When designing a kitchen, we focus on the overall look of materials and how these could fit in with the rest of your home. Your kitchen walls are often subject to friction and abrasion, thus showing visible signs of wear much more evident than those in other areas of your household.
If you wish to refurbish your kitchen, all its components need to be harmonized.
Under no circumstances you should neglect the countertop, stoves and working area. Since it's a large surface that's also prone to getting dirty, it will undoubtedly be the first to look uncared-for if it's not in impeccable condition.
Here is a list of the best materials for your kitchen walls:
Porcelain
It's a greatly resistant and easy-to-clean material, especially if you go for a larger size that reduces the number of visible joints. Both price and model ranges are endless, which makes porcelain a great material for all circumstances.
Small sized tiles
Their main advantage is that they add a peculiar texture to your kitchen walls, whilst making it harder to look after them. In addition, we recommend reserving tiles for only one wall, which will be put on display and made the true kitchen protagonist.
Natural Stone
Its beauty is unparalleled. Covering the kitchen walls with this porous and delicate material requires more care than others, but it ages a lot better. The passage of time makes it shine even brighter than before.
Same material as the counter
It's a coherent and linear option for your kitchen walls, especially if the counter's material is porcelain or stone. It will give your kitchen an effortless and minimalistic look.
Microcement
Its greatest perk? Versatility. It doesn't take up that much room and can be applied onto every other kitchen material. We recommend you use it to cover the walls rather than the ground, considering how thin microcement is. Additionally, it's waterproof and gets easier to clean overtime.