Using the best porcelain tiles for kitchens | What should you consider when buying porcelain kitchen tiles?
Porcelain tiles are the most hard-wearing manufactured tile available; they are incredibly durable and naturally water and stain-resistant. You may want to consider porcelain floor tiles for your kitchen, which are perfect for high-traffic areas. But it's not just kitchen floors that porcelain tiles are ideal for. Porcelain wall tiles are suitable for creating the perfect kitchen splashback, adding a pop of colour behind hobs and sinks.
This buyer's guide will explore the different porcelain kitchen tiles, including choosing the best colour scheme and our recommended product ranges.
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Discover the most popular colours for kitchen tiles, and how to find the right colour scheme.
Browse through our porcelain tile shapes that are popular for kitchens.
Find out where you should include porcelain tiles in your kitchen design.
Read the most common queries on porcelain kitchen tiles.
Finding the right colours for porcelain kitchen tiles
There’s no right answer for choosing a kitchen colour scheme; it may depend on your existing features, size of the kitchen, whether you want floor or wall tiles and your own preferences. For kitchen floor tiles, you may want to balance out the light and dark, especially if you have darker walls. On the other hand, darker tiles may hide messes and stains easier, which is bound to happen in busy kitchens.
Here are some popular colours for porcelain kitchen tiles:
Greys and neutrals
Neutral shades such as light grey, beige and cream, are popular in kitchens as they are timeless and never go out of fashion. They work well in any space, including kitchen walls and floors, and can create a modern aesthetic or even help certain kitchen features stand out.
Our recommended product range:
These porcelain tiles are available in three different shades, Cloud, Desert or Mocha. The Tibur tile collection has a texture similar to an ageing stone finish, perfect for kitchen floors or splashbacks.
Decorated and patterned tiles
Patterned porcelain tiles are perfect to add colour to kitchens. We recommend using decorative wall tiles as a stand-out feature if you want to use them. Popular choices include kitchen splashbacks behind hobs and sinks, or on a kitchen worktop.
With a Mediterranean inspired pattern, our Infusion porcelain range is perfect for patchwork kitchen floors and to create statement splashbacks.
Browse the Infusion tile range.
Black and white
Black and white kitchen tiles are incredibly popular, creating that signature look and classic monochrome combination. These porcelain tiles are highly versatile and can be used in various ways. Consider using ranges that combine black and white on each tile design.
Kelly Hoppen is one of the best-known designers in the UK, recognised for her subtle fusion of lines, neutrals and black and white tones. Our collaboration has combined Kelly's trademark style with high-quality porcelain tiles, perfect for floors and walls.
Shop the Kelly Hoppen & Fired Earth tile collection.
Or, why not create that classic combination of black and white on your kitchen floor? Combine black tiles with white tiles to create visually pleasing features in your kitchen.
Choosing a colour scheme can be difficult, especially if you cannot visualise how it will look. Fired Earth provide a bespoke design service that includes 3D visualisations to help you ensure you create your dream kitchen. Our designers can advise you on how to maximise the space and offer their expert opinions on kitchen wall and flooring and offer ideas you may not have thought of.
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Choosing a porcelain tile shape for your kitchen
One reason porcelain tiles are extremely popular for kitchens is their versatility. There are so many different styles of tiles suitable for kitchen floors and walls. Depending on the tile shape, you can create various looks and feels for your overall kitchen design.
Here are some of the most popular tile shapes:
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Where should you use porcelain tiles in your kitchen?
As they are highly durable, porcelain tiles are ideal for anywhere in the kitchen. Whether this is to completely cover a wall or floor, or simply highlight a particular area. Some popular areas to include porcelain kitchen tiles include:
Kitchen floors
Porcelain floor tiles are a good choice for kitchens, as they are waterproof and resistant to stains; perfect for high-traffic areas. You have the chance to create a seamless look from your hallway to your kitchen, or for open plan spaces.
Splashbacks
Kitchens are bound to get messy, especially around food preparation areas. Behind hobs, worktops and sinks, kitchen splashbacks are ideal for protecting your walls from splashes. We recommend using marble effect porcelain tiles here, as they protect your wall while adding a visually striking statement.
Porcelain tiles are available in various styles, including wood effect, stone effect, and marble effect tile.
Find out more about the different porcelain tile effects with our expert guide.
Kitchen worktops
Incredibly practical, porcelain kitchen tiles are ideal for adding an aesthetic to countertops. Consider porcelain stone effect tiles that are both elegant and practical for kitchen worktops.
Shop our range of porcelain kitchen tiles suitable for worktops.
Fired Earth are experts in tile colours and patterns, and create high-quality ranges, working with some of the country’s best-known designers. Our porcelain tiles are perfect for anywhere in the house, especially in bathrooms and kitchens.
Contact us for more information, or visit one of our showrooms today.
Frequently asked questions
Which tiles are the best for kitchen flooring?
Kitchen floor tiles need to be highly durable, as you can imagine. In such a busy environment, porcelain floor tiles or natural stone will endure the longest (if properly maintained). However, natural stone can stain if not maintained properly, so it's better to avoid it if your kitchen is busy, full of muddy paws, or young bakers.
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