Living room ideas with tile floor

65 Living Rooms with Tile Flooring (Photos)

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If you’ve narrowed your living room flooring to tile, that’s a big step in the living room decor process, but now you have to choose a tile. There are many types of flooring tiles to choose from, and within each type are there many patterns, colors, and shapes.

Tile (ceramic, porcelain and terra-cotta) makes up the flooring in 6.76% of living rooms. As you’ll see in our extensive gallery below, many living rooms with tile flooring also have an area rug.

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Elegant living room with cozy sofa set and a classy rug set on the stylish tiles flooring.

Large and lovely living room featuring cozy seats, gorgeous chandelier and a sparkling tiles flooring topped by a classy rug.

Elegant living room with a cozy sofa set on top of a stylish rug set on the tiles flooring. The chandelier looks so stunning.

This living room offers comfortable and classy seats on top of a rug set on the tiles flooring.

Stylish home with an interesting living room with red velvet sofa, a TV and a fireplace. The tiles flooring looks absolutely glamorous.

Modern home with a stylish fireplace and ceiling lighted by recessed lights. The rug set on the sparkling tiles flooring looks beautiful as well.

Artistic wall design on this living room with cozy seats set on the sparkling tiles flooring.

This living room offers a set of comfortable seats and tiles flooring.

An elegant living room with classy leather couch and a rug set on the tiles flooring.

Large living room with glamorous sofa set and lighting. The tiles flooring looks perfect with the room’s style.

This living room offers white comfortable seats matching the white walls and tiles flooring.

Classy living room with white walls and couch along with a stylish rug set on a sparkling tiles flooring.

Small living room with a fireplace. The cozy seats set on the tiles flooring look beautiful together.

This living room boasts a set of elegant seats and rug set on the tiles flooring. The TV and the fireplace look glamorous together.

Stunning living room with sparkling tiles flooring and an interesting rug. The lighting looks so elegant.

This living room boasts an elegant set of seats and curtains along with the stylish flooring and walls.

This living room features white walls and stylish seats along with a rug set on the tiles flooring.

This elegant living room features cozy seats near the fireplace with a center table and a rug set on the tiles flooring.

This living room offers lovely couches and throw pillows. The brown rug looks good with the tiles flooring.

White living room with cozy seats, a fireplace and a sparkling tiles flooring.

Modish living room with an elegant leather sofa and dark green finished walls. The tiles flooring looks stunning as well.

This living room features a rustic finished tiles flooring and a fireplace with classy seats.

Large living room with stylish walls and lighting along with a rig set on the tiles flooring.

This living room offers a cozy set of seats along with stylish walls and ceiling. The tiles flooring adds style to the room.

This living room features light gray walls and sparkling tiles flooring along with skylights.

Bright living room with white walls matching the piano and the tiles flooring.

This living room offers a skylight making the place brighter. The white walls and tiles flooring looks perfect together with the room’s seats.

Large living room with classy seats and tiles flooring topped by a rug.

This living room offers elegant seats, a rug on top of the tiles flooring and a fireplace.

This living room features white couches and chairs together with the rug and sparkling tiles flooring.

This living room boasts green walls, curtains and a rug. The tiles flooring looks stylish.

This living room features elegant violet sofa matching the wall. The sparkling tiles flooring looks perfect together with the piano.

Classy living room featuring cozy sofa set matching the curtains. The tiles flooring looks lovely.

Large living room featuring elegant seats and a glamorous chandelier along with lovely curtains.

Should you get tile for your living room?

Personally, I prefer hardwood, but in warm climates tile is definitely a great option because it helps keep the home cooler. That’s why you see many tropical homes have tile throughout.

Another big benefit of tile is the amazing designs, colors, shapes, and patterns you can choose from. You can create an intricately designed floor with tile or stay super simple with a single color.

As for it being cold, that’s easily overcome by adding a large area rug on top (which is a common feature).

Tile is also durable (much more so than carpet), more scratch resistant than hardwood, stain resistant (for the most part) and easy to clean.

A big downside is it’s very hard. We have hardwood flooring and that’s hard for kids to play on, but tile is even harder. Again, an area rug can help.

At the end of the day, it’s a personal choice. The right tile can create a spectacular looking living room. Just look at the example in the image at the top of this post… I don’t think you could imagine another floor option for that gorgeous modern living room.

Moreover, it’s a very simple design almost looking like wood, but has the square staggered pattern which creates a great visual effect in the space.

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Living Room Floor Tiles of Every Kind and Style

By Rachel Brown | Published on Mar 10, 2022 Reviewed by Stefan Gheorghe

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While the kitchen might be the heart of the home, the living room is a close second and a very busy place. Living room floor tiles are one of the most durable forms of floor that you can choose and perfect for high traffic areas.

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Further, this flooring can complement many different design ideas, and they are easy to clean and maintain. In short, tile flooring is a flexible option that is worth considering for a floor that has as much heavy traffic as a living room.

Living Room Floor Tiles: Materials and Styles

My English Country Cottage

While some people consider tiles just for a bathroom or kitchen, tiles are an excellent flooring option for living rooms too. From natural stone to hardwood flooring, tiles can mimic many aesthetic options.

Further, tiles can have a look that is uniform or create contrast depending on the color of the grout and the tiles themselves. Each has a different level of durability and stain resistance that should be explored when choosing tiles for the living room. We will consider the most popular tile options for living room spaces.

1. Ceramic tiles

This is the most common type of tile for walls and for flooring. In fact, ceramic tiles for living room floors are similar to tiles for the wall but are harder and can hold up to more foot traffic.

These tiles are made from molded clay and are the least expensive option for tile flooring. Fabricators mold ceramic tiles into many different shapes and colors. There are ceramic tiles that look like wood and natural stone like slate and granite.

2. Porcelain tiles

These tiles are similar to ceramic but have a higher proportion of silica and quartz. This makes them more durable and resistant to water damage than ceramic tiles. Like ceramic, there are porcelain tiles that can look like wood and natural stone.

3. Hardwood tile floor

“Hardwood” tiles are porcelain, ceramic, vinyl, or linoleum tiles that have been engineered to have a wood look. They resemble hardwood of many different species like oak and pine and are arranged in patterns like herringbone and other decorative parquet.

4. Vinyl tile

Vinyl tiles are made from a form of plastic known as polyvinyl chloride plastic or PVC. Luxury vinyl tiles mimic the look of natural materials and are water resistant. Vinyl tiles vary in quality and price. While most are inexpensive, luxury vinyl tile is longer lasting and more expensive.

5. Linoleum tiles

This is a natural flooring tile made using linseed oil and cork dust. Linoleum also mimics the look of other materials like wood and stone, though it is not as varied as vinyl. However, it is more durable and longer-lasting than most vinyl tiles.

6. Natural stone tiles

Marble tile – Marble tiles are crafted from solid rock marble and come in many different colors. Because of its luxurious look it elevates the style of any room. You must reseal this tile every six months to maintain a strong resistance to stains and scratches.
Granite tile – Fabricators create granite tiles from solid stones. Many prize granite for its durability and strength. However, it is expensive and can be difficult and time-consuming regarding maintenance.
Slate tile – Slate is quarried from metamorphic rock and is long-lasting and resistant to scratching and staining. Most slate is dark gray but there are variations within the stone ranging from orange to brown and green to purple.

Pros and cons of tiles in the living room

Living room tile is the perfect option for many situations. However, no option is perfect. There are definite reasons why tile floors don’t work as well in some situations.

Pros

Tile is a less expensive option than other types of flooring like hardwood flooring.
Tiles are durable. They will not show much wear over time and they are water and stain-resistant if maintained well.
Tile is a versatile flooring that can complement many different styles.
Tile floors are easy to clean and repair.

