Tile Tips for Your Kitchen Design

TILE TIPS for Your Kitchen Design MATERIALS Ceramic tile • Attractive and durable • Fireproof Especially important in the kitchen Porcelain tile • Low water absorption means less staining • Easy to maintain with no polishing or sealing Natural stone • Each tile is completely unique • Granite and travertine are both good choices for the kitchen COLOR Create a color scheme • Aim for two dominant colors and one accent color • Consider painting kitchen cabinets to match your tile choices Choose countertop first • Countertops are usually what people notice first • Bring a sample with you when you shop for flooring to coordinate colors Create contrast • Match floors and countertops, and have cabinets as a secondary color • Or, match countertops and cabinets, and use flooring tile as contrast STYLE RETRO • Black and white floor tiles add a throwback look • Use a tile backsplash for a burst of color MODERN • Sleek granite countertops pair well with stainless steel appliances • Emphasize grey, black, and white in your tile choices TRADITIONAL • Shades of chocolate brown are good choices for floors and countertops • Use deep blues or rich reds for cabinets and accent areas O00 Infographic provided by: A WORLD A World of Tile www.floortiledealer.com OF TILE