Colourful kitchen tiles are our latest obsession, and these inspirational spaces prove why

Kitchens are a place where we spend so much of our time at home. It tends to be where people gather, whether it’s over a pot of tea or simply chatting around the kitchen island.

This is perhaps the reason why so many people tend to play it safe when it comes to the design of their kitchen. Soft neutrals seem to be the default option, and while I have nothing bad to say about beautiful shades of off white, beige and grey, it can sometimes feel like kitchens are all starting to look the same.

If you’re a lover of colour, there’s no reason not to extend this impulse to your kitchen. Tiles offer such vast design possibilities, from patterned designs, to using alternating colours to create lines or shapes.

They’re certainly more difficult to change up than a coat of paint, so this is not one for those who get tired of things quickly, but if you fall in love with a tile, then why not put it pride of place in your kitchen?

Here are some gorgeous spaces that have us daydreaming about tiles…