Ideas For Using Kitchen Tiles

By Shiv Das

Tiles are one of the most important kitchen decor since they decide to a large extent how the kitchen ultimately looks. It is the versatility of the tiles that gives it such wide ranging influence. There is such a huge variety in tiles, in terms of color, texture, size and shape that an endless number of patterns can be woven from it. If tiles are given their due, then no two kitchens would look alike.

Some Tile Ideas That Could Come Handy

Always use tiles from different materials like ceramic, stone or glass to give the kitchen the correct appearance. The doors should contrast with the color of the kitchen floor. That way the kitchen would look bigger. The colors of the walls, floors and working surface should not be coordinated. To create an impression you should go for contrasting or accented colors. While doing the tiling, remember to color the grouting. A contrasting grouting color would make the kitchen more attractive but show up grouting faults. While a coordinated grouting color would give the kitchen a seamless look.

Different kinds of tiles are used in different parts of the kitchen. Tiles that are easy to clean and take care are used for the backsplash. For flooring tiles that can withstand wear and tear and last long must be used. This is main reason why glass is used only as accents on floors. Tiles that become slippery like glazed tiles are also not suitable for the floor. Color of floor tiles is also important. Contrasting dark floor tiles make the kitchen look bigger

The place to have beautiful tile patterns is the wall. They have ample space for a complete work of art, if you can afford it. The tiles on the counter top should be strong, heat resistant, durable, easy to clean and non porous. - 30241

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