At Tiles Deluxe, we’ve spent five years supplying homeowners, landlords, builders and interior designers across Leicester with porcelain and ceramic wall and floor tiles. In that time, one thing has stayed the same: the right tile changes how a room feels, not just how it looks. A worn kitchen floor can be replaced with something that copes with muddy shoes and dropped pans. A dated living room can be opened up with a single large-format tile. A cramped bathroom can start to feel like a proper retreat.

This guide walks through the tile styles Leicester customers are asking for most often right now kitchen floor tiles, large living room tiles, 1m x 1m floor tiles and bathroom tiles along with practical advice on choosing the right size, finish and material for your home.

Why Leicester Homeowners Are Moving to Porcelain

Carpet, laminate and vinyl still have their place, but more Leicester households are switching to porcelain for the rooms that see the most daily wear. Porcelain is dense, water resistant and easy to keep clean, and it now comes in finishes that convincingly copy marble, limestone, concrete and natural stone. For a busy family home, that combination is hard to beat.

Built for Everyday Life

Think about what a kitchen floor actually goes through in a week: spilled sauce, dropped mugs, wet shoes, a dog running in from the garden. Porcelain handles all of it without fuss. Because the colour usually runs through the full body of the tile rather than sitting on the surface, small chips are far less noticeable than on cheaper flooring, and the surface holds up well after years of foot traffic.

Easy to Maintain, Every Day

Unlike natural stone, porcelain never needs sealing. A quick mop is usually all it takes to keep it looking new, which matters most in households with children, pets or a steady stream of visitors. That’s one of the main reasons it has become the default choice for kitchens, hallways and bathrooms across Leicester.

Kitchen Floor Tiles That Stand Up to Real Family Life

The kitchen tends to be the busiest room in any house, so its floor needs to work harder than any other. Stone effect and concrete effect porcelain are especially popular with Leicester customers this year, because both finishes suit modern shaker kitchens, handleless units and open plan extensions equally well. Meanwhile, large format tiles reduce the number of grout lines running across the floor, which can make the whole kitchen easier to clean and calmer to look at.

Large Living Room Tiles for Open Plan Spaces

Carpet used to be the automatic choice for a living room. These days, large porcelain tiles are quickly overtaking it, particularly in open plan spaces where the kitchen, dining area and lounge all flow into one another. A large tile can make a room feel wider and brighter almost immediately, and because there are fewer joins to interrupt the floor, the whole space reads as one continuous surface rather than a patchwork of smaller pieces.

Marble effect finishes bring a polished, hotel-style feel to a living room, while stone effect tiles lean softer and warmer. Concrete effect tiles suit a more industrial, contemporary look, and terrazzo adds a playful bit of texture without overwhelming the room. Whichever finish you choose, large format tiles also pair well with underfloor heating, so comfort doesn’t have to come at the cost of style.

The Growing Popularity of 1m x 1m Floor Tiles

There’s a reason 1m x 1m floor tiles keep coming up in conversation with Leicester customers this year: nothing else creates the same sense of scale. Also known as 1000x1000mm tiles, they suit open plan living rooms, large kitchens, extensions and even luxury bathrooms, where their size creates a clean, uninterrupted floor with very little visible grout.

Because these tiles are so large, they do need careful handling. A skilled tiler will prepare the subfloor properly, use the correct adhesive, and often rely on levelling clips to keep every tile sitting flush with its neighbours. Get that groundwork right, however, and the finished floor genuinely looks like something out of a showroom.

Bathroom Tiles That Feel Like a Spa Retreat

A bathroom shouldn’t feel like an afterthought. With the right tiles, even a small room can feel fresh, calm and genuinely luxurious. Porcelain and ceramic remain the go-to materials for Leicester bathrooms: porcelain for strength and water resistance on the floor, ceramic for brightness and detail on the walls. Marble effect tiles give a bathroom a high end look, stone effect creates a quieter, spa-like atmosphere, and large format tiles reduce the grout lines that can otherwise make a small room feel busy.

