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As we all know, the kitchen is the true heart of the home. In today’s fast-changing world with its constant succession of new trends, one thing never changes: the kitchen is the room in the home where we spend the most time, and not only for cooking. In fact, especially for homes designed on the open plan concept, it’s the focus of all activities and also a place for entertaining, so it requires careful design, also in its coverings.
Kitchen tiles are much more than just a decorative detail. While on the one hand their appearance is crucial, on the other we must not forget durability and convenience, to ensure unbeatable efficiency and a quality result.
Marazzi offers you a wide offering of colours, textures and sizes from which you can choose the best tiles for your kitchen, but let’s take a more detailed look at the guidelines you should follow and the factors you should bear in mind.
Colours for kitchen tiles: which should you choose?
As we’ve seen, appearance matters when choosing the right tiles. Selecting the colour or pattern of kitchen tiles is crucial, as they both significantly affect the room’s mood and style. It’s not just a case of reflecting your personality effectively, as your choice also defines how the interior will be perceived: in fact, by clever use of colours you can make the room look larger or give it a cosier and more intimate character.
First of all, when choosing the tiles’ colour and their surface (matt or glossy) always consider your kitchen’s natural and artificial lighting. Pale shades, like those in our Slow and Carácter collections, can make a room look brighter and more spacious by reflecting the light sources available and multiplying them within the interior. They’re ideal for small or dark kitchens as they help to provide an airier ‘feel’. Conversely, dark or saturated colours, such as the White Deco and Cementum collections, help to add depth and character and are ideal for generating a daring, sophisticated effect in large kitchens.
Another factor to consider is how the colour of the tiles combines with the rest of the room, such as the colours of the walls and furniture. The right pattern or colour can create a more attractive design scheme: whether you choose matching shades or prefer more neutral textures, don’t forget to look at the tiles in their context and consider carefully how they combine with the countertop, the furniture and the other walls, to find the perfect solution.
Remember that the tiles are also a lasting feature of your kitchen: choose a colour you like, that suits your style and will stand the test of time. That way you can be sure you’ve chosen the right tiles.
Hints and recommendations for combining tiles with the rest of the kitchen
But how can you be sure of choosing the right tiles for your kitchen? Although the success of your kitchen’s design scheme depends on the right choice of tile, it’s not always easy to find the best combination of good looks and functional performance. When designing your ideal kitchen, you need to choose tiles that on the one hand match your personal taste while on the other meet the demands of daily use.
The first step in finding the optimal combination is to consider the tiles’ colour and texture in relation to the room as a whole, especially its lighting.
Imagine a modern kitchen with glossy white tiles, like those in our Lume collection, which go perfectly with the grey quartz countertop and matt lacquered furniture. Or think of the warmth of a rustic kitchen, with terracotta tiles attractively teamed up with natural wood and wrought iron details, evoking the welcoming mood of country farmhouses.
Tiles are much more than just a covering: choosing the right combination means telling the story of your home in colours, materials and textures that truly reflect your lifestyle and personality.
Rustic kitchen: choosing the ideal tiles
Perfectly attuned to the latest interior design trends, the rustic kitchen style evokes a sense of authenticity and warmth, and a longing to return to our roots and a life well away from the stresses of the city.
Tiles with matt finishes and warm colours, such as those of the Momenti collection or the stone-effect mosaic of the Naturalia collection, are ideal for this style.
These materials and textures help to create warm, cosy interiors where every feature combines to generate an overall effect of refined simplicity.
Tiles for covering a country-style kitchen
The country style is very similar to the rustic style, but is more romantic, with more sophistication in its aesthetic choices and greater use of details.
To enhance your kitchen’s country-chic style most effectively, you’ll need tiles that reflect the interior’s bright, fresh character: for example, ceramic tiles in white or with delicate floral patterns, with uneven edges or distressed effects, are perfect for creating a mood of elegant simplicity. By combining these tiles with solid wood features and iron details, you can make your kitchen a place where modernity and antique appeal blend attractively.
Colours like green and wine red will help to create an even warmer, more intimate, more homely ambience.
Kitchen tile materials and types
The time has now come to discuss the topic of functional performance in the kitchen, so you can be fully informed when making your design and stylistic choices. In fact, every material has unique characteristics, benefits and issues to be considered with regard to its care.
The most popular kitchen tile materials include ceramics and porcelain stoneware, which offer a vast range of finishes, colours and patterns.
Ceramics are a versatile material with good wear-resistance and lightfastness, while porcelain stoneware is famed for its amazing hardness and resistance to water, characteristics that make it perfect for areas exposed to spills and damp, like the kitchen floor or backsplashes.
Both ceramics and stoneware are, of course, easy to clean and durable, not to mention their resistance to the proliferation of bacteria and mould. For easier routine cleaning of your kitchen’s backsplash area, we advise you to minimise the joints between tiles, where the most stubborn dirt can often build up. Porcelain stoneware is the ideal choice for this, and will also enable you to achieve continuity between your kitchen’s countertop and the wall covering.
Kitchen tile care and cleaning
How long your kitchen tiles retain their beauty and performance depends not only on the quality of the material but also on the level of daily care and maintenance you provide. The right, careful cleaning not only keeps tiles looking their best but also conserves all their properties undiminished.
Don’t use abrasive or excessively acidic products, which may damage tiles’ surface: weak detergents are best. Just a wipe with a sponge will keep tiles looking like new.
Remember that proper regular care not only conserves your tiles’ appearance but also keeps the kitchen clean and healthy!
The latest trends and innovations for kitchen tiles
In the last few years, the main trend for kitchen tiles has been to try to achieve a natural effect, to create serene interiors and moods inspired by the environment. Therefore, wood-effect or stone-effect materials and warm and neutral shades are becoming more and more popular for kitchens.
Tiles decorated with botanical and floral motifs are also amongst the best-loved trends, since they fit attractively into even the most modern design schemes. The style these forms create adds an extra touch of vibrancy and individuality without decorative overload.
To conclude, choosing the right kitchen tiles is an invaluable opportunity for adding beauty, convenience and personal style. Whether you’re redecorating or starting afresh, remember that the tiles you choose tell the story of your home and your daily life.
Explore our vast selection of ceramic and stoneware kitchen tiles and find the perfect solution for making your kitchen a masterpiece!
