How to keep your kitchen cool during a heatwave
During the heat of summer, it's important that the house stays cool and comfortable to provide a bit of respite from the blaring sun! With heatwaves becoming a relatively common occurrence, it might be time for more than an Amazon Prime fan to keep you cool.
Frosty Floors: Keep the Floor Cool with Kitchen Tiles
If a new kitchen floor is on the cards, be prepared for more heatwaves like the last one. It’s important to think about the materials you’re going to be using.
Kitchen tiles are a practical solution which will help keep the feel of the room cooler, particularly when cooking. For the best result, opt for a lighter coloured tile, not only do they look the part but they also absorb less heat than a darker tile, making them a superior surface solution for the home. Here at CTD Tiles we have a wide variety of kitchen tile options to choose from, so finding the right style for your kitchen shouldn’t be a problem. If you prefer the look of wood, you can even go for wood-effect kitchen tiles which have the look and feel of real wood, with all the benefits of porcelain tiles.
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Poitiers Azure Blue Gloss and
Havana White Garden Matt
Watch the Windows: Cover the Windows for a Cooler Home
Windows are well known for letting heat out, but they also let heat in! Though it may be tempting to peel back the curtains and brighten up the kitchen on really hot days, your best bet is keeping the windows covered, as this will keep the kitchen much cooler. For those keen to create a cohesive aesthetic, match your curtains to the colour of your tiles! Opt for lighter shades to avoid absorbing the heat from the sun whilst creating an aesthetically pleasing interior.
Cool Cooking: Don’t Use the Oven in Hot Weather
Hot weather calls for outdoor cooking! Light up the BBQ, or better yet build an outdoor kitchen for the ultimate outdoor living vibe. Not only does this mean you can enjoy your favourite foods chargrilled, but this will also keep your kitchen cool, as cooking indoors during hot weather will make your kitchen uncomfortably hot! If you’re considering building an outdoor kitchen, laying
outdoor kitchen tiles is the perfect way to bring the indoors out and create a beautiful flowing look between the garden and the kitchen.
If you’re exploring ways to keep cool during a heatwave then don’t forget the naturally cooling effect of porcelain tiles. If you’re looking for some tile inspiration to cool down your kitchen, check out our
extensive range.