Kitchen tile ideas & designs

When looking at the latest trends in kitchen design, you’ll notice that tiles are experiencing a real revival. For those of you selecting tiles for white kitchens, here are some design ideas that are currently trending:

• Texture: Textured tiles add visual interest and character to your kitchen. The textures add a natural premium touch, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the room.

• Colour: To inject colour into a white kitchen, nothing is better than coloured tiles. From blue to grey, from pink to red, coloured tiles are there to bring in a splash of colour.

• Floors: White kitchens with white floors create a beautiful spacious appearance and are an ideal combination for small kitchens. Colour drenching a kitchen from top to bottom in white definitely on trend.

• Black and White: A classic combination of black and white tiles, beautifully juxtaposing light and dark, is perfect for creating a timeless and elegant look which is always in style.

• White tiles with black grout: Coloured grout has been trending recently, because it’s a great way to introduce a modern and creative look to the space. Perfect for those looking to create something unique.

Explore the following kitchen tile designs for more inspiration.

There is nothing more timeless and elegant than the black and white kitchen tile combination. They’re perfect for creating a dramatic impact—the black tiles ground the design while the white kitchen provides a perfect neutral base. This classic combination also gives the possibility of injecting blasts of colour through accents and accessories. For example, you could pair our marble effect tiles from the Marvel Diva Black Tempest collection with white shaker cabinetry, brass hardware and beige or stone-coloured accessories for an elegant and sophisticated look.

White metro tiles are hugely popular when used in white kitchens. The rectangular shape is perfect for layouts such as brick or herringbone pattern. Metro tiles, also known as subway tiles, tend to have a polished look, reflecting light and creating a sleek aesthetic.

One of the best ways to inject pattern and interest to your kitchen is by using kitchen wall tiles. It's an ideal way to add colour, texture and shape to a space. One of the current tile trends involves mixing tiles of all sizes and textures to create interesting patterns and combinations.

Patterned kitchen tilesare a classic way of adding colour and character. Using simple tile layouts with intricate patterned tiles creates interest without overwhelming the space, while more complex tile layouts using simpler patterned tiles creates a similar effect in larger spaces. This way, visual depth and flow can be introduced into the kitchen. Explore our Venti Boost range which celebrates patterns that work seamlessly with both modern and traditional designs.

Another popular tile layout, herringbone, brings a dynamic and elegant aesthetic to kitchens. Herringbone kitchen wall tiles are a favourite for backsplashes, especially in smaller kitchens. With its V-shaped layout, as seen in our Marvel Stone Bardiglio Herringbonerange, the herringbone pattern directs the eye allowing you to emphasise certain features in the kitchen. It can also help enhance dimensions, making the space feel wider or taller.

Thereis nothing more perfect than a metro tile for contemporary kitchen wall tile designs, there's nothing more perfect than a metro tile. As discussed above, metro or subway tiles are versatile and sleek, making them the perfect choice every time. Instead of white, why not opt for grey or coloured options, turning them into striking focal points.

In small kitchens, maximising space is everything and through thoughtful floor tile layouts you can achieve just that. One of the classic ways of adding interest and colour to the floor is by using black and white. The contrast on a black and white tiled floor adds both depth and dimension whilst maintaining a sleek and clean aesthetic. For a contemporary look, large-format tiles with reduced grout lines create a seamless aesthetic and which adds expanse to the floor. Geometric tile layouts and patterned tiles are ideal for larger kitchens, with the large space helping to create a striking visual impact.