Large Format Shower Tile Ideas

Image: Shibusa Bianco Basketweave 2 x 2 Mesh Porcelain Shower Floor and Shower Niche Tile, Shibusa Bianco 24 x 48 Large Format Porcelain Shower and Bathroom Wall Tile & Oxide Quartz Shower Bench

If you’re designing a bathroom with a large shower area that spans the width of the room, you’re likely wondering which tile options are best. It’s an important decision because it will impact the overall aesthetic and general design flow of your bathroom. While there is a wonderful array of tile options for showers, large format tile is one of the best choices for large showers – for both shower walls and floors. Shower designs that feature large format tile stand out, draw attention, and create a clean, chic look and feel. Below, find out what criteria must be met to be considered large format tile, the benefits of using large tile for shower floors and walls, and get some design ideas for large shower tile.

Image: Calacatta Gold 2 Inch Hex Marble Shower Floor Tile, Fantasy Brown 12 x 24 Marble Shower Wall Tile & Lagos Sand 24 x 48 Large Format Floor Tile

What is Large Format Shower Tile?

Large format tile has larger dimensions than a typical tile, measuring at least 24 x 24 inches but can be as large as 24 x 48 inches. This tile typically comes in rectangle and square shapes, and can also be made of different materials, including natural stone options and porcelain.

Image: Terrazzo Black 24 x 24 Porcelain Shower Floor Tile, Bianco Carrara Polished 24 x 48 Marble Shower Wall Tile & Negro Marquina Marble Shower Niche

Benefits of Large Format Tile for Shower Floors and Walls

Large format shower tile is popular because of the many benefits it offers, including:

• Less grout is required – Since each tile is larger in size, there are fewer grout lines and, therefore, less grout used. This makes installation faster.
• Seamless look – Large format tile creates a more seamless look for your shower, showcasing an easy flow that connects the floor and walls in your shower area. This results in an elegant and luxurious look. And when paired with clear glass shower doors your whole bathroom enjoys a welcoming open-concept design.
• Requires less maintenance – Since there is less grout to clean and upkeep, your shower is much easier to maintain.
• Makes the space look larger – Large format tile offers a feeling of being in an expansive space, even for smaller bathrooms with an open layout, making your shower appear a bit bigger than it actually is.
• Faster installation – Since using a large format tile shower requires fewer tiles to cut and grout joints to fill, the installation process can be a bit quicker.
• Versatility – Choosing large format tile enables you to mix and match with other materials, sizes, colors, and designs. You can use large tile for your shower floor and walls and use small to mid-size tile in other areas of your bathroom for balance and to create a truly distinct look.
• Beautiful aesthetics – Large format tile showers showcase beautiful aesthetics that can increase your home’s value. This tile delivers a unique look that’s simultaneously elegant, minimalist, and original.

Image: Pietra Italia White R11 Anti Slip Finish 24 x 48 (custom cut) Porcelain Shower Floor Tile, Pietra Italia White 24 x 48 Porcelain Shower Wall Tile & Chevron Silver Polished Mesh Shower Wall Tile Accent

Large Shower Floor Tile Ideas

Of course, with any bathroom floor tile, in addition to tile that’s durable and stylish, it’s also important that it’s safe. Therefore, tile with an R11 Anti-Slip Finish is a  good option for shower floors, reducing the risk of falling when they are wet. Some large format options that are available in the R11 Anti-Slip Finish include Reside USA Porcelain; which offers a clean look with a simplistic, modern appeal. Anthea Porcelain is also a wonderful choice. This stone-look tile offers gorgeous depth and color range. Futura Porcelain is available in four neutral color and has the look of limestone, which lends itself beautifully to both contemporary and traditional spaces. Finally, another great option is Oro Gate Porcelain tile. This series is Inspired by quartzite and offers a lot of variation with soft patterning and veining featured across the surface of each tile.

Ideas For Large Tile Shower Walls

If you prefer an extremely streamlined look, consider large format natural stone for your walls. Take a look at our Bianco Carrara large format marble for a gorgeous high-end look. Our Salem Grey Limestone is another beautiful option if you are interested in having natural stone shower wall tile. Both offer classic styles that will look stunning for many years to come. Large porcelain tiles for shower walls are excellent choices and can be easier to maintain compared to natural stone tiles that are porous and require periodic sealing. We offer a variety of porcelain large format tile options that are perfect for shower walls. Some favorite timeless options are our Tru Marmi Porcelain tile (pictured above), Cosmic Porcelain tile, and Reside USA Porcelain tile.

Shop Arizona Tile

Are you convinced large format tile is the way to go for your shower? Or are you on the fence as to whether it’s the right choice? Either way, feel free to reach out to us to speak with one of our design consultants or visit a store near you. We’re always happy to help you find the perfect tile to match your vision and best suit your space. Shop Arizona Tile for the large format tile options shown in this post and more. Feel free to use our Tile Visualizer tool to check out the various tile and slab options we offer and get a better feel for how your bathroom shower will look with different large-format tile flooring options available.