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How to Find a Great Kitchen Tile Pattern Idea

Sat 03 Feb 2007 - 15:41

How to Find a Great Kitchen Tile Pattern Idea
By Carlo Morelli

The Internet is an excellent source when you are looking for that one perfect kitchen tile pattern idea. Believe it or not many people every day find a vast wealth of information readily available online for all kinds of needs and wants. As a matter of fact that is probably how you came to be here. The good news is that there are many wonderful ideas from which to choose and we will discuss some popular ideas for tile patterns below. Keep in mind when reading about the wonderful patterns that are all around, that you do not have to go with any of these patterns and sometimes the best gift can be the inspiration you receive in order to design patterns of your own.

Monochromatic Colors

Some great design ideas or more specifically kitchen tile pattern ideas include monochromatic patterns that are designed with color schemes made of very similar colors. This look can be very dramatic through the use of different sizes of tiles and different materials in order to make the tiles really stand out. You can go from glossy finishes to mattes or even stone in the same color for an elegant appeal. If this doesn't work for you, it's important to remember that not everyone is the same and there are many great ideas. Somewhere out there is one that should appeal to your great taste.

Another thing you can do when checking out some of the wonderful kitchen tile pattern ideas for monochromatic color schemes in today's market is to consider the value that using different sized tiles for different aspects of your project. You could use large tiles for floors, smaller for the countertop, and even smaller pieces of tile in the same color for a backsplash. You can also use tiny pieces of tile for a mosaic effect.

Tile Options

When looking for a great kitchen tile pattern idea you should keep in mind where you will be using tile in your kitchen as much as you consider your own personal tastes for decorating. There are all kinds of places that you might find tile in the average kitchen. The floor, the countertops, the backsplashes, and decorative touches throughout your kitchen may be created with tile. My favorite kitchen tile pattern idea is always one that includes a copious amount of imagination and some degree of whimsy.

I've seen all kinds of amazing things done through the use of tile in kitchens. From "Under the Sea" themes to some of the most elegant and classic use of tile for the purpose of design and all kinds of themes and patterns in between. Find the theme that works for your and create a pattern that appeals to that particular theme. Your backsplash is the biggest area in which you can actually play with your design ideas and have fun. Use the remaining tile in your kitchen to compliment the theme or tone you are trying to create with your backsplash.

You can also check with your local retail centers if you are really stuck for a truly great kitchen tile pattern idea. You might find that they have some templates on hand or some really great books that offer templates and advice in which you can read and come up with even better ideas of your own. Remember the most important thing is that you create a kitchen that you cannot only live with but also one that is functional for the needs of you and your family.

Visit http://www.onlinetips.org for tips on choosing tile patterns for an entryway.

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