Rules for combining the color of furniture and tiles in the kitchen
Rule number 1. For the kitchen, which is not only a working room, but also residential, visual moderation is very important. Here everything should be harmoniously combined and in no case should not be annoying. Therefore, before laying the tiles, it is very important to consider all zone details: where and how the kitchen apron will be located, the finish of which is always made taking into account future furniture.
Rule number 2. The distance on the wall between the hanging kitchen cabinets and the countertop should not visually create spatial voids, and especially should not merge with the furniture in color. Most likely, tiling with such a site will be appropriate if it emphasizes furniture, gives it a single ensemble with the entire interior of the kitchen and sets the tone for proportionality rather than frills.
Rule number 3. Some combinations of color approaches to a particular design choice of tiles and kitchen furniture, which can be taken into account and successfully used:
- glossy black and white tiles always add rigor and, at the same time, style and chic to the kitchen;
- black is great for gold and silver;
- white cabinet furniture in the kitchen can be emphasized with mosaic tiles or tiles with any prints;
- red kitchen furniture is successfully emphasized with black tiles with mirror splashes;
- the tile of bright colors gives the kitchen lightness and visually expands the space;
- the gray color of the tile will give cold and simple notes, but it well emphasizes household appliances;
- the uniformity of the tiles and furniture will almost always bring it closer to the classical style;
- Volumetric tiles or tiles with a roughness texture visually fit the stone countertop.
Rule number 4. Tiles are best chosen for the style of the entire kitchen. Implementation of such a recommendation will give kitchen attributes, accessories, chairs, a table, cabinets and other details of unity in the ensemble, and, accordingly, maximum comfort.
Rule number 5. In the use of any triad of colors. It is very important to take one as the main one, and use the other two as additions. Applying complementary (matching) colors, for example, red-green, you should also pay attention to moderation and uniformity.
Combining certain types of tiles with styles of kitchen furniture and accessories
Types of tiles and their combination with furniture in the kitchen of different styles:
- tiles of the type such as imitation of masonry will perfectly suit the style of Provence or furniture in the Italian style;
- wood tile in harmony with classic and country styles of furniture and accessories;
- stone or marble tiles give classical furniture rigor and solidity, while in modern or hi-tech it “acclimates” as if it should always be there, forged accessories, bright textiles, rough and deliberately voluminous or textured surfaces can also be useful here ;
- tile under the skin of a "crocodile", "zebra", white or chocolate - this is undoubtedly the African style of the kitchen, here the furniture lends itself to the given notes and is made typical of African color;
- metal ceramics are ideal for high-tech, minimalist and modern styles;
- "gold", "platinum", tiles in silver or with crystals are often used to emphasize the modern and high-tech styles;
- tiles in the form of fabric, textile, tapestry, etc. always successfully complements the ensemble of classical, country, modern and other similar styles;
- bright tiles with abstract or psychedelic ornaments emphasize furniture and accessories of calm and soft tones in the modern style;
- a tile panel with spectacular designs can give the classic style of kitchen furniture an interesting effect, as well as be a highlight in a combination of different styles, such as modern and hi-tech;
- mosaics and tiles with handmade drawings always have a piquant look and go well with plain tiles and furniture, but accessories can be accentuated to match the color scheme of mosaics or tiled patterns;
- the photo tile approaches monophonic furniture in modernist style, minimalism and hi-tech;
- solid volumetric tile - undoubtedly, a bright emphasis is placed on such tile on furniture and accessories, which will give energy and solidity to the overall look of the kitchen;
- figured tiles with different shapes fit almost any interior, only the main thing is to choose the right colors;
- glass tiles with walled flower or leaf herbariums or any other decorations serve as an exclusive addition to plain tiles; here, the main role can be played by the correct illumination of the glass of the tile, on which, thus, the walled pattern will be clearly visible; such tiles are suitable for any style of furniture, except for hi-tech or minimalism;
- tile with floral prints always looks advantageous in the kitchen with classic furniture;
- matte tiles with a glossy relief - this is a kitchen with strict styles in furniture design.
The existence of a wide range of types of tiles for the kitchen will always contribute to the perfect choice for a better appearance of the room. After all, kitchen furniture of any style and color scheme will require close attention in order to skillfully combine it with the color of walls or floors, while creating harmony and comfort in the room. The most important thing is to follow the elementary rules of color combination when you need to choose tiles for kitchen furniture.