Hydraulic flooring for kitchens can solve a variety of problems. Especially if the size of the room is small. But why, and more importantly, how? Undoubtedly, two questions that surely haunt your head at the moment and to which we want to answer in ParaTuReforma.
Main reasons for using tile flooring in small kitchens
First of all, we want to emphasize that we are not going to talk about the traditional hydraulic kitchen floor, but about the hydraulic imitation flooring. The latter has been manufactured in porcelain stoneware, a material with many additional advantages over the cement compacted by hydraulic dams that was used to produce the original.
In fact, the use of this material is the element that explains many of the virtues that imitation hydraulic kitchen tiles have when designing and decorating small spaces. Let’s take a look at them:
- They are maintenance free. By this we mean that, once you install them, you will only have to worry about cleaning them. There is no need for polishing or additional treatments.
- They are very safe, and why? They have anti-slip treatments that reduce the risk of slipping in the kitchen.
- They are highly resistant. It doesn’t matter if you drop a can from a great height. The hardness of this material will make it practically impossible for it to suffer any damage. This quality makes, in addition, that it can remain in great condition for several decades.
- Versatility. These kitchen tiles can also be placed on the wall as tiles. Something that will help you provide greater harmony and uniformity to the space.
However, what really catches the eye when it comes to decorating modern kitchens is the incredible visual power of imitation hydraulic floors. This is mainly because they have very colorful and original designs, marked by the use of mosaics and geometric figures.
Just take a look at our collection of flooring for kitchens to realize it. This, as we will see later, will be very useful when it comes to delimit spaces within the room without using screens, walls or other elements that take up enough room.
4 ideas for choosing kitchen tiles that will enhance the space
At this point, surely you already have clear why placing hydraulic kitchen tiles is a very interesting option if yours has few square meters of surface. Therefore, now it is time for us to give you some tips and ideas to make the most of them, enhancing as much as possible the feeling of spaciousness.
1. Format of hydraulic kitchen tiles
You should know that, traditionally, hydraulic tiles have had dimensions of 20 x 20 cm. This format has been largely respected with the introduction of porcelain stoneware, but variants have appeared in order to better adapt to the needs of each room.
This is the reason why, nowadays, you can find smaller hydraulic tiles. A good example is the Villena Blue model by Ape, whose dimensions are 15 x 15 cm. However, there are also larger ones, as shown by the Triana Star range (25 x 25 cm).
Generally speaking, we can assure you that any of these floors will look great in your small kitchen. However, the smaller the tiles, the more spacious you will feel.
2. Colors and designs
In small kitchens, as in any other small room in a house, light must be maximized. The more it is reflected, the bigger it will seem.
This is the reason why here we advise you to choose tiles in very light tones. Undoubtedly, a vigorous white like the Valencia White model will be perfect for you. However, beige and gray are highly recommended alternatives, especially if you want to print a retro or industrial touch to the decoration.
On the other hand, we do not advise you to overload the space with mosaics or other colorful designs. At least, not in a generalized way.
3. Hydraulic tile rugs for your kitchen
Delimiting spaces in a small kitchen is a particularly complex task, as we said before. However, hydraulic floors can be very useful in this regard.
When we talk about hydraulic tile carpets we refer to a square or rectangular fragment of the floor in which different pieces are used. For example, to make them, it is useful to use floor tiles with more overloaded designs such as those of the Fiorella collection by Ape. Of course, surrounded by the whites and grays that we mentioned in the previous point.
But what is the purpose of this type of carpet? Mainly, to highlight a specific space , which is usually the one where the kitchen table is placed.
4. Don’t stay on the floor
Logically, small kitchens are usually located inside small apartments and apartments. In them, in order to obtain greater amplitude, it is normal to design open kitchens that communicate directly with the living room and dining room.
In these cases, hydraulic tiles need not be confined to the floor. Not even to the wall. Many decorating experts recommend using them, for example, to clad islands and peninsulas, as well as areas intended for cooking and dishwashing. In this way, it is possible to take their space-enhancing effect one step further.
Tiles that will make your kitchen look bigger
You already know why the hydraulic floor for small kitchens is such an interesting option when choosing the pavement of the room. What’s more, you have also figured out how to make the most of it when it comes to enhancing the spaciousness of the room. You just have to choose the designs that you like the most and best fit with the characteristics of the room and ask us for a quote. Contact ParaTuReforma and we will be happy to help you in everything you need to start enjoying the kitchen of your dreams.
