South Yarra Residence 03Contemporary Kitchen, Melbourne

Using decorative tiles in your kitchen is a great way to express your personality and style, but proportion and scale are critical. Tiles are a rather permanent decision: once they’re up, they’re expensive to change. It’s wise for you or your designer to do colour and pattern studies, and look at tiles alongside photos and samples to be certain you’re making the right choices.Browse more contemporary and on-trend Australian kitchens

14. Melbourne, VictoriaDesigner: Full of Grace InteriorsYour turnWhich of these kitchen colours do you like the most? Tell us in the Comments below, save your favourite images for inspiration, like this story, and join the conversation.MoreMissed last week’s Picture Perfect? Get your next dose of design inspiration here with 20 Great Lil’ Ideas for Your Next Home Makeover

wood/colour/tiled under island looks cool/

tiles as a feature - gives texture and colour

quite like tiles under the island bench idea if not cupboards