Tile flooring ideas for kitchen
Kitchen floor tile ideas – 19 handsome but hardwearing choices |
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Feeling a little overwhelmed in your hunt for kitchen floor tile ideas? We don’t blame you – tile is having a serious style moment, and now comes in more shapes, sizes, colors and finishes than possibly ever before.
Tile is among the best options for kitchen flooring, as the kitchen is a room of the house that not only sees a lot of footfall but also the occasional messy accident. More durable than the likes of hardwood, vinyl and laminate, tiles also tend to be more waterproof and generally easier to clean.
What's more, the design possibilities with tiles are endless. Colored porcelain tiles allow you to inject individuality into your kitchen ideas, while the enduring appeal of natural stone can lend either luxury or rusticity, depending on your desired end result.
Kitchen floor tile ideas
To help you pin down the right tile (or tiles) for the hub of your home, we’ve pulled together some advice from industry experts as well as examples of inspiring kitchen floor tile ideas that we love.
1. Try stone-effect porcelain tiles
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Combining the beautiful look of natural stone with the practical benefits of being durable, easy to lay, clean and maintain, stone-effect porcelain is a brilliant choice for kitchen floor tiles. Available in a huge variety of stone effects finishes, porcelain tiles are non-porous so do not require sealing like many solid stone tiles, plus they are generally more affordable than stone, too.
To reflect ample light back into the room and bring an uplifting feel, consider using an off white design as demonstrated here in this kitchen addition.
‘This Wilton natural effect porcelain captures the softness and innate uniqueness of limestone perfectly,’ says Louisa Eggleston, creative director at Humphrey Munson . ‘The Wilton porcelain tile is durable and hardwearing, is perfect in both traditional and modern schemes, and can help to create a feeling of light and space as well as bringing warmth to a scheme thanks to its golden tones.
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2. Add texture with a cobbled floor
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Different stone flooring types can be used to create varied effects: large-format, high shine kitchen floor tiles are perfect for modern kitchens; farmhouse kitchens will benefit from a more authentic approach with cobbles.
'A fairly plain, pared-back kitchen design can be given instant character with a natural stone kitchen floor tile,' says Lucy Searle, Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief. 'Consider the color of the stone: a gray, like this stone, will look cool and calm in a sunny room, while a north-facing space might need a warmer terracotta.'
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Kitchen floor tiles suitable for indoor and outdoor use are becoming increasingly popular in kitchens as we seek to use patios as an extension of open plan kitchens and living spaces.
‘Choosing tile which is suitable for use in the house and also outside can be the perfect way to create a unified look and add flair to your home,’ explains Harriet Goodacre, brand communications manager and tile consultant at Topps Tiles .
'We’d recommend opting for porcelain tiles with high slip resistance, such as vitrified porcelain, as these tiles are impervious to frost, mould and staining, making them a perfect investment for your home. Porcelain tiles are also easy to clean and maintain throughout all seasons, making them the ideal choice for an indoor-outdoor look,' she adds.
4. Bring warmth with brick kitchen floor tiles
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if you're looking to bring a lived-in, rustic look to a cottage kitchen then consider bricks. 'With their unique and characterful surface, bricks provide a warm and traditional feel to a kitchen,' says Adrian Bergman, design manager at British Standard by Plain English .
While they look beautiful they do have some drawbacks he explains. 'It is worth bearing in mind that they are difficult to maintain and clean, so we tend to recommend them for ancillary spaces such as mudrooms, utility rooms and pantries where the footfall tends to be lower.
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5. Create a vintage feel with encaustic tiles
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Whether you're looking for kitchen floor tiles for a period home or love the vintage kitchen look, patterned Victorian-style floors make a great feature in a kitchen.
To be sure it is both stylish and durable do consider the material of the tile advises Adrian Bergman, design manager at British Standard by Plain English. 'If you are looking to incorporate an intricately patterned tile, such as those seen in historic Victorian buildings, then opt for an encaustic tile,' he says. 'Unlike a glazed tile, these tiles are made up of two or more colours of clay or cement inlaid together so the pattern won't wear off over time.'
6. Update checkered flooring with marble
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The black and white checkered floor is a design staple when it comes to kitchen floor tile ideas, with not just hundreds, but thousands of years of history.
To keep yours very 2020s, consider softening this statement with marbled tiles, layered with a kitchen rug.
Black can even be substituted for a darker gray with white veins, as seen in this room by designer Cortney Bishop , while a Calacatta-style white marble pulls in the gray from its neighbour to make the contrast a little more considered and subtle .
7. Add a pop of color
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If opting for bright walls or kitchen cabinet colors feels a little too ‘in your face’, take your pop of color below eye level.
In this kitchen, a farmhouse-style, neutral kitchen is emboldened with a red tiled floor. A mismatched geometric pattern brings both modernity and a sense of fun to the room, while a carefully chosen tint of pale red allows the floor to harmonize with the cream fixtures and fittings.
