Modern Kitchen Tiles: 18 Essential Tips

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Congratulations! You are considering using modern tiles in your kitchen and here we will show you why it is one of the best design options.

Here you will discover different application and distribution formats. We will also teach you amazing formats and designs.

Get the necessary knowledge together with MINTO HOME through different projects that opt for the use of tiles for modern kitchens.

Basic rules for choosing modern kitchen tiles

1: Choose a single color

The colors and textures of tiles are extremely important in kitchen decoration.
They offer you a variety of designs, shapes and sizes to decorate your kitchen according to your own style.

When you go to a store or buy finishes online, first choose the tile design that catches your eye and then choose the materials that will fit the space perfectly.

2: Monochrome tiles

Speaking of tile tones, filling your kitchen with multi-colored surfaces is generally unacceptable because it bothers the eye.

Therefore, it is recommended that you choose neutral or single-colored kitchen tiles.

For example, if you can appreciate the dark tile in the center of the kitchen furniture, it will blend perfectly with the kitchen furniture and floors without drawing attention, avoiding creating an overloaded environment.

3: Combine other prints

Pavements with mosaics or tiles can be a great idea to decorate your kitchen according to its design.

Depending on the tile you choose, if it has a striking pattern, I recommend that you balance the interior contrast by choosing neutral colors such as white, beige or gray in the other parts of your space.

However, if you prefer a patterned tile that does not attract as much attention as its superior finish, you can choose a bright tone like the light blue kitchen furniture seen in the image above.

4: Combination of formats

To approach a higher design, it is recommended to combine different surfaces or other tile formats appropriately in your kitchen or other environments.

It allows you to create a versatile, elegant and dynamic atmosphere in the space by using different materials or tile designs.

You can integrate up to 3 different tile types, such as the upper kitchen, as long as they fit the design perfectly.

5: What is your favorite ending?

What are my tastes? Which tiles catch my eye? Which texture would I love to integrate into my kitchen?

These 3 questions you should ask yourself before choosing your favorite tile for your kitchen.
It's fun and entertaining to find favorite finishes for a space imagining what the end result will look like.

But remember that the tile must contribute functionally to an area that is prone to contamination by water, oil, dust and dirt.

6: Perfect Imitation

Have you considered integrating wood or stone to create a personal style for your kitchen? Do you want to integrate wood into your kitchen but are afraid that it will quickly be degraded by the environment?

For one thing, there are thousands of ideas with tiles to solve these questions.

Since the kitchen is an area that constantly gets dirty, instead of opting for natural materials, I recommend a tile that perfectly imitates natural finishes.

You can choose the wood-look porcelain, marble or granite you see in the image above, according to your theme.

Find your favorite! 8 kitchen designs using tiles:

1: Find modernity and versatility!

Here it is! Did you know that tiles can add a modern, warm and cheerful atmosphere to a kitchen?

Totally! And everything will depend on the design and format you choose. For example, in this white and blue kitchen it was decided to go for some light tiles.

They are known as subway tiles, which are rectangular brick-shaped and placed on the wall of the work area.

Although neutral, its design will give it the modern, versatile and timeless touch that every kitchen should have.

2: Black! Tiles to modernize and enchant:

A risky design? Of course!

It is absolutely necessary to associate modernity with risky proposals, because it means innovation and fascination with our home.

For this purpose, black tiles with a matte finish were chosen to be laid on the entire upper part of the wall.

These tiles with black and white effect manage to create an incredible contrast with the wood on the shelves and to innovate.

3: Use these to give it a warm and familiar touch:

One of the oldest essences of a cuisine is to maintain this connection with family traditions and customs.

Therefore, it is necessary to forget about classically designed tiles such as mosaics. These are mostly found in the Mediterranean collection.

Earthy and pastel colors are perfect for combining with any color of your furniture and walls.

4: They look great in a linear kitchen:

If we are to talk about one of the types of kitchens where tiles stand out, we will talk about linear kitchens.

Since the tiles cover only one wall of the space, they can be quickly evaluated from every point of the space.

5: For a variation, install your tiles in a rhombic pattern:

A 180° turn for your tiles! Of course. Many times our customers have allowed us to go beyond traditional ceramic installations.

Although it is nothing new, it is unusual to have this type of design on the walls, especially in the kitchen.

On this occasion, the modern kitchen is characterized by maintaining a composition in neutral tones with materials and finishes in rustic and industrial style.

6: White and wooden kitchen: Which tiles to use?

We must mention white, the favorite color of many people. It is usually present when a modern environment is required.

For many this may be a bit cold and pale. Therefore, it is advisable to add a combination with another material such as wood.

Having this combination of white and wood, you can now start by choosing some white tiles to create more contrast or some grey tiles to give it more timelessness.

7: Combine color with a kitchen cabinet:

Regarding the distribution of the color or the choice of the surface on which it will be added, we recommend that you stand out on your own or find another surface to copy it.

For example, in this case grey tiles were placed on the wall of the linear kitchen. In order to create a greater connection with the environment, it was decided to multiply the colour.

This is laid on the nearest table, which can also be an island or bar.

8: Are we all white or adding a contrast?

An option to fall in love with! There is no doubt that when it comes to white color, we will start to suggest a very modern and timeless design.

Therefore, here you can choose tiles of the same color to achieve a clean and uncluttered look or to create a slight contrast.

You can add warmth by placing mosaics in pastel colors, and give more attitude with bright and intense colors.

4 mistakes you should avoid when choosing kitchen tiles

1: Not being able to combine tones and textures perfectly

There are many people who choose to choose tiles for the kitchen without thinking that it may wear out after a few years.

Decorating the kitchen means high cost and time, if you choose a tile that is not so durable, you will have many problems and it is a bad investment for you.

On the other hand, since it is not a space like the living room that can constantly change its appearance, if you choose to combine the tile you chose poorly with the environment, you will have to live in that space for years.

2: The resistance of your finish

On the other hand, since the kitchen is a place exposed to moisture, steam, dust, impacts and oil, the durability of the finishes is extremely important.
If you choose a kitchen tile that does not meet such problems, it is worth having an unusual design, otherwise it will cause you inconvenience, trouble and loss of money.

For the same reason, you should also know the properties of the tiles to avoid clashes that may occur in your kitchen.

3: Not maintaining until the end

As everyone knows, to be honest, the kitchen gets dirty very quickly.

There are people who feel so confident that they have very durable tiles for their kitchen that they abandon the maintenance of their space but this is not recommended.

Even if you have a very durable kitchen tile, you should constantly maintain it to make it last longer.

4: Please do not go for 3d kitchen tiles

I put myself in your shoes, the natural materials like 3D tiles or stones you see in the image above are very attractive.

However, if you do not want to have a headache while cleaning your kitchen for a few hours, it is better not to recommend it because it is complicated.

To facilitate cleaning, it is recommended to choose tiles such as ceramic, marble, porcelain and granite with a glossy and smooth appearance.