Choosing tile becomes much easier when you start with the room, the moisture level, and the overall look you want to create. Some spaces need practicality first. Others need visual impact. The right choice usually comes from balancing both.
At ArtePierre, we curate tile, stone, and mosaic collections for design-led spaces that need more than a generic surface. Whether you are updating a bathroom, building a kitchen backsplash, designing a shower, or creating a statement wall, it helps to understand which materials perform well and which looks make the most sense for the space.
Best tile for bathrooms
Bathrooms often need a balance of durability, easy maintenance, and visual warmth. Porcelain tile is one of the most practical options because it is dense, versatile, and available in a wide range of looks. Ceramic tile is also a strong choice for bathroom walls, backsplashes, and lighter-duty spaces where a softer, more decorative finish is desired.
For bathrooms with a more elevated and natural feel, marble, limestone, travertine, and onyx can create a richer visual experience. These materials introduce movement, softness, and depth that manufactured surfaces often cannot fully replicate.
Explore curated options in our LINEA Porcelain Collection, TERRACRAFT Ceramic Collection, ARIA Marble Collection, FORUM Travertine Collection, and ATELIER PIERRE Limestone Collection.
Best tile for shower walls
Shower walls give you more freedom to use decorative materials and expressive finishes. Porcelain and ceramic are dependable choices because they are low maintenance and available in many sizes, colors, and textures. If you want a more artisanal or character-driven look, ZELLIGE Tile & Mosaic Collection can bring softness, variation, and handcrafted appeal to shower walls.
Natural stone also remains a favorite for shower walls, especially in design-led homes. Marble mosaics, honed marble field tile, travertine, and limestone can all work beautifully when selected thoughtfully and maintained properly.
Best tile for shower floors
Shower floors need more grip, more drainage flexibility, and careful attention to format. Smaller tiles and mosaics are often preferred because they follow the slope of the shower floor more easily and provide more grout joints underfoot.
Good options for shower floors often include mosaic formats in porcelain, marble, and other stone materials, depending on the project. Honed finishes are commonly selected where a softer, less reflective surface is preferred.
Browse mosaic-focused options in our ARIA Marble Collection, FORUM Travertine Collection, and GLASS FUSION Glass Tile & Mosaic Collection.
Best tile for kitchens
Kitchens usually call for tile that can handle daily use while still contributing to the overall style of the room. For floors, porcelain is often one of the easiest and most dependable choices. For backsplashes and vertical surfaces, ceramic, porcelain, marble, glass, and zellige all offer strong design potential.
If you want a kitchen that feels clean and tailored, marble subway tile or porcelain field tile can create a timeless foundation. If you want more texture and visual movement, zellige, checkerboard patterns, or handcrafted-looking ceramic surfaces can shift the room into a more expressive direction.
Explore our COLOR CRUSH Checkerboard Tile & Mosaic Collection for bold visual rhythm, or our LINEA Porcelain Collection and TERRACRAFT Ceramic Collection for versatile kitchen-friendly materials.
Best tile for feature walls
Feature walls are where material personality can really stand out. Onyx, marble, glass, zellige, and patterned porcelain can all create strong focal points depending on the mood of the project. A feature wall in a powder room, fireplace surround, bar area, or entry can become much more memorable when the material has variation, dimension, and presence.
Our ONYX STUDIO Collection is especially suited to statement surfaces with a more luminous and dramatic feel, while GLASS FUSION and ZELLIGE bring depth, texture, and reflected light to vertical installations.
How to choose the right tile by space
- Bathrooms: Prioritize water-friendly materials, easy maintenance, and a look that supports the style of the room.
- Shower walls: Focus on material expression, scale, and finish.
- Shower floors: Use formats that work well with slope and traction needs.
- Kitchens: Balance durability with design impact.
- Feature walls: Choose materials with texture, movement, or visual depth.
Start with samples before committing
Tile can look very different depending on lighting, surrounding finishes, and room size. That is why reviewing samples first is often the smartest next step, especially for projects where tone, variation, or finish matters.
Visit our Sample Program to learn how to compare materials more confidently. You can also explore our Trade Program, Help Center, and Installation & Care Guide for project support.
When the goal is a space that feels intentional rather than ordinary, the right tile choice starts with understanding how the room will be used and how the material will live in it.