8. Lighten a room with pale natural stone
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If you want a kitchen that’s light and bright from top to bottom, an almost-white natural stone, as used in this elegant white kitchen, combines freshness with depth thanks to subtle organic markings.
'For rooms that require effortless peace and tranquillity, the "barely there" look is all about soft kitchen color ideas in natural, neutral and nude tones,' says Hamish Smith, creative director at Ca' Pietra .
'This palette complements all projects, from period properties and barn conversions to rustic retreats, eco builds and more. It’s a style that embraces a "no colour" rule – think of hues that are warmer than white, with soft, gorgeous shades which are instantly relaxing the moment you enter the room.'
To make the most of its light-bouncing qualities, choose polished kitchen floor tile ideas with a moderate shine, and keep the edges of stones ultra crisp. Ensure your grouting is of a similar color to ensure a seamless impression across the room.
9. Get on trend with hexagon tiles
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Fashion forward folk should think outside the box with their kitchen floor tile ideas and plump for tessellating shaped tiles.
Swap four sides for six with on-trend hexagonal tiles, which work for floors in all sizes, from large stone slabs to small, mosaic-like ceramics.
You can opt for subtle tonal variations to create a sense of movement in the floor, or get funky with a contrasting color scheme like in this burnt orange, black and white kitchen.
10. Shake up a contemporary kitchen with diagonal tiling
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With all their slick lines and exacting corners, ultra-modern kitchens can run the risk of looking all too square. To inject a little more personality into the room, consider ditching the perpendicular when laying your kitchen floor tiles and go diagonal.
A pleasant visual surprise, the diagonal layout in this earthy gray kitchen helps open up the space and subtly loosen any rigidity.
11. Pick patterns with Mediterranean-style encaustic tiles
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For pattern inspiration for your kitchen floor tile ideas, take a trip to warmer climes.
Take inspiration from the likes of Portugal, Spain, Morocco, the Amalfi coast and the south of France for tiles with bold repeated patterns.
These patterns traditionally appear on encaustic tiles, a tile made with different colors or bonded cement, meaning the pattern isn’t painted on but intrinsic to the tile’s fabric.
12. Use kitchen floor tile ideas to zone areas
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While entirely tiled floors can be the best kitchen flooring choice, tiles can also be used more selectively to zone areas of a larger open plan space.
In this example, geometric patterned tiles pick out the breakfast bar area while wooden floorboards stretch across the rest of the kitchen.
Instead of using differing materials, you can even use kitchen floor tile ideas to zone areas by using different colors or patterns to lend distinction to sections of the room.
13. Pair terracotta with blue for a balanced color scheme
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As a color, terracotta is trending across all parts of the home right now, from wall paint to textiles.
If you’re enamored with its earthy tones, embrace it in its original form and use the material for your kitchen floor tile ideas.
To modernise its orangey tones, pair it with a refreshing, intensely hued blue. In this kitchen, herringbone tiles contrast vividly with Prussian blue cabinets, alternated with white for yet another hint of the Mediterranean.
14. Mix rustic kitchen floor tile ideas with modern fittings
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Tiling has stood the test of time for millennia, meaning there’s no reason why it won’t work in an ultra-modern kitchen in 2021. You can keep things slick with large slabs and minimal grouting, or dive head into contrast by mixing rustic kitchen floor tile ideas with contemporary fixtures and fittings.
In this farmhouse kitchen, high-gloss black cabinets and chrome worktops contrast with mismatched aged terracotta tiles, paying homage to the house’s history amid a stylish update.
15. Embrace nature’s tonal range
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When it comes to natural stone, no two tiles are ever going to be the same.
That’s a beautiful thing, so instead of hiding the tonal differences that appear in your tiles, make a feature of them.
'When choosing a natural stone it’s always important to think about how the space is going to be used,' says Smith. 'If it’s a family home and there is a lot of lifestyle activity with socialising, entertaining, cooking, family and pets, then more characterful kitchen floor tiles with fossil content, texture and tonal variation will withstand the most active of lifestyles.'
In this kitchen, a high-shine granite flooring laid in square tiles showcases a real range of shades, placing darker pieces of stone next to lighter tiles to really demonstrate the material’s breadth.
16. Stay trendy with terrazzo
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Fun, wide-ranging and visually entrancing, terrazzo tile trends are taking over walls, floors and more.
Combining the unpredictable wonders of natural stone with endless colorways and a touch of vintage chic, the hugely popular pattern makes for super stylish kitchen floor tile ideas (and also helps to hide any crumbs left behind by the kids).
In this kitchen by Ca’ Pietra, a large format pattern allows for plenty of neutral space between its colored shards, which pull in colors from across the rest of the design.
17. Keep the edges sharp for contemporary slate floors
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Gray slate tiles are an enduring favourite when it comes to kitchen floor tile ideas. The key to keeping them up to date is ensuring a crisp silhouette — make sure the edge of each tile is sharp and the grouting is relatively indistinct from the tile itself.
