10 Practical and Beautiful Living Room Tile Ideas
One of the most important areas within our homes, living rooms provide a space to sit, relax, entertain and read.
Usually filled with comfy sofas and cosy spaces to kick back and chill out, living room areas are often carpeted, however, we’re here to show you that tiles can provide a practical, elegant and beautiful surface in your living space.
If you’re keen to ditch the carpet and create a durable, long-lasting and value-adding floor in your lounge, keep reading to find out which tiles are perfect for living areas and be inspired by our pick of the most innovative and stylish living room tile ideas.
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Recommended Tile: Damask Series Decor 12
Living room tile ideas
From contemporary concrete effect to sophisticated stone, we’ve rounded up our pick of the best tiles for living rooms.
Splitface wall tiles
Splitface tiles are one of the best options for adding texture and interest to the walls of your home. Often used around fireplaces and to clad feature or media walls, these uneven tiles will provide a tactile, rustic surface which will never need replacing.
Splitface tiles can be manufactured from porcelain or cut from real stone, either way, they’ll provide a beautiful addition to a living area.
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Recommended Tile: Arun Oxido
Polished porcelain floor tiles
Porcelain tiled floors aren’t only attractive, they are super durable, practical and much easier to keep clean than carpets. If you have a contemporary home or want to add a modern look to an older living room, large-format, polished porcelain tiles are a firm favourite. Their glossy surface will reflect light, helping even the most compact lounge areas feel bright and spacious.
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Recommended Tile: Elements Titanium
Slate floor tiles
Natural slate is one of the most durable of natural stones and it makes a striking addition to floor areas in all types of homes. Natural stone works well with underfloor heating, an excellent option if you’re worried that large expanses of tile will feel too cold underfoot.
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Recommended Tile: Welsh Porcelain Slate Newport Grey
Herringbone wood effect tiles
Versatile wood-effect tiles are one of the most popular options for enhancing living spaces. With their realistic looks, grainy texture and low-maintenance qualities, wood-look tiles provide a timeless aesthetic that suits all interior styles.
The classic herringbone pattern is a favourite layout for wood effect tiles. Although the design has been around for millennia, it shows no sign of going out of style.
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Recommended Tile: Naturae Wood Effect Willow
Terracotta tiles
Warm in winter and cool in summer, terracotta tiles are durable and practical. Although they will need sealing to protect them from water and stains, they’ll add a cosy, welcoming look to your home.
With their warming Mediterranean vibe and rich red-brown tones, natural terracotta tiles are a gorgeous addition to modern and traditional living areas.
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Recommended Tile: Natural Terracotta
Rustic stone tiles
Value-adding and versatile, there’s much to be said for natural stone tiles. Although stone tiles aren’t cheap, they are one of the most beautiful flooring options.
Stone tiles can be used in conjunction with underfloor heating and, as this farmhouse-style home beautifully demonstrates, can be topped with attractive rugs to provide warmth and interest and to delineate certain spaces.
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Recommended Tile: EcoStone Bianco
Feature wall tiles
Add an unexpected touch to your living room walls with carefully chosen porcelain tiles. Perfect for cladding media and fireplace walls, tiles provide a practical, easy-to-clean and attractive surface. There are so many different tiles to choose from that it’s easy to find a range to suit your style.
Glossy tiles have the advantage of reflecting light around the room, helping spaces to feel larger than they really are.
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Large format floor tiles
Add a contemporary twist to your living area with super-sized floor tiles. Large tiles make all spaces seem bigger and work particularly well in open-plan design schemes.
If you’re after a sleek and luxurious look, large tiles are hard to beat. Their almost seamless appearance can be boosted by choosing a matching grout colour and keeping the spaces between the tiles as small as possible.
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Recommended Tile: Polar Matt White
Concrete effect tiles
Upstyle a contemporary living area with versatile concrete effect tiles. These tiles are perfect for creating a worn, industrial-style look but they’ll work equally well in clean, minimalist schemes.
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Recommended Tile: Elements Titanium
Marble checkerboard tiles
One of the most elegant and sophisticated of all tile designs, the timeless checkerboard pattern is an inspired choice for a traditional living room.
Checkerboard tiles are traditionally comprised of black and white marble tiles, but you can pair any colours and choose from a range of materials.
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Recommended Tile: Damask Series White and Black
What are the best tiles for living room floors?
Living rooms take it easier than some of the other rooms of the house, so you can use virtually all types of tiles for the walls and floors. You might think tiles will make a living space feel cold and clinical, but the right tiles can add warmth and elegance and you can always cover certain areas with a cosy rug or two.
The right tiles can have a transformative effect on your living room. For a modern, clean aesthetic it’s hard to beat large-format porcelain tiles. They’ll instantly revamp your living space, whether they’re highly polished, stone effect or wood look.
If you’re looking for a more rustic touch, real stone, stone-effect porcelain and terracotta tiles are all worthy additions to a living room.
For knockout feature wall and fireplace tiles, splitface and glossy porcelain tiles can look incredible.
Is it ok to tile a living room?
Absolutely! Tiles are practical, durable and easy to clean and make an inspired choice for a living room. If you have pets, tiles are more practical than carpets and can last a lifetime if well looked after.
What are some modern living room tile ideas?
If you’re after a modern look in your lounge, we recommend going large. Large format tiles, tiles that exceed 60×60 cm, look luxurious and streamlined and have the best space-enhancing qualities.
What are the benefits of living room floor tiles?
Living room tiles provide a host of benefits. They are easy to clean, durable and practical, long-lasting and an excellent option if you or anyone else in the household suffers from allergies.
Although tiles are likely to be more expensive to install than carpet, they won’t wear out, absorb odours or become damaged easily.
Atlas Ceramics stocks a wide range of floor and wall tiles that are suitable for living rooms. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our helpful experts for advice.