Ask The Expert: Tile
October 20, 2026

Ask The Expert: Tile

How can a pattern on tile affect the space? Is it ok to use large format for small rooms?

A tile pattern can influence a space much as wallpaper completes a room. It creates a focal point, sets the tone and provides a foundation for the room’s color palette. Large-format tiles can work beautifully in small rooms, often making the space feel more open and expansive. With fewer grout lines, they create less visual distraction and offer a cleaner, more contemporary look.

—Amy Greenberg, ASID Allied, Mason Barrister, Cedar Grove; masonbarrister.com