To balance slate’s darker tones, take some notes from this kitchen and pair it with lighter brown woods, and even an exposed brick wall
18. Create bespoke pattern with multicolored kitchen floor tile ideas
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Your tiled floor doesn’t have to be just one color — and if you’re working with more than one color, there is no rulebook that says how you have to lay them. That means it’s time to get creative with your kitchen floor tile ideas by using different colored and shaped (as long as they all tessellate) tiles, to create a completely unique floor design for your kitchen.
Here, a collection of different shaped tiles in a range of grays and a deep green-blue are placed together to create an eye-catching irregular pattern that acts as a border around the edge of the room.
19. A little underfoot texture is no bad thing
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Love the unpredictable patterns that come with natural stone? Then learn to love its organic texture too.
For a more rustic approach perfect for farmhouse kitchens, consider swapping smooth tiles for those with a little underfoot texture, like these used in this rustic galley kitchen. Light catches the crevassed surface of the stone, preventing it from feeling too dark.
What are the best tiles for a kitchen floor?
When it comes to pinning down the best material for your kitchen floor tile ideas, you need to think about how you use the room and what your priorities are. If you have kids, are a keen cook or even just a little clumsy then you’re going to want something easy to clean — for that, opt for porcelain, which is sealed.
'Porcelain has come a long way in recent years and the designs produced in Italy and Spain are second to none and extremely uncanny to a stone', says Isabel Fernandez, director of Quorn Stone . 'A porcelain tile is non-porous and will therefore provide a stain proof option, which can be preferable with young children!'
'Natural stone flooring can be one of the most forgiving floor coverings if the right stone and finish are chosen', adds Fernandez. 'Naturally some stones will be denser than others which provides more durability, however all natural stone will be subject to a little wear and tear over the years. A tumbled finish provides an aged look. Its worn edges, textured surface and natural markings makes it extremely forgiving with day to day crumbs and dirt.'
If pattern is an absolute must, then encaustic tiles are much more durable than painted ceramic tiles — as their pattern is pressed into the tile itself, it won’t wear away. They are, however, porous and more difficult to clean.
What's trending in kitchen floors?
Lighter tones are trending across all kitchen flooring materials, as well as natural materials, all contributing to the increasingly popular 'barely-there' look.
'At the moment we find customers are leaning towards larger tile sizes, as often minimising the number of grout joints is a priority,' adds Fernandez. 'In terms of trends, we always advise customers to steer clear of kitchen trends and go for a classic style in the kitchen area.'
If you want a natural wood kitchen flooring texture with the ease of installation and care that comes with tiling, consider new vinyl kitchen flooring ideas such as luxury vinyl tiles (LVT). These can be made to convincingly resemble wood or natural stone but are waterproof and easy to clean.
With regards to kitchen floor tile ideas, ditching the oblong is proving hugely popular, with hexagonal, chevron and diamond shapes all shaking up the status quo. Laying oblong tiles in a herringbone shape is also trending across both kitchen floors and walls.
Terrazzo is another huge trend dominating both kitchens and bathrooms, also providing a fun spin on classic tiling.
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38 Kitchen Tile Ideas From Timeless to Trend-Forward
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Design by Blakes London
Choosing or changing the flooring in your kitchen is one of the most consequential design decisions that you can make. Colorful or patterned tiles can create an edgy modern look or function as a focal point. A traditional tile floor can create a timeless foundation for the rest of your kitchen that won’t go out of style and can fall back and let other elements like kitchen backsplash tiles to shine.
Decorative floor tile can give a small kitchen presence or add personality to a minimalist space. Depending on your kitchen layout, you might install decorative tile to create a sense of definition in a galley-style, U-shaped, or open-plan kitchen.
Take a look at these kitchens in a range of sizes and styles that utilize floor tiles in both classic and unexpected ways to add style, personality, and functionality to the busiest room in the house.
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Choose Classic Checkerboard
Design by deVOL Kitchens
You can't go wrong with classic black-and-white marble checkerboard flooring. This English Victorian villa kitchen from deVOL Kitchens has marble floor tiles from Floors of Stone that have a tumbled edge that gives them the look of reclaimed stone and adds a timeless feel that will never go out of style.
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Add Moroccan Style
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
In this crisp and modern Paris kitchen from Space Factory, black-and-white Moroccan-style floor tile in a star pattern stands up to the cabinetry and central island painted in bold International Klein Blue.
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Stay Traditional with Terracotta
Design by deVOL Kitchens
Terracotta is a tried and true kitchen floor tiling option for those who appreciate the traditional and timeless and gravitate toward earthy finishes and Tuscan-style design. This classic English kitchen Design by deVOL Kitchens uses Terracotta Tiles from Floors of Stone. The deep rust of the floor tiles is complemented with shades of white on the walls and cabinetry for a classic high-contrast look.
