Porcelain tile and ceramic have long been relied upon as premium quality materials for indoor kitchens. Now we’ ve shown you the beauty of outdoor kitchens with porcelain tile and ceramic tile. Bring these two materials together to create an indoor-outdoor kitchen area that gives your household optimal functionality.

Porcelain and ceramics for indoor and outdoor kitchens
Once you get a design as exciting as this multicolored stone look, simply using it in a single space isn’t enough.

The versatility of porcelain tile and ceramic allows you to use the same material in the transition from indoors to outdoors. In addition, the use of the same pattern unifies the indoor and outdoor spaces with a consistent aesthetic.

Popular Porcelain and Ceramic Tile Looks for Outdoor Kitchens

So, now that you have an insight into where you can use porcelain stoneware and ceramic tile in your outdoor kitchen, check out here are some of the hottest looks for outdoor kitchen tile applications.

Concrete-Look Porcelain and Ceramic Tile

Concrete-Look Porcelain and Ceramic Tile
A visually striking display of concrete-look tile for this outdoor pavilion and the surrounding pool area.

Since concrete-look tile floors are ceramic tile and not concrete, there is no need to worry about the extra maintenance that is usually associated with concrete.

Stone-look ceramic and porcelain tiles

This outdoor kitchen adopts minimalism with the same honey beige stone-look tile for the countertops, island, floor and pavers.

The stone look is probably the most traditional choice for outdoor spaces, since it integrates seamlessly into the outdoor environment.

Ceramic and porcelain wood-look tiles

Outdoor kitchens - Ceramic and porcelain wood-look tiles
This magnificent wood-look tile floor and privacy wall will keep looking great in the years ahead, rain or shine.

Wood-look tiles are still great for outdoor kitchens.

While with real outdoor wood you may worry about water damage, freeze/thaw cycles, mold and mildew, and discoloration from the sun, with porcelain and ceramic tile none of these issues arise.

Slate-Look Porcelain and Ceramic Tile

This multi-colored slate-look tile showcases bold contrasts for a unique, multi-level outdoor living area.

Slate-look tiles offer you many versatile options. Go for a subtle, neutral-toned slate look, or a look with strong color contrasts, or something in between.

Patterned porcelain and ceramic tiles

The design of the black and white tiles creates a cheerful and contemporary aesthetic for this outdoor dining area.

Who says you have to go for a more natural look for your outdoor kitchen? All kinds of patterns – including graphic designs, flowers and leaves, Art Deco prints, etc.

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