Tile choice?
Sarah Chalker
7 years ago
Hi Houzz'ers.
Hoping you wonderful people can help me??
We've recently completed a major kitchen reno and now it's time to tile.
It's a large Victorian house with lots of original features so my plan was to try keep the traditional feel of the house but with a contemporary kitchen.
As you can see from the pics of the kitchen/diner (apologies about the mess in pics, I'm still putting stuff away)... we've got traditional herringbone patterned floors, original fire place and cornicing etc but a more contemporary Matt kitchen. I'd always thought of a white metro tile with white grouting as I think this will make it feel simple but my hubby is keen on white metro tile with dark grouting. I'm worried this may make it feel too industrial or retro (both looks I like but not what I want in this space).
I know I could go for a more jazzy tile cause it's all quite plain but I'd prefer to keep it more simple and instead add colours with accessories.
Thoughts on tile choice and grouting please?
Thanks in advance
Hoping you wonderful people can help me??
We've recently completed a major kitchen reno and now it's time to tile.
It's a large Victorian house with lots of original features so my plan was to try keep the traditional feel of the house but with a contemporary kitchen.
As you can see from the pics of the kitchen/diner (apologies about the mess in pics, I'm still putting stuff away)... we've got traditional herringbone patterned floors, original fire place and cornicing etc but a more contemporary Matt kitchen. I'd always thought of a white metro tile with white grouting as I think this will make it feel simple but my hubby is keen on white metro tile with dark grouting. I'm worried this may make it feel too industrial or retro (both looks I like but not what I want in this space).
I know I could go for a more jazzy tile cause it's all quite plain but I'd prefer to keep it more simple and instead add colours with accessories.
Thoughts on tile choice and grouting please?
Thanks in advance
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dorcaswynneparry
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7 years ago
PROFloors of Stone
7 years agoWhat a beautiful house!
Personally we'd stick with a light grout colour if you want to keep with a more simple finish. We recently had a customer who used our handmade tiles (I know not a metro tile, but hopefully will give you an idea) with a matching white grout and they look stunning! Really simple and lets the detail of the tiles shine through.
Good luck with the rest of your project!
Sophie // Floors of Stone
Jonathan
7 years ago
Daisy England
7 years ago
Carolina
7 years ago
Juliet Docherty
7 years agoI would absolutely use tiles, probably cement ones. Although these are in a bathroom, their chalky surfaces could work really well in your kitchen. Fired Earth and Mandarin Stone have some nice ones.
Davis Residence · More Infostrawberry47
7 years agoHow about theses tiles. Found them in a house article not sure where to purchase them
PROThe London Tile Co.
7 years agoWhat about these Bronte Hexagon tiles? They have a rustic hand-made look but a modern shape, and they look great with a light grey grout that highlights the shape but is not too bold.
lynneamandahayes
7 years ago
Krystle Dine
7 years agoSarah Chalker
7 years agoOmg thanks everyone. I love all of the suggestions so now not sure what to pick haha. I'm also slightly obsessed with these antique mirror tiles although they may look too bling which I don't want
lynneamandahayes
7 years agoCarolina
7 years ago
PROWalls to the floor
7 years agoHow about microcement instead of tiles or splash backs? lots of colour to choose from and NO grout lines so you'd get your simple yet contemporary look :)
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