Even for the less messy cooks among us, tile that reaches to ceiling has its draw. In larger kitchens, tiled walls create a focal point that's often hard to achieve in the ultra-functional space. And, the reflective surfaces can visually expand a space, adding some much needed depth in small dark kitchens too.
However, as much as I love the idea, I worry about the long term impact. Tile choices are among the trickiest to make because tiling is no small commitment. It's a choice that both you and future tenants will most likely have to live with.
Do you see it as an enduring trend or a waste of resources?
Images: 1: Christina Murphy Interiors, 2:Elle Decor, 3, 4:House Beautiful, 5: Lauren Liess,
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That second one is just lovely. The crisp white shelving and serving bowls against that dark tile. . . perfetto! I think it's a nifty trend, but this is from someone who's only ever rented and probably wouldn't have the funds in the budget even if I wanted to remodel. Alas. Someday!
Every single one of these kitchens is my dream kitchen... I could live in it!!
I'm really loving the first set of tiles. Would love to know where they are from? I have been debtaing this same concept for quite a while. I currently have a galley kitchen that has not been updated since the 1950s. Seriously. This is no laughing matter and is in desperate need of a makeover. I have one wall that is compeltely bare and essentially useless. This is the wall I have thought of tiling- floor to cieling in a moroccan-esque tile. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I love all five of 'em! My favorites are #1 and #2.
I have floor to ceiling tiles in my bathroom. It's been 11 years now and I just love it. Best decision I ever made.
Love, love, love these. My kitchen has tile up to the ceiling and even the window sills and frames are tiled with curved (is it called bullnose?) pieces. It makes the whole room look so polished.
The the kitchen in the cover story of the September Issue of Canadian House and Home has this technique nailed! Beautiful!
Love this look! I actually love any kitchen that doesn't have upper cabinets like a lot of these.
I hate to be picky, but isn't this counter to ceiling tiles? It's still interesting, but floor to ceiling would be a different post.
in Portugal, floor-to-ceiling tiles are enduring trend... since ever, in the both kitchen and bathroom