Tile Flooring Trends - Westchester County - 3rd Quarter 2011
1. Natural Stone or Natural Stone look.
Customers in Westchester are moving away from shiny/glossy towards a more tumbled 
natural stone look. Granite and marble are shiny and challenging to maintain as they show dirt and water spots more. They also require more maintenance (including sealing). A natural look, especially porcelains that look like natural stone are visually more appealing and practically hide more dirt with the color and texture variation. They are easier to clean and easier to maintain as you don't need to seal them (nor reseal them) as you do with natural stone.
2. Larger size tiles
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Large sizes make the space look larger. At a minimum, you should be using 12 x 12 tiles. But, if your space is larger, an 18 x 18 can look very impressive. For extremely large spaces, 24 x 24 can work, too. Another benefit is there is less grout to clean. (Oh, and thinner grout lines are in style too...and easier to clean + the grout lasts longer).
3. Brick shaped and Brick Lay
The brick/rectangular shape is so stylish for Westchester home. This trend started in upscale NYC buildings and it's stunning. More and more tiles are being made that are 12 x 24 and this longer size/shape elongates your space and makes it look larger. i also love to mimic this pattern in kitchen backsplashes with a subway tile - either a classic white or tumbled/honed natural stone. Again, this makes the space look larger helping to enhance the granite and the cabinets.
4. Porcelain that looks like hardwood
Porcelain tiles that look like hardwood are so fashionable. They tend to be a bit more expensive, but they give the place a real modern look. They are practical for those who want the look of hardwood in the kitchen, entry or powder room, but want something that is waterproof.
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