Your Kitchen's Wall And Floor Tiles : Utilizing Tiles To Transform Any Kitchen

By Param Punya

Tiles are so important to kitchen decor that they can literally make or break a kitchen. One of the reasons for such immense power is that tiles are very versatile. They come in such myriad sizes, shapes, colors and texture that millions of beautiful patterns can be woven out of them. If tiles are given a prominent role in kitchen decor then no two kitchens would look alike.

Kitchen tile ideas

To give the kitchen its desired appearance use different tiles made for ceramic, glass or stone. Have a kitchen floor color that contrasts with the door. Wall, floor and working surface colors should not be matching. You will make the right impact if you go for contrasting and accented colors. Do not forget to color the grouting. A contrasting grouting color, while adding to the appearance of the kitchen, exposes grouting faults. A coordinated grouting color gives the tile work an unbroken 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

Walls are the right place to weave your best patterns. They provide enough space for a pattern of your choice, if it is affordable. The counter top tiles should be able to stand up to the high heat and be strong, relatively long lasting, non-porous and fairly easy to clean. - 33383

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