Kitchen Splashback Tile Ideas

It’s time to style your kitchen, and one of the best ways to do this is by working with your kitchen splashback to really communicate your design idea throughout the kitchen space. The kitchen splashback is often the focal point of your space and also the area that takes the most heat (quite literally). A quality tile will extend the lifetime of your splashback. This surface area cops heat, moisture and the occasional splats of pasta sauce, and for this reason it really should be an area you invest in both quality and practicality wise. As tile specialists, we recommend you come and see our 6000ft² showroom to explore your options in person - in the meantime we have put together a few ideas following the current splashback trends for you to read and get inspired!

The Metro (Subway) Tile

Starting with the metro tile or subway tile, this look isn’t going anywhere fast, it’s far too flexible a style and practical to boot. The subway tile can be chosen in different colours and finishes to fit into your design. Playing with the format of the subway tile can really create some interest or texture in the room, while using contrasting grout can add some geometry and colour if your space is otherwise neutral.

Mediterranean Tiles

After a few years mainly home bound in this pandemic, searches for mediterranean style kitchens soared. We hear you! Who wouldn’t want to cook or dine in a mediterranean villa, or in this case your home?

Perrin&Rowe

A mediterranean tile can actually be in the style of many dreamy destinations, Italy, Spain, Tunisia, France, Portugal, Morocco. All of which are brightly coloured, patterned tiles which work great as a pop of colour in a neutral room or to tie together a colourful room. They can be rustic and vintage or quite contemporary with the right styling, for this reason we find them surprisingly flexible to design a space with!

Geometric

Incorporating geometric shapes into your splashback can really lift a neutral palette and add some interest to your kitchen. You can do this by choosing a tile with a geometric shape or pattern, lay the tiles in a geometric pattern or even use a contrasting grout colour to highlight the shape of the tile.

Glossy

We are making a case for glossy tiles, they’re practical and they can work in so many different settings. Take a look.

Frankly, this list could have been much longer, there are truly so many beautiful ways to style your kitchen and home. That’s where we come in, we are tile specialists and experts in quality design. Do come and see us at our Cork showroom or contact us to start designing your dream space today!

7 Tips For Renovating Your Master Bathroom Or En-Suite

Create a sanctuary in your home with your new bathroom. We all want a bathroom that reflects our personal style and also be able to deliver the comfort and practicality that we need at the same time. It is also important that your bathroom has the right fixtures and fittings that are capable of providing function and value as well. Through careful planning and choosing the right bathroom design, you can have it all.  

When it comes to adding value to your Cork home, renovating your bathroom is arguably one of the most important investments you can make.

Our design experts at Riva Tiles & Bathrooms share some of the best tips and creative ideas that could turn your master bathroom dream into reality:

1. Bathroom Floor Plans

If you have limited budget, the best way to save money on your bathroom renovation is to keep the new bathroom’s plumbing fixtures close to the bathroom’s existing plumbing. Give the impression that the existing space is a little bigger through the use of some easy renovation tricks for your bathroom:

• pedestal sinks are best known for making the bathroom look more spacious

• avoid blocking natural light by adding clear glass shower doors replacing shower curtains on baths

• open the space with the use monochrome colour schemes where you compliment your paint with your bathroom tiles making it seem less enclosed

• consider using a big mirror as an alternative to a small medicine cabinet mirror.

Visual tricks like these could visually double the space in your en-suite or master bathroom.

Match your bathroom tiles with your fittings & furniture to give a seamless look to your master bathroom or en-suite.

glass doors on showers and baths open up the room allowing in natural light.

2. Maximise the Space in your En-Suite or Master Bathroom

Try to use all the space of your en-suite or master bathroom as much as possible. If your home’s bathroom is on the smaller side, you can use some creative tips to re-design the space and make the bathroom look larger.

Choosing the perfect bathroom tiles for your en-suite or master bathroom can create the illusion of space and brighten the room. Marble tiles give a luxurious and sophisticated feel to your bathroom. Subway white bathroom tiles are an affordable and stylish option for those on a budget but don’t want to sacrifice the overall look. Compliment your bathroom furniture and fixtures with large format porcelain or ceramic bathroom tiles which give an elegant and seamless look to your bathroom.