Cons

Tile flooring is cold to the touch.
Tile flooring can be hard and slippery. Two exceptions to this are vinyl and linoleum which are both softer than other flooring options.
Tiles can be difficult to match if you get a piece from another batch of tiles. Therefore, it is a good idea to have some extra tiles from the original batch in case one breaks and you need to replace it.
You can scratch and crack tiles if you drop heavy objects on them.

Living Room Floor Tiles For Every Style

The look of tile is varied and unique making it a good choice for living room floors. We have gathered some of the best looks for you to consider to help you decide if tile is a good option for you.

Living room ceramic tiles

Marazzi

These white floor tiles for the living room have the look of white marble but they are made from ceramic. This tile elevates the look of the room in a way that no other flooring could. It is contemporary and sleek.

The contrasting colors of the furniture create a dramatic contrast. This accent color works well as it echoes the tones of gray in the tile floor. The wonderful thing about this flooring is that even though it has the luxe look of marble, because it is ceramic tiles, the price is much less than true marble.

Mosaic tile accents

Ola Zwolenik

Many people love the patterns of mosaic tile but feel that it would be too overwhelming in a large room like the living room. This home from Ola Zwolenik strikes the perfect balance. She uses mosaic tiles in a room that can be seen from the living room.

The way that the color blends with the colorful decor creates a look that is both historic and on-trend. Further, mosaic tiles are the perfect accent for a fireplace in a living room if you can’t use them on the floor.

Checkered marble tile floors

Jean Stoffer Design

This living room from Jean Stoffer Design strikes the perfect balance between casual and sophisticated. Fabricators have crafted this floor from dark gray and white marble squares. This kind of look is distinctive and would bring a vivid sense of style to any living room.

Porcelain wood look tiles

Simple Steps

Manufacturers crafted this porcelain tile floor to look like wood laid in a herringbone pattern. The light wood look is modern in style and works well with the neutral color tones throughout the space. Even though the wood is not real, the pattern provides a warm texture that provides interest in the room.

Slate tile flooring

Menendez Architects PC

Slate has an old world feel that is aesthetically pleasing in classic, traditional, and modern living rooms. Menendez Architects used large slate tiles in this midcentury condominium design. The cool colored slate provides the perfect counterbalance to the bright colors of the soft furnishings.

Luxury vinyl tiles

John Lewis & Partners

This luxury vinyl tile has a parquet wood look. This tile is more long-lasting than less expensive vinyl tiles. These tiles are water resistant and durable so they work well in high traffic areas like living rooms. These tiles come in square tiles, pre-glued strips, and planks.

Contemporary porcelain tiles

Horizon Italian Tile

This greige porcelain tile is perfect in this contemporary beach space. In fact, tile works better than other flooring like carpet in a space like this because of the tracking of sand from the outside in. These large tiles work in many settings including contemporary and traditional alike.

Natural stone look alike

Horizon Italian Tile

This living room from Horizon Italian Tile features a porcelain tile with a variegated color. It mimics the look of natural stone. This tile works in the spacious room by creating a varied texture.

Ceramic floor that looks like wood

Sognando Casa

Technology is amazing when you consider the look of this ceramic tile floor. While in normal circumstances ceramic tile floors have a cool and sleek appearance, this ceramic floor mimics the appearance of hardwood floors. It looks warm and textured accentuating the cozy style of the room.

White marble floor

Sognando Casa

There is nothing so elegant as a marble floor. However, this living room downplays the luxurious quality of the floor by placing it as a contrast to the contemporary style of the living room. Elements like the spare furniture and the warm color tones balance the cool colors of the marble.

Porcelain tiles with a marble look

Manufacturers have created this porcelain tile with a variegated pattern to look like marble. While other similar colors of tile exist, this particular pattern of tile gives the floor a pleasing texture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)FAQ

What is the most popular tile color for a living room?

