10 Marvellously Minimalist Kitchen Tile Ideas
Give your kitchen a simple, uncluttered look with sleek cabinets and understated floor and wall tiles. From monochromatic large-format floor tiles to streamlined wall tiles, keep reading to find the best tiles for a minimalist space.
Simple, understated floor and wall tiles are ideal for creating a minimalist look in your space
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Recommended Tile: Amerka Bianco
What is minimalist style?
Minimalist interiors are clean, simple and clutter-free. The minimalist style is all about embracing clean lines, streamlined shapes, limited colours and having few if any accessories.
When it comes to getting the minimalist look in your kitchen less is definitely more. You’ll want to steer away from anything that looks fussy or overly detailed and channel a simpler, cleaner look.
How can I get the minimalist look with tiles?
It doesn’t matter whether you have a brand new apartment or an older home, the principles of creating a minimalist-looking kitchen are the same.
When it comes to choosing floor tiles, large-format tiles in a solid colour are a fail-safe option. Large tiles have far fewer grout lines than smaller tiles and create the illusion of more space.
There are hundreds of different wall tiles to choose from in a huge range of shapes, sizes, materials and colours. Just stick to a few well-chosen colours when selecting your kitchen palette.
Minimalist kitchen tiles don’t have to be plain, you can introduce patterned tiles into a minimalist space if the rest of the room is simple and streamlined.
Minimalist kitchen tile ideas
From simple metro tiles and understated matchstick mosaics to large-scale floor tiles, we’ve picked out some of the most effective tiles for a minimalist space.
Metro tiles
Metro tiles are one of the most popular styles for kitchen walls. They’re a great budget-friendly option and are available in a huge colour spectrum. Metro tiles can be laid in various ways, but for a clean, modern and minimal vibe, the vertical or horizontal stack pattern is one of the best options. Stick to plain metro tiles without a bevelled edge for the most streamlined look.
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Recommended Tile: Rio Blanco
Chic marble tiles
Although marble is associated with opulence and luxury, it can also be an excellent choice in more minimal interiors. Pick light-coloured tiles with a subtle veining pattern to create an elegant, calm-looking kitchen.
Large-scale tiles will help to create a more streamlined look and you can opt for marble-effect porcelain tiles if you don’t want to have to periodically seal real marble tiles.
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Recommended Tile: Viano White Polished Marble
Black and white floor tiles
Add a little visual interest to an understated, minimal kitchen with black and white floor tiles. Subtly patterned tiles can gently elevate minimalist spaces without overpowering them and are a great way to introduce a little character.
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Recommended Tile: Damask Series Decor 2
Concrete effect floor tiles
Concrete-effect porcelain floor tiles are perfect for creating a modern minimalist vibe and they’re much more practical and easy to clean than real concrete.
Large-format tiles are perfect for use in both small and sweeping kitchens where they’ll help to increase the feeling of space.
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Recommended Tile: Fusion Plombo
White floor tiles
You can’t get much more minimalist than white, so pristine white tiles are the perfect choice for creating a clean, seamless-looking kitchen floor.
Opt for large tiles to minimise grout lines and go for a glossy surface if you want to reflect the light around the room.
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Recommended Tile: Bayeux White Porcelain
Mosaic wall tiles
Mosaic tiles may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you’re considering tiles for a minimalist kitchen, but if you keep the colour simple, they can be an excellent addition to an uncomplicated space.
Mosaic tiles are practical and beautiful and you can choose from matt or glossy finishes to contrast with existing kitchen cabinets.
Wood-effect floor tiles
Wood is often a feature of minimalist homes, it’s timeless and understated and goes perfectly with every other colour. Neutral colours are often used in minimalist interiors, so wood is a natural choice.
Opt for wood-effect porcelain tiles for a practical addition to your kitchen. They won’t warp, stain or rot and there’s a vast range of realistic colours and sizes.
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Recommended Tile: Wildwood Nut
Matchstick tiles
These modern mosaic tiles are perfect for adding a little texture to minimalist kitchen walls. Like smaller square mosaics, matchstick tiles are attached to sheets for easy installation, it also makes them ideal for tiling around curved surfaces.
Textured tiles
Although minimalist styles usually feature neutral colour palettes, it doesn’t mean that the tiles need to be plain. There’s a huge range of beautifully textured tiles to choose from so you can add depth and interest to your kitchen walls, without compromising on the overall minimal look.
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Recommended Tile: Stratford Pearl
Terrazzo
Terrazzo tiles have been around for centuries and they’re having something of a renaissance in the interior world. Terrazzo tiles contain small chips of other materials like marble, quartz and glass, giving them their characteristic speckled appearance.
Although extensive use of terrazzo won’t help you achieve a minimalist look, careful use of terrazzo in smaller areas next to plain fixtures and fittings can work wonders in a minimalist kitchen.
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Recommended Tile: Monarch Terrazo
Top tips for getting the minimalist look with tiles
- The minimalist style is clean, streamlined and simple. Use carefully selected tiles in neutral colours to help you achieve the look. Large-format, easy-to-clean tiles are a good choice for floors.
- Large tiles have fewer grout lines so are perfect for creating a more seamless look, especially on floors, but the same rule applies to walls. You can also opt for small wall tiles without creating a fussy look, stick to light colours for the best results.
- Keep to a simple colour palette, pick no more than two colours when choosing your floor and wall tiles.
Atlas Ceramics has a wide range of porcelain wall and floor tiles to help you achieve a minimalist look in your kitchen space. Browse our selection yourself or call one of our experts for advice.