Bring Class and Elegance to Your Room with These Tile Choices
If you want your space to be timeless, classy, and elegant, the tile you choose (and where you place it) can make all the difference. The most expensive tile can look dull in the wrong room, while a simple tile choice can exude elegance with proper placement. If you’re looking for some design inspiration, you can’t go wrong with these classy tile ideas.
Crisp White for Impeccable Elegance
What color tile never goes out of style? White. It may seem commonplace, but the more you incorporate white tile into your designs, the more it becomes clear how timeless and versatile this color can be. White tile can easily be one of the most expensive-looking choices in your space, especially if you focus on an impeccable installation.
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The more cohesive a room appears, the more expensive it can look, and the Casablanca Carrara Marble Pickett Mosaic in this kitchen provides a seamless transition from countertop to ceiling. The design by @volnaycapital highlights how a mix of crisp white elements throughout a space leaves you feeling serene and sleek.
Opulent Patterns to Highlight the Room
If you’re choosing to design a bold room, pick a classy tile to go along with it. Luxury and opulence can be over-the-top and indulgent, but when done right, you can achieve a classy design that highlights a room’s elegance. Using a naturally patterned tile like marble provides a suitably sophisticated backdrop for your standout pieces.
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Our Norwegian Rose Marble 12”x12” tile on the feature wall in this bathroom by @eclectic_twist is grand enough to support the fabulous fixtures. After all, a mirrored tub, disco ball, and starburst chandelier deserve to be highlighted, and a blank background wouldn’t quite measure up to that task.
Checkerboard as a Timeless Classic
You can’t beat the classy, nostalgic feeling of black-and-white checkerboard floors. If you want to tile a space with patterns but can’t quite commit to something too intricate, a checkerboard design is the perfect solution.
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Our Casablanca Carrara & Bardiglio Grey 12”x12” Marble bundle is the perfect size for checkerboard flooring in large spaces (or for some extra drama in smaller rooms). The best part about a checkerboard floor is that you can dress it up or down with your choice of furniture and accessories. The leather couch in rich honey tones and black hardware in this space by @rokthehome helps elevate the sunroom to a comfortable yet classy lounge space.
Marble is Marvelous
There’s a reason that marble tile has been synonymous with upscale elegance for such a long time — its combination of durability, finish, and unique veining make it a standout centerpiece that will last for decades (or even centuries!). If you’re aiming for an expensive look, use marble tile on both the floor and walls to wrap the room in style.
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The marble in this bathroom by @making_highview_home even extends to the ceiling, giving the illusion of bathing in an expensive, secluded retreat. By combining our Calacatta Gold 12”x24” tile with the 5” Hexagon Mosaic in the same color, the abundance of marble has depth and interest without feeling overwhelming.
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This bathroom transformation by @lisalalaniinteriors combines classic, crisp white with the look of continuous marble from floor to ceiling, achieving the same elegant style without the color. Incorporating three different tiles into one small space is only possible when the design is flawless (we spy our Casablanca Carrara marble in 12”x24” subway, 4”x12” subway, and 2” hexagon mosaic styles).
One of the most essential elements in designing classy and elegant spaces is to make the choices look purposeful and cohesive. Whether the room is bold or understated, the tile installation and precision can make or break an expensive look. If you’re eager to try any of these timeless and classy tile ideas, include an experienced installation team in your plan. It’s still DIY if you’re the one hiring the crew, right?
