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Kitchen Tile Design Ideas for 2022

We’ve all been victims of the kitchen mess. A bubbling pot, a pan that splatters, a dropped bowl—make cleanup easier in all of these situations with tile that protects your kitchen surfaces. Whether on the backsplash, the walls, the floors or all three, one of the best properties of tile is how easily it wipes clean. Tile is versatile enough that you’ll always find one to coordinate or contrast with your cupboards, counters and existing decor.

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2022 Kitchen Tile Design Trends

Often what’s trending in design is trending in tile, too. In 2022, we’re seeing lots of hexagons, dark, dramatic colors, like navy blue, dark green and black, brick looks, patterned or encaustic tiles and mixed metallics. Classic subway tiles are still popular but colors besides white are starting to make appearances, keeping this look fresh and interesting. Patterned tiles, especially if they are used up to the ceiling to cover an entire wall, give your space the look and feel of wallpaper in an easy-to-care-for material. Glass splashbacks, which are large pieces of tempered glass that usually have a pattern or print, are popular in Europe and have begun making their mark in the United States. Use these eye-catching pieces to make a statement over a stovetop or behind a sink.

Mediterranean cobalt blues and floral-inspired patterns make this kitchen patchwork effect memorable.

A dimensional tile with configurations that intrigue is a welcome sight at the end of the day.

A cool, calming and neutral kitchen overflows with patterns, mixed materials and points of interest upon closer inspection.

Subway Tile Accents

Popular but always classic, subway tile is a perfect choice for any kitchen. Keep the look fresh and original in a bold color, a unique pattern or with a contrasting grout color. One of the best things about subway tile is the variety of patterns in which it can be installed. A neutral color installed in an unexpected pattern makes a big statement.

Add a twist to your subway tile design by installing a textured tile in a unique pattern.

Want to add contrast to your subway tile backsplash? Install a recessed shelf with a bold tile design.

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Tile Mosaics

Mosaics are often used on the backsplash because they are made up of small-scale tiles, perfect in this space, but don’t be afraid to create a whole accent wall. Use glass, marble, ceramic, porcelain and mosaics made with other materials to add pops of color, shine and shape to your kitchen.

Mosaic tiles are an effective way to add interesting lines to a white wall.

Get creative with unorthodox shapes and sizes that will make your walls stand out.

Want to see more options? Browse our mosaic tile.

Kitchen Backsplash Designs

Backsplashes are not only functional, protecting your walls from splashes and spills, but they are fashionable, too. Think of your backsplash as the jewelry to your kitchen—that little bit of sparkle that completes a look. Have fun, and get creative with your backsplash while you protect the area around your sink, range and countertops. Glass, textured tile, metallic tile, mosaics—in a wide variety of options, there’s a backsplash tile to reflect your unique style.

Your kitchen backsplash is a perfect opportunity to add a pattern that really pops.

If your kitchen cabinets and countertops are white, consider a tile design that will add some personality.

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Kitchen Floors

Whether you have a spacious kitchen that’s the entertaining hub of the home or a small space just big enough for you, a tile floor is always a perfect choice for your kitchen floor. In a room that’s used almost every day, it’s important to have something that’s both easy to clean and durable. From modern to classic, tile can easily achieve almost style you’ve been dreaming of while retaining these easy-care properties.

Tile flooring is a great fit in a kitchen because it’s stylish, durable and easy to clean.

Our wide selection of colors and finishes means that you’ll find a great fit for your room’s decor.

Available in a variety of shades, wood-look tile flooring offers a natural look with exceptional durability.

Browse our selection of kitchen floor tile.

Design Tip: Choosing Materials

In the room where your guests will gather (and their spills and messes will, too), you can’t go wrong using tile. Ceramic, porcelain, glass and stone tiles all clean up easily once they are installed correctly and give your kitchen timeless style. Plus, your floor tiles can be heated to make this popular entertaining area even cozier. We can’t help with the cooking, but with a beautifully tiled kitchen, we’ll make sure cleaning up is easier than ever.

