Choose large format tile (edges over 15") for open floors and full-height walls where fewer grout lines create a seamless, low-maintenance look. Choose small format tile for sloped shower pans, curved surfaces, cut-heavy layouts, or subfloors that can't meet strict flatness tolerances. Where the tile goes determines the size, not which option is better.

Choosing bathroom tile comes down to five decisions: material, size, finish, color, and budget. This step-by-step guide walks through each one, plus how to check slip resistance ratings so your floor is actually safe when wet, not just good-looking.

A fireplace is one of the few features that gets looked at every day, so the tile around it deserves more thought than an afterthought trim job. Here's how to pick between large-format porcelain, honed concrete-look tile, and textured stone ledger, plus the patterns and finish combinations that make a modern surround feel custom instead of builder-grade.