Choosing tiles for renovation isn’t really that complicated. When decorating a new house, laying tiles is quite an important matter and greatly affects the overall experience of the house. Many people do their research in advance through various ways. But with everyone having their own opinion, in the end, people can get confused and not know which tiles to buy. Actually, there’s no need to overthink it or do too much research, just pick the colour you like. Firstly, in terms of brands and products, there’s no need to stress too much. Tiles are now very mature, as long as you avoid obscure, niche products, the quality and performance of most products are similar. We don’t need to spend too much effort comparing parameters or quality, the main difference is usually price. For tiles of the same specification from different brands, the price difference for a whole house is just a few hundred pounds. If your budget allows, go for a first-tier brand; if your budget is limited, second-tier brands are also fine, just don’t go for obscure brands. Similarly, for the same brand with different sizes, whether you choose 1500*750 or 800*800, there’s no need to overthink it, the price difference for the tiles in a whole house is still just a few hundred pounds. Secondly, there’s no need to stress too much about tile sizes. Some might say that the size greatly affects the renovation effect and experience. To be honest, there’s not much difference at all, it’s more of a psychological effect. Before moving in, bigger tiles look cleaner; but after moving in, with furniture and everything in place, how often do you actually notice a few tiles on the floor? Who spends their time staring at the floor every day? Think about it. If you really think bigger tiles look better, just increase your budget by a few hundred pounds and get the bigger tiles, there’s no need to overthink it.
Although choosing tiles for renovation doesn't require too much worry, it's not something you can completely ignore. I think the following two points are important when selecting tiles. First, the colour choice of tiles is very important. After moving in, we might not pay attention to the size of the tiles, but the colour is always in front of our eyes and can't be overlooked. This really makes a big difference. Regardless of the size of the home, well, large villas or extensive commercial spaces are another matter, generally it's safe to choose lighter shades rather than darker ones, like off-white or light grey. As for whether the tone is warmer or cooler, it depends on personal preference. Personally, I think it's better to choose slightly warm and light tones, after all, a home is meant to be cosy, not cold and unwelcoming. So I wouldn't recommend using marble-coloured tiles for home decoration. Avoid black or dark grey, even if some people think black or darker colours look sophisticated and high-end. Usually, you'll end up regretting it, especially in smaller spaces; dark or black tiles are a no-go. Firstly, they make the space feel cramped and oppressive; secondly, they can be visually and lighting-wise uncomfortable, even a bit spooky.
Secondly, it is important to pay attention to the selection of tile patterns. Completely solid-colored tiles can appear monotonous, so there are rarely completely solid-colored tiles on the market. They usually have some patterns or decorations to add some interest. For my home renovation, I chose beige-white tiles with a somewhat disordered and invisible minimalist pattern. It looks simple yet not monotonous. I believe that when choosing tile patterns or decorations, two principles should be followed: Firstly, choose hidden patterns instead of very prominent ones. Prominent textures or decorations are more visually appealing for individual tiles, but when laid together as a whole, they may look messy. Secondly, choose disordered and irregular patterns, not those with clear and regular lines. Disordered decorative patterns or textures, when laid continuously, are equivalent to being uniform and will not cause a focus in one's perception; however, textures with clear specifications are different. When laid together, those textures or decorative patterns will be in separate sections, creating a sense of visual discontinuity and forcing one's attention, which is very bad.