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Go Big With Graphics
Design by Michelle Gerson Interiors / Photo by Patrick Cline
This bold Boston Victorian home remodel from NYC-based Michelle Gerson Interiors tells a dramatic story in graphic strokes of black and white, from the zigzag floor tiling to the black painted wall-to-wall cabinetry outlined in bright white.
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Embrace Flower Power
Design by Hamsa Home
This all-white kitchen from Hamsa Home gets a shot of feel-good flower power energy with a patterned tile floor in vibrant shades of blue.
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Add Graphic Style
Design by Re:modern / Photo by Sonya Kim Photography
Architect Mona Ying Reeves at San Mateo, California-based Re:modern remodeled a San Bruno 1920’s Spanish bungalow, transforming the dated and dark interior into a modern space with coastal vibes. In the kitchen, Clé Tile flooring in a black-and-white pattern adds a graphic touch and a royal blue range and hood add a pop of color.
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Lighten the Mood
Design by Blakes London
Penny tiles can be used on their own or laid out in any pattern that you like. This daisy chain kitchen floor from Blakes London defines the kitchen in an open plan space. The cheerful pattern is rendered in shades of white and green to echo the palette of the kitchen, adding a lighthearted note to the elegant design.
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Cut the Corners
Design by Neva Interior Design / Photo by Agathe Tissier
Striking floor tile helps to define this small L-shaped kitchen tucked into the corner of a small open plan living, dining, and kitchen area in a one-bedroom apartment in Paris designed by Neva Interior Design.
The colorful, graphic patch of tile visually separates the area from the rest of the space and helps to cut the long linear shape of the room. A large abstract geometric pattern in shades of white, black, and blue is a perfect link between the room's white walls and navy cabinetry, and makes the design feel custom and memorable. -
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Have Fun With Pattern
Design by Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
The graphic black-and-white tile in this kitchen from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio has a loopy pattern that looks like fish scales, roof tiles, or whatever you see in the ink blot of a floor design. The tile adds a lively touch and some curves to the kitchen's strict lines and dark wood cabinetry, and doesn't compete with the glossy textured white backsplash tiles.
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Revisit a Retro Color Pairing
Design by Jean Liu Design / Photo by Lisa Petrole
This contemporary wet bar from Jean Liu Design has an updated take on a retro pink and black color palette that is contrasted with cool stainless steel appliances.
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Create a Zigzag Border
Design by Blakes London
In this striking English kitchen from Blakes London, red-and-white tile flooring in a large abstract geometric pattern defines the kitchen space. Open to the rest of the home, the tile is inlaid with the adjoining wood floor in a clean zigzag edge that contrasts with the freeform nature of the tile, and creates a virtual separation between rooms.
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Lay Some Bricks
We Are True Home
The thin brick tile floor in this kitchen renovation from We Are True Home is inspired by classic European flooring. The brick tiling and adds a note of color and texture thanks to the herringbone pattern and variation of white and terracotta tones.
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Use Pastel Penny Tiles
Design by Neva Interior Design / Photo by Agathe Tissier
To define the kitchen area in this small Paris studio from Neva Interior Design, a penny tile floor features both white and peachy colored tiles that are a nod to the copper of an actual penny, and complements the sage green cabinetry.
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Add a Witty Touch
Design by Neva Interior Design / Photo by Agathe Tissier
Laying the small-scale tiles in a random pattern that spills into the adjoining hardwood floors like a handful of dropped pennies adds a witty detail to this Paris studio kitchen floor tiling from Neva Interior Design.
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Make It Timeless
Design by deVOL Kitchens
This ground floor English kitchen from deVOL Kitchens is open to the outside, with a classic diamond-shaped kitchen floor that fits the classic and timeless design and allows the color accents in shades of green to shine.
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Add Subtle Texture
Design by Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
A subtle terrazzo floor in neutral colors adds a hint of texture and a tonal shift from the rest of the space in this eat-in kitchen Parisian kitchen from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio.
Terrazzo is a versatile material that comes in a number of colors and patterns, so you can go as bold and colorful or subtle and timeless as you'd like. -
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Give the Pantry Its Own Personality
Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co.
Many people choose to run hardwood floors throughout the kitchen to provide a seamless look with the rest of an open plan home. In this Orange County, California remodel from Mindy Gayer Design Co., patterned floor tile creates definition and a decorative element in a pantry just off the kitchen.
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Add Definition In a Mini Loft
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
This mini loft from Paris-based Space Factory has a small open kitchen on a slightly raised platform that accommodates pipes and wires. A soft patterned tile floor with an airy diamond-shaped pattern helps define the space, adding contrast to the white subway tile backsplash, glossy white cabinetry, and OSB kitchen island.
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Use Peel and Stick Travertine
Home Made By Carmona
Blogger Ursula Carmona from Home Made By Carmona used luxury vinyl peel-and-stick tiling in an oyster travertine pattern in this guest house kitchen. The tiles are an easy and cost effective DIY install that creates the look of limestone on a budget that is softer and warmer underfoot.
