Go Glossy With Polished Porcelain Tiles

For a home that’s glamorous and gleaming, polished floor tiles can add a touch of sparkle. From dramatic piano-black porcelain to contemporary crisp white, going glossy is as stylish as it gets. The reflective properties of a glossed sheen creates the illusion of space in any room – transforming your home into a lavish paradise.

Whatever your decor, the immaculate shine of gloss tiles is sure to brighten up any kitchen, bathroom or hallway. Opting for polished porcelain floor tiles is often recommended in busy homes, due to its versatility and durability. But just how do you get the look? Today, we’re talking about our favourite ways to get a shining and sophisticated finished.

Natural and neutral

Keep things neutral with beige and brown hues for a more rustic and natural interior design. The pale tones create the illusion of a spacious bathroom, while the polished finish adds a touch of class. The glossy marble effect created with our Eternal Beige range oozes elegance – while you have all the benefits of the more practical porcelain ceramic.

Bold and black

Looking to make a statement? The power and elegance that’s associated with the colour black makes it a highly desirable feature in the home. A dominant colour, black is often avoided altogether by interior designers – but when it comes to tiling, it’s time to stop fearing the elusive bold shade and add drama to a room with jet black.

Black can neutralise other colours, by creating a striking monochrome effect when contrasted with white. The dark properties of black mean that it’s best avoided on the walls – as this will reduce the amount of light your tiles can reflect and a room may appear smaller. Flooring follows the opposite rule, with polished black porcelain floor tiles reflecting natural light, allowing it to bounce around the room.

Minimalistic and monochrome

The binary opposition of black and white tones makes monochrome the ideal tone for a contemporary style. Getting the balance right is crucial here, so consider how to incorporate both hues without allowing one to overpower the other. In the kitchen, this may mean a mosaic of black and white with porcelain kitchen floor tiles – or a black granite work surface and white-wash cabinets. With these opposites complementing each other, going for a glossy gleam means the shine will create an eye-catching finish.

When incorporating black, it’s usually best to keep the rest of the space as minimalistic as possible. The boldness of black means the colour will do the talking, so keep furnishings to a bare minimum. To ensure that you get the full effect of this design, we would encourage matching your accessories to the two main tones – or compromising with a blend of shades of grey.

All in white

With an association of purity and cleanliness, white is an obvious choice for areas where hygiene is the main priority. The practicality of a tiled bathroom means the style of tile will become a focal point in this room – so the choice has to be one that you can live with. Polished porcelain floor tiles reflect the features of the rest of the room – as well as being durable, and easy to clean. You’ll find a number of bathroom tiles in our anti-slip range too, helping you keep both feet firmly on the ground.

In the confinement of a small bathroom or cramped kitchen where natural light is often minimal, creating extra space is key. A gloss finish on white porcelain floor tiles will help you design a light and airy bathroom – finished with a splash of colour when it comes to your accessories.

Inject a touch of class into your interior design today with polished porcelain. Competitively priced and requiring minimal maintenance, these tiles could be helping you build a home you love sooner than you think. Order a sample online for just 99p to see the high-quality of our polished products.