Porcelain tiles with underfloor heating in open plan ground floor?

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Hello Mumsnetters,

Has anyone got tiles in their ground floor area and if yes please what has your experience been so far? I am thinking of having porcelain tiles throughout our open plan kitchen-diner-snug space with underfloor heating as I understand they can be quote cold. Also, if you have a similar set up do you radiators as well?
These are the tiles I am considering :
https://www.toppstiles.co.uk/bathroom-tiles/bowden-beige-tile-60cm-x-60cm?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23848798958&gbraid=0AAAAAD_cDcpP8ws2koQbW17gd9F8KDZYW&gclid=CjwKCAjwhNbTBhB4EiwAsFSg-iNldli7xY0k5ZNDgS5thCivmcmdM3t50aofh1bFp7tJaU8xIbpNNhoCJYIQAvD_BwE

We have a similar set up and I love it. We opted for wood effect tiles and have a rug in the sitting area. I think with your tiles it can look a bit cold and sterile. But that depends entirely on the space, decor and personal preference.

Our tiles are very similar to these:
https://www.porcelainsuperstore.co.uk/products/ascot-oak

Porcelain tiles work really well with underfloor heating. They can feel cold when the heating is off, but once the UFH is running, they conduct the heat really well.
For an open-plan space, make sure the UFH is properly sized for the whole area. You may not need radiators as well, but they can still be useful for extra heat in some rooms. If you do need one, there are plenty of modern radiator options available in different sizes and styles.

I have porcelain tiles with underfloor heating and, personally, I think they work really well together. Porcelain conducts and holds the heat nicely, so once the floor warms up it doesn’t feel cold underfoot.
For an open-plan kitchen-diner-snug, I’d definitely consider it. Just make sure the tiles and adhesive are suitable for underfloor heating and the system is installed correctly. Royale Stones has a good variety of porcelain tiles, so I’d probably have a look there too if you’re still comparing styles.

Absolutely brilliant, especially with the large rooms created by a kitchen extension.

No cold spots and nice to walk bare foot in winter. Pets love it.

one downside is that it can take longer than rads to start heating. So not so good for a quick burst of heat. We resolved this by adding a fake log burner (gas) in the hearth to provide a focal point and to cover the odd burst of heat.