How to Choose Kitchen Tiles

|Gruppo Bardelli

In the kitchen, tiles need to combine durability, cleanability, colour, format and a relationship with the furniture. Floors, backsplashes and walls can play different roles within the same design.

01 · Why ceramic

A surface suited to everyday use.

Ceramic surfaces work well in areas exposed to frequent use, splashes and cleaning. Product suitability should always be checked against intended use and technical characteristics.

02 · Material and small formats

Textures, strips and mosaic.

Textured surfaces, strips and mosaics add rhythm and detail. Vertical laying can emphasise height; horizontal laying can visually lengthen the wall; micro-patterns can turn the backsplash into a graphic feature.

03 · Colour

Neutrals, earth tones or accents.

White, beige and grey create versatile bases; terracotta, sand and ochre add warmth; green, blue and deeper shades can define focal points.

04 · Where to use tiles

Floor, backsplash or full-height wall.

Floors require close attention to performance and maintenance. The backsplash protects the wall and can become the main decorative element. Full-height cladding creates a more continuous architectural surface.

05 · Before choosing

Sample, grout and installation are part of the result.

Evaluate samples in the real kitchen light and define orientation, joint width and grout colour early in the project.