The most popular color tiles for a living room are neutral colors like beige, ivory, and gray. These complement most design styles and work with complementing color tones for accenting pieces.

What are the best tiles for the living room?

Weighing all the options between cost, durability, and style, porcelain tiles is the best option for living room floors. Porcelain is cost effective and can be created to look like stone, marble, and wood. Further, this is a very hard tile that is long lasting and water resistant. The next best option is ceramic tile. This is less expensive than porcelain tile. While it is not as long-lasting as porcelain, it is still durable.

Are tiles too cold in the living room?

Tile floors are cool to the touch. Therefore, they work better in warmer areas like beach properties and locations closer to the equator. A few ways to add warmth to tile floors is a rug, insulation, and an underlayment of some type to warm the floors.

What color paint goes with beige tile living room?

White walls look perfect with this color floor. If white is too bright for you, try a off-white like ivory. Also, varying shades of warm gray would look perfect with beige floors.

Are tiles good for living rooms?

Tiles work very well for living room floors in some cases. Some of these situations are places that have constant foot traffic and where there is sediment tracked inside. Tiles are also appropriate in warm climate locations.

What is the best way to select tiles for the living room?

There are so many varieties of tile that you can be very choosy about the type, price, and style tile that you need. Consider the durability of the tile you need. Also, consider the style of the tile which will determine the look of the room.

How much is it to tile the living room floor?

Depending on if you install the tiles or if you hire someone, the price will vary. If you hire someone you will pay around $15-$20 per hour for installing the tiles and materials. If you are going to purchase and install the tile yourself, the price will vary according to the type of tile you choose. Ceramic tiles are one of the least expensive options and you can get these beginning at less than $1 per square foot. The most expensive floor tiles are natural stone like marble and custom mosaic tile options.

Conclusion

In traditional settings, most people use tiles for bathrooms and for kitchens. However, many are beginning to see the benefits of tile flooring in the context of living room floors too. While this flooring might not work in every case, tile floors are so varied and flexible that they work in many situations. In the end, the hardest task is deciding which tile suits your needs best.

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Tiles are most commonly used in bathrooms, kitchens and hallways. Tiled flooring is much less common in living spaces. How will fired clay plates behave in the living room? What are the strengths and weaknesses of tiles?

Tiles in the living room: advantages of placement

Tiles should be laid on the floor in many rooms, including living areas, due to:

durability;
high resistance to scratches and cracks;
the possibility of placing equipment with significant weight on it.

The tiled surface will not warp or deteriorate, even if it is supported by heavy elements supporting various equipment for many years. The material will also not be damaged when renovating the living room and moving furniture across the floor.

In the case of tiled floors, keeping the room clean is easy and cleaning any dirt is quick and easy. This is especially important in the living room, which is the showcase of the house where you invite friends. In addition, the hall is one of the rooms that is most often used by all family members.

Use a cloth or mop and any cleaning products to clean tiles.

More popular flooring materials do not provide the same soundproofing effect as tiles. Movement on the tiled floor is silent, especially when walking in socks. In this option, you do not need to be afraid that the large living room will be echoed.

Tiles can be used in all “difficult” spaces: under tables and chairs, where the wood panels wear out quickly due to the constant movement of the furniture, and around the fireplace, where the temperature changes and can be high. Moreover, a heated floor can be used under the tiles.

Tiles in the interior of the living room: disadvantages

The use of tiles in the living room has its drawbacks, but they are incomparably less than the advantages. First of all, the floor tiled will be characterized by a lower temperature. The solution to this problem is to install heating from below, but this creates additional costs: one-time and monthly. An easier and cheaper solution is to place thick carpet in areas where the cold is the most annoying. Unfortunately, tiling the entire floor will take away the elegance you want to achieve.

Classic floor tiles create visual coolness. Rather, they will not give the apartment a warm homely atmosphere. Glossy tiles combined with high gloss furniture finishes will contribute to the effect known from the image of shopping centers. It is definitely worth making at least one of the floor or furniture elements matte.

