Tile selection involves more than just picking a color; it requires integrating three elements—tile size, color, and grout—to achieve a cohesive and high-value home fashion idea.
Carpets Unlimited in Athens, GA, is here to guide you through these choices, ensuring the finished result reflects your unique tastes and maximizes the look of your space.
1. Tile Size: Affecting Perception and Labor
The size of your tile dramatically impacts the room's perception.
Large Format Tiles (12x24 and larger): These are extremely popular and create a modern, sleek, and uncluttered look. Because they reduce the number of grout lines, they can make a small room appear larger. Bonus: Fewer grout lines mean less grout cleaning over time.
Smaller Tiles (Mosaics, 4x4): These add intricate detail and are typically reserved for shower floors, backsplashes, or as decorative inlays. Their small size is necessary for proper drainage on sloped surfaces.
2. Tile color and Finish: Setting the Mood
The color sets the mood, and the finish determines the practicality.
Light colors (Whites, Beiges, Light Grays): Make a room feel brighter and more spacious. They are favorites for bathrooms.
Dark colors (Charcoal, Navy, Slate): Provide drama and ground the space. They are excellent for hiding scuffs and stains in high-traffic areas like entryways.
Matte Finish: Provides a better grip and is safer in wet areas.
Polished Finish: Creates a luxurious, reflective surface, often used in master baths, but can be slippery when wet.
3. Grout color: Contrast or Subtlety
The grout color is often overlooked but defines the final look.
Matching Grout: Choosing a grout color close to the tile color creates a monolithic, seamless look, minimizing the appearance of the individual tiles. This is great for making a room look larger and drawing attention to other design elements.
Contrasting Grout: Using a light tile with dark grout (or vice versa) makes the pattern of the tiles pop. This highlights the pattern but also makes the grout lines more visible, requiring diligent grout cleaning.
Make Your Tile Dreams Come True with Carpets Unlimited in Athens, GA
Stop by our Mohawk Color Center® at Carpets Unlimited in Athens, GA. We offer great home fashion ideas at affordable prices and the expertise of professional installation to bring your vision to life.
