The kitchen is the heart and soul of most of our homes, so getting the design of this room wrong could be disastrous. Most South Africans spend a lot of time in our kitchens preparing meals for family and friends every day, so ideally you want to spend that time in a room that is well-designed and modern, right?

There are many different kinds of wall tiles designs available and making a decision as to which kitchen wall tiles to choose can be overwhelming. Do you choose something classic or trendy? Something subtle or eye-catching?

By following this guide on how to choose kitchen wall tiles, you'll be able to select the perfect tiles for the heart of your home. We'll show you how to find the right style and colour for your space, in no time at all!

5 Things to Consider Before Choosing Kitchen Wall Tiles for Your Home

Subway, tozzetti, listello, and spotters – these words can sound like names of Italian dishes rather than kitchen wall tiles for the home. If you’re wondering which kitchen wall tiles to choose to create your perfect dream kitchen, then follow these five tips before making your decision:

#1 – Consider the overall style of your kitchen

When you’re renovating or redoing your kitchen, make sure you’ve chosen an overall design theme or style for the kitchen before you begin. Do you like a more traditional kitchen style or a more modern, simplistic design? Or do you like a design that sits somewhere in between?

#2 – Choose the overall colour combination

When deciding on the colour or colour combination of your kitchen, you’ll be taking into account the colour of the wall tiles, the kitchen counters, the kitchen cupboards and the floor tiles in order to make sure they flow together well. In terms of kitchen wall tile ideas, you’re going to want to consider these questions when deciding on the tile:

• Do you want a light or dark tile?
• Do you want a plain or patterned design?
• Do you want a glossy or matte finish
• Do you want a smooth or textured tile?

#3 – Consider the durability and maintenance of the tile

For the kitchen, you’re going to want to choose a tile that is durable because it needs to be able to withstand a lot of action in the kitchen area. Some tiles are more resistant to scratches than others, and these would be a good choice for the kitchen. You also want to choose a tile that is easy to clean, thanks to the number of spills, sprays and spatter that happen in the kitchen, especially around the oven and hob.

#4 – Know your budget

Always make sure that your price range and budget are clear. You need to know what you can afford in order to make sure you don’t overspend. Once you’ve worked out a clear budget, find tile options that are within your price range. When considering your budget always make sure you include additional costs like tile accessories, tile adhesive, grouting and installation costs too.

#5 – Understand your space and what will work

Understanding how tile size can impact the size of your kitchen will go a long way in helping you make the right decision when it comes to kitchen wall tiles. Remember that if your kitchen is small size, consider using smaller tiles on the walls to create the illusion of space.

Choose CTM To Get The Right Kitchen Wall Tiles

If you’re still struggling to decide which kitchen wall tile design is best for you, why not try to visualise before you buy? Use the CTM Tile Visualizer, to get a real-feel for the tiles you like in your exact space. It’s a virtual app that can help you to see whether the design of a space is going to work before you make a purchase.

At CTM, we offer a wide selection of kitchen wall tiles to choose from. From mosaics in all shapes and sizes to decorative tiles like tozzetti tiles and spotters, find the widest range of wall tiles for the kitchen now at CTM.

Shop at CTM online now and get your tiles (and other tiling accessories) delivered to your door now.