July 7, 2023

Natural stone is a timeless and classic material that has never gone out of style. It has been used for centuries in constructing beautiful buildings and homes and is still highly sought after today for its versatility and natural beauty. Commercial and residential designers and homeowners are increasingly favoring big, bold, “high-impact” stones such as marble and quartzite and other stand-out stones that act as statement pieces. Bold stones in exotic species, unique or bold colors, and often with dramatic, deep veining, or stones with loads of texture like travertine, don’t play second fiddle in an interior design scheme; they definitely take center stage.

Natural stones aren’t the only contenders for statement pieces for interior impact — porcelain tile and porcelain panel stone look-alikes come in many stunning, bold looks. There are times when a porcelain or ceramic version is exactly what a space warrants, especially in wet areas like kitchens and baths or anywhere durability and low maintenance are desired. For most commercial applications, durability, ease of care, and cleanability are such a priority that turning to stone look porcelain tiles and panels is practically a no-brainer. (And let’s not forget porcelain’s impermeability, which makes it inhospitable to bacteria, mold, and mildew!)

Are you looking to add a statement stone to your next design project? Here’s a look at some fabulous natural stone and stone-look porcelain tile collections that are sure to give your space a unique wow factor.

I Naturali Porcelain Panels by Laminam® in Statuario Venato Bookmatch

Elegant Statuario Venato from our I Naturali porcelain panel collection clad the fireplace in the living room of Fort Worth Magazine's show-stopping Dream Street Project. The marble-look bookmatch panels are a stunning focal point contributing to the wow-factor in the space. Read the case study here.

Travertine Tile

Natural Travertine tile is a rich and warm stone that illuminates interiors in stunning style. The textured surfaces are full of history and charm that fully integrate into contemporary interior decors.

Raffino Ceramic Tile

Ceramic becomes a tactile experience in the fine lines of this sleek collection. Inspired by the elegance of premium matte marble with echoes of art deco styling, our Raffino collection melds together light and shadows with veining and color to add character and interest to interior designs.

Regency Ceramic Tile

Our Regency ceramic floor and wall tile collection captures the timeless look and classic elegance of marble by recreating the rich and realistic veins and crystallized mineral deposits of this natural stone using digital printing technology. Regency has all of the high-style of real stone without the high maintenance.

Stylus Porcelain Tile

Stylus is a collection of oversized porcelain tiles in stunning colorful marbles in blues, green and pink, and beautiful exotic stones.

Stones at Large Porcelain Tile

Inspired by some of the world’s most sought-after earthen materials, Crossville’s Stones at Large porcelain tile collection delivers enduring luxury on a grand scale. Featuring warm and cool colors from marble, onyx, and quartzite, this stunning wall and floor tile line creatively reproduces the elegance of natural stone in big, bold sizes up to 48x48.

I Naturali Porcelain Panels by Laminam® in Sahara Noir

Sahara Noir is a new addition to our I Naturali porcelain panels collection. Inspired by evocative Tunisian black marble, this collection is dramatic in it’s largest scale. The real marble is fragile, but this porcelain panel line is durable, non-porous, sustainable, and stunning.

Cava Porcelain Panels by Laminam® in Noir Desir

Utilizing state of the art technology, each vein of our Cava supersized porcelain panel is rendered to remarkably authentic effect. Make a stunning statement in both commercial and residential settings with this standout natural stone look.

These stunning collections are just a few of our many statement making porcelain and natural stone tiles. Crossville Studios can help you select the perfect statement stone for your design project. 27 dedicated locations are ready to assist you in exploring the latest tile trends and help you specify your tile projects with confidence. Connect with us today!