5 Kitchen Tile Ideas for Striking Feature Walls & Floors

By Suhail Laher / June 1st, 2016 / There are currently 0 comments

Kitchens are typically the hub of the home, particularly since we’ve all been forced to spend more time indoors amidst the global pandemic. This has also resulted in many of us wanting to give our interiors an impactful update that won’t impede on the practical elements of the overall kitchen design and functionality.

This can be a challenge, but we’re here to help. Serving up tasty kitchen tile ideas for your floors and walls that are guaranteed to deliver the perfect blend of subtle decor vs bold features, we’ll show you how to give your kitchen that wow factor you’ve been craving.

Whether you’re looking for a subtle pattern to complement your Scandi-style interior, or inject some bold colour into a Mediterranean-themed kitchen, a tiled feature wall or floor can be a great way to create a powerful focal point in the room.
In today’s post, we’ll talk you through our five favourite kitchen wall and floor tile ideas – guaranteeing your kitchen gets the attention it deserves.

Go bold with kitchen tiles

Kitchen tiles are not only a good idea from a practical point of view – they also have the ability to instantly elevate an interior design theme, especially if you opt for bold designs and colours.

For bold kitchen feature wall tile ideas, why not embrace the beauty of contrasts? This could be striking colour variations or textural contrasts that emphasise the walls above all other design features. For instance, if the style you’re striving for is monochrome and minimalist, tiling a kitchen wall in dramatic black metro wall tiles will contrast beautifully with white cabinets and worktops. Alternatively, you can play with textures using tiles with embossed designs that will not only add depth, but also reflect light in different ways for added interest.

Your floors are also ideal candidates for making bold style statements, particularly in kitchens where the rest of the decor is relatively understated. Incorporating coloured tiles into your floors could give your room that extra oomph. For a sleek and modern look, why not go glitzy with some coloured quartz kitchen floor tiles that sparkle all day long? For those in search of a more rustic or classic look, natural slate-effect tile with rusty oranges and greys will ensure your floors take centre stage.

Create a patterned paradise

Who says a feature walls and floors have to be uniform? Certainly not us. If you want to buck the trend of single-coloured tiles and conventional designs, patterned wall or floor tiles could be the way to go. This could be using a ready-made pattern tile design or creating your own unique version using several different designs to create a standout feature.

It goes without saying that your pattern needs to be the primary feature for your overall kitchen design, as too many conflicting features can make the space feel busy and overwhelming. With this in mind, we’d recommend opting for patterned walls or floors, not both. You should also consider picking a colour scheme that complements the rest of the room decor to tie it all together.

Thinking of playful walls, you’ll find options aplenty amongst our patterned wall tiles – including our Demel wall tiles. Beautifully combining traditional patterns and colours inspired by Morocco, you can conjure up images of souks and the smell of spices with an exotic feel every time you step into your kitchen.

For those in search of something a little more subtle, opting for classic encaustic-style tiles designs with grey and white hues could give you that patterned edge without it feeling too overpowering.

Floors are often overlooked as a feature, favouring practicality over panache. But with geometric shapes and a stark black and white pattern tile that can all change. Effortlessly versatile, choosing a monochrome pattern tile will go with a wide range of decor styles and colour schemes, meaning you can pretty much pair them with anything.

Patchwork patterns

At Tiles Direct, we know it can be hard to pick out a favourite tile pattern when there are so many to choose from. However, if you’re a lover of eclectic interior design, perhaps creating a patterned patchwork could be just what’s needed.

From splashbacks to floors, you can have a colourful oasis that incorporates all of your favourite patterns and designs in one fell swoop. The key with this kitchen tile idea is to stick with a similar colour palette when picking out your tiles. If you have too many competing styles in one space, it can detract from their impact.

When it comes to vibrant patterned splashbacks, the Nikea range has been carefully selected for this purpose, saving you the hassle of finding multiple patterned tiles that go together. With a choice of patchwork tile designs in warm browns, cool blues, soft greys and mixed colours, you can conjure up that rustic Mediterranean vibe effortlessly.

If you’d prefer to let your floors do the talking with patterns, take it that one step further by bringing hexagon patterned tiles into the mix. With a funky shape and pretty patterns, you can give your floors even more definition and a makeover that’s firmly set in the 21st century. Whatever design you choose, with a powerful patchwork pattern on floors or walls, you’re sure to make a loud statement.

Make a statement with shapes and mosaics

Gone are the days where square or rectangular tiles are your only option for kitchen tile ideas. At Tiles Direct, you’ll find an array of different shaped tiles and mosaic tiles that offer the perfect way to combine fashion with function in your kitchen.

We already touched on hexagon tiles above, but there are so many ways you can use these less conventional shapes to create striking floors and splashbacks in modern kitchens. For instance, if you want your kitchen to feel calm and contemporary, some beige stone hexagon mosaics could be the subtle finishing touch your walls need. Or you could embrace the heritage interior style using dark green hexagon tiles to evoke a sense of nature and the outdoors.

If you want to stray away from hexagons, using soft curves like coloured shell mosaics tiles with a glossy finish will add a certain elegance and classic style to both modern and classic kitchen designs. Or why not embrace the beauty of marble geometric shapes to blur the lines between traditional and ultra-modern?

When it comes to giving your floors some added flair, shapes can bring style and practicality together effortlessly. In large kitchens, why not consider using shapes to create specific floor zones, such as defining food prep areas from dining and socialising areas? This could be using the same shape tile in different colours like the bright hues in our Naples tile collection or pairing a hexagon tile with a rectangular tile.

In many instances you don’t even need to use shapes or mosaics in an entire area. Some of the most prominent feature walls start with a simple design, and incorporate a decorative mosaic surround for added effect. Mosaic surrounds are a great way to introduce a sense of bohemian chic to a room, and complement homes in both pale shades and deeper, richer colours. Make the mosaic yourself by selecting tiles of your choice, or opt for ready-made mosaic tiles – it’s up to you.

Mosaics are also an ideal option for splashbacks and many designs are also suitable for use on the floor, allowing you to add a splash of colour and interest in almost any area. A brightly patterned mosaic splashback or decorative floor feature will contrast wonderfully with plain kitchen cabinets and worktops – helping this wall to become a feature in its own right with minimal effort.

We hope these kitchen tile ideas have given you plenty of food for thought when it comes to giving your kitchen a striking update. We even offer small tile cut samples from just £1.99, so once you’ve found a tile or two you like, you can order a sample online to see their quality up close before you buy!
Take a look at our complete range of kitchen wall and floor tiles online today and find the perfect solution to bring your kitchen tile ideas to life.

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