Large grey floor tiles
With so many large grey floor tiles to choose from where do you start? Our guide is here to help you narrow down options with top tips on things to consider!
Our love affair with grey spans more than a decade with this staple of design reigning supreme. From the chic subtle tones of dove grey to darker moody charcoal hues – this is a colour that is always on trend and timeless. Grey has dominated the design world like no other colour and could be described as something of a phenomenon rather than a trend. Â
It’s the stuff of grown-up colour palettes and just so versatile. It can be as subtle as you like pairing beautifully with natural materials. It can form the basis for cool, monochrome colour schemes. It marries perfectly with vibrant yellows, burnt oranges and shocking pinks. And it works superbly well with subtle pastel shades.
Large grey floor tiles are great for creating a canvas for everything from kitchens to dining spaces, open plan ground floors, bathrooms and external areas. And many tiles can also be used on walls too. Porcelain is a material that has been around for centuries and it is arguably a superhero of the everyday. Brilliantly hardwearing, beautifully tactile, stunning designs and a breeze to keep clean. This is a material that takes whatever life throws as it and is the backdrop and canvas upon which dream rooms are built.
So grey porcelain tiles are here to stay – but with more shades than you could shake a stick at – how do you choose large grey floor tiles tiles without ordering hundreds of samples?
1. The grey spectrum - light, mid or dark
Grey tiles cover a spectrum of tones from whites with a hint of grey to mid toned greys and darker charcoals. You probably already have a good idea of whether you are looking to go with a lighter, mid or very dark grey as your floor canvas however, let’s explore each in turn.
Light toned large grey porcelain floor tiles
Off-whites with the merest whisper of grey give a lovely contemporary feel making spaces feel airy and light and they pair with pretty much anything. This is such a flexible colour palette and a canvas that can work throughout the home. In addition, large grey floor tiles in lighter tones are ideal for smaller rooms or spaces where light is more limited. Perfect if you are looking for a monochrome colour scheme, off-whites with a hint of grey marry up brilliantly with mid and charcoal greys too.
Mid toned large grey porcelain floor tiles
Striking the perfect balance between lighter and darker notes, mid greys are modern, understated and practical in equal measure. This is a refined colour that can work with ease across both large open plan spaces and smaller areas and is a neutral shades that can pair with both bold and more muted tones. Large grey floor tiles in mid greys can add warmth and depth to spaces.
Dark toned large grey porcelain floor tiles
Nothing beats a moody gorgeous charcoal paired with a crisp white. It always looks so fresh. Charcoal greys are a bold option and that makes them perfect for statement floors or walls. They are great for creating cosy backdrops especially in matt or textured finishes. They also work wonderfully with more vibrant colours as well as neutral notes.
2. Undertones are key
Grey is referred to as a neutral colour but in reality it can have warm and cool undertones and this will impact how it makes a space feel. Undertones play a crucial role in design and all greys have an undertone of another colour, for example blue, green or purple or the warmer tones of red and yellow.
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Greys with a warmer undertone, for example our Docklands Grey, lean towards taupes, beiges and browns and can make for a really inviting and cosy vibe. These greys also work brilliantly with natural wood tones and earthy tones. A crisp rectified tile with a matt finish with warm undertones can bring a sophisticated feel to contemporary interiors. Or opting for a more matt surface finish can also work for spaces that demand a more rustic feel.
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Greys with a cooler undertone with lean more towards hints of blue, grey or purples and these tiles are perfect for a more modern vibe. Minimalist and contemporary, these tiles pair with metallics and whites and woods.
Some grey tiles don’t have a specific tone or warm or cool feel making them incredibly versatile and adaptable to all kinds of colour schemes.
3. Tile design
With an abundance of effects from concrete to stone, marble to cements and more, there is the opportunity to bring movement, tone and a little more design to spaces whilst keeping grey as the base or accent colour.
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Porcelain tiles are designed to echo other materials. The real beauty with porcelain is you have all the stunning design of a marble tile with all the brilliant performance only porcelain can deliver.
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Unlike natural stone and marbles which are soft as materials, porcelain is super hardwearing and highly scratch resistant. Unlike natural wood that can wrap and bend and easy scratch, porcelain is a very stable material that can be used in bathrooms with ease. Unlike carpet which can stain and harbour dust, porcelain is highly stain resistant and hygienic because there is nowhere for dust and dirt to get ingrained.
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Large grey floor tiles come in all shapes and sizes from square to rectangular as well as porcelain wood plank tiles. Let’s take a look at some options:
4. Tile texture and finishes
Finish transforms a tile. With textures including everything from soft, natural, matt, antislip, polished, lapatto and more there are a wealth of options to choose from. The same large grey floor tiles will look very different with a polished or a matt finish and that can affect the mood and ambience of a space. Ultra-smooth and shiny surfaces are more light reflective indicating coolness and can make spaces feel larger. Softer, matt surfaces absorb more light making us feel more warm and cosy.
Of course, finish is also important in terms of safety. Polished tiles are stunning to look at but if there are concerns about spillages and slippages then opting for a more matt surface may be an option.
5. Large grey floor tiles or smaller tiles?
For those seeking more tile, less grout, then bigger is definitely better. Tile sizes have grown larger and larger with 900 x 900, 1000 x 1000 and 1200 x 1200mm sizes becoming staples of design.
For large open plan spaces large grey floor tiles tick all the design boxes. These tiles bring a contemporary feel to spaces. With less grout lines spaces feel calmer and less busy especially with many larger formats featuring rectified or straight edges where grout lines can be as thin as 3mm for floors.
Larger tiles can also work in smaller spaces too. Contrary to popular belief small spaces don’t need to equal small tiles. Larger tiles can make a small space feel larger because there are less grout lines and smaller tiles can be more cost effective because there can be less waste with smaller tiles.
In conclusion
Large grey floor tiles can create a fabulous canvas for any space bringing a modern, contemporary feel to design. This versatile colour is available in a range of designs, finishes and  shades and can work in monochrome designs as well as spaces with natural overtones and designs with more vibrant colours. Grey is beautiful, practical and perfect for providing a durable, timeless foundation for dream spaces.
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