Kitchen ceramics
The kitchen is probably the most demanding room in a home: humidity, grease, cleaning chemicals, accidental knocks, temperature changes. Choosing the right ceramic determines how the kitchen will age over the next twenty years.
Rectified porcelain is the standard choice for modern kitchens: waterproof, easy to clean, scratch-resistant and available in large formats that reduce grout lines (areas where dirt accumulates). On this page you'll find real-life settings featuring Stile ceramics in kitchens, along with the most recommended collections for this room.
How to choose your kitchen ceramics
Four key criteria:
- Matt or satin finish: in the kitchen, avoid high-gloss polished finishes on the floor. They show every footprint or splash. Matt is the most practical option.
- Format: 60×60 or 60×120 are the most versatile. Larger formats (120×120) bring visual spaciousness but require a very flat substrate.
- Colour: in small kitchens, light tones visually expand the space. In large kitchens, mid or dark tones bring warmth.
- Wall-to-floor continuity: using the same ceramic as flooring and wall cladding (at least in the dining area) creates a sense of spaciousness.
Kitchen styles and recommended effects
- Modern minimalist kitchen: concrete or light marble effect.
- Modern rustic kitchen: stone effect (limestone, travertine) or fine terrazzo.
- Industrial kitchen: dark concrete or granite effect.
- Premium kitchen: Calacatta marble effect on the wall, matt or polished on the floor.
Maintenance
Kitchen porcelain only needs water and a neutral soap. For more persistent grease, use household degreasers without concentrated bleach. Avoid strong acids in areas with cement-based grout: they can affect the joints in the long run.
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