Patterned Tiles
Cook up a tiled splashback In kitchens, the Victorians often tiled entire walls in plain white or off-white brick-shaped tiles that were easy to wash down. You can pay homage to this concept of sparkling cleanliness in the form of a white or off-white tiled splashback in an otherwise contemporary kitchen. You could finish all the walls above your base units in this way, or be more sparing and just use tiles behind a range cooker or hob if you don’t want them to dominate your kitchen.See some more great ideas for kitchen splashbacks that go with wooden worktops
Liven up your greysGrey is definitely still on-trend, but you can add interest with contrasting tiles. A splashback that extends up the wall is also an excellent idea if you have individual wall-hung cabinets – one section of splashback could look ‘bitty’ and broken up in here.
As many people are increasingly spending time in outdoor home spaces, cement tiles are a great choice for a patio, as long as you live in a temperate climate that doesn’t freeze. Wet areas, such as showers, are fine, but cement tile installation on walkways around pools is not recommended, because water-treatment chemicals will damage the tile.Durable, decorative and environmentally friendly, cement tiles may just take the cake!Your Floor: How to Shop for Tile
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