There’s no denying that white is timeless – it’s classic, works in both traditional and contemporary settings and is extremely versatile. Contrary to what some may believe, white is anything but boring. From
to eye-catching layouts, there are so many ways to use this primary neutral shade in the kitchen to really work with your individual style and tastes.
Who doesn’t love a bit of luxury? Marble-effect tiles are without a doubt one of the most popular interior design staples, in both bathrooms and kitchens alike. What we love most about marble-effect tiles is that they are extremely versatile, working within almost any scheme.
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If you’d like to enjoy the luxury of marble at your feet, opt for a large square floor tile in your kitchen. Our
Marmori Calacatta White Matt Tiles and
Snow Calacatta Matt Tiles are both perfect options – the matt texture of both designs adds a modern finish and will work especially well within open-plan living spaces, carrying the elegance on through to the dining and living areas.
Alternatively, opt for a rectangular metro brick style tile with a marble effect as your kitchen splashback. Perfect when teamed with white bright worktops and cabinetry and chrome hardware, you can enjoy the marble veining at eye level. For an added bit of interest, consider placing your tiles in an interesting layout such as herringbone, or opt for a darker contrasting grout.
Contrast Against the White
Sometimes you need to opt for white tiles if you’re working with a darker kitchen scheme. This may sound contradictory, but think of white walls and floors as the perfect backdrop to make your dark kitchen really pop. Often, tile collections are split into different sizes and styles in the same shade, meaning you can mix things up a bit to avoid your white ‘base’ looking too boring. Here, our
Barrington square floor tiles,
rectangular wall tiles and
Art textured wall tiles have all been used in the same white shade in this contemporary open-plan space – the end result is a black and wood kitchen that truly stands out.
Interesting Kitchen Tile Layouts
Thanks to years of homeowners and designers getting more creative, we’re used to seeing a wide range of tile layouts in people’s homes. Whilst white kitchen tiles will create a beautiful, neutral base on your kitchen walls, you can still add subtle detail and interest through different layouts. Don’t just jump to the first thing you think of – if you’re working with a rectangular tile, think about whether it would look better as a herringbone tiled splashback, or simply laying tiles in a stacked horizontal pattern instead of the usual brickbond might just add that small bit of interest you’re after for your white kitchen.
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Opt for Texture Through Tiles
One for the rustic interior lovers – texture plays a big part in any design scheme. For a more organic feel, a textured white tile will bring a hint of warmth into the kitchen and will work especially well when teamed with natural materials such as wood and rattan. Our
Tiffany White tile or
Knole Concept White tile are perfect if you’re trying to achieve a more Scandi feel, the stone effect of the tiles look beautifully rustic and are guaranteed to add some added character and charm to a Shaker-style kitchen or dining area.
Patterned Tiles
We’ve spoken about using a white tile as a neutral base to a darker scheme, the same can be said for pattern.
Patterned or ‘encaustic’ tiles are a great way of bringing some character and charm into kitchens, whether used on floors or walls, or both! The white background of a patterned tile allows the design to stand out and really pop, adding personality and eye-catching detail to modern and contemporary schemes.
Our
Cuban and
Havana tile collections are one some of our most popular ranges. Both inspired by encaustic designs, they offer a beautiful eye-catching pattern on a white background and will work well with a vast range of colour palettes and styles – from modern blue hues to more farmhouse aesthetics.
@at_the_mcgillens (Left)
Neutral & Grey Kitchen Colour Schemes
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For fans of all things neutral, you can’t go wrong with a beautifully styled pale kitchen scheme. Think light greys mixed with crisp white tones, accents of black or perhaps touches of brushed brass. When it comes to your tile choice, team different white designs for your splashback and flooring – opting for a square marble-effect tile on the floor and a herringbone rectangular tile on your walls is the perfect combination, as demonstrated beautifully by @decordelights_ below.
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