Bespoke Kitchens in Chipstead | Choosing the Best Kitchen Tiles for an Installation
If you are planning bespoke kitchens in Chipstead, the choice of the tiles should be high on the list. The best kitchen tiles can protect your walls and floors, shape the look of the space and make cleaning easier. ATD Kitchens & Bathrooms has two kitchen showrooms based in Caterham and Oxted, both of which welcome customers from Chipstead.
These customers want practical advice and a tailored kitchen design.
Here, we discuss which materials work better for kitchens, bathrooms and wet rooms, and how colour, shape and texture influence results. We also have flooring available. LVT flooring is a popular covering for a kitchen or bathroom in Chipstead due to its water-resistance.
The Best Materials for Kitchen Tiles
When planning a kitchen design, we focus on the durability, moisture resistance and ease of maintenance in an installation. Kitchens deal with heat, steam and spills every day. Kitchen tiles must be able to cope with these conditions. The wrong choice, or an installation of a substandard quality, could lead to your tiles failing and falling.
Material choices for bespoke kitchens are especially important.
Porcelain Tiles
Porcelain is one of the most reliable choices for kitchen tiles. It is dense, hardwearing and resistant to stains. You can use it on a wall or a floor. Porcelain works well in busier family kitchens in Chipstead because it stands up so well against heavy foot traffic.
Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic tiles are slightly softer than porcelain but still suitable for most kitchen walls. They are cost-effective, and available in a wide range of colours and finishes. For low-traffic floors, ceramic can also be a practical option and one that is highly affordable.
Natural Stone
A stone tile, such as limestone or slate, adds texture and character to bespoke kitchens. However, they still need sealing and ongoing maintenance. If you want a natural finish from your kitchen showroom visit, ask about the long-term care needed before making a decision.
Glass Tiles
Glass tiles are ideal for use as splashbacks. They reflect light and help smaller kitchens in Chipstead to feel brighter. They are easier to wipe clean, making them practical behind hobs and sinks. This is an excellent choice for a smaller kitchen design or bathroom design.
Choosing the Right Tile Format
Tiles for a kitchen in Chipstead are not just functional.
They define the overall look of your kitchen design. Lighter colours such as white, cream or pale grey create the cleaner, more open feel that suits contemporary bespoke kitchens or a small bathroom space.
Darker tones like navy, charcoal or deep green add contrast and work particularly well with handleless cabinetry or timber finishes.
Large-format tiles reduce visible grout lines, and create a seamless look. This suits modern kitchen tiles in open-plan layouts. A metro tile remains popular for splashbacks. Laid in a brick or herringbone pattern, they add visual interest but without overpowering a space.
Textured tiles introduce depth, but use them carefully. In a working area, smooth surfaces are easy to clean for our Chipstead customers.
When you visit either of our kitchen showrooms in Caterham or Oxted, you can see how different tile combinations work alongside cabinets, worktops and a wide range of other materials, such as LVT flooring.
Tiles for Bathrooms and Wet Rooms
Bathroom design requires even greater attention to water resistance. In wet rooms, surfaces must cope with constant moisture. Porcelain tiles are again a leading choice. They absorb very little water and are suitable for walls or floors. In wet rooms, using slip-resistant finishes can improve safety especially for any older family members.
Ceramic tiles are ideal for bathroom walls in Chipstead.
They are easy to maintain and come in a wide range of styles, making it easier to coordinate them correctly with your bathroom design.
Natural stone can work in bathrooms, but sealing is essential. Using a treatment can stop water from staining or damaging a surface. For wet rooms, consider smaller tiles or mosaic formats on the floor.
These create more grout lines, which improve grip underfoot.
Many homeowners in Chipstead also combine tiles with LVT flooring in adjoining areas. LVT flooring offers water resistance, extra comfort underfoot and a wider choice of finishes to include wooden and stone effects. It can be a practical alternative in family bathrooms where you will want comfort and warmth without compromising on durability.
Practical Considerations
Before choosing kitchen tiles or tiles for wet rooms, ask yourself:
- Do you want low maintenance or are you prepared for upkeep?
- How much daily wear will the surface face?
- Do tiles complement a kitchen design or bathroom design?
- Do you need slip resistance for children or family members?
ATD Kitchens & Bathrooms guides customers from Chipstead through the final decisions in kitchen showroom environments. Seeing materials in person makes it easy to compare the finishes, colours or textures under realistic lighting so you know how they will look in the home.
If you are planning bespoke kitchens in Chipstead, or upgrading from bathrooms to wet rooms, visit our Caterham or Oxted showrooms. Our team will help you select kitchen tiles, and LVT flooring solutions, that combine the style a property needs with long-term performance.