Kitchen Tile - A Gallery of Versatility

Tile has increasingly become an important aspect in modern kitchen design. It reflects the personality of the homeowner and creates a very livable space. Do you want a bold mix of color, stainless steel, or a soft cream? Anything you can dream up can be made with tile! More versatile than paint and wallpaper, tile is a key element in the vast majority of kitchens around the world. Although primarily used as flooring, it is often used as a backsplash or countertop as well. There are many different varieties of tile to choose from; ceramic, porcelain, glass, stone, and metal. Almost everywhere you look you will find examples of each in current kitchen designs.

The first section will showcase several kitchens that have utilized tile. This will illustrate the function and beauty of tile along with many applications. The second section will have sample pictures of different tile colors and styles to help you narrow your search. Finally, the third section will have links to sites that will help you choose the perfect tile for your new or improved kitchen.

Kitchens Pictures - Examples of Tile Usage

This kitchen remodel has a tile floor as well as a tile backsplash.

Here is an example of a tile backsplash.

Kitchen with an intricately designed backsplash.

This is a kitchen that has an intricately designed backsplash.

Kitchen with an great example of tile counter tops.

This is a great example of counters done in tile.

This kitchen has a beautiful rust colored tile floor.

Here is an example of a kitchen that utilizes tile on the floor and on the walls.

Tile Samples

Try printing out these color samples and holding them up in different places around your kitchen. It will show you how different styles and color can change and update the face of your kitchen.

For walls and backsplashes

Tile for kitchen floor or backsplash: crystal emeral blue

Tile for kitchen floor or backsplash: coupe de fruit clematis pore

Tile for kitchen floor or backsplash: Crossville

Tile for kitchen floor or backsplash: crackled mother of pearl

Tile for kitchen floor or backsplash: Daltile

Tile for kitchen floor or backsplash: Rocatile & stone norway mosaic multi

Tile for kitchen floor or backsplash: florida tile mosaic tobacco

Tile for kitchen floor or backsplash: marazzi tile

Tile for kitchen floor or backsplash: accent romanesque

For Floors

Tile for kitchen floor: lafaenza beige pore

Tile for kitchen floor: multicolorrosone medalian

Tile for kitchen floor: trencandis mosaic

Don’t forget about Radiant Heating!

Though tile is visually attractive, it can feel physically cold. There is an easy fix for this, why not add radiant floor warming? It can easily be installed under tile and it increases both the comfort and the value of your home.
www.warmlyyours.com

How can I find tile like this?

A majority of the pictures above are of tile that can be bought at the links below. On these sites you can learn more about the different types of tile and how they can beautify your home.
Good luck and happy hunting!

www.discountflooring.com
www.vsgmetalarts.com
www.landmetalcoat.com
www.meredithtile.com
www.cincausa.com
www.cooltiles.com

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