Living room design: tiles for different interior styles

Tiles are a popular product and are therefore available in various sizes, colors and shades. It is covered with all sorts of patterns. Tiles can imitate wood, white marble, natural stone or raw concrete. The final choice will affect the character of the living room:

elegant;
minimalistic;
rustic.

When looking for decorative, colorful flooring with eye-catching patterns, turn to ceramic tiles – the wide range of options allows you to lay out a ceramic rug in an interior, or give a space a palatial or even oriental feel.

Living room floor tiles: which option to choose?

Regardless of the size of the living room, large-format tiles are ideal for laying on the floor. They contribute to the optical increase in space and give the effect of consistency. The smaller the gaps that are left between the tiles and the thinner the seam, the more pronounced the effect will be.

Large format tiles come in a variety of shapes and colours. Squares and rectangles on different sides should be chosen so that tile cutting is not required or occurs on the smallest possible surface. The key point here is knowing the rules for installing large format tiles. It's also a good idea to measure the living room so that the tiles at the ends of the living room are the same length, not one at original size and the other significantly shorter.

The tile floor can be easily matched to a modern, Provencal or rustic room. It all depends on what pattern the ceramic finish has. It can reproduce different types of wood, their exact pattern and rings. It can also successfully replace natural stone - travertine, granite or marble. There are models that are deceptively similar to fashionable concrete.

No wonder tile is very popular in the interior design industry today. Moreover, its durability and resistance are better than, for example, laminate.

White, gray and wood are the trends of the season

At present, patterns imitating natural marble, gray or beige will become the most fashionable colors. These shades will perfectly match the minimalist interior design trend. They will create a uniform floor plane and a distinct contrast with other surfaces, such as contrasting walls. In turn, a white floor, especially in small living rooms, will optically increase the space.

Kitchen-living room: tiles and laminate

Tiled flooring in the kitchen-living room is the perfect solution. Especially if it is combined with a living room laminate, zoning the usable space of a common room.

The tiles are available in a huge range of colours. You can use an attractive design that is hard to find on wood or laminate floors. Tiles can be used to create a uniform, elegant floor. Especially when choosing large solid color options, for example, 60 × 60 cm or even 75 × 75 cm. A uniform surface, for example, imitating concrete, is easiest to achieve using straightened tiles (edges are cut at right angles). Modern concrete tiles are 75 cm x 75 cm, which allows them to create an almost uniform floor.

If you like shiny floors, then no other material is as good as polished ceramic tiles. A shiny surface will beautifully reflect and scatter light, illuminating the entire room. A tiled floor is ideal when the living room is connected to the kitchen - thanks to the tiles, the floor will be even, optically connecting both rooms.

Wood look tiles are perfect for both the living room and the kitchen. Ceramic tiles are the perfect idea for people who love wood flooring but want to avoid the need for maintenance, cleaning, varnishing. Tiles may look like different types of planks, but they are much easier to keep in order. Platinum, laid out in a classic style, resembles a wooden parquet floor.

Please note that unglazed porcelain stoneware or natural stone tiles will require impregnation to prevent dirt from entering the structure and unsightly discoloration. All other types of tiles do not require such care.

Heated Living Room Floor Tiles

When planning underfloor heating in your house or apartment, ceramic tiles are the best solution. This duo is perfectly complemented by tiles that conduct heat well. Underfloor heating makes cold surfaces warmer, so stepping on them is extremely pleasant. Ceramic tiles are very durable and resistant to damage. No problem cleaning them. When buying them, pay attention to the abrasion class. In the living room, tiles marked PEI 3/750 can be successfully used, but for areas with heavy use, it is better to choose those with a higher resistance, such as PEI 3/1500. The PEI symbol is a measure of the abrasion resistance of a glazed tile - the higher the PEI value, the higher the grade of the tile.

