Dijon limestone tiles are a timeless favourite that we have been importing for nearly 30 years. Renowned for their longevity and beauty, they remain an enduring choice when it comes to kitchen flooring. Dijon is a neutral toned limestone tile that complements an array of colour schemes, with its soft beige and light grey hues. The natural minerals, fossils and calcite veining evident in this limestone make it a forgiving option for both interior and exterior applications. Dijon limestone is available in a variety of finishes and tile sizes – our most popular finishes being ‘tumbled’, ‘brushed’ and ‘seasoned’. Further reading available in our Dijon Limestone finishes blog.
For those who love the look and feel of Dijon but want to explore other options, there are plenty of beautiful alternatives to Dijon limestone. In this guide, we share five timeless alternatives to Dijon limestone tiles that capture the same warmth and natural charm.
What Makes Dijon Limestone So Popular?
Dijon limestone is loved for its perfect balance of beauty and practicality. With subtle beige-to-grey tonal variations, small fossils and occasional crystallised calcite veining, it offers a truly natural, characterful finish. Its neutral tones complement a wide range of colour schemes, from soft, country neutral palettes to bolder cabinetry such as green and navy.
Beyond its aesthetics appeal, Dijon is a naturally dense stone that is hardwearing and forgiving, making it suitable for areas in the home with heavy footfall, such as kitchens, bathrooms and ground floors. It is also frost resistant and suitable for exterior use from a 20mm thickness, ensuring it will stand the test of time. With a variety of Dijon limestone finishes and Dijon limestone tile sizes to choose from, it’s easy to see why this stone has become a staple in many homes.
5 Alternatives to Dijon Limestone
Dijon Porcelain
Drawing on our unrivalled expertise, formed over decades of importing our bestselling Dijon limestone, we set out to create the best Dijon porcelain replicas in the market. Our Dijon Porcelain collection is available in three shades, Dijon Beige, Dijon Rendition by QS and Dijon Blanc by QS. The realistic minerals, fossils and calcite veining evident in this collection make it a wonderful alternative to our all-time favourite Dijon Limestone, with the practicalities of porcelain. The Dijon Rendition and Dijon Blanc are exclusive ranges to Quorn Stone, and Dijon Rendition is also available in various tile sizes alongside the popular 900×600 format, including herringbone and cobbles.
Versailles Softly Aged Limestone
For those who love the natural warmth of Dijon but prefer a softly aged finish, the Versailles Softly Aged Limestone is a beautiful alternative. Its subtle variations of pale beige and grey tones, gently tumbled edges and delicate fossil details bring understated charm to both modern and traditional homes. Versailles also offers matching herringbone tiles and outdoor pavers, perfect for creating a seamless, cohesive look between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Hempstead Tumbled Sandstone Cobble
If texture and character are what you love most about Dijon limestone, the Hempstead Tumbled Sandstone offers a rustic yet equally beautiful alternative. This warm beige-toned sandstone cobble is perfect for driveways, garden paths and rustic courtyard spaces. With its distinctive texture and tonal variation, Hempstead cobbles capture a relaxed, countryside aesthetic while being hardwearing and naturally slip-resistant – ideal for British outdoor settings.
Dorchester Aged White Porcelain
The Dorchester Aged White Porcelain offers the timeless appeal of limestone with the ease and durability of porcelain. Its wide range of tonal and pattern variation provides an authentic natural stone look, while the non-porous surface makes it a great option for busy homes or kitchens that see a lot of footfall and usage. Tumbled effect edges enhances the rustic, natural appearance of the grout. This timeless cream porcelain tile lends itself perfectly to classical country kitchens and is also available as a matching outdoor paver.
Clermont Gris Aged Tumbled Limestone
For a cooler, grey-toned alternative to Dijon’s beige palette, Clermont Gris Aged Tumbled Limestone offers a classic limestone tile with beautiful tonal variations of soft greys. The gentle blend of grey neutral hues within this stone brings a slight warmth and a timeless charm, lending itself beautifully to both modern and country projects alike. Delicate fossilised details add character and make this natural stone a forgiving choice for both interior and exterior applications.
We hope this post has helped you explore alternative tiles to Dijon limestone and has been influential in deciding which is the best fit for your indoor or outdoor project. If you would like to read further information about Dijon limestone, and the process of choosing your new tiles, then we have written a post on buying dijon limestone and dijon limestone tile sizes. As ever, for more information on the Dijon limestone tile options discussed, feel free to get in touch and visit the Quorn Stone website.