Open-plan · Large format · Indoor · Underfloor heating
Living room tiles.
The right tile reshapes how an open-plan living room feels — calmer, more considered, more connected. Large format, honest materials, and finishes chosen to flatter Australian light from morning to last drink.
Marble look (for living rooms)
206 styles
Soft veining, generous formats and a sense of quiet luxury — marble-look porcelain gives you the drama without the maintenance.
Marble Look Calacatta Extra “B” Satin Grande Slab
Marble Look Calacatta Extra Natural Matt Grande Slab
Marble Look Statuario Bookmatch “A” Lux Polished Grande Slab
Marble Look Capraia Bookmatch “B” Lux Polished Grande Slab
Marble Look Statuario Bookmatch “B” Lux Polished Grande Slab
Marble Look Verde Aver Lux Polished Grande Slab
Fondovalle Marble Look Infinito Capraia “B” Lux Polished Slab
Fondovalle Marble Look Infinito Capraia Bookmatch B Satin Slab R9 (Mesh)
Marble Look Patagonia Lux Polished Grande Slab
Marble Look Altissimo Natural Matt Grande Slab
Marble Look Imperiale Natural Matt Grande Slab
Betonic Bianco (Cloud) Matt P3^
Timber look
64 styles
The warmth of oak or spotted gum with the durability of porcelain. Ideal for families, pets and underfloor heating.
Scotia Banksia Wash Mdf 2400X28X15Mm^
Scotia Amaroo Ash Mdf 2400X28X15Mm^
Timber-Land Charcoal
Scotia Gs Golden Oak 2400X30X15Mm
Spc T-Trim Gs Golden Oak 2400X45X6Mm
Spc C-Trim 2.0 Golden Oak 2400X45X7Mm
Spc T-Trim 2.0 Golden Oak 2400X45X7Mm
Slow Dash 3D Gesso
Living Limestone Ash
Valore Banksia Wash ^
Valore Amaroo Ash ^
Stair Nose Banksia Wash 2400X115X25Mm^
Concrete look
117 styles
Quietly architectural, deeply liveable. Concrete-look tiles ground a living room without competing with the furniture or the art.
Concrete Graphite Natural Matt Grande Slab
Fondovalle Concrete White Portland Jordan Natural Matt Slab
Concrete White Natural Matt Grande Slab
Betonic Bianco (Cloud) Matt P3^
Trust Dark Grey Cement
Mamic Grigio Gloss ^
Tardio Grigio
Mystone Berici Grigio Naturale
Grigio Venato Terrazzo Slab Honed (New Size)
Mystone Berici Grigio Structured Decor
Mystone Berici Grigio Flora Decor ~
Grigio Neutro
Travertine & warm neutrals
39 styles
Honeyed, tactile, sun-washed. Travertine and warm neutrals bring a Mediterranean ease to Australian living rooms.
Stone Travertino Classico Puro Satin Grande Slab
Antica Momento Trav Bianco
Trav Classico Off White Veincut
Fabula Travertino Cross Bianco Naturale
Fabula Travertino Cross Beige Naturale
Paris Travertine Look Romano
Momento Trav Black
Silver Trav Light Crosscut Acid Wash/Brushed
Antica Momento Trav Grey Matt R10 “Second” ” Bowed”
Travertino Reale
Travertino Argento
Travertino Dorato
Large format
957 styles
Slabs and oversized tiles built for open-plan living. Fewer grout lines, longer sightlines, a floor that feels properly resolved.
Solid Black Satin Grande Slab
Scotia Coalcliff Mdf 2400X28X15Mm^
Scotia Sydney Sandstone Mdf 2400X28X15Mm^
Scotia Quokka Grey Mdf 2400X28X15Mm^
Scotia Tamar Grey Mdf 2400X28X15Mm^
Stone Gris Du Gent Satin Grande Slab
Solid White Lux Polished Grande Slab
Abk Fluido Bronze
Choosing living room tiles
Large format changes everything. In an open-plan living room, the floor is the largest single surface in the home. Choose a tile that suits the scale — 600×1200, 800×800 or larger slabs — and the room reads as one calm, considered space rather than a grid of small squares fighting the furniture.
Fewer grout lines, more calm. Big tiles mean fewer interruptions across the floor. The eye travels further, the room feels longer, and natural materials like marble and travertine get to show their veining and movement without being chopped up. A 2mm grout joint in a tone-matched colour disappears almost entirely.
Underfloor heating works beautifully. Porcelain conducts heat evenly and holds it well — the ideal partner for hydronic or electric underfloor systems. Confirm your adhesive and screed are rated for heated substrates, and you have a living room that stays warm underfoot through a Melbourne winter without a radiator in sight.
Mind the traffic rating. Living rooms are softer-traffic than entries or kitchens, but pets, kids and furniture still leave their mark. A PEI 4 porcelain handles a family living room without complaint. For lighter use, a PEI 3 marble-look tile is usually plenty.
Ordering & planning
Open plan wants one floor, not two. The cleanest result in an open-plan living and kitchen is a single tile running through both zones. It makes the space feel bigger and avoids the awkward transition strip. If you want some separation, change finish — matt in living, lappato in kitchen — using the same colour family.
Finish decides how it ages. Matt tiles hide footprints and the small scuffs of daily life. Lappato gives a soft satin sheen that catches light without showing every mark. Polished is dramatic and reflective but every speck of dust shows — best in formal rooms, not a busy family living room.
Light is the secret ingredient. A pale, slightly reflective tile bounces natural light deeper into the room and lifts a south-facing or shaded living area noticeably. Greys and warm whites with subtle movement give you brightness without the sterile feel of a flat white floor.
Order properly the first time. Always sample in your actual room, in morning and evening light — tile colour shifts more than people expect. Order the full quantity in one batch to keep shade consistent, and add 10% for cuts and future repairs. Contact us if you need help calculating quantities. Talk to a tile expert →
Living room tile questions
What tile size works best in a living room?
600×1200 or 800×800 tiles minimise grout lines and give a calm, contemporary feel. The fewer interruptions, the more considered the space reads. Slabs (1200×2400) are increasingly popular in new builds.
Are porcelain tiles warm enough for a living room?
Yes — especially with rugs or hydronic underfloor heating. Porcelain conducts heat efficiently and holds it well, making it ideal for heated-floor systems.
Should living room and kitchen tiles match in open plan?
Running the same tile through both zones is cleanest — it makes the space feel larger and eliminates transition strips. Change the finish between zones (matt vs lappato) to add subtle definition.
Matt or polished finish for living areas?
Matt and soft-lappato are most forgiving — they hide footprints and daily wear. Polished is dramatic but shows every mark. Reserve polished for formal or low-traffic areas.
What tile colour works best in a small living room?
Warm whites, bone, and pale travertine-look reflect light and expand the room visually. Choose large format in these tones and the space reads as significantly bigger than it measures.
Extending the same tile into the kitchen?
Kitchen tiles →