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Play With Penny Tiles
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
Using a classic material like penny tile in a modern way creates a timeless interior with a sense of fun. In this Paris kitchen from Space Factory, a penny tile mosaic in a groovy hexagonal pattern adds a graphic punch to the handsome kitchen, with its matte black cabinetry, leather cabinet pulls, pale wood countertops and backsplash, and sliding atelier window door.
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Update a Classic
Design by Brady Tolbert for Emily Henderson Design/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt
In this lively black-and-white kitchen designed by Brady Tolbert for Emily Henderson Design, framed black-and-white art lines the walls, a large retro-style refrigerator stands proud, and modern black-and-white floor tiles add a graphic touch and a fresh take on an age-old classic.
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Create an Industrial Feel
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
Polished concrete flooring is a hallmark of industrial style interiors everywhere. But you can replicate the look of poured concrete by using large format concrete-effect tiles with matching gray grout to create an industrial look that's easy to install, like this downtown Pittsburgh industrial loft conversion from Leanne Ford Interiors.
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Add Texture
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar
In this traditional older home in Pittsburgh from Leanne Ford Interiors, dark slate floor tiles add texture to the floor and contrast with the glossy marble countertops and backsplash.
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Marry Contrasting Materials
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Margaret Austin Photo
This San Jose, California kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors marries rustic farmhouse style with a modern aesthetic.
Dark hardwood floors in the kitchen transition into modern graphic patterned floor tiles by the back door that makes it a practical place to come in from the outdoors for a growing family. -
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Mix Industrial With Rustic
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
In this lodge-style home retreat from Leanne Ford Interiors, budget- and family-friendly slate tiles were used on the spacious kitchen floor. The flooring complements the textured concrete skim coat on the walls and the natural wood decor accents, and helps define the area from the adjacent living room while maintaining a sense of openness achieved by knocking down the dividing wall.
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Break Up Linear Spaces
Design by Rashida Banks for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Keyanna Bowen
Laying large black porcelain floor tiles in a herringbone pattern breaks up the linear lines of this small pass through kitchen designed by Rashida Banks for Emily Henderson Design.
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Count Your Pennies
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar
In this traditional Victorian kitchen remodel from Leanne Ford Interiors, classic white penny tile works like a charm, while a black penny tile border defines the space around a large central island. The black-and-white theme is continued throughout the airy space, with white subway tiles lined with the same black grout as the penny tile that creates cohesion while adding a slightly industrial element, and shiny modern stainless steel appliances and a large oven vent making it look updated and fresh.
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Create an Optical Illusion
Design by Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio / Photo by Sophie Lloyd
Trippy diamond-patterned floor tile in a black and white pattern creates a graphic touch in this Paris kitchen from Caroline Andréoni Interior Design Studio, creating a sense of movement with its pattern shaded like an optical illusion.
The tile helps define the kitchen area, which is designed in a galley style with a glass and metal atelier window that creates a separation from the rest of the space while letting light flow through. -
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Stagger Simple Tiles
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Amber Thrane
In this modern minimalist California kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors, simple, neutral rectangular floor tiles in shades of gray are laid in a staggered pattern that adds some subtle texture to the floor.
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Lay a Tile Rug
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Amy Neunsinger
In this rustic canyon home from Leanne Ford Interiors, a rug-shaped patch of tile is seamlessly inlaid into the wood floors to define the cooking area from the rest of the space.
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Use Large Squares
If Walls Could Talk
Large square tiles help create the illusion of an uninterrupted surface on the floor of this simple kitchen from If Walls Could Talk.
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Choose Classic Marble
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
In this traditional home remodel from Leanne Ford Interiors, gray-and-white marble floors (and a matching backsplash) are a natural and classic choice that looks like it's always been there while adding a sense of quiet luxury to the design. This type of flooring functions more as a backdrop than the main event, making it a neutral foil for a vintage or patterned runner.
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Choose Simple Hexagon Tile
Design by Calimia Home / Photo by Kelly Boyd
In this simple all-white kitchen from Calimia Home, a medium-toned gray floor has a subtle pattern of hexagonal tiles that give it a hint of texture that doesn't call too much attention to itself and is classic and neutral enough to guarantee its longevity.
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Play Up Contrasts
Design by Emilie Fournet Interiors / Photo by Kasia Fiszer
In this London kitchen from Emilie Fournet Interiors, white and pale gray floor tile in an airy star pattern is a quiet counterpoint to vibrant emerald green backsplash tiles.
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Use Faux Wood Tiles
Design by Gray Space Interior Design
This kitchen from Gray Space Interior Design uses pale toned trompe l'oeil tiling to create the impression that the floor is covered in hardwood.
