{"id":336542,"date":"2025-04-18T01:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/?p=336542"},"modified":"2025-10-07T15:29:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T22:29:05","slug":"find-design-balance-with-colonial-tile-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonatile.com\/find-design-balance-with-colonial-tile-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Design Balance with Colonial Tile Flooring","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
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Image:<\/strong> Geo 2 Bisou Sunset Glass Tile Kitchen Flooring from Arizona Tile<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some designs look best when certain stylistic elements are preserved. Trends can be fun to be part of, but sometimes choosing traditional over contemporary allows for a more cohesive appearance, like within a colonial-style home. This doesn\u2019t mean modern features cannot be added\u2014in fact, they should\u2014especially when thinking about materials.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most things evolve over time, and tile is no exception. As technology advances manufacturers are developing new, better products in design, detail, and finish. Porcelain and ceramic tile are each an excellent example of a modern material that can exude a traditional look, specifically their aesthetic attributes that can perfectly complete your colonial design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colonial Style Tile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Colonial style is a classic, timeless design that can enhance your home remodel or liven up a new build. In North America, the style began in the late 1600s with the colonization and settlement of European powers. The colonial style, as we know it, began when the English, French, and Spanish brought their design concepts and materials, then paired them with materials available in America. The Colonial touches they brought aren\u2019t limited to quintessential features like multiple-story buildings. A symmetrical footprint, a centered door with an even disbursement and placement of windows on either side or a non-ornamental exterior are all examples of this influence which can be adapted into any setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The traditional colonial style relies on symmetrical design, natural materials, and neutral colors featuring brown and warmer hues. The style is related to rustic aesthetics that provide a natural sense of warmth and comfort with a classic touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colonial Tile Throughout the Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The kitchen really is the heart of the home. This is a place where we spend a lot of time preparing and cooking meals, eating with family, and sometimes gathering with friends. Bathrooms also earn a lot of focus in a home as we often design them to be a little sanctuary. Having these spaces designed eloquently will make the day-to-day more pleasurable, simply through aesthetics. If you\u2019re aiming for a colonial design, we have some great products to evoke that traditional look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many people design a room so light can easily flow through and radiate off various surfaces. Modern kitchens often have light-drenching windows, so there\u2019s more freedom in using darker-colored materials if you choose, unlike in a bathroom, where natural light is often minimal. The tile finish should be factored in along with the color choice because the glossier a finish, the more reflective the material becomes, even in a darker tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concerto<\/a> is a glazed porcelain tile available in both matte and glossy finishes. Both are excellent choices for wall applications, and the matte finish is even a durable option for floors! Its neutral palette adds a touch of colonial charm to any space. S-Series<\/a> is another option available in glossy or matte, in eight soft colors, and seven sizes. With the variation of sizes, you can easily incorporate a pattern<\/a> into your design. Wherever you choose to use either of these options, they will pair with other colonial-themed materials throughout the space\u2014especially as flooring. Be it a backsplash or feature wall in your kitchen or bathroom space, these porcelain tiles will emphasize the design. That look, paired with wood flooring, is likely to grace your space as it\u2019s a popular design combination in the colonial design style. While natural wood flooring is beautiful, it requires more maintenance over time and is susceptible to scratching and water damage. However, porcelain tile<\/a> that looks like wood removes this type of concern while presenting almost the exact same aesthetic.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have several porcelain floor options for your \u201cwood\u201d colonial tile floor, and two of our favorites are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n