AIzaSyCx0PM-3N_RmbMTt2SRm-GX9AD-tAsfpC8 Skip to main content
search
All Posts By

admin

Timeless vs Trendy: Choosing the Perfect Kitchen Tiles for Your Home 10

Timeless vs Trendy: Choosing the Perfect Kitchen Tiles for Your Home

By General, Kitchen Tiles, Trends

The kitchen is often considered the heart of a home, and its design and aesthetics play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and functional space. When it comes to choosing the perfect tiles for your kitchen, you may find yourself torn between timeless options that withstand the test of time or trendy designs that add a contemporary flair. Considering the great impact the ceramic tiles can have on the look and feel of your home, you want to make sure you make a choice you’re happy with now and for the years to come.

In this blog, we will explore the benefits and considerations of both timeless and trendy kitchen tiles to help you make an informed decision that suits your personal style and stands the test of time. 

Timeless Kitchen Tiles

Regardless of whether you’re renovating your forever home or you’re looking to increase your property’s value to sell–the ceramic tiles you choose for your kitchen will make a great impact on the design and experience of your home. Whilst trends come and go, choosing timeless designs will allow you to make a reliable choice that you won’t regret as your style preferences as well as your lifestyle changes

Additionally, timeless tiles will allow for more flexibility for buyers that are inspecting your property. Choosing trending tiles could narrow your market and it could be the reason why a buyer makes (or doesn’t make) an offer. It’s important to note that trending tiles for selling a property is a risk that doesn’t always pay off

Explore our timeless kitchen tiles below to see if this is the correct decision for you. 

Minimalist tiles

Timeless kitchen tiles are characterised by their classic appeal and enduring beauty. Options like white subway tiles, natural stone, and neutral-coloured ceramic tiles exude elegance and sophistication, making them a safe choice that won’t go out of style. What’s essential for timeless tiles is upholding a minimalist design. These minimalist tiles provide a versatile backdrop that allows you to experiment with various design elements over the years without the need for a complete overhaul.

Choosing a minimalist style doesn’t mean minimal options–in fact, if anything, there’s more minimalist and timeless designs to choose from due to their long-standing impact. From classic white tiles, subtle stone-look tiles, large format tiles or subway tiles–you’ll be spoiled for choice when selecting your timeless kitchen tiles for your home.

When choosing timeless tiles you’ll want to steer away from bright colours or intricate designs. Instead, choose neutral colours such as whites, browns, greys or blacks. Although these minimalist colours might appear plain, once installed they’ll brighten the space, providing a versatile canvas for your kitchen.

For trusty and reliable kitchen tiles, we recommend choosing a classic non-resistant tile in a subtle shade such as: Peronda Ground Silver Polished (soft stone finish and anti-slip tile), Senzatempo Bianco (soft and light stone-look tile) or Slate White (rectified glazed ceramic in a classic white colour).

Timeless vs Trendy: Choosing the Perfect Kitchen Tiles for Your Home 11

Subway tiles

Installing subway tiles is a classic and beautiful way to elevate your kitchen. Install the subway tiles along the lower table, as a splashback behind the tap or, behind the stove–chat to your designer or consult with our team to find the most aesthetically pleasing option for your kitchen

Subway tiles is a traditional design that has been used since they emerged in the subway tunnels in New York City in 1904. Since their introduction to design, subway tiles have been repurposed to achieve different looks from traditional to modern to experimental. Depending on the tile colour and pattern you choose, subway tiles have the potential to match any theme.

For your timeless kitchen, choose subway tiles that are black, grey or white. These colours stand the test of time, offering a subtle sophistication that won’t go unnoticed. Some options include: Raku Nero Lava (high gloss, black, porcelain tiles), Gloss White Bevell (beveled edge, gloss, white, porcelain tiles) and Gloss Grey (classic gloss grey tiles). Explore our full range of subway tiles here.

Trendy Kitchen Tiles

Trendy kitchen tiles offer great fun to the interior design of your kitchen. Choosing trendy kitchen tiles is a great opportunity to express your unique style and showcase your personality in your home. Whether you enjoy bright and colourful, experimental and edgy or modern and captivating–there’s such a wide range of kitchen tiles to choose from, you’ll be able to find kitchen tiles that accurately capture your vision.

Timeless vs Trendy: Choosing the Perfect Kitchen Tiles for Your Home 12

Mosaic tiles

Mosaic tiles are an eye-capturing way to showcase your unique style in your kitchen. With their intricate patterns and diverse colour combinations, mosaic tiles have the ability to transform a kitchen into a captivating work of art. Whether used as a backsplash or a focal point on the floor, mosaic tiles bring a sense of individuality and character to the room

Mosaic tiles can vary considerably from one design to another. You can keep it minimalistic with just white or black, experiment with white and black, embrace different colour combinations or opt for an unexpected shape. The small, intricately placed pieces come together to form a cohesive design that can range from traditional and geometric to whimsical and contemporary.

To begin exploring mosaic tiles and to define your style preferences, take a look at our selection: Scales Black Gloss Fan Mosaic (Spanish half circles available in gloss finish, white, light grey and black), Crystal Green Stack Bond Gloss Mosaic (vibrant green stack tiles for splashbacks), Diamond White Gloss Mosaic (diamond shaped white and grey gloss tiles).

Bright and bold tiles

Colour has a profound psychological impact on design, influencing our emotions, perceptions, and overall experience of a space. Different colours evoke specific psychological responses, and understanding their effects is crucial when creating a desired ambiance. Considering ceramic tiles take up a large portion of the room, the colour you choose will play an important part in dictating the feeling experienced in the space. Here’s where choosing bright and bold colours offer a lot of fun in design, embracing lighthearted emotions to complete an eye-grabbing and charming interior.

Bold and bright ceramic tiles can be a game-changer when it comes to kitchen design, offering vibrancy, energy, and a sense of playfulness into the space. Keep in mind the emotion attached to the colour you choose in order to achieve your ideal look and feel. For example, shades of red are associated with passion and energy, blue is known for calming and yellow is associated with happiness and joy

Playing with coloured ceramic tiles is a great way to elevate a simple space into a design wonderment. If you’re looking to add a splash of colour to your kitchen, browse our wide selection of ceramic tiles. From Raku Blu Oriente (high gloss, porcelain, subway tiles) or Solid Pink Glossy (just like it sounds–solid, pink and glossy ceramic tiles)–the option is yours at Ceramic Tile Supplies!

Decorative tiles

Nothing draws your attention quite like decorative tiles. Made famous by Spain with famous landmarks such as The Alhambra, Park Güell, Casa Batlló and not to mention the entire Seville city in Spain which is known as the city of ceramic tiles! Today, interior designers and homeowners alike embrace the allure of decorative tiles to create stunning, visually captivating spaces that pay homage to the vibrant heritage of Spain.

Whether you’re looking for a fun and quirky design or a sophisticated modern look, decorative tiles vary considerably to match your vision and deliver that ‘wow-factor.’ Decorative tiles can be used to create stunning backsplashes, accent walls, and of course for flooring options too, instantly transforming the kitchen into a visually captivating and inviting area

Decorative tiles provide an opportunity to experiment with different styles, textures, and colour combinations, allowing for a truly customised and unforgettable kitchen design. If this is the vision that you’re seeking to achieve in your kitchen, we would recommend browsing our selection of decorative tiles. Styles vary from Spoon Blanc (white, patterned and embossed tiles), Ciment Floral (heritage inspired glazed porcelain tiles), Self More Decor 16 (13th century inspired matt finished glazed porcelain tiles) and many more!

Timeless vs Trendy: Choosing the Perfect Kitchen Tiles for Your Home 13

Where to find timeless and trendy titles in Perth

Choosing your ceramic tiles for your kitchen is no easy decision. Whether you’re choosing timeless ceramic tiles or trendy ceramic tiles, either option holds countless options that offer a different look and feel to your interior. Before purchasing your ceramic tiles, we recommend always inspecting the tiles in person. Although browsing online gives you good insight into what style you might prefer, seeing the tiles in person is a different experience. Luckily, we offer our complete range of kitchen ceramic tiles at our showrooms in Wangara and Myaree. We encourage all to visit our showroom, talk with our friendly staff and find the timeless or trendy tiles that will complete your dream kitchen. 

View our Kitchen Tiles

Explore Our Range
June 7, 2023
Grifths StoneValley GREY Tile

A comparison of different floor tile materials and their durability

By General, Porcelain Tiles, Tile Selection, Timber Look Tiles

When shopping for floor tiles, one of the biggest factors to consider is the tile’s durability. Not all floor tiles are created equal, and some materials are more durable than others. Depending on where you’re installing your tiles you might need floor tiles with higher durability. 

In this blog, we will compare the durability of different floor tile materials we provide at Ceramic Tile Supplies and offer useful information that will help you make your final decision. If you have any questions along the way, contact our team and we will be happy to help you.

Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic tiles are a popular choice for flooring due to their durability and affordability. They are made from clay and other natural materials that are fired at high temperatures. Ceramic tiles are strong and scratch-resistant, making them ideal for high-traffic areas such as kitchens and hallways.

 

Although many people mix-up ceramic and porcelain tiles, they are in fact different materials that hold different benefits. Ceramic tiles are considerably less dense than porcelain tiles, which makes them easier to cut into different shapes and sizes; however, it means they’re also less durable than porcelain tiles. If faced with heavy impact, ceramic tiles can chip/break, which can deter customers from choosing ceramic tiles.

To increase the durability of ceramic tiles, choose a ceramic glaze for your tiles. This is a thin layer of material that can be applied to a porcelain and/or ceramic object to give it a protective layer. Glazed ceramic tiles are a great option for all areas from indoor spaces such as bathroom floors and kitchen splashbacks, to outdoor areas where slip resistance is required.

Bathroom Ceramic Tiles
Porcelain Tiles

Porcelain Tiles

Porcelain tiles are denser and therefore more durable than ceramic tiles. They are fired at a higher temperature than ceramic tiles, which gives them a tougher and heavier surface to withstand heavy impact. Porcelain tiles are highly resistant to scratches, corrosive liquids and general wear and tear, making them an ideal choice for high-traffic areas such as commercial buildings and outdoor areas.

 

Additionally, porcelain tiles are also impervious to water, making them ideal for installation in wet areas such as bathrooms and around swimming pools. They are also highly resistant to heat, so they can be used in spaces with fireplaces and stoves. 

 

Due to this higher durability, porcelain tiles are generally more expensive than ceramic tiles. Although you will face a higher cost initially, you can expect a longer lifespan, making them a worthwhile investment.

In recent years, thin porcelain tiles emerged in the market, which offers the tough surface of porcelain tiles yet, at a lower density. Thin porcelain tiles offer a minimal thickness of between 3 – 8mm (previously, thickness was 10 – 12mm) and often range from 750mm – 1000mm wide and up to 3 meters in length. Unlike traditional porcelain tiles, thin porcelain tiles can easily be cut into different shapes and sizes to fit your design. 

Timber Flooring

Timber is a much-loved material in Australia, with one of the most popular ways to incorporate timber is using timber for your flooring. Offering an eye-grabbing warmth of colour to the room whilst also providing comfortable underfoot, natural insulation and durability—timber flooring is a great option for your floor tiles. 

Although timber flooring entices designers with their visuals, they’re not always the best choice for all homeowners. Natural wood flooring is expensive, requires regular maintenance (sanding, staining and waxing), can fade over time and are not recommended for wet areas. Ensure to consider the use of the space before you decide to install timber flooring.

Timber Wooden Tile
A comparison of different floor tile materials and their durability 14

Timber-Look Tiles

Another option for timber flooring is choosing timber look tiles. These are tiles that visually look like timber however, are made of other materials. 

With incredible advancements in technology, timber look tiles can appear almost identical to timber flooring, with added benefits that timber flooring lacks. For example, timber look tiles are more affordable, hard-wearing, water resistant, heat proof, easy to clean and require little maintenance. If you’re looking for an alternative to timber flooring, choosing timber look tiles is a no-brainer.

Stone-Look Tiles

Similar to timber-look tiles, stone-look tiles replicate natural surfaces in a hard-wearing, water resistant and more affordable tile material (porcelain, ceramic and classic travertine – honed and filled). From limestone, clay, marble, rock surfaces and more—all stones can be replicated into stone-look tiles.

Stone-look tiles require little upkeep, offer great insulation and never go out of style. If you’re looking to achieve a modern aesthetic whilst accommodating a high foot traffic space, stone look tiles are an ideal choice of tile for your needs.

A comparison of different floor tile materials and their durability 15
Travertine Tiles

Travertine Tiles

Travertine is a very durable and heavy type of natural limestone made from mineral deposits from natural springs. Travertine tiles are appealing with their organic surface and striking appearance featuring naturally formed swirls in the rock. 

You can find travertine in bathrooms, showers, around pool areas and other wet areas due to the natural non-slip surface of the stone. Often travertine tiles are used on feature walls, offering a modern and stylish aesthetic to the room.

Here at Ceramic Tiles Supplies, we offer travertine tiles in both crosscut and vein cut formats and can be supplied in any size, with any finish. Depending on the finish you choose, slip resistance may be altered. Discuss with our team to ensure the glaze you choose accommodates your requirements. 

The best floor tiles for your home

In conclusion, different floor tile materials offer varying degrees of durability, with porcelain and natural stone tiles being the most durable, followed by ceramic tiles and vinyl tiles. It’s important to consider the intended use of the flooring, the level of foot traffic, and the likelihood of exposure to water, heat, and acidic substances when choosing the right type of tile. With proper installation and care, floor tiles can retain their high quality, colour and appearance for years to come. 