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Use Contrasting Grout
Home Made By Carmona
Blogger Ursula Carmona from Home Made By Carmona installed glazed porcelain wood-effect tiles in her kitchen that are a modern and easy to maintain take on traditional wood flooring. Rather than going for a trompe l'oeil wood effect, she used white grout that highlights the shape of the tiles.
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Lay a Tile Rug
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
In this striking modern French kitchen from Space Factory, inlaid terrazzo tile in a bold pattern with shades of red and pink defines the island and creates the illusion of a built-in rug.
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Use Shades of Blue
Design by Charlie Coull Design
Patterned floor tile in soft shades of blue keeps this kitchen from Charlie Coull Design feeling fresh and fairly neutral while adding style.
Kitchen Tiles > Kitchen > Kitchen tiles - 170 photos in the interior. An overview of the types, laying methods, floor and apron design with tiles.
Every housewife dreams of a stylish and modern kitchen. The design of the room, finishing materials, everything needs to be thought out to the smallest detail. A simple, beautiful and durable finishing material is kitchen tiles.
Table of contents of the article:
- Stages of choosing tiles
- Description of Tiles
- Methods of styling in the interior
- Tips for decorates
- Farm design
- floor tiles
- Self -laying of tiles
- 170 PHOTO TILLOSTIC OF COMPLITE
- Ceramic
- Porcelain stoneware
- Glass
- To begin with, a project or design should be ready - visualization of the kitchen.
You need to understand what exactly you want to do and how your kitchen should look after the repair. If the kitchen furniture is already there and no one will change it, the tiles for the kitchen on the floor, walls or backsplash should definitely be combined with it. It can be a contrast or the same tone as the furniture or the same color, but the tone should be slightly lower or vice versa - depending on how you like it. It is very important how the tiles for the kitchen will be combined with the countertop. - Do not buy material with a large supply, so that in the future it will turn into a pile of useless rubbish that will only clutter up the free space of your home. But you should not buy the material "back to back", based on clear calculations and measurements of the room.
- After all, when laying tiles in the kitchen, no one will insure against any force majeure circumstances. For example, a tile on an apron may suddenly crack during the installation process, and something heavy may fall down, which will lead to a split in the floor tiles for the kitchen and other situations. Given that the probability of finding exactly the same tile will be minimal. After all, even if found, it can be produced by another batch and the difference will still be noticeably noticeable. That is why purchase ceramic tiles for the kitchen with a margin, but with a little! Focus on about % of the total amount of material.
- Since today everything has been improved enough, in online stores there is an additional option to calculate the required amount of finishing materials.
But we don’t recommend one hundred percent to trust this method either, because in the case of a “brute force” with materials, such online stores are unlikely to take the goods back. - Inspect the material very carefully upon purchase, because the integrity of the packaging (even the factory!) does not guarantee the integrity of the materials.
So check everything one by one. - Do not under any circumstances buy tiles for the kitchen of the first size that caught your eye. Even if you really like her design, the choice of her size must be taken with all seriousness and understanding. For example, there is a lot of information on the Internet that large stoves are not a very good option for small kitchens, and vice versa. But here the matter is different. If you choose the wrong size of the material (especially the tiles on the backsplash), it will have to be cut. This will entail some nuances, such as the appearance of the overall pattern, and in general, a lot of material may have to be thrown away. At the same time, you will spend not only a lot of energy on nowhere, but also spoil your nerves. Therefore, the most ideal option is to pre-calculate with a tape measure the footage and size of the tiles that is most suitable in your case, so that when laying tiles in the kitchen, you do not have to cut and throw them away.
- When choosing a material, you need to pay attention to the external design, as well as functionality. Indeed, in the kitchen, the main purpose of finishing materials is endurance and resistance to greasy contaminants, soot and others. Plus, it should be easy to wash. Also, the material must be resistant to chemical agents (designation "AA" on the materials).
- "AA" - material resistance to very strong chemicals
- "A" - device for medium-acting chemicals
- "B" low threshold of resistance to chemicals.
- "C" - ultra-low stability
- "O" - absolutely not resistant to chemical mat-in.
- Sprayed;
- Matte;
- Glossy.
- Contrasting colors and textures
- Identical - similarity of tones, textures
- Similar - similarity of tones and textures
- Durability, it must withstand heavy loads.
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Tile is a durable material, so replacing it is considered an expensive pleasure. So, before proceeding with the choice of tiles, you must:
1. Create a kitchen design project, imagine what colors and furniture you will use, how to decorate. If you have a headset, you need to choose a tile so that it matches with its color.
2. You should not buy a tile with an accuracy of a piece. After the installation is completed, you may still have packages of unnecessary tiles. But you should not purchase material "meter by meter". During the installation process, tiles sometimes break, break, and other force majeure may also occur. Experts advise to stock up on tiles within 10-15% of the total volume.
3. If you order material through the online store, you can see the online service "calculate the required number of tiles." By taking advantage of the offer, you entrust the calculation to professionals. It happens when the calculations are wrong and there is a lot of unused material. Therefore, adjust the calculations yourself.
