How to Choose Floor Tiles for Your Living Room

The living room floor sets the tone for your entire home. The right tiles can make the space feel larger, more luxurious and more welcoming. Here's a comprehensive guide to making the perfect choice.

Step 1: Choose the Right Size

Tile size is the most impactful decision for living room floors:

As a rule of thumb: larger tiles make rooms feel bigger. Go as large as your budget allows.

Step 2: Select the Right Finish

• PGVT (Polished): Maximum luxury and light reflection — best for formal living rooms
• GVT Matt/Satin: Practical and stylish — hides footprints and everyday marks
• Full Body: Maximum durability — ideal for high-traffic family living rooms

Step 3: Pick the Right Colour

• Light colours (beige, cream, light grey) make rooms feel larger and brighter
• Dark colours (charcoal, dark brown) create a dramatic, cosy feel
• Marble-look designs add instant luxury without the maintenance of real marble

Step 4: Consider the Layout

The same tiles laid in different patterns create completely different effects:

• Straight lay: Classic, clean and most economical (least tile waste)
• Diagonal lay: Makes rooms feel wider and more dynamic
• Offset (brick bond): Works beautifully with rectangular tiles like 600×1200mm

Step 5: Coordinate with Walls

Consider extending the same or complementary tiles to a feature wall for a seamless, designer interior effect. Many of our collections are available in both floor and wall formats.

Contact L-Group to receive samples of our living room tile collections delivered to your location.