Kitchens are often the heart of the home so whether you enjoy cooking up a storm or just brewing up a cup of tea to enjoy a biscuit and a chat with your friend it’s important that your kitchen space is both functional and stylish.
Whether you are planning a full renovation or just making a few alterations it’s the detail that can make all the difference. Kitchen tiles create impact and are often used as a design feature to add colour and interest to your living area. Kitchen tiles also have a practical application as they protect walls from grease and water splashes, making them particularly useful at the back of hobs and sinks. Smooth glazed porcelain and ceramic tiles are usually a maintenance-free option for kitchen wall areas as they can easily be cleaned. Generally smaller tiles and mosaics tend to work better on kitchen walls as they are easier to fit and shape around sockets and switches giving a more attractive appealing finish.
Deciding on the overall look of your kitchen will give you different options for your tile choice. Rustic natural stone will help to create a cosy lived-in appeal that will complement wood worktops or units. Pastel colours, whites and creams will give a minimal look that is ideally suited to the popular shaker-style kitchen units. Bevelled/metro are also an ideal choice for this style of kitchen. But if it’s a sleek modern look that you want to create then there are stunning tiles with clean lines available in dramatic shades or chic patterned tiles that will give an instant vibe to your kitchen. So whether it’s shabby chic or elegant sophistication that you are looking for then there is something to suit everyone.
For kitchen floors, porcelain and ceramic tiles are available, if you have direct access from outside it is always advisable to protect your tiles from grit by using a door mat, particularly if you have a highly polished tile. Larger format floor tiles can give the impression of space and give a more open, airy feeling to your floor area. If you want to create the indoor outdoor living feel we also have tiles to suit!
Ordering a sample is important as placing it in different areas of your home, in natural light and also in artificial light is a great way to get a feel for how the tile can compliment your space.
Any money spent on your home can add value so it is well worth the investment to create the perfect look for your home but you don’t have to go over budget, Tiles360 have a fabulous selection of tiles that are both affordable and stylish.