Today, one of the most sought-after materials for creating a stylish interior is the hog tile on the kitchen apron. In the article we will consider not only classic, but also original ways of using this tile.
The main dimensions of the tile hog
The piglet is a rectangular ceramic tile that resembles a brick. Initially, it served for cladding of buildings, then migrated to the walls of the subway, which is why they call it the “metro” in the United States and Great Britain.
Kabanchik has three main sizes:
- small 7.5 x 10 cm;
- large 10x20 (10x30) cm;
- large 28.5x8.5 cm
Since a large tile visually reduces small-sized kitchens, a standard size of 10x20 cm is used for them. Any product is suitable in spacious rooms.
Types of hog tiles
A distinctive feature of the pig is chamfers - beveled edges running along the perimeter.
With chamfer
Chamfers (or facets) give the product volume. Especially effectively with them looks glazed surface.
In the photo kitchen in chocolate shades, lined with convex tiles with facets.
Without chamfer
Flat products without chamfers look concisely and are used in the event that the space does not want to be overloaded with embossed textures.
Tile apron color
Since the demand for hog is great, manufacturers produce all kinds of new tiles, using the entire color palette, and also play with textures, imitating natural materials.
White
This color has consistently remained popular due to its versatility. Perfectly harmonizes with any shade, does not attract much attention, adding "air".
In the photo is a kitchen with a white apron, originally located on the bottom of the wall.
The black
Deep black apron - a bold and incredibly stylish way to highlight the working space. Dark hog looks luxurious, but has a small minus: on its glossy surface any dirt is clearly visible.
In the photo there is a youth kitchen in which not only the apron is trimmed with a boar, but also a wall above the doorway.
Blue
The tile of heavenly or dark blue color looks original and gives freshness to the interior.
Beige
The apron of a neutral shade well fits into kitchen of pastel (dairy, blue) tones. Sometimes serves as a backdrop for bright elements of the situation.
Gray
Another universal color apron, which is suitable for both light and dark facades of the kitchen set.
Color
Color gives the kitchen a special character. A multi-colored apron will allow you to create a unique interior. And red - will attract attention and create an atmosphere of hospitality.
Orange
If the kitchen does not have enough light and comfort, the use of an orange apron will be a great solution.
Yellow
The sunny yellow color of the apron adds a cheerfulness to the interior or serves as a bright accent.
Green
Olive, pistachio, mint, green - shades of green in the interior of the kitchen give a sense of calm and natural harmony, improve mood.
In the photo kitchen with natural motifs. Olive apron with a border in harmony with the natural textures of the countertops and cabinets: marble and wood.
Purple
Such a shade for tile-hog rarely used. Lilac color gives the kitchen not only tenderness, but also uniqueness.
Apron design
A kitchen apron, lined with a pig, can drag along the corner or occupy the wall entirely. Depending on the area allocated for it, various types of coatings and additional decor are selected.
If the headset occupies the entire wall, it is recommended to use glazed products. Glossy coating effectively reflects the light, visually expanding the space.
Hog with a matte finish is less common. It is used in interiors where gloss is stylistically irrelevant, or in kitchens with an abundance of shiny surfaces.
In the photo there is a black kitchen, the glossy apron of which is favorably highlighted by the built-in lamps.
Hog is easily combined with other tiles, for example, when you need to select the area between the stove and the hood. The mosaic inscribed in an apron in a thin stripe looks harmoniously.
In the photo there is a small kitchen decorated with an apron of emerald hues and a tile with a pattern in the zone of the plate.
You can also combine different colors and layout methods.
Photo tiles with a pattern
There are products, as well as a usual tile, imitating natural invoices: marble, a brick.
A hog with an ornament, pattern, or lettering is often found in the Scandinavian style or provance.
Which grout to choose for the tile on the apron?
First of all, take into account its composition: for the kitchen is best suited grout based on epoxy resins, resistant to dirt. If we talk about the palette, then for a monotone neutral apron it is recommended to choose a grout similar in color to the tile itself. Universal are white and gray grout.
The photo shows a burgundy apron with a grout to match the color of the seams, without focusing attention on them.
If you need to make the apron accent, you can use contrasting combinations. For example, a black grout on a white tile will give the interior a graphic effect. If the tile is dark, white seams will accentuate the texture or interesting shade.
In the photo is an example of a contrast grout. Without it, the wall above the work area would look empty and unfinished.
Layout options for the hog tile
If you use plastic panels that imitate hog, there will be only two lining options: vertical and horizontal. But the rectangular shape of the individual elements of the tile allows you to lay it in several ways:
- Vertical with offset. A method by which you can visually lengthen a tiled wall.
- Horizontal scatter. The most common option when the tile is laid with an offset, like a brick.
- Horizontal stacking. Accurate “seam-to-seam” method with emphasis on geometric accuracy.
- Vertical stacking. A way to emphasize the severity of lines in the interior.
- Diagonally. Elements are placed at an angle of 45 °. This option is suitable for small kitchens, as it visually expands the apron area.
- Herringbone. The tile keeps within a zigzag and makes a beautiful pattern.
In the photo is a black vertical hog, which adds respectability to the interior.
How does a hog apron look in different interior styles?
Tile-hog is so multifunctional that it will fit into any interior.
Provence ("French country") combines rustic simplicity and sophistication. An apron can have a drawing or, on the contrary, act as a background for cozy details and an old headset.
In a spacious loft with rough textures fit white tile, which will serve as a contrast to industrial furniture. An interesting option is when the smooth, glossy finish of the apron echoes the textured brickwork.
Due to its laconic form, the boar will harmoniously fit into both the modern and Scandinavian style of the kitchen.
In the photo, the kitchen is in a modern direction with herringbone tiled tiles.
In the classic style will find its use beige hog, shading the magnificence of a luxurious headset and rich decor elements.
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Tile-hog does not lose its relevance for many years. This is a modern practical material that protects the kitchen, while acting as its decoration.
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