The floor tiles in the living room are practical and beautifully presented in the photo gallery. In addition, they are ideal for the popular underfloor heating. Check out this season's trendiest arrangements.

Tiles in the living room - 83 photos of a specific floor for a special design

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The appearance of the living room can fully characterize the owners of an apartment or a country house. Therefore, its design is always given special importance.

The floor in such a room should be as smooth and comfortable as possible, for which various types of flooring are used - parquet, laminate or linoleum.

But ceramic tiles are not very common in the living room, although this option is convenient and practical.

Features of using tiles in the living room

Ceramic tiles in the living room can be quite an interesting design solution that will make the whole apartment original. The undoubted advantages of tiles on the floor of the room include:

wear resistance and coating strength;
long service life;
attractiveness in the design of the premises;
variety of colors;
easy to clean.

With all the positive qualities of this flooring, its use may not be suitable for every family.

You should initially agree on the possibility of using it with the general style of the apartment or house. It is also important to consider the following disadvantages:

The tile itself will feel cold to the touch, especially in winter. Therefore, it is necessary to provide for the possibility of appropriate heating or to use additional coverings in the form of carpets.

Tiles can be slippery and dangerous for children and the elderly.

This flooring does not have good sound insulation, so you will have to put up with loud noises.

How to decorate a living room with tiles

This option for home improvement is very practical. But the appearance and compliance with the style of interior design plays an important role.

Therefore, when making a decision, it is necessary to plan how you will decorate the interior of the living room. You can choose from the following options:

Terracotta tiles are a classic type of decoration that can be successfully used in a house and a city apartment.

The red color gives the room a feeling of warmth and comfort, but it is very difficult to find furniture and decor items that match the shades. The tile is suitable for decorating a living room in a colonial or country style.

The floor can be finished with a contrast effect.

It is necessary to choose the most appropriate shades of tiles and combine them with furniture and wall colors.

If you like to travel, then nomad style can be an original way out when arranging a room.

Designers often suggest choosing an ornament similar to an oriental carpet. But it is advisable to avoid excessive bureaucracy in design or too extravagant style.

A combination of floor and wall covering will look fresh. For example, tiles on the floor can smoothly transition into a similar wall design.

It is not necessary to use a completely matching color or connect the planes around the entire perimeter. You can make a smooth transition near the fireplace or arch.

An extravagant approach allows you to combine tiles that differ in texture and color in accordance with the general principles of the stylistic arrangement of the living room and the apartment as a whole.

Combination of different types of flooring in the living room

Existing disadvantages of floor tiles can be compensated by combining them with other materials.

The most popular approach is tile and laminate installation. And for finishing joints and transitions, a cork compensator or molding is used.

In addition, the use of multiple flooring materials makes it possible to clearly delineate the individual areas in the living room.

The tile is most suitable for the part of the room where there is an increased load. And in other places a laminate is placed, suitable in color and texture.

Porcelain tiles have increased strength, but their installation requires the mandatory arrangement of underfloor heating. The material itself allows you to realize a variety of design ideas, as it can visually resemble marble, metal or wood.

How to choose ceramic tiles for the living room

This material, for all its aesthetic appeal, does not have high tactile qualities. Therefore, it is important to consider the heating system. It can be underfloor heating technology or a regular carpet.

As with any finish, the surface needs to be prepared. The floor must be level and without drops.

Ceramic tiles vary in color and texture. For small living rooms, it is advisable to choose smaller plates. So you visually expand the area of \u200b\u200bthe room.

The color of the material will help you make the interior unique, but don't make it overly provocative.

In addition, it is important to take care of safety and choose a floor covering with minimal slip.

If there are children in the family, then a combined floor finish using, for example, a laminate, will be a more practical solution.

Tiling the floor with ceramic tiles will help make the living room interior original and practical. You will also get a durable and durable coating with an excellent appearance.