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Large-format tiles are an interior design trend that makes a big impact. These oversized tiles come in a variety of natural materials (like marble) and man-made (porcelain and ceramic) and are characterized as any tile with a side larger than 15″, but come in styles up to 48″ x 48″. There are numerous benefits to large-format tiles. They require fewer grout joints which will make your space look and feel more cohesive and expansive, as well as making them easier to clean and maintain. Read on for ten stunning tile style ideas and shop our full assortment of large-format tiles<\/a> to find a design that fits your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Elegant & Expansive Large-Format Marble Look<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Large-format marble-look tile are everything you love about marble, but more durable and easier to clean and maintain–a great option for a bathroom. The Invisible Grey tile<\/a> features bold grey and gold veining, adding movement and interest to this chic modern bathroom designed by Gray Space Interiors<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featuring: Invisible Grey<\/a>. Design by Gray Space Interiors<\/a>. Photography by Brian Wetzel<\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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2. Use 3D Tile For Walls that Pop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sculptural or 3D tiles will pop off your walls, creating great visual texture. This chic powder room designed by Beth Diana Smith Interior Design<\/a> features the Cell Light Gold AC tile<\/a>. The raised abstract gold pattern makes for a unique, vibrant design. If you loved this extra-dimensional style, shop our full selection of 3D tiles<\/a> to find a design to fit your space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featuring: Cell Light Gold AC<\/a>. Design by Beth Diana Smith Interior Design<\/a>. Photography by Mike Van Tassell<\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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3. Create a Large-Format Herringbone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This elegant bathroom designed by Timber Trails<\/a> uses the Siberian Pearl marble tile<\/a> to create an oversized herringbone design. The zig-zag pattern of the tiles and combined with the soft beige veining of the marble gives this space a wonderful sense of movement. Shop our assortment of large-format rectangular tiles<\/a> to achieve this effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featuring: Siberian Pearl<\/a>. Design by Timber Trails Development Company<\/a>. Photography by John and Maura Stoffer<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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4. Use Cement-Look Tile for Industrial Design <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Industrial design is expanding from its urban roots and making its way into suburban homes. Case in point, this ultra-chic bathroom designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang<\/a> of West Bay Homes<\/a>. The large-format Softcement Graphite tile<\/a> infuses this space with the cool look of a cement loft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featuring: Softcement Graphite<\/a>, Noir Honed Hixton<\/a>, Noir Honed Threshold<\/a>, Noir Honed Mosaic<\/a>, Alvarado<\/a> and Livingstone Nero<\/a>. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang<\/a>. Build by Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang of West Bay Homes<\/a>. Photography by Spacecrafting<\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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5. Create a Slab Look with Marble Tile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Large blocks of stone can creates timeless, elegant and chic walls, but can be expensive and difficult to install. Get the look of a stone slab with large-format marble tile. This gorgeous marble backsplash uses the 12″ x 24″ Calacata Evora Honed marble tile<\/a>. The effect of the oversize tiles with their fewer grout joints gives this space an expansive look similar to what you would get from a single block of marble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featuring: Calacata Evora Honed<\/a>. Design by Angelia Guthrie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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6. Easy Handmade-look tiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Handmade is made easy with the Cool Blue<\/a> large-format wall tile. This 12″ x 24″ tile features pre-scored grout joints for easy installation. This tile gives the appearance of many smaller tiles, but the fewer grout joints makes the upkeep a breeze and the variation in tone and surface texture give this tile a true handmade look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Authentic Wood-Look Tiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Large-format tiles can mimic the look of real wood with long, skinny wood-look planks or decorative square wood looks like the Viggo Nogal Wood-Look porcelain tiles<\/a> shown here. The realistic woodgrain texture will give your space all the elegance of organic material with the easy-to-clean, scratch- and water-resistant quality of porcelain. Shop our full assortment of wood-look tiles<\/a> to achieve this effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featuring: Viggo Nogal Wood Look<\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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8. Fabulous Fluted Tile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This luxurious dining room designed by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang<\/a> truly reflects her bold, elegant and whimsical style. The fluted Tommas Classico<\/a> (from our exclusive Kelli Fontana collection<\/a>) is designed to add visual texture through the shadows each raised flute casts as the light moves through the room. This unique marble-look tile is also available in Tommas Cararra<\/a>, which features subtle grey veining. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featuring: Patina Eclipse<\/a>, Patina Siren<\/a> and Tommas Classico<\/a>. Design by Kelli Fontana Vogelgesang<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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9. Create a Calming Space with Textured Wood-Look Tile <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wood-look tile emulates natural material, connecting your space to the outside world with the serotonin-inducing sensations of a walk in the woods. This botanical benevolence is perfectly expressed in the soft, earth tones and elegant fluting of the Nidus Decor Mix tile<\/a>. The cool and calming shower that looks as if it belongs in a wilderness retreat or chic spa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featuring: Nidus Decor Mix<\/a>, Shapes Elongated Hex Off White Two Tone<\/a> and DURAL Black Matte<\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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10. Rusted Metal-Look Tile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Rust Green Geometric Luster tile<\/a> has a worn appearance for a modern industrial look. The large-format of this tile make the floor look as if it’s made of large pieces of metal. If you love this chic and unique look, explore this tile’s other colorways: Brown<\/a> and Ivory<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featuring: Rust Green Geometric Luster<\/a>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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We hope you found these ideas on how to create expansive and cohesive spaces with large-format tile. Ready to tackle your room reno? It\u2019s easier than ever to make your design dreams a reality with our free design services<\/a>. Or, explore even more large-format tiles in real spaces on our Customer Room Gallery<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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