4. An important issue that needs to be discussed with the seller is the return of unused tiles back. Some stores refuse customers this service.
5. Before purchasing the material, it is necessary to carefully check it for cracks or defects while still in the store.
6. Think carefully about the size of the tile. Since cutting the tile to the desired size, you can ruin it and the pattern will take on an absurd look.
7. When choosing a material, it is necessary to take into account its functionality. For the kitchen, tiles that can withstand grease and chemicals are suitable. The tile has its own specific marking. For the kitchen, a marking with the letters AA would be a good choice.
The choice of tiles for the kitchen should be made wisely, taking into account all the features of the room. On the site you can see photos of tiles for the kitchen.
Description of tiles
The advantage of the material is a democratic price and a large selection. Designers say that it can be combined with another tile model and get an excellent result.
Experts call this type of material the strongest and most durable.
The tile is very similar to stone in appearance. The ideal use would be to use it for finishing the floor. After all, a solid structure will withstand heavy furniture and household appliances. Another advantage is that the material does not absorb water. Below you can find a photo of the tiles for the kitchen on the floor.
Glass tiles are available in the following varieties: glossy, matt, transparent and colored. With this tile your kitchen will sparkle. The tile does not need special care, you only need to occasionally wipe it with a special tool.
Ways of laying in the interior
The most original ideas for the design of the kitchen can be brought to life at the stage of laying the tiles. You can choose to lay in the form of parquet, but you should remember that for this you need to select neutral shades and colors. Designers also recommend not choosing a pattern for these purposes.
To expand the space of the room, use diagonal masonry on the floor.
When installing tiles on a wall, you can correct their curvature using this masonry method. However, along the edges of the room, you will have to resort to cutting tiles.
Mosaic masonry will perfectly fit into the interior of the kitchen. Vintage mosaics are gaining popularity. Mosaic tiles for the kitchen are easily adjusted to the required size. In the store you can buy large tiles with ready-made mosaics!
The way brickwork looks original and classic when decorating a space. You can independently create drawings on the walls, choose the direction of the lines. A conservative laying option is a seam-to-seam installation. Strictly even geometric lines and rows.
Decor tips
To save time and money, you can make interesting combinations with tiles and other materials: wallpaper, paint, decorative putty. Designers call successful combination cases when colors are contrasting, identical or similar. Experts recommend mounting tiles only on an apron, decorating walls and floors with other materials.
When choosing wallpaper, remember that a monochromatic coating is suitable for a patterned tile, and vice versa. The design of tiles for the kitchen is very diverse and multifaceted, so every buyer can find his own.
Design of an apron
The working area of the kitchen is an apron. Its finish should not only be functional, so that it is easy to wash off grease and soot, but also beautiful. Designers offer many solutions: bright tiles, a different way of laying, a non-standard shape. Photo tiles are gaining popularity, they can be ordered in an online store or on the seller’s website. You should work with such material very carefully, since all the tiles come in one copy.
Floor tiles
Choose your floor tiles responsibly. After all, it must be strong so that it can withstand a lot of weight. Over the years, products lose their original appearance, so you need to choose wear-resistant specimens. The tile should not deteriorate from the use of chemicals, and also not slip.
DIY tiling
Let's start with laying the walls. Below is a step-by-step work plan:
1. Remove all wall coverings.
2. Determine the installation and mark out. This will help you figure out if you need to cut the tile.
3. Dilute the adhesive.
4. Apply mortar to the walls, making furrows.
5. Start installing tiles. Place crosses around to even out the seams.
6. After complete drying, remove the crosses and rub the seams.
Tiling the floor is not much different from laying the walls. Consider the stages of work:
1. Remove all floor coverings.
2. Make a screed.
3. Mark out.
4. Prepare the solution.
5. Apply to the floor, remembering to make furrows.
6. Install tiles.
7. Wait until dry and remove the crosses. Perform grouting.
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Kitchen Tiles - 150 Photos of Floor and Backsplash Design Ideas
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For the design of the kitchen apron and the floor, the most popular finishing material today is the tile for the kitchen.
Of course, in this case, to each his own. Someone will design a tile design in the kitchen only on the floor, maybe also on an apron, or maybe even decorate the walls and floor with kitchen tiles! Next, view - kitchen tiles photo, so that it is more clear to you what such a design might look like.
What you need to know about ceramic tiles?
The main advantage of tiles is durability. Whatever material the tile is made of, its strength is much higher compared to other materials with which it is possible to decorate floors and walls. But on the other hand, this may be a drawback for someone. The material may, after a couple of years, cease to please the owners of the kitchen. But changing it is not at all easy, and it is not very cheap. For example, in such a situation, re-gluing wallpaper is much more practical than re-tiling kitchen tiles.
