Finding the Perfect Kitchen Border Tiles for Your Home

From adding interest to an interior to creating a cosy feel by breaking up a tall room, adding a border to your kitchen tiles is the perfect way to incorporate an eye-catching aesthetic into your home. Whether you create contrasts with bold borders or opt for more subtle tiles which will tie other design themes together for a cohesive overall look, embellishing the kitchen walls and floor with tile borders is guaranteed to add a new dimension to the room.

A much-loved interior design trend for both vintage-style homes and contemporary chic kitchens, there are endless ways that border tiles can be used to enhance an interior. That’s why, today, we’re bringing you a comprehensive guide to choosing your kitchen border tiles – so you can find the perfect border that works seamlessly alongside the rest of your tiles.

1. Remember that size matters

When it comes to adding a border, it’s crucial that you consider both the scale and design of the main tiles. Opting for the same format of tile but in a different colour – for instance, with bevelled metro brick – will transform a kitchen splashback into an attention-grabbing focal point in the room. Embellishing large wall tiles with mosaic border tiles will break up the area – adding character and interest for anyone entering the room.

2. Consider the colour scheme

While border tiles are generally used to either brighten up a room or tie different designs together, there are no rules when it comes to choosing the colour of your border. In a room that’s monopolised by white hues, bold black border tiles will create a striking monochrome effect – ensuring that your kitchen oozes sophistication. On the other hand, if you’ve injected a combination of vibrant tones into the entirety of the room, create a sense of consistency by bringing the different shades together with patterned ceramic border tiles which complement the range of colours.

3. Add interest with pattern

From incorporating pattern into your kitchen tiles with a mosaic border to opting for elaborately-designed encaustic tiles, opting for a patterned border means your tiles will capture the gaze of guests – without appearing too overpowering. For a subtle yet memorable interior design, keep the range of colour to a minimum and instead focus on adding interest with the intricate detail of a patterned border.

4. Think about the material

Difference is key when it comes to choosing your border, so there’s no reason you should be limited to choosing the same material and finish for your border tiles as the rest of the room. If your kitchen splashback is made up of matt wall tiles, why not add a touch of sparkle to the space with a polished porcelain border? That way, you can make sure that your tiles match the rest of the interior design, while emphasising the tiled splashback with this unique accent.

Are you ready to accentuate your kitchen’s stunning interior? Simply adding a border can quickly transform a room into a vibrant living space, so browse our extensive range of kitchen wall tiles online today. Thanks to their versatility and long-lasting nature, many of our multifunctional tiles are suitable for doubling up as an eye-catching border – so make sure you get creative and find your perfect kitchen border with Tiles Direct.