Tile apron for the kitchen: advice on choosing, design, photo in the interior

Which tile to choose?

Before you get a cladding material, it is worth considering a few nuances:

• For a kitchen apron, semi-matte tiles are better, since both dirt and scratches are more noticeable on a glossy surface.
• The degree of moisture absorption must be marked A or AA.
• The relief of products is often criticized: a textured surface, in contrast to a smooth one, is more difficult to care for.
• Before buying a finishing material, it is necessary to calculate the size of the apron and provide a margin in case of damage to the tiles during installation or operation.
• If the store did not find suitable products, it is worth looking into the department with floor coverings.
• The batch, as well as the tone indicated on the different packages, must be the same, otherwise the laid tiles will differ in shades.

Layout options

There are several ways to make a ceramic tile backsplash. The simplest is the traditional one, joint to joint. Suitable for both square and rectangular products. Also, squares can be laid diagonally, corner to corner.

Another way is with an offset. It looks more interesting, but it requires cutting the material, which means an increase in costs.

On the photo corner kitchen with a rectangular "hog" apron, laid in a straight way.

The hog tile offers much more layout options. Products can be stacked vertically (straight or offset), which is important in apartments with low ceilings: an elongated layout will visually lengthen the room.

Rectangular tiles can be laid with a herringbone (like parquet) and a ladder (with a slight offset). It turns out an unusual pattern that attracts attention and acts as a decoration of the kitchen... The disadvantage of such methods is the need for pruning.

In the photo, a kitchen apron made of embossed tiles sand colorstacked vertically.

Hexagonal honeycombs and scales are glued over the working area in the traditional way.

Tile sizes and format

The modern market offers many types of tile products for the apron. Their sizes affect the visual perception of the kitchen space in different ways.

Boar

Rectangular tiles for a kitchen backsplash in sizes from 7x12 cm to 10x25 cm. It has a facet at the edges, which makes it volumetric. Another common name is the metro. The pig fits into any style - from Provence to high-tech, and never goes out of style. It is successfully used in interior design to correct the imperfections in the layout and size of the premises.

Mosaic

Durable small tiles from 1 to 5 cm in size. Resistant to dirt, temperature and high humidity. You can make a panel from a mosaic, combine it with large products or lay out an apron completely. The assortment is rich not only in colors, but also in the materials from which the mosaic is made: glass and mirror, ceramics, natural and artificial stone, as well as metal.

Ceramic tiles 10x10

Small square kitchen tile that adorns the backsplash in many interiors. Suitable for both spacious rooms and small kitchens... Easy to install, has a huge selection of patterns and textures.

To make the apron look more interesting, you can combine tiles in two or three colors. Especially popular today are products in the style of patchworkresembling patchwork. They are perfectly combined with the monochromatic facades of the kitchen set.

In the photo there is a Provence style kitchen. On the apron, white tiles measuring 10x10 cm alternate with patterned and blue inserts.

Large tile for the apron

Another suitable format is 15x15 cm, it is considered medium. Products measuring 20x20, 20x30, 25x33 cm and larger are used less often. It is best to choose unobtrusive shades and patterns, as well as grout in color, so as not to draw attention to oversized products.

In compact kitchens, large wall tiles look inappropriate, as they break the area above the countertop into large squares and rectangles, depriving the interior of harmony.

In the photo there is a spacious designer kitchen with a black matte apron made of 20x30 cm slabs.

Apron color

To begin with, it is worth deciding whether the apron will be invisible among the kitchen set or, on the contrary, stand out, acting as a bright accent.

In the first case, it is important that the color is maintained with the help of similar shades of kitchen furniture or interior details. Another technique is an apron in the color of the walls or countertops. These methods tie the headset together.

The photo shows a vertically stacked pink boar, which stands out favorably against a black and white background.

White tiles are a classic that always remains in demand. This color is universal, moreover, it helps to hide the imperfections of the room and expands the space. The disadvantage of this choice is the darkening of the joints during operation, but to solve this problem, it is enough to use a dark grout.

