The Advantages of Large Format Tiles

Does Size Matter?

If you live in the Los Angeles area and are contemplating tiles for your home’s interior, you will have to decide whether you are going to have large or small format tiles.

For the best tiles in Los Angeles, you should have a look at what is on offer at Meridian Design Build, as we offer an extensive range of all tiles – ceramic and porcelain and which can be used on both walls and floors.

The tile trend is all about relaxed and minimalist ways of living – it’s a time to strip back and to declutter everything to create a sense of well-being.

To be able to do this, you also need to be able to have your surface materials, including tiles, spot on.

Think large format tiles, a chance to create clean lines, and making a real statement for your walls or floors.

But what do we mean by large format tiles?

Generally speaking, large format tiles typically refer to any tile that is larger than 15” x 15” and can be square or rectangular in shape.

So, whether you are intending to use tiles for your hallway, bathroom, kitchen, conservatory, or in fact, any room, you have to decide not only on the material you want but also the size.

And using a large format tile has many advantages.

So, whether you are intending to use tiles for your hallway, bathroom, kitchen, conservatory, or in fact, any room, you have to decide not only on the material you want but also the size.

Should You or Shouldn’t You?

Among the most common advantages of having large format tiles are easier maintenance and room size perception.

Because generally speaking, it is far easier to clean the face of a tile than it is to clean the grout around them, and large tiles tend to make the room in which they are installed appear larger.

The use of large-format patterns also creates dynamic looks and can dramatically increase the visual impact of a space.

If you decide to use the same tile both on the floor and the wall, it can be an excellent idea for a more unified look in a small space creating the illusion of more space.

Another idea that will help make your room space look even bigger is to use a grout color that matches with your large format tiles, as this will allow the grout lines to blend in with your décor and not distract the eyes.

 

Large-format tiles can create an open, seamless space, and just because they’re larger than usual, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re more expensive.

Nor does it mean you can only use them in a large room as they can give the appearance of being seamless, making the room appear more spacious than it actually is.

And the bigger the tile is, the more dramatic a statement you can make. Think of bold patterns or colors.

Because you’ll need less grouting, there’s less maintenance required.

And since the tile itself provides more floor or wall coverage, it requires less grout area between the tiles, so it’s much easier to achieve a crisp, unified look in the design. The grout joints almost disappear in the design and can create a wallpaper effect.

Aesthetically the larger format tiles create a more modern look, can create a large surface area, and give your living space a more contemporary look.

Also, due to the advances in digital printing, large format tiles can bring the look of almost any material, including natural stone, porcelain, concrete, metal, wood, or even fabrics.

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