Long before the modern farmhouse craze, I’d been dreaming of a large kitchen with vintage inspired tin ceiling tiles.
Our entire kitchen was designed around two panels accented with tin ceiling tiles that would be installed above each island. I’m not kidding when I say – this was the most challenging part of completing our home {but more on that later}.
Friends often ask where the inspiration originated and if you know anything about southern interior design – tin tiles are a thing. Once upon a time, a visit to my cousin’s beautiful Mississippi home featuring vintage ceiling tiles in the kitchen – sealed the deal. I made a mental note that if I ever had the opportunity, that design would be in my home too.
Tin Ceiling Tile Inspiration
A bold feature and a BIG commitment especially custom ceiling panels {can’t undo once the drywall goes up!}, but after being inspired by so many beautiful kitchens featuring tin ceiling tiles – how could I not take a chance? It’s surprisingly a cost effective way to provide a serious wow factor to any home and a simple way to add an interesting design element to ceilings, walls and backsplashes.
While I was confident tin tiles were meant for the future #sochichome, I wasn’t sure how to accomplish with an open concept floor plan. It all began with this home.
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Being obsessed with this particular kitchen is an understatement but the kitchen layout was similar to ours and I loved how the tin tiles were flushed with ceiling. The vintage inspired tiles added interest above the two islands without competing with the adjacent living room.
It’s easy to see how tin tiles can make such a bold design statement. Here’s a look at the latest kitchen trend that was a must-have in our home.
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Not just for the ceiling, tin tiles are making a comeback being used as backsplashes, accent walls and more.
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The most common question asked – Are tin tiles difficult to install?
Installation is pretty simple if you’re handy with a nail gun! We had a little help from our trim carpenter {more on how to install tin tiles coming soon}, but tin tiles are definitely a DIY project too.
We partnered with American Tin Ceilings, maker of the most beautiful tin ceiling tiles and moldings. Not only do they have a large variety of designs and colors of tin tiles for ceilings and walls, they provided a ton of support selecting just the right product and answered all our installation questions.
The kitchen is one of my favorite rooms in the house!
Kitchen Resources:
- Tin Tiles: American Tin Ceilings Pattern #2 | Antique Brushed Nickel
- Custom Kitchen Hood: Modern-Aire
- Appliances: GE Monogram
- Brakur Custom Cabinets: {Dove White | island in-house color taupe grey}
- Backsplash: Honed Marble Mosaic Tile Floor & Decor
- Lighting: Shades of Light Globe Pendant {brushed nickel}
- Moen Touchless Faucet: {spot resistant stainless}
- Sink: Kohler Apron Front Stainless Steel
- Quartzite Countertops: Taj mahal {special run}
- Metal Bar Stools
- Bistro Counter Stools
Would consider adding tin ceiling tiles in your kitchen?
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I love tin ceilings. I had one in my bedroom growing up. They are so old fashioned, but super cool looking.
I am not sure a tin ceiling would look good in my home, unless someone who had mad design skills re-did my home to look like these photos. I love it but just couldn’t do it myself.
You might be surprised! 🙂
I love these kitchens! Gorgeous!! My kitchen is one of my favorite spots in the house because of my passion for cooking and baking.
I love your tin ceiling! I think it’s a great detail in your home (among all the other great details!) speakkking of, when are you free for me to come visit again?
xo, Sarah
Miss you girl! Thank you so much – yes texting you now for a visit.
Any and all of these kitchens I would like to move into right now! And I hadnt heard of the tin ceiling trend – but I love it! Stunning and classic and chic!
Now!!! That’s a neat idea. How come no one thought about this before? The tiles on ceiling actually look pretty cool.
This kitchen looks like something out of pottery barn! It is gorgeous and inspires me to get going on our kitchen.
I think that you taking the plunge definitely turned out for the best. The tin ceiling tiles look amazing in your home xx
I have not seen this technique before, but I think I’m obsessed! The tin ceiling tiles look so chic! But, do they echo the kitchen noise more?
I didn’t think I would like this, but it really looks awesome! I love how it gives the room some different charm and pulls the look together!
I am loving these design ideas! I never pictured using tin as an element for design before. I think it’s pretty amazing.
All of those kitchens are serious goals! I love the tiled ceiling! It elevates the space!
xx,
Lacey
http://theglittergospelblog.com
Wow, I’ve never considered tin ceiling tiles before but in all your examples it really brightens up the space and gives an awesome point of interest. What a cool design. Thanks for sharing.
These kitchens would be like heaven to me! I love the look of the ceiling tiles! Never seen that in person before!
I would definitely consider tin ceiling tiles. They add so much style and a classic look to the kitchen. I live in a 90 year old house and they don’t make them like this anymore so those tiles give it a well made look as well.
I adore the tin ceiling look. I’ve always admired it whenever I gone into to old restaurants are bars and seeing how they have restored the tin. It gives the room such a unique look and feel.
Never thought of tin tiled ceilings before but it looks gorgeous in these photos. These kitchens are stunning.
I love tin tiles! I love the culture and style that they bring to a room. Beautiful pictures!
Thank you Laura!
Ooh this looks amazing. We’re getting a new house soon and we’ve been looking at some new remodels to do. This would be a great touch!
This is my first time seeing tin ceiling tiles, but it adds a unique look to a kitchen. I’ll have to consider this in the future!
I haven’t heard of this trend before BUT. I loveee it! Especially the mega modern kitchens, absolutely gorgeous!
I love the look of these tin ceiling tiles. They add a bit of bling to any kitchen redesign and I’m sure they are easy to keep clean.
This is a really gorgeous ceiling. I love how it ties the whole room together. Wish we could do this in my house.
This is a really nice touch to add to the kitchen. Thanks for sharing because I would have never thought of this.
I’ve never seen this type of ceiling before and I must say it looks gorgeous. I love the contrast it creates with the white, somehow they go super well together. Love it!
Thanks Kathi! We hadn’t seen the tiles installed as panels which made it so appealing.
omg!! my kitchen is my spot! and this looks so great! im planning to get a renovation!! this looks awesome!
I like that idea, it looks great. I also like that you shared al of the beautiful inspiration photo ideas.
I almost bought a house recently that had this type of ceiling. It was so gorgeous in person!
This is such a cool idea! The kitchen is definitely my favorite rooms in the house. Very trendy design!
We have an unfinished basement where I would love to hang tin ceiling tiles down there. I think they look really nice and they would really set the basement off.
I’ve seen tin used as a backsplash. I haven’t seen it on a ceiling. It’s a great visual addition. The texture adds a new feel to an old favorite.
I never would have thought to PAINT tin ceiling tiles, let alone use them on something other than the ceiling. Hmm…Pinning this to my dream home inspiration board STAT!
I never thought of ceiling tiles before. That’s quite a lovely idea and I think it’s different than most of the decor these days. It’s really nice.
Such an awesome idea! I think it’s so pretty where it’s a statement piece in a concentrated area of the ceiling. Love the idea and all of the designs!
Tin ceiling looks elegant. Love to have it at my kitchen too. So good!