One of the most important elements of your new kitchen is your choice of tiles. Almost all kitchens will have tiles, unless you opt for an industrial style room with metal splash backs. When it comes to choosing your kitchen tiles Bristol is like any other big city. You will be spoiled for choice. So, how do you ensure you choose the right colour, size, and texture? More importantly how do you avoid mistakes? If you have been staring at hellish looking tiles since the 1980’s then you really want to get things right. Read on to find out how.
Kitchen Tiles Bristol : The Size of your Room
Although maybe not immediately apparent, the size of your room is important when choosing the colour of your tiles. If you have a small kitchen and are desperate to make it look bigger, some large cream or pastel coloured floor tiles could do the job. If you prefer laminate flooring, then turn your attentions to the colour of the tiles on the walls.
Like colour tiles will make any room look bigger, not just your kitchen. Dark tiles however only really look good in large spaces such as an open plan kitchen. If you have a large kitchen, then rich chocolate floor tiles will give a luxurious look. You walls should however never be tiled from top to bottom with a dark colour; even the largest and brightest of rooms would end up looking dark and dingy this way.
Kitchen Tiles Bristol : Style
As well as choosing a colour for tiles, you need to choose a style. If your kitchen has high humidity, then glazed ceramic tiles are probably your best option. If you are looking for floor tiles that will last a life time without getting scratched, try high quality porcelain tiles.
Kitchen Tiles Bristol : Colour Schemes
A colour wheel can show you not just what colours are on offer for your kitchen, but how they work together in combination. Deep colours contrasted with light colours can give a room warmth and energy. If you want a relaxed atmosphere, then choose colours that are near together on a colour wheel.
Let your Tiles Take Centre Stage
If you have been unfortunate to live with tiles you hate, you will know that they take centre stage. Even a small area with tiles you detest will stand out. So, let your choice of tiles take centre stage for all the right reasons. You only need a few rows of tiles that are carefully chosen to sit above your cabinets to finish a room to perfection.
Tiling your Kitchen
Unless you are a confident DIY expert, then tiling your kitchen should be left to the experts. BBN can provide you with the best kitchen fitters in Bristol to fit your units, tile, and add the finishing touches. If you want to speed up the process of retiling your kitchen, then start by removing the old tiles. A very therapeutic job to do, most especially if it means you are finally getting rid of tiles that you have grown to hate.