an impermeable surface thanks to the vitrification process used during firing.

Get the look for less

If you love real wood flooring, and want to save some pennies on the floor in a kitchen or bathroom project, wood effect porcelain tiles can provide the perfect solution underfoot. They will also give an illusion of warmth, cost less than the real thing and are compatible with underfloor heating too, so you can spend more here if you fancy a toastier finish. Porcelain is so versatile, it can be designed to replicate all sorts of materials, if you're opting for the luxury look at a fraction of the price.

Choosing marble floor tiles

Discover all the beauty of marble with our new Carrara White Marble floor tiles. With a smooth, matt finish, this design is ideal for a bespoke cloakroom or bathroom where elegance is key

Real marble will instantly offer a premium finish thanks to its elegant aesthetic. Featuring natural veining, this distinctive natural stone is durable - you just need to maintain it with regular sealing. When you choose floor tiles like this, each marble tile looks visually striking, which is why this tends to be such a popular choice for luxury, bespoke bathrooms.

Tiles in a subtle pattern, such as these, can ultimately enhance your home's value and you can choose from a variety of finishes, including honed, semi polished, tumbled, etc. This way, you get to pick marble floor tiles to fit your own personal style. Consider a textured finish, when it comes to flooring however, because marble can be slippery when its wet.

Green is bang on trend and if you're looking for a subtle colour-way our new North Haven Hexagon Mosaic floor tiles are perfect. Made from marble, this natural stone instantly adds style to wet areas if you're looking for floors with the wow factor. Showcased here in this wet room, this green tile adds a contemporary, patterned finish

Marble effect floor tiles for an affordable finish

If you love marble but you don't want high maintenance floors that require regular sealing, why not pick marble effect porcelain floor tiles instead? Available at a more affordable price than their counterpart, you'll find an extensive range available. As a result, you can add your own style to your bathroom with marble effect without breaking the bank.

Search for high-quality marble effect floor tiles, which look like the real thing. These tiles are highly durable and don't need sealing, so they make a highly practical alternative. However, you can still achieve a luxurious finish, which looks like marble. Marble effect tiles tend to be made from porcelain or ceramic with realistic veining for a more authentic finish.

Terracotta effect tiles add style and practicality

If you love rustic charm, which is inherent with the terracotta look, but you're hoping for a more durable, practical alternative, pick porcelain tiles that resemble the look. Terracotta effect tiles will instantly add character and charm to a bespoke kitchen and, if you choose porcelain, this material is stronger than the real thing. These tiles are non-porous, so you wont have to worry about stains while you're cooking up a storm and they don't need to be sealed either.

Terracotta effect tiles, which are made from porcelain are more eco-friendly too - you wont need to worry about the environmental impact from quarrying real terracotta. And porcelain retains heat well which gives you a cosier choice for your floors, especially as the weather's getting colder. 

Our new Ramsbury Sand porcelain tiles have been designed to look like reclaimed terracotta brick. These terracotta effect tiles are ideal if you want to add rustic charm to kitchen floors. Use the brick shape in a herringbone pattern for a striking finish on your floor

How to style your space with floor tiles

The flooring option chosen for this pretty bathroom features a classic style from our new East Hampton range of floor tiles. Perfect for floors in luxury bathroom settings, this collection, which showcases Lattice Mosaic here, features subtle colours for an elegant interior. Create a heavenly retreat with this grey-veined white marble with a honed finish. If you love the look, why not extend your tiles to create a feature wall too?

If want to create a harmonious space with floor tiles in your home, there are a variety of things you should take into account. Consider how often you will use this area - is this a family bathroom, a private en suite or perhaps solely for guests? This will help you determine your tile material and durability.

Next consider the size of your tiles. For example, if your room is on the small side, use choose floor tiles, which are large as this will create an illusion of space. A smaller tile can also make a compact room feel more cramped. Then, once you've made your choice, consider how you plan to lay your tiles. Floors can look bigger if you create a diagonal or staggered design whereas smaller tiles which look intricate, can add texture but may look too busy in a large room.

Our new Nina Campbell La Moulade Chocolate instantly lifts the look in this bespoke kitchen design. With a distinctive pattern, these matt porcelain tiles feature intricate roundels and diamonds, which reflect one of her best-selling woven upholstery fabric designs. Suitable for floors and for a backsplash or feature wall, this square tile is ideal if you're looking for an encaustic effect tile

How to pick patterned tiles

Patterned tiles are particularly popular for bathrooms and hallways for good reason. In a bathing retreat, you can instantly create the wow factor with a variety of different styles and vibrant colour-ways for you and your guests. For a hallway, this area is one of the first rooms to be seen by friends and family so it makes sense to add a statement tile underfoot, which can be admired by everyone.

Our new Designers Guild Laterza Stone tile collection adds a natural touch to this biophillic designed hallway. Suitable for floors with heavy traffic like this, in a durable porcelain matt finish, these high-quality, square tiles have been designed in a geometric pattern with a nod back to 1920s glamour

Patterned tile practicalities

Another reason to love an intricate tile is down to its ability to mask stains and dirt. You'll find patterns can hide wear and tear, and some designs are embedded within the tile. This is the case with encaustic tiles, for example, where the pattern will be less likely to fade. 

Floor tiles in the bedroom

Although carpet has long been the go-to choice for bedroom flooring, floor tiles are now rising in popularity. These can make a great choice especially for those who are susceptible to allergies. Carpets are good at accumulating dust, pollen, pet hair and dirt. So, if you've got tiles underfoot, you can easily keep them clean with regular sweeping and mopping.

If you're planning for floor tiles to add a striking statement underfoot in a new bedroom design, I suggest you consider underfloor heating too, as the weather's getting colder. Make sure the tile material you choose is compatible, such as porcelain, and you'll enjoy a super cosy bedroom for years to come.

Our new Designers Guild Jaal Sky Cobalt tiles are ideal for adding a low maintenance floor to your bedroom. This tile design in durable matt porcelain is ideal for floors which ooze style and sophistication as it features the traditional craftsmanship of an Indian block print motif on a smaller scale. This style is a match made in heaven, offering a sophisticated classic design in an ultra contemporary bedroom

Quality floor tiles & safety issues

Whichever floor tiles you choose for different rooms in your home, it's vital that you choose high quality designs, which will stand the test of time. These should be a long-term investment and safety should always be considered, especially in a wet environment, such as a bathroom. So, don't forget to factor in slip resistance before you make your floor tile purchase. Check with our team to discover which finishes are best for floors, ask for details on which range may best suit you and request slip ratings (higher slip resistance numbers are key, such as R11) to enable you to make a more informed decision before you buy.

Credit: All tiles featured are designed by Fired Earth and available from Hyperion Tiles