Add a lively dose of personality by installing a striking glass tile pattern in your kitchen.

Ceramic tile stands up extremely well to moisture and is available in a multitude of shapes and patterns.

Design Tip: Choosing Colors

You can dress up your tiled kitchen in almost as many colors as paint…except you can add texture, shine, patterns and sparkle! Whether you want a bright, white kitchen or a colorful, bold one, tile will ensure that the color you choose for your kitchen lasts you years. With the variety of finishes and colors available at The Tile Shop, you never need to worry that you won’t find something to match your kitchen cabinets and counters. If you’re unsure what will match, look for pictures in our Customer Room Gallery that resemble the look you want, or stop in and ask one of our experts.

Installing white tile in your kitchen doesn’t mean that it can’t add an eye-catching effect.

A stark contrast to the white cabinets, this unique pattern was a wise choice for this backsplash.

This natural stone backsplash really complements the dark wood tones in this rustic kitchen.

Your backsplash is a great opportunity to flex your creative muscles and make a big statement.

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Best Kitchen Tiles for Walls, Floors, Backsplash

Blue Leaf Recycled Glass Mosaic Tile

Regular price $28.00 $28.00 per sheet

Geometric Pearl White Thassos Shell Tile

Regular price $59.90 $59.90 per sheet

Textured Carrara Honeycomb Hexagon Marble Mosaic Tile

Regular price $33.00 $33.00 per sheet

Roman Flower Bardiglio & Carrara Marble Mosaic Tile

Regular price $45. 00 $45.00 per sheet

Golden Arrow Marble Mosaic Tile

Regular price $87.00 $87.00 per sheet

La Riviera Blue Reef Ceramic Subway Tile 2.5x8"

Regular price $10.70 $10.70 per sq. ft.

White Deco Fan Glass Mosaic Tile

Regular price $52.50 $52.50 per sheet

Calacatta Gold Polished Marble Subway Tile 4X12

Regular price $29.90 $29.90 per sq. ft.

Recycled Glass Hexagon Mosaic In Blue Wood Color

Regular price $25.90 $25.90 per sheet

Mallorca Grey Ceramic Tile 4x4

Regular price $10.70 $10.70 per sq. ft.

Thassos Octagon With Azul Cielo Squares Marble Mosaic Tile

Regular price $49.00 $49.00 per sheet

Fabrique White Chevron Glass Mosaic Tile

Regular price $35.90 $35.90 per sheet

Waterfall Azul Cielo & Thassos Marble Mosaic Tile Polished

Regular price $89. 90 $89.90 per sheet

Chains Wooden Beige & White Carrara Marble Mosaic Tile

Regular price $65.00 $65.00 per sheet

Lexington White Marble Mosaic Tile

Regular price $46.90 $46.90 per sheet

White Sparkle Waterjet Marble Mosaic Tile

Regular price $83.97 $83.97 per sheet

Herringbone Pearl White Thassos Marble and Shell Tile

Regular price $66.90 $66. 90 per sheet

Recycled Glass Herringbone Mosaic In Calacatta Marble Color

Regular price $25.90 $25.90 per sheet

Bardiglio Chains Marble Mosaic Tile

Regular price $67.00 $67.00 per sheet

Bardiglio & Carrara Penny Rounds Polished Marble Mosaic Tile

Regular price $39.90 $39.90 per sheet

6 latest trends for 2023

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In our article, you will learn about the different types, styles and ornaments in tile design through the example of 6 of the brightest trends in decoration! We present to your attention the legendary glazed and encaustic tiles, azulejo and zellige tiles, as well as a variant of geometric inlaid marquetry marble. Kitchen tiles in our article are the most fashionable, trendy and unique opportunity to create an exclusive interior! nine0003

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Glossy glazed tiles

Glazed tiles with a glossy effect are most often used for backsplash and wall designs, as they are much less thick and durable than regular tiles or porcelain stoneware. Sometimes glossy tiles have an ombre effect: this means that the tiles are slightly different in color (in halftones) and create the effect of hand-fired in a rustic kiln (as in Moroccan zellige tiles, for example). nine0003

In Russia, a fashionable version of locally produced glazed tiles is called a “boar”, since earlier each tile had two through holes, which resembled a pig's snout. Most often, such a tile has the shape of a brick, which, like the brick itself, is laid horizontally. True, there are more interesting styling options: French herringbone, vertical layout, unusual geometric ornaments with cutting in place.

Glazed tiles for the kitchen are most often accent. For example, fashionable emerald, wine red, turquoise, bright yellow, pink colors. The accent tile is illuminated by LED strip at the bottom of the upper cabinets and looks even more beautiful! Italian kitchens look great with glazed backsplash tiles! nine0003

The price of tiles for the kitchen in glazed technique: 3,000–6,000 ₽/m², made in the UK.

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English encaustic tiles

In Cuba it is called losa hidráulica, in Miami - Cuban tile, in Italy - pavimenti in graniglia, in France and Belgium - carrelages du cimen, and in the UK, where its production was first put on stream in Europe - encaustic tile. A feature of the tile is the creation of a pattern from a cement-clay mortar in a certain form. A clay-cement mortar is poured into the mold, pressed and hardened. No firing takes place here, so encaustic tiles create an almost concrete floor, they are cold and heavy, unlike ceramic tiles. nine0003

Encaustic imitations are made on the basis of standard ceramics or porcelain stoneware. Thus, encaustic-style tiles for the kitchen can be either concrete or standard. And the prices are completely different. At the same time, there are multi-colored tiles, and in a black and white kitchen you can find gray-white or black-gray-white versions of it.

The cost of the original encaustic tiles: 10,000–15,000 ₽/m², made in Great Britain or France. nine0003

The cost of tiles or porcelain stoneware with an encaustic pattern: 4,000–6,000 ₽/m², produced in Spain, Russia.

Portuguese Azulejo tiles

Azulejo is a form of Portuguese and Spanish tin-glazed ceramic tile painting. Azulejos are found inside and outside churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, and today - in the interior design of restaurants, bars, even railway and metro stations. They were a type of decorative art but had a specific functional ability, such as temperature control in homes. nine0003

There is a tradition of their production in the former Portuguese and Spanish colonies in North America, South America, Indo-China. Azulejos (both mural and tile) is an important part of Portuguese architecture. Most azulejos are simple floral ornaments, assembled in a patchwork style, where each tile has its own color and range. In one kitchen apron there can be from 6 to 15 different types of azulejo tiles.

Azulejo kitchen tiles are ideal for Provence, country and Mediterranean style kitchen interior design (Spanish and Italian, in particular). It can also be ideal for an eclectic ethnic interior. Azulejo in a gray and white palette is often used in the Scandinavian interior style. nine0003

The price of a kitchen tile with azulejo imitation: 3,000–8,000 ₽/m², made in Italy.

Moroccan Zellige

Zellige kitchen tiles are traditionally handcrafted from unrefined natural clay from the Fes region of Morocco. The clay is kneaded with water, molded by hand, dried naturally and fired in a kiln. Glass enamel is then applied to the surface of the raw tile called "biscuit" in several translucent shades, creating a pearlescent, metallic, volcanic or opaque finish. The enamel melts and vitrifies during further firing in a kiln. The final stage of zellige production involves cutting the enameled pieces into an endless collection of tiles in various shapes and sizes. Zellige is characterized by variations in tone, gloss, flatness, translucency and depth of glazing, as well as surface texture with irregularities. Each zellige tile is absolutely unique. nine0003

The price of tiles for a zellige kitchen is 10,000–15,000 ₽/m², made in Morocco, with imitation 3,000–5,000 ₽/m², made in Spain or Russia.

