kitchen

Design a decorative splashbackPatterned wall tiles are an effective way to give your kitchen the wow factor and will be the first thing people notice when they walk into the room. Tiles not only serve the practical purpose of protecting your walls from sink and hob splashes, they’re also a great way to instantly update an otherwise neutral scheme.Pick a tile design that complements your kitchen, and consider the finish and colour of your cabinets and worktop. It’s always worth testing out plenty of samples and checking how the colour looks in your kitchen at different times of the day. The grey and blue joinery in this scheme makes the perfect backdrop for a stunning wall of pink pattern.Take a tour of this kitchen

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Expose a brick wallConsider using the original structure of your home to add pattern by showcasing a wall of exposed brick, stone or plaster. A surface left in its original state will add texture and another dimension to a room. An entire wall may feel too daunting for some, so you could consider stripping back a chimney breast instead. As a rule, the older your property, the more attractive any raw surfaces will be. There are a number of benefits to leaving a wall in its natural state: if sealed well, it should be easy to clean; it won’t need touching up with paint, and it will conceal stains well.You decide: is this the new exposed brick?

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