KITCHEN TILES Eye-catching designs

4 ways with… KITCHEN TILES

Give walls and floors wow factor with eye-catching designs

1B A L A N C E A B U S Y P A T T E R N W I T H A P L A I N When tiling multiple surfaces it’s tempting to mix things up, to add interest – using patterned tiles alongside plain designs. The rule of thumb is to choose one surface to use each style, to help balance the look. Using pattern on the floor in a kitchen will anchor the decorating scheme. 2 PL AY WIT H CO LOU R, SHAPE AND PATTER More sometimes really can be more. Instead of choosing N shape, colour or pattern, why not have fun with all three? A shapely tile, in a bright colour, with a pattern. To make the look seem cohesive, choose a pattern which links each tile together, rather than creating a patchwork effect.

PHOTOGRAPHS FUTURECONTENTHUB.COM, CA’ PIETRA, VERONA GROUP 3 A D D I N T E R E S T T O M E T R O T I L E S Metro kitchen tiles are a cool, contemporary go-to. Bring extra interest to yours by mixing up the material. Choose a marble or marble-effect stone cut into metro tile rectangular shapes. You’ll still achieve the chic, minimalist effect of classic metros, but with an added something. 4 C O - O R D I N A T E C O L O U R O N S U R F A C E S Add patterned tiles in a bold coloured kitchen to add further interest. Use your cabinetry as the starting point for your tiles. With a paint sample to hand, find a colour match to a patterned tile to use on the surrounding walls. The effect will be bold but also feel cohesive, so won’t overwhelm the eye.