The main principles in the purchase of kitchen tiles include:
Thanks to modern technologies, you can create a collage on a computer, or maybe a 3-dimensional model of the whole room! When creating a collage, use real photos of the interior items that you have chosen for your own kitchen space. Thus, you can already visually see the future combination of objects and color schemes, how beautifully and harmoniously they will be combined with each other. With all this, you should not forget that the colors on the monitor can drastically differ from the real ones.
It can be very difficult, or even impossible, to return a tile even to an ordinary store. This material is sold by the footage. And even if you keep the original packaging, the store may well refuse to return it. In this matter, an exception is a decorative plate, border, frieze, sold by the piece. For these reasons, it is better to carefully consider the amount of materials purchased and it does not hurt to consult with an experienced seller and, just in case, clarify and discuss whether it is possible to return the goods. See the floor tiles for the kitchen photo, where everyone can choose the necessary options for themselves.
With the help of special crosses, which can be bought at the hardware store, the joints between the tiles can be made perfectly even. Moreover, you can also choose their size, which one is more suitable. They are from 1-2 mm to 1 cm.
Marking of catalog tiles for the kitchen:
It is better to choose a matt surface for the tiles, as lime stains are very visible on the glossy surface.
Possible types of tiles
Ceramic
The most affordable material in the price range. In the production of such material, as a rule, sand, clay and minerals are mixed, after which they are fired and glazed, which can be:
Materials can be combined with similar, but more expensive tiled materials during installation and creating a general kitchen design. For more details, see the tile for the kitchen photo catalog.
Ceramic - granite
It is considered the most durable. It is made from a porcelain mixture that resembles natural stone in appearance. This type of tile is used for the kitchen on the floor, mainly. In addition, this option is practically not able to absorb liquid.
Stone slabs
The design of stone kitchen tiles is very original and spectacular design option, as well as quite stylish. But still, absolutely the entire kitchen does not need to be decorated with it.
She has a very well-defined texture, which can visually narrow the room. An excellent tile for a kitchen backsplash, for example, or for some individual elements. See a variety of options for photo tiles for the kitchen.
Stone is also acceptable for worktops. And the tiles for the backsplash, the pattern, the color of which will be chosen in accordance with the countertop, will perfectly complement and continue the completely original design.
Glass tiles
These materials are glossy or matt, colored or transparent.
Simply amazing kitchen design! Glare from the glass will constantly sparkle like jewels, bringing some sophistication and charm to the room. Here every hostess will feel like a queen! The only thing that is needed is a special tool to care for the purity of such material. Tile in the kitchen photo catalog will help you decide on the choice of the necessary materials!
Forms, ways of laying tiles
According to the “parquet” principle
Laying narrow, oblong shaped slabs, the so-called “herringbone”, “pigtail” shape.
This design looks very original.
The basic, aesthetic appearance of the material depends mainly on how it is laid. Therefore, you can choose plain tiles for the kitchen from the catalog, without patterns. You can also combine different colors with each other. But then the main nuance is that it should be the same series of materials.
The most inconvenient factor in laying slabs is at the edges of walls or floors, when the material has to be trimmed even a little. To simplify the task, you can pick up square-shaped slabs of a suitable tone and cut them diagonally.
Diagonal laying
Accordingly, laying the material diagonally. A photo of the tiles for the kitchen on the floor will show you how this design looks visually. This option is suitable for visually enlarging the room. But as far as walls are concerned, here it can get quite the opposite. In this case, there is also no way to do without the need to cut the material.
Mosaic
You can use small tiles or large tiles that have already been tiled (textured).
They are easy to adjust to the size you need, without compromising the appearance. Combine the mosaic with medium or large tiles.
Vintage is in fashion today. Therefore, the laying of a mosaic from fragments of an old tile will look original.
Brick effect
Also quite popular and stylish. The lines must be straight, parallel to each other, and also strictly vertically or horizontally.
Seam-in-seam
The standard strict installation method, with strict and clear lines. For example, square tiles, of course, do not particularly diversify. But a rectangular shape is quite possible. See photos of floor tiles for the kitchen!
Zoning and combination
Yes, tiles are not the cheapest type of material available. But it can be combined with other materials! For example, you can choose wallpaper, decorative putty or paint the walls as an additional material. Basically, with this design, a kitchen apron is tiled to facilitate cleaning, in the first place.
The rest of the room can be decorated with other materials.
Can be combined in several ways:
If the wallpaper is plain, choose tiles in contrast or with the image. Or vice versa, if the wallpaper is colored - the tile is plain, neutral. What kind of tiles can there be in the kitchen on the floor, the photo will allow you to see!
Apron
Its design can be bright and unusual. They are distinguished in other colors or using non-standard slabs, textures. Also, you can make a photo design on a tiled apron.
Moreover, today such materials are offered both in finished form (from the manufacturer), and under the order they apply absolutely any pictures. On top of that, they can also be customized to fit your size!
Kitchen floor tiles
When choosing, be guided by:
