Remodeling any room in your home can be exciting as the project provides the opportunity to breathe new life into a space. However, if you asked many homeowners what room they would most like to give a makeover, there’s a pretty good chance that kitchens would top the list. A primary reason why the room is on so many family’s remodeling wish lists is that the kitchen is no longer just about simple meal preparation -- depending on your lifestyle, your home’s kitchen may be the place where your family gathers at the end of the work and school day, the room where guests are entertained, or the workspace where you hone your culinary talents.
Another reason for the popularity of kitchen remodeling may be due to the many new innovations and products that manufacturers seem to bring to the market on an annual basis. Appliances become more energy efficient, perform more functions, or simply have an improved appearance every year and cabinet companies are constantly introducing new finishes or model lines in answer to the latest interior design trends. A kitchen that looked great five years ago may now seem dated and in need of a facelift.
Kitchen remodeling costs can run the gamut from many thousands of dollars for a complete renovation to several hundred dollars for a quick cosmetic upgrade. However, one of the easiest and least expensive methods for giving your kitchen a new look is installing decorative ceiling tiles.
Decorative Ceiling Tiles for any Kitchen Décor
Homebuilders during the 18th and 19th centuries used decorative tin ceiling tiles in their houses as they provided a fast budget-friendly way to duplicate the intricate plaster ceiling designs so popular in European homes at the time. Decorative Ceiling Tiles carries on the tradition by offering many, many styles of ceiling tiles that can be used to give your kitchen a quick facelift at a fraction of the cost of many other types of ceiling treatments. The modern tiles feature the intricate detailing and vivid depth that made the older versions favorites of an earlier era.
Best of all – the many patterns they carry make it easy to complement any interior design. Choose tiles from their classic collection if your taste runs to colonial or an antique motif or go with a selection from the contemporary collection if you want your kitchen to have a look that’s on the cutting edge of modern design.
Decorative Ceiling Tile Finishes to Enhance your Kitchen
Purchasing tiles from Decorative Ceiling Tiles gives you kitchen design options that weren’t available to those homebuilders of yesteryear. Choose from numerous patterns, finishes, and materials such as:
Styrofoam Ceiling Tiles
Styrofoam tiles are very budget-friendly and with their large 20 by 20 inch size, you don’t need many for an average sized kitchen. The tiles are lightweight and easy to work with so that even casual DIYers can often give their kitchen ceiling a makeover in less than a day. Styrofoam ceiling tiles are available in over 50 designs and can be painted in your own unique color scheme using most water based paints. These tiles are perfect for covering up an old popcorn or textured ceiling finish in your kitchen and are designed for an easy glue-in-place installation.
Faux-tin Ceiling Tiles
Faux-tin tiles look just like Decorative Ceiling Tiles’ popular metal tiles, but are designed for kitchens being remodeled on a tight budget. The tiles are constructed of a durable PVC that’s immune to rust and can be cut with common household scissors. Some styles feature a Class “A” fire rating for applications where fire resistance may be a concern. Faux-tin ceiling tiles can be purchased in about 30 distinctive patterns and most have several prefinished color options that eliminate the need for painting. Most Faux-tin styles are approximately 24 by 24 inches and designs for glue-in-place and drop-in installations are available.
Tin-covered Steel Ceiling Tiles
If authenticity is important in your kitchen design, these tin-covered steel tiles should fit the bill. The beautiful tiles look just like the ceiling panels used in many old Victorian homes, but they’re available in many more patterns that can take your kitchen back to those simpler times or bring it into the future. Just like those old tiles, Decorative Ceiling Tiles’ tin covered steel tiles must be painted on both sides to preserve their attractive appearance. Tin-covered steel tiles are available in nail-up or drop-in configurations.
Aluminum Ceiling Tiles
If painting isn’t your strong point, consider aluminum decorative ceiling tiles for your kitchen ceiling upgrade. The tiles are lightweight, easy to work with, and guaranteed not to rust. The aluminum tiles are available in the same numerous patterns as tin-covered steel tiles, but each design also features about 80 prefinished color options that allow you to match any kitchen décor. The tiles are available in 24 by 24 inch configurations and some styles can be purchased in a massive 24 by 48 inch tile by special request. Aluminum tiles are designed for nail-up and drop-in applications.
Solid Copper Ceiling Tiles
Copper has been a favorite of kitchen designers since the days of Paul Revere. If you want the metal to figure prominently in your new décor, these elegant tiles are up to the task. The tiles are available in a “bright” or “aged” finish and in all the patterns and sizes found in Decorative Ceiling Tiles’ popular tin-covered steel and aluminum collections. Solid copper decorative ceiling tiles are suitable for nail-up and drop-in installations.
Faux-leather Ceiling Tiles
If you want to give your kitchen a Southwest motif or just have a wild side that emerges from time to time, consider installing Decorative Ceiling Tiles’ faux-leather tiles in the room. Faux-leather tiles are fire and moisture resistant and even add a touch of soundproofing if you happen to be a noisy cook. The tiles are available in several styles and prefinished colors and constructed in an easy to install 15 by 15 inch size.
DIY-Friendly Installations
Decorative Ceiling Tiles’ many lines of kitchen ceiling tiles are all designed for DIY installations. Whether you choose glue-in-place, nail-up, or drop-in tiles, most homeowners should be able to handle the job without having to hire a contractor. If you need a little help, there are installation tips and instructional videos provided for all three applications.
Complement your Kitchen’s Decorative Ceiling Tiles
While decorative ceiling tiles can give your kitchen’s ceiling a beautiful and unique appearance, they can also be used on countertop backsplashes, cabinet end panels, or to dress up a breakfast bar or kitchen island. Decorative Ceiling Tiles also offers a complete line of accessory trim that can be used to enhance your kitchen tile’s appearance.