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Tile Flooring Ideas for Kitchens and Bathrooms

Tile is a classic hard surface choice for kitchens and bathrooms. Large-format tiles create a clean, open look, while smaller mosaics work well in showers.

5 min readUpdated November 11, 2026

Kitchen with light large-format porcelain tile

Tile is a popular hard surface floor for kitchens and bathrooms because it handles everyday use and cleans easily. Large-format tile creates a clean, open look, and mosaic tile is common for shower floors. Luxury Solutions installs tile across the Bay Area.

Large-format tile for an open look

Larger tiles mean fewer grout lines, which can make a kitchen or bathroom feel bigger and calmer.

Light neutral tones are a common choice for bright, modern rooms.

Mosaics and showers

Smaller tiles, such as hexagon mosaics, are often used on shower floors and as accents.

Pairing a mosaic shower floor with larger floor tile can tie a bathroom together.

Layout and finishing

Straight layouts and clean grout lines make the biggest difference in how tile looks. We plan the layout before setting the first tile.

Tile often goes hand in hand with remodeling, and we handle both.

Plan your Bay Area flooring project

Learn more about this service or request an estimate. Call (510) 529-1378 to talk through your project with Robert Atkinson.

Frequently asked questions

Do you install tile in bathrooms?

Yes. We install tile floors, shower walls and shower floors.

Can tile be part of a remodel?

Yes. Tile installation is often combined with our remodeling services.

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