Add Drama: Incorporating a Full Slab in Your Kitchen or Bathroom

If you are looking for a sleek and seamless look then a slab style backsplash or large format tile may be the best way to achieve a fresh and modern feeling that will bring a cohesive and fresh look to your home. When you decide to remodel your kitchen or bathroom remember that the style of the space is just the foundation for the design choices you make. There are no rules about blending different styles and, at the end of the day it should be a space that you love.

If you are unsure how a slab format can be included in the design of your home a few popular places include your backsplash, shower walls, or even a fireplace surround may be a great option. A single piece of a material or large scale tiles or panels can be made from materials such as quartz, porcelain, or a natural stone like marble or quartzite. will make a design statement and instatly elevate the feeling of your space.

Wondering if including a slab styled format will pair well with the aesthetic in your space? Remember that balance is key in any space. Simple design elements with one stand out element is a splurge choice and is something to think about when pulling together the entire design. One of the defining traits that a slab format is known for is its minimalist appearence and ability to blend the counters and backsplashes seamlessly together. Think of this, a slab backsplash carries the same look of your countertop onto the wall, which in turn brings cohesion between your counter and backsplash instead of choosing a complementary backsplash tile that could potentially detract from your counters. Instead, the slab style backsplash creates symmetry in your kitchen.

The same is true in a shower application, creating a shower that is designed with a single material on the walls will make the entire space feel larger, and keep the entire space feeling like a spa. Another key piece of the shower design is to choose the same tile for the the floor or a material in a similar color and size. Panels of a natural or man-made materials will give the entire shower a sophisticated and clean look.

Choosing a material like a quartz, or natural stone the panels can be bookmatched which will seamlessly carry the veining from one panel to another, instantly elevating the look. Large format tiles are another way to achieve the look of a slab style wall panel in a less expensive way. The key to choosing the right large format tile to achieve that paneled look is to pick something that is simple in color, texture, and veining. This will make it easy to set out a tile layout that looks like the tiles are as one. And minimal grout lines are a must! Keeping those as small as possible will create that cohesion and appearence of each wall being a single panel.