Terracotta Tile Kitchens With Terracotta Floors

The tonal approach photography by amelia stanwix.

Terracotta tile kitchens with terracotta floors.

Terracotta translates from italian as baked earth and as a category of ceramic tile it refers to tiles created from a particularly porous and easily shaped clay with a high iron content that gives the tiles their characteristic reddish brown color. Terracotta floors may have once been relegated to faux mediterranean kitchens complete with ornate wood cabinetry and wrought iron chandeliers but if the rooms below are any indication they re now a surface of choice for modern spaces. As much as we love the material it seemingly clashes with today s millennial pink terrazzo infused scandinavian chic decor or so we thought. With humble beginnings dating back to ancient civilizations the rust hued tile is closely associated with mediterranean styled villas and sweet country cottages.

How do they perform and hold up in a kitchen. Buy only from a seller whose reputation you trust though even then you may encounter problems. If you ve already renovated a kitchen or are just beginning the process you know how overwhelming the details can be. Our fittings and material spotlights are quick guides to basic kitchen fixtures to familiarize you with terminology pros and cons and relevant reader reviews.

Design styling and architecture by georgia ezra. I kept the same footprint recommended a countertop in a honed black granite for budget purposes and well black goes with everything and then added in even more terracotta tiles with a glazed. While high quality terra cotta will last forever it s difficult to assess the quality even for pros. Take terra cotta floors for example.

Pros cons of terra cotta tile terra cotta is often used glazed or unglazed to create a rustic weathered look. Urban angles inspiration for a mid sized transitional u shaped kitchen in sydney with a farmhouse sink blue cabinets white splashback subway tile splashback stainless steel appliances beige floor shaker cabinets solid surface benchtops terra cotta floors with island and white benchtop. The broad category of clay ceramic tiles contains several subcategories and one of the oldest is terracotta. So when i shared my advice on what to do with this homeowner s kitchen i definitely did not recommend ripping out the floors.

The expanded counter space made way for a beautiful double basin enameled cast iron sink.