Red Tiles

Shades of red

The reds in our range are warm and earthy rather than bright. Rosso marble ranges from brick red to deep oxblood with white veins. Burgundy glazes are darker and richer. Red travertine has a softer, rusty tone with natural pitting. Many tiles come in several colours, and this page shows each tile's red variant, so you can compare tones directly.

Materials and looks

• Natural stone and marble: red travertine squares and stack mosaics, Levanto marble penny rounds and squares, and rose and rosso marble tiles. See natural stone and travertine tiles.
• Mosaics: rosso crazy pave, split interlock, stack and mixed marble mosaics in hexagon and octagon patterns. Browse stone mosaic tiles.
• Glazed tiles: Spanish wall tiles, glazed porcelain and Kazoku hand-glazed Japanese mosaics and subway tiles in red tones.
• Terrazzo: Rosso terrazzo-look porcelain for floors and walls.

Where red tiles work

Red is a feature colour. It suits a powder room, a kitchen or bar splashback, a fireplace surround or a shower niche. A small area goes a long way. Most red tiles here are natural stone, so seal them after installation and reseal over time, especially in wet areas; see tile sealers. Check slip ratings before using any red tile on a floor. Honed and tumbled stone gives a softer, older look, while glazed tiles are brighter and easier to wipe clean on a busy splashback.

Pairing red tiles

Grout: a warm white or cream grout picks up the veins in rosso marble and keeps mosaics crisp. A darker brown-red grout suits tumbled travertine and crazy pave for a seamless, rustic look.

Tapware: brushed brass and gold and bronze suit the warmth of red stone. Matte black gives a bolder, more graphic look. Red also pairs well with terracotta tiles, cream walls and softer pink tiles.