Another universal option is a gray apron, it is combined with most shades. An apron made of black tiles is appropriate in a strict interior, it adds solidity and mystery to the atmosphere, and looks great as a contrast against a white background.

In the photo there is a kitchen, the irregular shape of which is smoothed out by a white ceramic apron.

Accent combinations can be very different: for example, sunny yellow or bright red on a white background, blue or light blue on a neutral beige, green on dark gray. The final result depends on the taste preferences of the owner. Experts recommend deciding on the color scheme in advance, even at the project stage, since an unsuccessfully chosen apron color can ruin the entire kitchen interior.

The photo shows a white kitchen with a bright accent, where the apron echoes the yellow chandelier and chair.

Design and decor

The methods of decorating the working area are striking in their beauty, when the tool for protecting walls from moisture and grease turns into a work of art. Original and piece materials are more expensive than ordinary materials, so they can only lay out a part of the apron: under the hood, above the sink or stove.

As cladding mirror mosaic looks spectacularthat complicates and expands the space. For small kitchens, this is a great choice, but only if the countertop is not overloaded with items.

Glass tiles has not yet gained popularity in our country, but soon everything may change. Such products look airy, light and incredibly stylish, and it is not difficult to take care of them.

An apron with an imitation of marble will help to refine the appearance of the kitchen: the texture of natural stone gives the interior nobility.

The photo shows an unusual shiny apron made of mirror mosaic in the form of hexagons.

It is worth talking separately about products with ornaments, which give expressiveness to a calm and laconic atmosphere.

A kitchen apron with a pattern of azulejo tiles will be a wonderful interior decoration.These are the famous patterned tiles that are widely used in Portugal and are considered the property of the country.

Another magnificent example of decorative art is the metlakh tile, which consists of parts of various shapes (squares, rhombuses, triangles) and folds into a beautiful colorful "carpet". Its use makes the kitchen unique.

In the photo, the working area in the kitchen is decorated with inserts of colored tiles.

Unusual products - rhombuses, polygons and especially irregular tiles - allow you to fold fancy geometric ornaments and make the apron a highlight of the kitchen.

The photo shows a modern kitchen with ceramic hexagons and contrasting grout, creating an interesting pattern.

Kitchen decoration in various styles

Tiles and porcelain stoneware are ideal for both modern and classic interiors.

Connoisseurs of the Scandinavian trend, as well as adherents of minimalism, often use a white boar in the kitchen, which looks unobtrusive and laconic in a light interior.

Kitchen tile for an apron with patterns or images of flowers fits perfectly into the vintage Provence style. Colorful majolica successfully emphasize the lightness and exoticism of the oriental or Mediterranean interior.

In the photo there is a light, cozy interior in the Scandinavian style, which is decorated with a glossy pig, laid in a straight way. A practical beige grout is combined with a wooden worktop.

In a loft-style kitchen, clinker tiles with imitation of bricks are appropriate. Unlike porous clay material, it is durable and is not afraid of moisture.

Mixed fusion style doesn't follow any rules. Most often, the area above the working area is decorated in bright contrasting colors. The main feature of fusion is originality. Even broken tiles can be used to decorate the apron.

The classic interior loves neutral tones and predictable shapes: an apron in pastel colors with traditional or diagonal styling will suit it.

In the photo there is a small loft attic with brick-like clinker. The expressive area above the worktop gives character to the entire kitchen.

But modern classics are less demanding on the canons. Here sophistication is combined with experimental materials and techniques.

The photo shows a magnificent kitchen in the style of a modern classic, decorated with a pattern of black and blue mosaics.

Photo gallery

The design of the cooking area is an important and interesting task, because a kitchen apron should be not only functional, but also beautiful. Ceramic tiles are a good option for decorating and protecting the working area: you just need to choose the right design and calculate the budget.