Never knew tile shopping was so difficult...

[momofmikey]

We are redoing our kitchen, and I never imagined it would be this difficult! I thought choosing cabinets was tough - I am definitely going with a darker wood. Tile shopping has been a nightmare! There are way too many choices, too many different lighting issues I love the look of dark, yet I think the contrast of a lighter floor against the dark wood will be pretty. Definitely want porcelin b/c I hear they are durable and we've got 3 kids and a dog. Does anyone have input? Should I opt for lighter floor, or more dramatic and go darker. There is decent light in the room. No clue about color countertops or wall - kinda winging it as I go I'm leaning towards browns, beiges, etc. Don't love greys. Anyone have any advice or pics of their kitchen that they love?

 

[SaraJayne]

We are redoing our kitchen, and I never imagined it would be this difficult! I thought choosing cabinets was tough - I am definitely going with a darker wood. Tile shopping has been a nightmare! There are way too many choices, too many different lighting issues I love the look of dark, yet I think the contrast of a lighter floor against the dark wood will be pretty. Definitely want porcelin b/c I hear they are durable and we've got 3 kids and a dog. Does anyone have input? Should I opt for lighter floor, or more dramatic and go darker. There is decent light in the room. No clue about color countertops or wall - kinda winging it as I go I'm leaning towards browns, beiges, etc. Don't love greys. Anyone have any advice or pics of their kitchen that they love?

I have recently fallen in love with glass tiles, but I have no where to put them.

Have you considered glass tiles instead?

I think if I was having darker cabinents, I'd go with a darker wood floor, but that's just personal preference.

 

[momofmikey]

Thanks - don't think I'd be into glass tiles, and I definitely want to do tile vs. hardwood. It's so hard!

 

[dis-happy]

The good tile places (not big box) usually have a designer or two on staff that can help you pull together the colors in the room. I'd definitely make use of their services! When spending a lot of money not to mention the effort, a designer is invaluable.

 

[SaraJayne]

Thanks - don't think I'd be into glass tiles, and I definitely want to do tile vs. hardwood. It's so hard!

Sorry, I totally misunderstood what you were asking. I thought you were referring to a backsplash, not tiles for the floor. DOH!!

 

[Gigi22]

When you select your tile, make sure you look at the grout colors too.
I chose a porcelain tile that has a kind of slate-y appearance (primarily grey and grey-blue with a peachy beige swirl), and a pale grey grout. The grout goes well with our countertops and cupboard/drawer handles.

 

[Bren's Mom]

Whatever you do, make sure you don't go TOO light on the floors! Trust me on this!! We have off white tile in our foyer/kitchen (existing when we bought the house) and I cannot wait until the day I can jackhammer this stuff up. I cannot keep up with it. Every single speck of dirt shows, it's awful, awful, awful! Something more tan/sand color and with lots of variation of color would be best.

Something like these:

http://www.builddirect.com/Porcelain-Tile/floortile-Sage/ProductDisplay_6933_P1_10006642.aspx

http://www.builddirect.com/Porcelain-Tile/-Indian-Multi/ProductDisplay_6933_P1_10074646.aspx

http://www.builddirect.com/Porcelain-Tile/-Autumn/ProductDisplay_6933_P1_10074647.aspx

Rather than this:

http://www.builddirect.com/Porcelain-Tile/-Crystal/ProductDisplay_6933_p1_10074639.aspx

Also, FYI, you can get porcelain tile that LOOKS like wood! LOL
http://www.builddirect.com/Porcelain-Tile.aspx

Oh, and I also love this one:

http://www.tilestoreonline.com/12_X_12_Glazed_Porcelain_Tile_Tuscany_Mocha_p/85-4l004-12.htm

And two other things. Try to choose something with some texture on it, otherwise it will get crazy slippery when it's damp/wet. And also, consider larger 12 x 12 tiles...they will make the room look larger, especially if installed on the diagonal.

 

[momofmikey]

I was thinking of this...

http://www.ceramicasanprospero.com/...01/DO/00000302/RF8/7680001/Tiles/olduvaj.aspx

 

[PlutoPony]

Personally, my biggest concern when looking for floor tile was to get something that wasn't too slippery when wet. It's amazing how often something liquid ends up on the kitchen floor!

 

[RadioNate]

I was thinking of this...

http://www.ceramicasanprospero.com/...01/DO/00000302/RF8/7680001/Tiles/olduvaj.aspx

this looks very much like the tile in my old house, which I loved. My current tile is an off white grayish mess that always looks filthy.

 

[Bren's Mom]

I was thinking of this...

http://www.ceramicasanprospero.com/...01/DO/00000302/RF8/7680001/Tiles/olduvaj.aspx

I love that, it's very similar to the ones I posted above. And I can't tell without feeling it but it looks like it's got texture. I think it's a good choice if you're having darker cabinets.

Did you choose counter top? Will this tile go nicely with that?

And also I wanted to say 'Hi neighbor across the water'! I'm in CT, near the coast and I can just about see Long Island from my bedroom window on a clear day!