Many designers use gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs to create a wallpapered look, as the minimal and unobtrusive grout lines create the illusion of wallpaper, but with all the benefits of ceramic tile and none of the maintenance issues of wallpaper. To create a wallpapered look, designers often choose gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs with creative patterns.

Large-format tiles are also perfect for minimalist spaces, which favor clean surfaces uncluttered by grout lines and other visual interruptions.

Gauged porcelain tile panels/slabs are functionally versatile, suitable for not only walls and flooring, but also countertops, cabinet facings, and furniture surfaces both indoors and out. Advances in technology enable manufacturers to create these large-format tiles in wood, marble, and stone looks as well as all of the looks you see below.

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Wood-Look Tile With Pronounced Graining

The pronounced graining in this ceramic tile flooring and mosaic tile kitchen backsplash make a stunning statement for this elegant, contemporary home reminiscent of mid-century modern style. The wood look warms the minimalist decor to give the style timeless appeal.

Staggered Terrazzo- and Wood-Look Tile

Can’t choose between wood-look or terrazzo-look ceramic tile? Take this store’s approach and incorporate them both with a staggered transition. Staggered transitions are helpful to delineate areas of a room—or just when you want to jazz things up!

Gray Stone-Look Tile Flooring

With dreamy stone-look ceramic tile such as this to gaze at, this living room is the perfect spot to curl up on the couch and let your thoughts wander. Because ceramic tile is so easy to clean, you will have more time for leisure and use less time cleaning.

Textured White Wall Tile

With such beautiful textured tile to look at, dish duty doesn’t sound so bad. Don’t worry — ceramic tile is both water- and stain-resistant, so cleanup is easy. Even this small kitchen space is design savvy with ceramic tile.

Gemstone-Look Tile Flooring

Gorgeous natural gemstones can be right at home in your living room when you choose ceramic tile. Get the look of precious stones without the cost or sustainability issues of sourcing the real thing.

Concrete-Look Gauged Porcelain Tile Pavers

Take your ceramic tile from indoors to out with gauged porcelain tile pavers — a thicker porcelain tile option perfect for walkways, sidewalks, and patios. By using the same materials indoors and out, you create a unified look to your decor as you utilize outdoor living areas.

Beige GaugedPorcelain Tile Pavers

Pinkish beige gauged porcelain tile pavers and pearly white wall tile complement the pretty-in-pink paint color of this indoor-outdoor space. Note that ceramic tile has many options that withstand freeze-thaw cycles so that you can use ceramic tile in these spaces without worry of damage.

Black Marble-Look Tile Flooring

Black marble-look tile flooring with scarce white veining sets a dramatic mood in this living room (or any room). Darker colors create a backdrop that can beautifully highlight wood furniture and textiles of all colors.