Italian Geometric Inlay or Marble Marquetry

Kitchen tiles with geometric inlay or marquetry are usually a combination of several types of marbled porcelain stoneware in the design of the floor. Geometric and figurative marquetry inlay originated in marble and veneer work in Florence, Italy. A magical medium between artisanal know-how and national Italian creativity, between knowledge of materials and the ability to use their best chromatic qualities. Accurate choice, calculations, design. To this must be added foresight, artistic sensibility and an extraordinary passion for precision craftsmanship. The interior design of a modern kitchen in a neoclassical or classic style often contains such finishes. nine0003

The long tradition of inlaid marble and natural stone, which Italy has always given the highest expression, is now one of the main trends in marble decoration. The art of natural stone and marble marquetry originated in Italy during the Roman Empire, thanks to the artistic influence from Asia Minor, which continued in the following centuries in the decoration of floors and walls with various types of geometric patterns in marble. The true peak of grandeur and beauty, however, is reached in the sixteenth century, when Lorenzo de' Medici gave life to Florence in the so-called Opificio delle pietre dure. nine0003

For geometric inlays in marble or natural stone, the choice of materials is of fundamental importance, because it is through the play of their chromatism and the graphics of veins and spots that aesthetic results of the highest quality can be obtained. The combination of different types of marble, granite, quartzite, agate, labradorite, onyx can look quite special.

Brass inlay is also popular. Today, designers all over the world love kitchen tiles for a marquetry backsplash, especially with brass inlay. Tiles for the kitchen on the entire wall can also be made in this style. nine0003

You can buy kitchen tiles made of natural marble with geometric inlay at a price of 15,000–35,000 ₽/m², depending on the complexity of the pattern.

Italian and Spanish marble effect porcelain tiles

The most modern tile for the kitchen on the backsplash or on the floor is porcelain stoneware. The most popular now are imitations of marble, concrete, slate and wood. White, gray and black marble effect porcelain tiles are now at the top in modern interior design styles, and beige, brown and red marble effect porcelain tiles are in classic ones. Tiles in the interior of the kitchen are very important in any case, and it is better to spend more money than originally planned on finishing materials, but buy the perfect tile for the kitchen in your dream interior. In addition, the price of tiles for the kitchen is almost always proportional to the quality and durability - the more expensive, the longer it will last and the better it will look in 10-20 years! nine0003

There is also a wood-like ceramic parquet, which looks very natural, thanks to its elongated shape and additional relief. In addition, there is porcelain stoneware of standard sizes under the tree. Both options look quite plausible, and a warm floor allows you to replace the natural warmth of wood.

Rectangular porcelain tile looks very beautiful and modern also because of its wide scale. Porcelain stoneware is very resistant to abrasion, has a glossy finish (if we are talking about marble imitation) and is ideal for both wall and backsplash finishes and floor finishes. Cheap tile for the kitchen costs much less than porcelain stoneware, but it also serves less, so we always advise buying porcelain stoneware. Marble effect porcelain stoneware kitchen tiles made in Italy are the most preferred solution for neoclassical, classic, minimalist and Scandinavian style kitchens. nine0003

Kitchen tiles - 170 photos of tiles on the floor and backsplash, the best ideas for decorating the kitchen 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.

Contents

  1. Steps for choosing tiles
  2. Description of tile types
  3. How to install in the interior
  4. Decor tips
  5. Backsplash design
  6. Floor tiles
  7. Self-tiling tiles
  8. 170 photos of tiles for the kitchen

Steps for choosing tiles

Tiles are a durable material, so replacing them is considered an expensive pleasure. So, before you start choosing tiles, you need to:

1. Create a kitchen design project, imagine what colors and furniture you will use, what to decorate. If you have a headset, you need to choose a tile so that it matches with its color. nine0003

2. You should not buy a tile to the exact 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 "calculate the required number of tiles" online service. 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. nine0003

4. An important issue to discuss 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. Carefully consider 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. nine0003

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 an affordable 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 most durable and 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. nine0003

Glass tiles come 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 decorating the kitchen can be brought to life at the stage of laying the tiles. You can choose to install 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. nine0003

To expand the space of the room, apply 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! nine0003

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 create 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. nine0003

Designing 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. nine0003

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. nine0003

2. Make a screed.

3. Mark out.

4. Prepare the solution.

5. Apply to the floor, remembering to make furrows.

6. Install tiles.

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