Dear Cat,
homogenous tiles are not tt diff to maintain. Choose a colour tt is not too white or it will gives u hard time... initially we choose greyish white but then change to a more warm beige colour. at least when there is dirt, it is not so obvious. so glad we changed
Also I am using a very good cleaner to maintain it... so no fear ya!can recommend u the cleaner!
These tiles ok for living rm and bedrm but not recommended for bath rm cos they are slippery when contact w water. Also not recommended for kitchen cos when cook oil may stain and make it very slippery. Kitchen I wld suggest to use rough (not too rough) high duty ceramic.
Having say so much, wanna come my hse to see? At the same time u can see Uncle Hua's work...
Will reply ur mail later.
Cheers