We recommend visiting one of our Ceramic Tile Supplies showrooms (located in Myaree & Wangara) to see the selection of floor tiles in person. Floor tiles completely transform the aesthetics of a room, you want to ensure you’re 100% satisfied with your decision. See our opening hours here to organise your visit.

View our floor tiles

Explore Our Range
February 24, 2023
Large tiles or Small tiles? A guide on choosing the right tile

Large tiles or small tiles? A guide on choosing the right tile

By Tile Installation, Tile Maintenance, Tile Selection

Just like people, tiles come in many different shapes and sizes. Depending on where you’re installing your tiles as well as your personal preferences, there are different factors at play that will determine whether you should choose large or small format tiles.

Choosing the right-sized tile is much more complex than just finding a tile that will fit in the space. Different tile sizes have different visual impacts as well as different practical components that cater to the room’s requirements. If you’re choosing a tile for your shower versus choosing a tile for your dining area—each area requires different-sized tiles to improve the functionality of the space.

In this blog, we unpack everything you need to know about small and large tiles to ensure you choose the right tile for your project.

Size of the room

It might sound obvious but one of the most important factors to consider before you decide whether to install large or small tiles is the size of the room. A wide and spacious home with an open kitchen and dining area will suit large format tiles. Alternatively, a small home, unit or apartment might better accommodate small tiles. It’s important to acquire the room’s measurements to get a better understanding of how the tiles will fit into the room.

For wall tile installations, the same logic applies. Once you have measured the length and width of the surface, you can consider the dimensions of the tiles and get a better understanding of the project at hand.

Tile size and grout lines

The smaller the tile, the more grout lines you will have on your surface. The grout line is the gap between one tile to another. Grout lines are essential, allowing for dilation of the floors and natural settling due to structural movements and variations in temperatures. Although 0 grout line is impossible, there are options for those seeking a minimal aesthetic with little grout lines as possible.

For customers who are seeking flooring with no grout lines, we would recommend large format tiles. Large format tiles have grown in popularity due to their striking appearance featuring minimal grout lines. Large format tiles are big in size varying from: 500mm x 1000mm, 1000mm x 1000mm, 1000mm x 3000mm and 1440x3200mm. The result is a surface with nearly no visible grout lines.

Tile installation

Although some people might think that large format tiles will be easier to install due to their larger size, however, this isn’t the case. Large-format tiles require different skills compared with regular tiles. This is important to keep in mind when choosing your tile installer. It’s best to choose a tile installer who has experience working with large-format tiles so that you can rest easy knowing that your project will be completed to a high standard.

Large vs. small tiles

If you have the luxury of choosing either large or small tiles, you might be struggling to make a final decision. To help with your deliberation, allow us to break down the main factors you want to keep in mind:

Aesthetics

Arguably the most important factor to consider when choosing large or small tiles. Whilst large format tiles offer a seamless and chic surface that can elevate any room, small tiles can offer more creativity. Small tiles add character and charm with the option to create different patterns and play with colour. Large format tiles however are often one colour and mimic textures such as marble, cement and/or wood.

Ultimately, large format tiles will look modern, stylish and expansive. Small format tiles will offer fun, creative and interesting patterns.

Large tiles or small tiles? A guide on choosing the right tile 16
Large tiles or small tiles? A guide on choosing the right tile 17

Functionality

Both large and small format tiles can accommodate different spaces. From kitchens and bathrooms to dining areas and bedrooms—both options can accommodate a wide variety of needs.

If you’re installing tiles in your kitchen or bathroom, it’s important to consider slip resistance. For both residential and commercial settings, slip resistance is a vital feature to include in your ceramic tiles to prevent accidents from occurring. Ensure to check the tile description or consult with one of our tile experts if you need slip resistance.

Maintenance

Those who choose large-format tiles will be delighted to discover that large-format tiles require less maintenance. Considering there are fewer grout lines, and in some cases no grout lines, between large format tiles, there’s less vigorous maintenance required.

Tiles with a rectified edge require less maintenance due to their straight edges allowing for less gap between tiles. Tiles with a rectified edge generally have a gap between 1-2mm rather than 2-5mm, which greatly aids the cleaning process.

Large tiles or small tiles? A guide on choosing the right tile 18

Tile questions?

If you’re still unsure about how much space you’re going to need for tiles, or how many tiles are needed for it, you can contact Ceramic Tile Supplies for more information. Our team will ensure that you’re given all the help and advice that you need so that you can get the best tiles for your home!

View our floor tiles

Explore Our Range
January 23, 2023
Close Menu