Most Leicester customers use polished tiles on the walls for extra light, paired with matt or anti-slip tiles on the floor for grip. It’s a small detail, but it’s often what separates a bathroom that looks pulled together from one that just looks tiled.

Choosing the Right Tile Size for Your Room

Tile size changes how a room feels more than almost any other decision. Smaller tiles add detail and pattern, while larger tiles create a sense of calm and space. Among Leicester customers, the most requested sizes are currently 60x60cm, 60x120cm, 80x80cm and the full 1m x 1m format.

Bigger isn’t automatically better, though. In a compact bathroom, a large tile can still work well on the walls even if the floor calls for something smaller. The goal is always to match the size to the room, not simply to choose the biggest tile available — and that’s where a proper conversation with a supplier who knows the material makes all the difference.

Supplying Leicester and the Surrounding Areas

Tiles Deluxe has spent five years supplying homes, rental properties, renovations and commercial interiors throughout Leicester and the wider county. We regularly work with customers in Oadby, Wigston, Blaby, Glenfield, Enderby, Birstall, Syston, Thurmaston, Loughborough, Market Harborough and Hinckley. Whether it’s a small downstairs WC in Wigston or a full open plan extension in Oadby, the same principle applies every time: the tile has to suit the space, the household and the finished look the customer actually wants.

Trusted by Homeowners, Contractors and Designers Across Britain

Although Leicester remains our home, our tiles travel well beyond the city. Over 4,000 customers nationwide including contractors, bathroom fitters, kitchen installers and interior designers have used our range in their projects. Trade buyers tend to want tiles that arrive reliably and offer strong value, designers want finishes that photograph well and coordinate with premium interiors, and homeowners want honest guidance from people who actually understand the product. We try to deliver all three.

Five Years of Serving Leicester Homes and Businesses

Design trends move on, tile sizes keep growing, and customers keep getting more adventurous with colour and texture. What hasn’t changed in five years is what people actually want: a floor that looks good on day one and still looks good years later. Families want something easy to clean. Landlords want practical value. Contractors want a tile that installs reliably. Our job, as it has always been, is matching each customer with the right tile for their room.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re after kitchen floor tiles, large living room tiles, 1m x 1m floor tiles or bathroom tiles in Leicester, the right choice comes down to matching size, finish and material to the room and the life it needs to survive. A well-chosen tile can turn a kitchen into the room everyone gathers in, a bathroom into a proper retreat, and a living room into the space you actually want to show off.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tiles in Leicester

Do you supply kitchen floor tiles in Leicester?

Yes. We supply kitchen floor tiles across Leicester and the surrounding areas, including porcelain, stone effect, concrete effect and large format options.

Are large living room tiles suitable for family homes?

Yes. They’re durable, easy to clean and particularly effective in open plan spaces, where they help the room feel larger and more connected.

What are 1m x 1m floor tiles best used for?

1m x 1m floor tiles work well in large kitchens, living rooms, extensions, hallways and luxury bathrooms where a seamless, high end finish is the goal.

Do you supply bathroom tiles in Leicester?

Yes. Our range covers bathroom wall and floor tiles for homes and trade projects across Leicester, including marble effect, stone effect and large format finishes.

Do you only serve Leicester customers?

No. We’ve proudly served Leicester for five years, but we also supply contractors, designers and homeowners nationwide.

How many customers have you supplied?

Over 4,000, spanning homeowners, contractors, designers, developers and trade buyers.

Are porcelain tiles good for kitchens and bathrooms?

Yes. Porcelain is hard wearing, water resistant and easy to maintain, which makes it one of the best options for both rooms.

Are large format tiles harder to install?

They need careful preparation a level surface, the right adhesive and, often, levelling clips but a skilled tiler can achieve an excellent finish.