your choice of kitchen wall tiles

In the process of upgrading your kitchen? Whether you have a range of designs already in mind or you’re starting from scratch, we’ve got you covered. Even if you like to change your interior design on a regular basis, you’ll still want to be house-proud and enjoy the design that you’ve chosen. Read our expert guide for the five steps you need to be confident with your choice of kitchen wall tiles.

 

One of the biggest challenges is sifting through the endless options. With so many colours, patterns and finishes to choose from, it can feel overwhelming. Let us help you choose with our expert guidance.

 

1. Choose your colour

Not every home is blessed with a large, luxurious kitchen. If you’re looking to optimise the space, we recommend trying a lighter colour that’s not patterned. It could be worth adding a shiny finish to help brighten the room. However, one thing to consider is that with lighter tiles, stains will be more visible. You can always mix and match colours, but we’d say order a sample before you decide.

2. Think about texture

The texture of your tiles can affect the overall appearance of your kitchen. You can buy flat tiles or tiles with more definition. These are known as bevelled tiles. These are recommended for helping to cover up slight imperfections in the smoothness of a kitchen wall.

3. Don’t forget the splashback

The splashback is an opportunity to have fun. You could choose bolder colours or a different pattern configuration to the rest of your wall. If you have moisture-resistant tiling, you could keep a seamless design across your entire wall. But, if you want to let your personality shine without taking over the entire kitchen wall, the splashback is a golden opportunity to do this. 

 

4. Choose the right size & shape

Time to measure up! How much space do you need to tile? Do you want to tile the entire room or are you looking to tile certain areas, such as splashbacks behind the hob and sink? Larger tiles will take less time to install, but really it depends on the overall effect you want to create. 


Tiles are mostly available in square and rectangular shapes - these remain the most common and are easy to install and configure. You can lay similar to how you would with brickwork, or you can choose a stylish herringbone or chevron design. 

 

5. Try before you buy

You may already have an idea of the style you want to encapsulate. Perhaps you want to trial some uplifting pastels or a minimal off-white? Whatever you’re thinking, it’s worth trying before you buy. 


Ultimately, choosing tile samples is the way to go. That way, you can place tiles against the wall and get a feel for whether they suit the space. 



Shop online with Cut Price Tiles today. We’ve helped plenty of proud homeowners with their choice of kitchen wall tiles.