The Personal Touch
We’re all individuals, so it’s only natural that we want to put our own stamp on our homes. And, if this season’s trends are anything to go by, we are growing in confidence, with more and more of us daring to express our passions and pastimes through our interiors.
Checkered black and white floors have been popular for thousands of years for a good reason – they can transform a room from forgettable to striking. This bold design graced the floors of high-status buildings, featured prominently in elegant European palaces and eventually made its way into everyday homes during the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Today, checkered floors feature in various rooms in the home ranging in style from country-chic to ultra-contemporary.
In kitchens, the Victorians often tiled entire walls in plain white or off white brick shaped tiles that were easy to wash down. You can pay homage to this concept of sparkling cleanliness in the form of a white or off white tiled splashback in an otherwise contemporary kitchen. The most popular choice has to be the Biselado Wall Tile, as it has a classic design with an elegant and on-trend look – perfect for use in any style of kitchen.
Tiles are an excellent, sturdy choice for the hallway – they hold up well to heavy traffic – and there are endless patterns and colour choices available. Our Encaustic range of tiles are perfect for injecting style into a hallway and have been handmade using natural materials. They are inspired by the tiles that first appeared in 19th century Europe and will develop their own patina over time and will quickly develop a beautiful lived-in look.
An easy way to update your living room without completely renovating is installing tiles. Wood Effect Tiles are an extremely popular choice and will instantly add a new dimension to your living room, providing both depth and colour. By using tiles in your living room they not only make the room more practical and versatile, but if used with underfloor heating will also add comfort and design freedom.
