Besides obviously being the cooking sites, Kitchens have become increasingly essential parts of the house. With the pandemic giving rise to Work From Home, the role of kitchens has only increased. However, compared to the house’s size, many Indian houses have a pretty compact kitchen area.
While there are few options to increase it physically, the kitchens’ small size can be compensated by visually enhancing the area with intelligent usage of tiles. In such cases, a backsplash would come in handy. This can be achieved by going for the right colours, designs, and sizes for the backsplashes. Backsplashes are also a great way to experiment with the design and get an optical illusion of a larger space. Here’s how you can have a magnificent backsplash for your kitchen.
Glossy Finish
Going for a glossy finish tile is a foolproof method of creating an illusion of a bigger space. It will reflect plenty of light, especially if you choose white as the primary colour, which will, in turn, add to the whole appearance. You can also go for task lighting to enhance the tile and add a sheen to the backsplash at night. An excellent solution for this is the ODG Carara Mosaic tile, which can combine with other colours and last for years with its durability.
Slim Cut Tiles
Vertical stripes famously make people appear taller. Tiles and space follow the same concept. The whole idea is to trick your eyes into believing that the space is bigger than it actually is. Slim-cut tiles in a small kitchen backsplash play up the parallel length of the kitchen. You can also go for a bigger cut tile if you wish as long as you pair them with light coloured tiles for the flooring.
Pretty Patterns
Delicate patterns on a kitchen backsplash will always work in your favour. They are neither too pale nor too loud to stand out bizarrely. Their balance is just the right combination of design, colour and shade. Patterns set in white and blue are the most popular, although you can also go for other pastel shades like mint green, salmon pink, etc.
Solid Colour Combinations
A mix and match of colours to illuminate the place by contrast and similarities is a tried and tested method for enhancing a space’s look. However, to get this right, make sure you choose contrasting colours for the backsplash and other spaces like the cabinets or countertop. It takes away the attention from the space to the design. For instance, you can take a grey backsplash against a navy-blue coloured cabinet. The glossy finish and light hue will help reflect enough natural light, while the darker shades will keep the attention on the kitchen’s aesthetic appeal.
If you are going for this look, it is important to have a countertop that looks good and is strong. As the nature-inspired look is becoming increasingly popular, Granalt tiles are ideal for you. They give you the appearance of granite or stone with fabulous durability and strength, which is lacking in natural material. You can know more about their benefits here
Rustic Wooden Tiles
Want to add the rustic charm to your kitchen as well? Wood has been among the most sought options for an earthy and beautiful look forever. However, maintaining wood is a tedious task. Instead, you can go for wooden tiles, which give you the same look like authentic wood while being pretty easy to maintain.
The latest Estilo 2.0 collection has several options in tiles with a wooden look for your kitchen, which you can explore here. Another option is to go with the wooden mosaic tiles. Mosaic is always a great area for wet areas like the kitchen, bathrooms, or swimming pools. Most mosaic tiles from the HWG range are stain and scratch-free and do not absorb as much moisture as other tiles. An excellent option to start looking at is the HWG Wooden Mosaic, which you can check out here.
You can artistically combine these tiles with other tile options for a highlighting effect on the walls. The rustic charm adds another advantage, making the smaller spaces appear warmer and inviting. They are a great exercise in using bold and noble colours for maximum effect.
Antiviral Tiles
As an ode to the dreamy English-style kitchens, shades of green on the walls, kitchen cabinets, and glossy backsplash tile create an earthy and calming atmosphere. This look is augmented with terracotta pots, rich wood, and brass accents. This appearance will never go out of style.
Add an anti-viral tile to that, and you have an infallible kitchen tile at hand. The AntiViral tile range gives you understated and demure shades of green that you can easily incorporate in your kitchen backsplashes. To top it off, these tiles kill 99.9% of germs, making them beneficial for even the health of your family.
Geometric Designs
There are plenty of tiles that give you a plethora of geometric designs with different colours at your disposal. The minimalist design and look that a geometric-design tile emanates is the major contributor to the fact that it makes the kitchen look larger. The OHG Vortex Geometric Grey highlighter tile, for instance, can be a great choice in this scenario. These are carefully crafted and intricately designed tiles to suit all your spaces and requirements. They can be mopped, cleaned or even washed in no time without tampering with its finish.
Pink-hued Tiles
Pastel shades are always a safe option, as they are easy on the eyes and light enough to reflect the light. They also serve to show that you don’t have to go for something extravagant to transform a run-of-the-mill kitchen into something more memorable. Moreover, we can see that the power and appeal of using pink in the kitchen never go out of style. You can check out the latest Estilo 2.0 collection for different shades of pinks and infused designs for your kitchen backsplashes.
These are the ways you can visually modify a smaller kitchen space into a bigger one. Besides using the mentioned tiles, you can also throw in some tricks such as light shades. Their combination will ultimately fulfil your goal, which is to enhance the overall appearance of your kitchen.
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