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As well as tiles produced by the original method, consumers can now choose cement tile-effect porcelain stoneware, which reinterprets their distinctive design in a version suited to contemporary lifestyles.
These coverings’ return to fashion represents not just a homage to the past but also the rediscovery of a timeless decorative potential. The evocation of art nouveau and art deco patterns goes hand-in-hand with the latest technologies and today’s practical demands: resistant to wear and detergents, bright, easy to clean and hygienic, cement tile-effect porcelain stoneware tiles are perfect for covering the floors and walls of the modern kitchen.
With Marazzi’s cement tile-effect porcelain stoneware collections, today you can re-create exquisite design schemes from the past without sacrificing efficiency: we’re about to take a look at great design ideas and combinations from the wide range of colours and patterns available, to help you to plan a convenient, elegant kitchen.
The benefits of cement tiles for kitchen floor and wall coverings
Without a doubt, one of the main benefits of using porcelain stoneware cement tiles in the kitchen is their combination of versatility and high aesthetic values. Perfect for anyone wishing to add a touch of style and personality without sacrificing performance, they can be used not just on floors but also for wall coverings, for backsplashes and even for finishing details like counters and peninsulas. This adaptability makes them ideal for any architectural needs, from large kitchens to smaller interiors, thanks also to the variety of sizes available.
Obviously, another benefit is their stylish appearance, with motifs taken from the past that are also well suited to modern kitchens, where cement tiles can be used to add warmth and character to the design scheme.
Today, this rich aesthetic variety comes with all the durability and efficiency of porcelain stoneware cement tiles: resistant to wear, stains and detergents, they are ideal for ensuring easy cleaning and the maintenance of hygiene.
Cement tiles for a modern kitchen: design ideas
Modern cement tiles offer an outstanding variety of colours and avant-garde graphic designs, excellent for adding a touch of timeless style to kitchens with a minimalist or industrial look.
The Marazzi collections, for example, offer material effects ranging from cement to more sophisticated textures, great for mixing colours and patterns to generate original designs.
One option with great potential is to use cement tiles to create a total look on floors and walls, with materials from just one collection, such as ArtCraft by Marazzi: a perfect solution for anyone aiming for strong, unified visual impact.
Otherwise, cement tiles can be used, for example, to define specific zones, such as a “carpet” of ceramic tiles in the middle of the floor or a decorative insert on the backsplash, which provide an eye-catching focal point without overloading the design scheme.
How to integrate cement tiles in a modern kitchen
One of the most effective strategies for giving a kitchen a modern, contemporary touch is to mix monocolour cement tiles with decorative tiles and create contrasts that contribute personality and dynamism to the interior.
Marazzi’s D_Segni collection offers a range of options, from geometrical decors to the most refined textures, ideal for anyone seeking style with convenience.
This collection brings the beauty of traditional cement tiles up to date with contemporary élan and offers 7 warm and cool shades that cater for all colour schemes. Its 19 patterns provide a striking decorative feature, ideal for highlighting a central island or creating an attractive wall composition behind the hob.
Cement tiles in neutral shades for a minimalist style
Lovers of a simpler, more immaculate style cannot go wrong with neutral colours. Beige, grey and white kitchen cement tiles fit beautifully into minimalist design schemes and create a relaxing, refined mood.
For example, the beige cement tiles from the D_Segni Colore collection combine the simplicity of contemporary design with the appeal of tactile surfaces. Neutral cement tiles enable understated, elegant combinations which enhance the effect of materials like natural wood or satin-finish metal, often present in modern kitchens.
This collection’s three solid-colour powdery shades are perfect for anyone wishing to achieve a sophisticated, elegant minimalist style.
A fresh approach to the vintage style with cement tiles in the kitchen
Cement tiles can deliver all the appeal of the past in a form shaped to present needs, without sacrificing the convenience of the latest, futuristic modern materials.
The vintage style is reinterpreted by combining retro patterns and bright colours with all the practical benefits of cement tile-effect porcelain stoneware, a material that guarantees durability, strength and easy care even in kitchens with a rustic air.
Cement tiles in the kitchen: when the allure of the past meets the present
Marazzi’s Cementum Wall collection powerfully conveys all cement tiles’ allure. This collection comprises just one size, 40×120 cm, and four natural colours, making it ideal for highly characterful residential interiors.
The result? A kitchen that combines cement tiles’ timeless elegance with modern majolica tile solutions, for convenience but with a strong personality.
The golden rules for using hexagon cement tiles in the kitchen
How do you choose between hexagon and rectangular cement tiles? Contrasting with the simplicity and discretion of rectangular cement tiles, the hexagon version is a very impactful choice for anyone wishing to add a touch of originality to their kitchen. With their unique shape, these tiles provide the basis for geometrical patterns for decorating both floors and walls.
If you want to have fun with contrasts, combining hexagon cement tiles with whole-colour tiles is a perfect way of constructing dynamic yet balanced compositions, with an alternation of elaborate patterns and plain surfaces.
Collections like Marazzi’s Cementum offer ideal options for emphasizing your kitchen’s style. Inspired by concrete as an urban furnishing feature, this collection comprises 8 subtly varied shades, ideal for contemporary design schemes. From the creation of backsplashes to floor and wall coverings, Cementum’s hexagon tiles and mosaics extend compositional potentials and transform kitchens into genuine bespoke artworks.
Cement tiles and wood in the kitchen: beautifully combined effects
The timeless appeal of parquet and cement tiles in the kitchen, an interior design choice that now provides durability as well as warmth, thanks to porcelain stoneware and its wide range of effects. As well as its attractive aesthetics, this solution that combines cement tiles with wood-effect porcelain stoneware delivers functional benefits that make it ideal for residential interiors, especially kitchens and open-plan living areas where both practicality and style are important.
The cement tiles in the Marazzi D_Segni Scaglie collection offer surfaces inspired by natural stone, with an assortment of 6 colours. These shades team up very fetchingly with wood in both its natural and its more finished versions, creating an inviting, sophisticated effect.
Cement tiles in neutral shades like grey or beige combine well with light wood parquet to create minimalist, contemporary design schemes. On the other hand, for a more classical style the dark wood effect used alongside cement tiles with floral or vintage patterns creates a warm, welcoming mood, evoking the appeal of homes from the past.
Pairing wood with cement tiles unites tradition and modernity, an ideal mix for kitchens in search of a distinctive identity: the compositional potential offered by collections like Stream transforms every interior into a unique, welcoming, refined room.
Reasons for choosing cement tiles for a modern kitchen
Marazzi’s cement tile-effect porcelain stoneware coverings offer a variety of solutions that meet both the aesthetic and the practical demands of modern kitchens: every collection offers exciting design, enabling you to restyle the room at the heart of your home in a unique, inimitable way.
The examples provided are just a small selection from the many Marazzi collections, each of which can transform your kitchen into an inviting, sophisticated interior.
Check out the range and choose the product that fits your style best, to create a trendy kitchen that will stand the test of time and express the full potential of every corner.