Textured tiles are a beautiful and artistic ... you are working on a project with minimal grout lines -- like if the tile slabs are big enough that not many grout lines were required.

Choose tiles with texture Bathrooms are a major source of ... Stumpo says. 8. Use a slab If you want to bring the trend of big tiles to the next level, Stumpo recommends using a slab.

This modern porcelain slab is probably not what you picture when you hear "tile countertops." What has emerged from the tile scene – especially from factories in Spain, Italy and Tennessee ...

The soft blues and greens, the textured neutrals are meant to be relaxing ... Many of these extra-large ceramic tile slabs are designed to look like marble and other precious stones.

Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Fiandre has expanded its Marmi Maximum collection of large slab tiles ... enhance the tiles' realistic look with a matt surface and stone-like texture.