The addition of glass doors for bath, spas, tubs and showers are perfect if your purpose is to open up the room. Pedestal sinks are ideal since they occupy lesser space when compared to cabinets. However, installing bathroom furniture and cabinets reduce clutter and allow you to hide any plumbing or bathing products you have on show. All cabinets and tower cabinets above the toilets, as well as towel racks are perfect for those who need storage, but who don’t have much space to work with.

At Riva Tiles and Bathrooms, we have stylish and affordable solutions to suit your ideal bathroom design. Visit our Cork tile showroom to find out more:

ADD LIGHT WITH CLEVER USE OF BATHROOM MIRRORS & BRIGHT TILE DESIGNS.

MATCH YOUR PAINT WITH YOUR BATHROOM TILES TO BRIGHTEN THE SPACE.

3. Lighting Design

Although an elegant finish on bathroom faucets would definitely make your en-suite or master bathroom look sophisticated and elegant, consider installing sufficient and luxurious overhead or ambiant bathroom lighting.

For bathrooms, overhead lighting is very important. Well-designed vanity lighting in a bathroom is capable of eliminating the shadows on faces as well as making the bathroom itself appear brighter and bigger. A combination of LED recessed lights with wall sconces beside or over the bathroom mirror is also a great idea as you can consider installing and using dimmer switches whenever it’s too bright. Visit out Cork showroom to see our range of bathroom mirrors and other bathroom accessories.

4. Decide On Your Bathroom Renovation Budget.

Discuss the bathroom fixtures and finishes you are plan to use and how much of a budget you’re willing to spend on your bathroom or en-suite renovation. This planning would be very helpful and go a long way toward keeping with your bathroom renovation plan as you move along with the renovation. Speak to the professionals at Riva Tiles & Bathrooms in Cork who can also offer a vision for your unique bathroom style and offer you many design options for your bathroom renovation that meet your budget needs.

riva tiles & bathrooms: Wet rooms add value to your home by adding a luxurious finish to your master bathroom

5. Wet Rooms

Wet rooms might not function well with every bathroom design, but when you have space and resources for one, it can add a lot of value to the home. Most wet rooms include a shower, sink and a toilet, without anything separating them. The uniqueness of wet rooms really comes into play when choosing the perfect bathroom floor tiles.

The most important thing to remember when building a wet room in your home is that everything must be able to resist moisture. Waterproofing your bathroom cabinets and bathroom flooring is essential in order to have a well-functioning wet room in your home. Adding bathroom floor tiles is one of the key features that distinguishes a wet room from other bathroom designs. It is important to consider the seamless look of the tiled flooring of the shower which extends to the rest of the en-suite or master bathroom.

6. Pick Timeless, Yet Durable Bathroom Flooring

Our stunning range of porcelain, ceramic and stone tiles look beautiful and elegant, and they are also water-resistant choices making them the perfect tiles for bathroom flooring. Whether you are looking for marble, mosaic or wood grain effect porcelain tiles, we have the bathroom tile solution to suit your style and budget.

Choose the perfect bathroom floor tiles at riva tiles & bathrooms cork.

7. Consider Installing Under-floor Heating For Your Tiled Bathroom.

Having an under floor heating system that can be laid under the tile in the bathroom is a nice add-on for your Cork home. Not only is a heated floor more comfortable but the feel of warmth on normally cold tile in the morning is a nice change that you will certainly enjoy. It’s important to ensure that the under floor heating system you’re going to get can be used inside the shower. For those who are interested in this type of heated bathroom, it is ideal to consult our team of professionals at Riva Tiles & Bathrooms in Cork who can help you choose the perfect under-floor heating solution for your home.

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Top 7 Tips For Renovating Your Master Bathroom:

• Check your Bathroom’s Floor Plan.

• Maximise the space.

• Lighting Design - Overhead vs Ambient.

• Decide on your Design Budget.

• Install a Wet Room.

• Timeless & Durable Tile Flooring.

• Consider the Use of Under-Floor Heating.

CALL THE FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL BATHROOM AND TILE SPECIALISTS AT RIVA TILES & BATHROOMS IN CORK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR BATHROOM TILES AND BATHWARES: