10 Large format tile shower ideas 

Taking a relaxing shower is one of life’s simple pleasures. It’s all the better when the shower environment is clad with stunning tiles, making the experience feel spa-like and luxurious.

Large-format tiles are an excellent solution if you want to revamp a shower area. Not only do they look fantastic, but they’ll help to create a seamless feel, making the space feel larger.

With their modern looks and space-enhancing qualities, large format tiles are becoming one of the most popular options for distinctive shower spaces.

Keep reading to discover our selection of lavish, large format tiles to highlight and enhance your shower area.

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Recommended Tile: Canaletto Gold Marble Silk

Large format tile shower ideas

If you’re ready to create a sleek sanctuary in your shower area, here’s our pick of the best large tiles for a luxe look.

Wood effect tiles

Although most wood-look tiles are long and narrow, their plank length can help to visually widen or lengthen shower spaces. Typically used for floors, large wood effect tiles make a gorgeous contemporary addition to bathrooms, their natural, neutral aesthetic adding a refreshing spa-like quality.

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Recommended Tile: Woodlands Forest

Stone effect tiles

Simple, timeless and ultra chic, large stone effect porcelain tiles are perfect for pepping up bathrooms and transforming them into luxury havens.

Extra large tiles can be as big as 1200 x 60cm, the perfect size for creating a virtually seamless look. Using the same-sized tiles on the walls and floors will enhance the seamless feel further, creating a flawless, flowing aesthetic that’s hard to beat.

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Recommended Tile: Canyon Porcelain Plain

Patterned tiles

Large format tiles don’t have to be plain, these subtly patterned porcelain tiles add interest to a dark colour scheme without overpowering the room.

Patterned tiles add character and interest to bathrooms and if you opt for delicate details, they won’t compromise the sleek, seamless feel that large tiles bring.

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Recommended Tiles: Ventoux Graphite

Onyx effect tiles

Add a pop of colour and luxury to a shower area with pink polished, onyx effect tiles. Perfect for creating a softer aesthetic, light-coloured, polished tiles will help to reflect and bounce light around the room and are an excellent solution in smaller, light-lacking shower rooms.

Polished tiles might feel a little high-maintenance, but a regular wipe-over with a lint-free cloth is all it takes to keep them looking their sparkling best.

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Recommended Tiles: Onyx Pink

Marble tiles

If an elegant shower is what you seek, then look no further than marble tiles. Whether you’re installing real stone or realistic-looking marble effect porcelain, large format marble tiles will create a bright, airy and sophisticated-looking bathroom that will stand the test of time.

Marble is one of the most versatile tile materials and can be used in modern, minimalist and traditional style bathrooms.

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Recommended Tiles: San Babila

Wood panel tiles

Modern, sleek and a little bit different, these super-sized wood effect panel tiles are as practical as they are striking.  Ideal for creating a spa-like shower environment, slatted wood effect tiles add warmth and character to a bathroom design scheme and can be paired with all other types of tile.

Recommended Tile: Forest of Dean Teak

Black tiles

The most dramatic of all tile colours, black adds sophistication and drama to a bathroom. Although black can make a compact bathroom or small shower area feel even smaller, using large scale tiles will help prevent the space from feeling too closed in. 

To keep the seamless flow, choose a dark grout with black tiles.

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Recommended Tile: Cosmic Black Polished

Light tiles

If you want to infuse your bath and shower room with light, opt for large, light-coloured tiles for the best effect. Timeless and space-enhancing, light tiles look good everywhere. They’ll match all other tile colours and are the best choice if you want to make a shower area feel more spacious.

Neutral grey tiles

There’s much to be said for black, white and warmer neutrals. However, grey is still going strong, particularly in bathroom design where its subtle, versatile shades provide a timeless and elegant solution.

Pair grey wall and floor tiles for the ultimate chic shower vibe.

Recommended Tile: Canyon Porcelain

Colourful tiles

Add interest to a shower area with a bold pop of colour, Ocean-inspired blue tiles are one of the most popular shades for bathrooms and large-scale, multi-shaded blue shower tiles will make you feel like you’re taking a daily dip in the sea.

Recommended Tile: Elements Emerald

Are bigger tiles better for shower walls?

Large format tiles, at least 60 x 60cm, have far fewer grout lines than smaller tiles, creating an unfussy, seamless-looking space. The lack of grout lines helps to make all sizes of showers appear larger and less cluttered, a big plus in areas that are usually small.

Big tiles also help to create a luxurious look, helping you achieve the ultimate high-end, hotel-style finish.

Here are just a few of the reasons why large format tiles are always a good idea:

Seamless – Fitting large scale tiles helps to create a smooth, unfussy-looking surface.

Luxurious – Large tiles are as luxurious as it gets, if you want to create a high-end, designer bathroom, these are the tiles to choose.

Easy to clean – With fewer grout lines than small tiles, there is less space for mould and mildew to grow. Opt for grout that matches the tiles and use a grout sealant to keep it in pristine condition.

Can I use large format tile in a shower?

Yes, large scale tiles are an excellent option for a shower. They’ll add a high-end look, are easy to clean and will help enhance the feeling of space in your shower area.

What size tile makes a shower look bigger?

The larger the tile, the larger the space will look. This is due to fewer grout lines which helps to create a less cluttered, seamless look. Look for tiles that are at least 60 x 60 cm for the best effect.

Are large format tiles worth it?

Large format tiles aren’t always the cheapest option, but if you want to create a beautiful, sleek-looking bathroom, they are well worth considering. 

Large format tiles have many benefits, they are versatile, they help to create seamless-looking spaces, they are easy to maintain and they are available in a huge range of stone and porcelain variations.

Atlas Ceramics stocks all the large and very large format tiles that are featured in this article plus many more. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our helpful experts for advice.