Kitchen tile design

The kitchen has always been and is that room, the environment of which has a special character. High humidity, a sharp change in temperature - the usual environment for the kitchen. This is enough to reflect on the question: how to reduce the negative impact of the environment on the design of the kitchen, while maintaining comfort. The most popular way to solve this problem is to use ceramic tiles. This finishing material is able to withstand all aggressive components of the kitchen room environment. The first half of the question before you is resolved. The second half remained unsolved, namely, how to decorate the kitchen design with ceramic tiles without turning it into a toilet or bathroom. If you do not want this, then move on.

Ceramic tiles for the kitchen and, especially, for an apron should have high thermal resistance. Otherwise, over time, microcracks form on its surface, which irreversibly spoil the entire design of the kitchen room. Maintenance of such tiles will be extremely difficult.

Similar consequences await you in case of increased porosity of the tile. Fat and other substances, often aggressive, getting into the pores, quickly destroy it. The tile will take a rather unsightly appearance. Resistance to aggressive environment must be of class AA. It is best to use unglazed tiles. It is necessary to choose its size, pattern, color. Larger sizes look better on the floor, although they can also be suitable for the working area. Light colors are not recommended for an apron, because it becomes soiled more often and more strongly than other surfaces in the kitchen. Matte tiles are more suitable for this. It is almost invisible pollution. Everything should be in harmony with the interior of the kitchen. Based on the latter, your choice of tile should depend on the planned place of its installation and the style of the interior of the kitchen. Next, you will get acquainted with some options for designing a kitchen with ceramic tiles.

The task of tiles in the kitchen is not only to protect the room from the harmful effects of the environment. With it, zoning of the kitchen is performed, that is, the allocation of the working area from the rest of the kitchen. The work area usually includes a stove, sink, refrigerator.

There are several options for zoning the kitchen.

The peculiarity of laying ceramic tiles allows you to highlight the working area. Tiles can be staggered. We should not forget that the bright colors of the tiles are good for a large kitchen, since in a small one such design will visually compress the space.

The zone of laying tiles in the form of parquet is originally allocated.

Diagonal tile laying is also a good option for zoning the kitchen. Looks great both day and evening.

Mosaic tiles will allow you to make an element of creativity in the design of the kitchen. Mosaic apron, walls, ceiling can be made. In this case, the mosaic can be simplified, or maybe in the form of an artistically executed image.

Most apron design. Its cladding should protect the wall surface from contamination. High strength is not required from tiles. But thermal and chemical resistance should be high. Most often, an apron is allocated in a separate zone. A kind of zone in the zone. It can stand out in color, shades. Also applied different ways of laying tiles, various form and sizes. Large tiles visually reduce space. It should be used in a spacious kitchen.

The most commonly used tile with a texture that simulates brickwork. This design brings an element of antiquity to the interior of the kitchen.But there is a minus in the textured tile - it quickly accumulates fat, which causes trouble to the hostess.

The tile design, which has the texture of stone, impresses with its rough appearance, especially if it still has some bas-reliefs. So it blows primitive communal dwelling. However, do not forget about the minus of the previous option. In this case, the effect of pollution will be even greater.

In general, there are many original design options for aprons. It can be a tile with a texture in the form of geometric patterns, with a wood texture,

or structured by various patterns, drawings. The latter will require you to be creative and imaginative when choosing tiles.

The kitchen floor should be easy to clean. Ceramic floor tiles should not have a smooth surface, otherwise, it will be very slippery and, therefore, traumatic. Do you need a kitchen with a skating rink? Then choose a tile with a rough texture. When choosing floor tiles, you should pay attention to its abrasion. This indicator is very important, since the kitchen is the most active room and the floor must be resistant to wear. Specialists recommend a third and fourth strength class. Its texture and color should correspond to the chosen style of the kitchen interior. Laying tiles, its design, may be different.

Usually the floor is laid out in a straight line. Tiled diagonally, unlike the way it is laid in the rest of the kitchen, will additionally confirm the working area. You should know that the tiles laid on the floor with a complex pattern will not decorate the design of a small kitchen. This installation option is good for spacious rooms where the drawing will be well visible.

As you understand, all of the above options for designing a kitchen with ceramic tiles in no way limit the flight of your imagination. Do not forget about the features of using ceramic tiles in the design of the kitchen. Think carefully before choosing a textured tile. Consult with loved ones, especially those who will spend a significant portion of their home time in the kitchen. Of course, beauty requires sacrifice, but you cannot sacrifice the leisure of people close to you. Cleaning a dirty apron can hardly be a favorite thing. And remember that ceramic tile design is done once. Think it through well. Otherwise, the victim in this case will be your family budget.