Renovation Spotlight: How Natural White Zellige Spiced Up Chrissy M’s Kitchen
Using tile in the kitchen is a popular choice, but it’s not every day that we see innovative installations. Designer and home décor inspiration Chrissy Melin recently revealed her kitchen renovation on Instagram, and we couldn’t be more in love.
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Replacing one neutral kitchen look with another may not sound like a significant transformation, but Chrissy’s design choices in the renovated space reflect her personal style and highlight the stunning features of this beautiful room. Her stylish design is the perfect example of Zellige tile’s kitchen versatility — you don’t have to stop at the backsplash! We’ll be referencing this renovation and its design lessons next time a kitchen redo is in order.
Natural Tile, Meet Natural Light
One of the best things about a natural, handmade tile is how it interacts with the natural light in the room. Our Natural White Zellige 4″x4″ tile helps showcase these stunning windows rather than detract from the view.
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When you incorporate an organic tile (imperfections and all) into a space full of natural light, you’ll instantly add depth and movement to the room. The tile reflects the changing light throughout the day, and we can’t think of a better way to bridge the gap between outside and in.
One Tile, Multiple Personalities
Chrissy didn’t just use our Zellige tile in one kitchen corner; she incorporated the Natural White tiles throughout the room. Rather than choosing several different tile colors or sizes, she capitalized on Zellige tile’s ability to have multiple personalities. When you have several placements throughout a space, your tile will inevitably pick up different tones. The under-cabinet lighting in one area brings out the warmer tones in this square Zellige. Hop over to the stovetop nook, and you’ll see the cooler tones shine through.
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When choosing the best tile for your kitchen renovation, it’s essential to consider the other design elements that will surround the tile — a change in lighting, paint color, or surface finish can all affect the tile’s presentation. We can always tell when a designer has planned the details individually and as a whole. The result is a room that highlights the best features of every element.
Sky’s (or Ceiling’s) the Limit
When you have tile that’s so versatile and stunning, what’s stopping you from using it in place of paint or wallpaper to cover a space completely? If you’re Chrissy, nothing! We hope she can hear our loud applause for her decision to tile all the way up to the ceiling in the kitchen nook.
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Tiling up to the ceiling is a standard practice in bathrooms and even laundry spaces, but many kitchen renovations aren’t as bold. In this case, using tile instead of another new medium and pattern helps keep the space neutral and minimalist. The choice to continue with our Natural White Zellige rather than switch to a different tile reinforces the feeling of continuity. If you’ve been afraid to extend your use of tile beyond the backsplash, take inspiration from Chrissy and run with your ideas.
We can’t wait to see the next renovation inspiration from Home with Chrissy M. In the meantime, we’ll be scoping out a spot for potential floor-to-ceiling tile installation in every kitchen we enter.
