178A RECIPE FOR A GREAT KITCHEN
CURRENT TRENDS IN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES
As with any room in the house, the floor
is often the first thing you see when you
enter a space. In the kitchen, not only do
you want your floors to look good, but
they also need to be practical. Choosing
to tile your floor will help achieve
these requirements. But with so many
flooring options now available, the task
of choosing the right floor tile for your
kitchen can seem daunting.Whether you want to create a
contemporary kitchen, a classic kitchen,
or a modern open plan family space.
Porcelain tiles offer an abundance of
choice. Lets take a look at some of the
current trends.Wood Look tiles in an open plan kitchen
Wood look porcelain floor planks make
a gorgeously sleek and stylish option for
your kitchen flooring and throughout the
house. Easy to care for and hard wearing
they fit perfectly with any kind of decor.
Due to recent advances in technology,
they offer the same timeless beauty as
traditional wood flooring whilst offering
the practicality that only tiles can. They
are ideally suited for use with underfloor
heating and perfect for high traffic or
water sensitive areas, they won’t bleach
in areas that receive a lot of sunlight
and can run seamlessly between rooms
offering homeowners limitless design
possibilities.With the trend towards the Handmade
Aesthetic, wood tiles are tactile,
decorative and have a unique and
individual feel. Decorative tiling patterns
such as a herringbone or a modern
chevron pattern are layouts which are
increasingly popular this year.Classic Kitchen
Stone and marble look porcelains
continue to be a classic choice. These
porcelains offer a luxurious feel without
the need for special maintenance.
Available in large formats, and rectified
to minimise grout joints they offer a
timeless elegant feel to any kitchen.Decorative kitchen
One of the most notable trends this year
is for highly decorative patterned floor
tiles in particular Terrazzo look porcelains
which offer a contemporary twist.
Clients now have a plethora of choices in
sizes, formats, colours and finishes. The
use of these fabulous decorative tiles
are perfect for creating a very individual
looks. This trend is a particular favourite
with designers and we anticipate that the
used of these highly patterned tiles will
continue to grow in popularity.For expert help in choosing the right
tile for your kitchen visit Porcellana Tile
Studio, Belfast’s most exclusive boutique
tile studio, where its award winning staff
will be delighted to help you achieve
your perfect scheme.Free parking available.Porcellana Tile Studio, Studio B, The Carnegie Building, 121 Donegall Rd, Belfast
http://www.porcellanatilestudio.com T: 028 9024 0040