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\"Aequa<\/figure>\n\n\n

Featured Image:<\/strong> Aequa Silva 12×48 Large-Format Wood-Look Porcelain Tile Kitchen Floor, & Pilar Quartz Kitchen Island Waterfall Countertop from Arizona Tile<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have an open concept kitchen but are looking for new tile and slab ideas to punch it up a bit\u2026 you\u2019ve come to the right place! Don\u2019t have an open concept kitchen but are thinking about adopting this layout? You\u2019ve also come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When designing a kitchen, it makes sense to put a lot of thought into materials and appliances, but the general floor plan is paramount. If you already have an open concept floor plan, you\u2019re privy to the benefits: blended rooms, better maneuverability, more time with family, hosting get-togethers, and more. If you\u2019re designing an open concept floor plan through a remodel or a new home, you\u2019ll love the spacious feeling and versatility it affords. Open concept kitchen ideas are plentiful, and with the right design, you\u2019ll relish the space!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All About Open Concept Floor Plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally speaking, homes were sectioned off room by room. There were dedicated kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, family rooms, etc. However, through the late 20th<\/sup> century, open concepts became more popular, as we spent more time in our homes. This structure allows a free-flowing layout throughout the kitchen, dining space, and living room that creates larger, brighter, and more functional spaces to emphasize togetherness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Tivoli<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Image: <\/em><\/strong>Tivoli Bianco 18×36 Large-Format Porcelain Tile Kitchen Floor, Flash White 3×12 Ceramic Tile Kitchen Backsplash, Black Mist Honed Granite Countertop, & Aravalli Polished Quartzite Kitchen Island Countertop Tile from Arizona Tile<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post 2020, there has been an uptick in recreating defined spaces as more people began working from home: dining rooms became offices, some walls and doors may have been added, but the general living space still focuses on openness. Given that the open concept kitchens trend isn\u2019t expiring soon, if ever, revamping the kitchen you have has many benefits to enhance the enjoyment and value of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen Tile on Floors and Walls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Flooring is your connection, or lack thereof, throughout a home. It can run seamlessly for consistency and offer a more expansive feel, or it could be separated by transitions. If you want to connect spaces, the same tile flooring through the general gathering area (and possibly the entire home) is the way to go. If you want some dividing factors between spaces, selecting unique tile for each area can add the variation you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of your preference, the Aequa<\/a> and Tivoli<\/a> series would be excellent options either together, or alone, running through the whole space. Aequa is a porcelain plank-style tile that emulates reclaimed wood, and our Tivoli series is a large-format porcelain tile that emulates travertine. Possibly try Tivoli in the kitchen and Aequa through the gathering room. Both of these porcelain<\/a> series are incredibly durable, non-porous surfaces that require minimal maintenance and have extreme longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: <\/em><\/strong>Faro Taupe Grey 24×48 Large-Format Porcelain Tile Kitchen Floor, CS-Skyline Honed Lotus Mesh Marble Tile Kitchen Backsplash, & Montreal Quartz Waterfall Kitchen Island from Arizona Tile<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With variation in mind, having an open concept kitchen and floor plan doesn\u2019t mean that each space must have the same look and feel. Adding different d\u00e9cor, wall features, wall tile, etc., can illuminate the space. For instance, a fireplace<\/a> in the living room that is fashioned with Flash tile vs. CS-Skyline kitchen backsplash. CS-Skyline<\/a> is a neutral marble<\/a> of cream, taupe, and brown that offers elegance and sophistication in its colorings and patterns. Flash<\/a> ceramic<\/a> is more playful with gentle texture, soft glaze, and a variety of colors designed to emulate hand-crafted tile. While they differ, they would look beautiful in an open-concept space, highlighting different features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen Countertops<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like flooring, the countertops in an open concept kitchen need to be durable, especially since their accessible surface is great to set things on. Backpacks, purses, laptops, loose change\u2026 not to mention your normal kitchen gadgets. While your countertop may be a temporary \u201ccatch-all,\u201d it is still a visually predominant feature, so you want it to be beautiful (and stay that way). That\u2019s where quartz, granite, and quartzite enter the conversation. While this post may be titled \u201cTile for Your Open Concept Kitchen,\u201d nothing pairs and accents the surrounding tile like stunning stone slabs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image: <\/em><\/strong>Aviana Quartz Island Countertop & Oxide Honed Quartz Perimeter Kitchen Countertop from Arizona Tile<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quartz Kitchen Countertops<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Quartz<\/a> is a well-known surface material that surged in popularity in the early 2000s. Because of its durability, non-porous nature, longevity, breadth of color and design, and ease of maintenance, it quickly became the \u201cit\u201d product. Here are some options to add some brightness to your open concept kitchen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n