STEP INSIDE KITCHENS Topp Trends for Kitchen Tiles
Sian O’Neill, Head of Marketing and Online at Topps Tiles, comments on the kitchen tile trends that
installers and retailers should be making the most of in order to generate more business.
From small scale updates to bigger decorating projects, the demand for contemporary, seamless living is on the up and has become the latest trend in home interiors.
With space at a premium, now is the time for installers and retailers to capitalise on tile trends, patterns and colours that maximise space within a home. Whether a homeowner is looking to update a kitchen, bathroom or beyond, recommending the right floor tiles is a crucial step in transforming any space so it’s important installers are up to date on the latest looks.
In an age where open living areas mean families can pass through the living room to the kitchen seamlessly, the right floor choice is crucial to allow the transition to be fluid. By using large format tiles, homeowners can mimic an almost ‘architectural’ look within their living spaces; creating contemporary, sleek and unfussy interiors which can easily be reimagined in line with the latest trends - the ideal backdrop for a plethora of accessories, colours and soft furnishings.
Due to their size, large format tiles naturally create far fewer grout lines than standard tiles, allowing a clean and uninterrupted finish in a room. It is this quality that means this latest trend can both enhance large expanses of floor and also maximise the surface area in more compact homes, cleverly creating a sense of space, making it perfect for every homeowner’s needs.
This ever-popular trend has inspired our latest XL collection, in addition to our other large format tiles, including
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three new ranges of three porcelain wall and floor tiles, each boasting a surface area of just under 1m², to embrace and enhance the ever growing trend for open-plan living.
The XL collection uses the latest superior inkjet technology to recreate effects such as concrete and stone, giving a realistic and polished finish with all but no maintenance requirements.
Textured materials such as these remain at the forefront of interior trends thanks to the rise in popularity of industrial and minimal styles, with porcelain and ceramic being the most popular materials, making the trend more affordable and accessible to the modern homeowner.
Glossy Finishes
As contemporary design continues to grow in popularity, simplification is the goal. A paired back look relies on creating cleaner, sleeker spaces. The Carrara floor tile is perfect for a kitchen diner and will help to keep a clean transition from one room to another. The beautifully glossy marble creates a very high-end, luxurious feel to any interior.
Likewise, the Stadia Cliff tile from the new XL collection allows homeowners to create high-impact, gleaming marble- effect surfaces for a fraction of the cost of natural stone; so it’s worth installers considering this when recommending tiling choices to their customers. This high gloss white porcelain tile which features soft grey veining, is reminiscent of classic Carrara marble – a popular look in itself – with its rich opulence and style, adding a sense of grandeur to any room.
Topps Tiles Carrara
www.tomorrowsretailfloors.com
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