Here are some profiles of the kinds of tiles you might want to get for your home:

Natural stone - Natural stone tiles give a beautiful finish.

Limestone – a soft, sedimentary stone formed over millennia from shells and bones settling on the sea bed – is a classic finish for period hallways. Popular with designers, it comes in a variety of shades from parchment to a soft honey colour. Travertine has a more variegated appearance, and is also available in a variety of forms, including polished, honed and tumbled.

Marble – a crystalline material that is the result of extreme heat and pressure applied to limestone – gives a high gloss polish, adding depth and light to rooms. Slate, granite and quartz are also back in vogue.

Ceramic tiles - As versatile as stone, ceramic tiles can be more affordable, easier to work with, and offer a greater choice of colour and finish. Unlike natural stone where colour and texture may very, ceramics offer uniform, clean lines – perfect for a contemporary look. Terracotta, encaustic and mosaic tiles are perfect for halls, bathrooms and conservatories. A smoother, uniform finish can also make them easier to clean and maintain.

(Taken from http://thelatest.co.uk/homes/2008/02/01/choosing-the-right-tiles/)