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Lilith Hudson

6 Mistakes That Are Making Your Kitchen Tiles Look Cheap and Not Elevated — And What You Can Do Instead

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, open shelving, and an orange and white checkerboard tiled backsplash.

Tiles play a vital role in the composition of our kitchens, yet they often end up as an afterthought in our designs. Cabinets, countertops, and appliances all come before tiling on the list of priorities during a kitchen renovation, but without careful thought and consideration, your tiles can end up looking cheap and cut-rate.

Keeping up with the latest kitchen tile trends is only half the solution. You also need to choose the right size, color, grout, and layout pattern (among other things) to ensure your kitchen feels fresh and current. Then there's also the matter of durability to consider, especially in kitchen floor tiles, because nothing will make your tiles look cheaper and more uncared for than cracked, scratched, or worn stoneware.

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