Decorating your kitchen always brings your doubts. Here are examples of tiles to decorate the kitchen that you will love. Tiles have been used for more than 2000 years as paving and wall covering and, of course, to decorate kitchens. This means that it is an element whose effectiveness is already broadly proven.

Throughout those more than 2000 years, tiles have been renewed not only in their shapes, but in their measurements and designs. Of course, not everyone likes tiles and prefer another type of coating to decorate the kitchen. However, today we will try to find designs for all tastes, or almost. In today's article we talk about tiles to decorate kitchens as well as some tips for the time of placement.

Types of tiles
In the current market, two types of tiles are mainly found, taking into account the material: porcelain and red pasta. Both are indicated for kitchen decoration. However, porcelain is much better for the exterior due to its resistance. These two types can also be used for the kitchen. The only thing you have to take into account is the anti-slip protection.

This types can be soft or medium strong. The first is easier to clean and the second more difficult due to its roughness. On the other hand, taking into account the range of colors, sizes and finishes we find the following tiles:

Grinding and mosaic
These tiles are one of the most popular because they offer different options. It is usually combined a rectified tile of white color with brightness and the color is provided by the mosaic. The advantage of the rectified tile is that it allows a very easy cleaning since it has almost no joint. The opposite occurs with the mosaic. The mosaic can be made of glass, stone, porcelain etc.

Tile in combination with another texture
In kitchen decoration it is also worth being original. Also, this idea is perfect if you like tiles but you are still undecided about how to place them and you do not want to cover everything with this element either.

The idea is to combine textures and finishes. The most usual is to combine the tiles with paint. Of course, you have to choose a suitable paint for kitchens. These will be easy to clean and maintain. Colorful kitchens are always warmer.

Complete mosaic
This type of tile is more traditional, which does not mean antiquated. We have already said previously that in all these years the mosaics have undergone modifications, updating not only their quality but also their designs. Fruit baskets are already behind, now the trend is geometric figures or colors.

The most common is to place the mosaic on the front of the kitchen. Those that imitate natural stone work very well. Of course, you should bear in mind that cleaning mosaics is a bit more complicated due to their small joints. However, in the market you can find specific cleaning products for them.

Pavement and hydraulic coating of the same material
A very original way of decorating your kitchen is placing the floor and coating of hydraulic type of the same material and, an idea that really works, with the same design.

It is a daring idea since we will have walls and floors with the same design, which adds continuity to the kitchen. In addition, their designs are current and different. Many of them have a vintage design that we love.

Subway tile
This tile is the last trend in kitchen decoration. It is a tile that is usually white, and is not square but rectangular. Thanks to its elongated shape, it gives us a feeling of spaciousness in the kitchen. It is perfect for rustic, industrial, vintage or Nordic style kitchens.

Conclusion
To conclude, we would like to give you some tips to choose the type of tile to decorate your kitchen. It is very important that you keep in mind the following aspects:
Your kitchen size: this obviously will affect the tile size.

Remember that everything must go in proportion. Also, take functionality into consideration. A beautiful but uncomfortable kitchen is not a good deal.

Furniture and countertop color: in all rooms there must be harmony and kitchens are not the exception. Choose a color that contrasts but that does not bother the eye or the whole kitchen.

Decide if you want pavement and siding with tiles. Ask for at least 15% more tiles because, when placing the corners, you will make cuts in which some material is lost.

Which kind of tile do you think is most suitable for your project? Be creative and innovative. Remember that your kitchen, and your whole house, express your personality. And you want to express it and share it with your guests.