Wood effect porcelain brings all the warmth of natural timber to a kitchen without the moisture concerns or lifting and warping that real wood can suffer in a room this busy.
For the floor, large format wood effect porcelain is the practical choice, maintenance-free and hard-wearing, and usually suitable for underfloor heating, a real advantage over the actual material. A decorative wood-look tile also works beautifully on a splashback or surround. Since the kitchen sees more spills than any other room in the house, a tiled surface remains the most sensible way to protect it day after day. Since the kitchen sees more spills than any other room in the house, a tiled surface remains the most sensible way to protect it.