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Sampling with our ‘go-the-extra-tile’ sample service

A mood board with tile samples and paint samples.

1. Get creative! Creating your own moodboard is so exciting! Most of our lovely tile samples are a generous 15 x 15cm (there’s the odd one that’s smaller and a few, like our ceramic wall tiles that are a little larger) but on the whole we try and make them 15 x 15cm. That means Sampling with our ‘go-the-extra-tile’ sample service

How do I find my perfect tiles

Blend Dove cement-look large format porcelain tiles spanning a bright lounge floor, displaying a neutral grey palette with delicate mineral-inspired markings and a sleek, uniform finish that creates a clean, minimalist foundation for modern furniture.

6 simple steps you can follow to help find those perfect tiles Choosing tiles doesn’t need to be complicated! Especially when you can book our free consultation, give us a call or grab a coffee and meander through our website at your leisure. Here are some simple steps you can follow to help with your How do I find my perfect tiles

Clever surface textures – cement look porcelain tiles

Modern bathroom setting featuring Docklands Grey cement porcelain wall and floor tiles, paired with a contemporary vanity unit, showcasing a seamless industrial aesthetic with soft matte finishes and earthy putty-grey tones.

There are some ground-breaking advances in tile technology. Increasingly large tile formats, the ability of porcelain to expertly imitate other materials and advances in tiles finishes to name a few. Porcelain is transforming how we might approach the design of spaces. Porcelain as a material is hardwearing, scratch and stain resistant, can be used on Clever surface textures – cement look porcelain tiles

Fresh bathroom ideas with tiles

Bathroom wall featuring Sand Geo geometric patterned tile in brown, beige, and white colours.

Sometimes you just need a little inspiration! We’ve got all the fresh bathroom ideas with tiles you need, starting with a taste of the rustic with our Tangle wood effect tiles that bring a warmth and freshness to bathroom design. Rustic vibes! We all want our bathrooms to be a little sanctuary spa! Oozing warmth. Fresh bathroom ideas with tiles

Discover Italian concrete look porcelain tiles

White artisan salt concrete-look tiles displayed in an open-plan lounge.

Discover Italian concrete look porcelain tiles It’s one of the leading design trends in recent years but it’s origins are firmly rooted in the past. The trend for ‘concrete look porcelain tiles’ owes its extraordinary popularity to the architectural movements of the 1950s and 60s in the form of Brutalism. During the 60s Brutalism was Discover Italian concrete look porcelain tiles

Cream of the crop – beautiful large cream tiles

Blend Matchstick cement‑look porcelain tile flowing from the lounge to the patio, featuring a soft cream concrete‑style surface that creates a seamless indoor‑to‑outdoor transition.

Cream of the crop – beautiful large cream tiles Cool, calm and collected Creams can be described as the gentlest of palettes. They are a brilliant base from which to build. Cream tiles make a great canvas – especially when there is a little something in the design – whether that’s a subdued concrete effect, Cream of the crop – beautiful large cream tiles

Red tiles, green tiles, blue tiles – create with colour with porcelain Italian Flooring

Red Blend Nutmeg cement-look porcelain tiles displayed in a lounge area.

Let’s hear it for tiles with tones of terracotta, a hint of mint and beautiful blues. Rustic, earthy vibes are in. Sage green is the wise choice for 2021. And now the sun is out we’re certainly not feeling too blue. Want to add a splash of colour? Here’s some beautiful Italian flooring tiles to Red tiles, green tiles, blue tiles – create with colour with porcelain Italian Flooring

We-re staying neutral – large white matt and tonal tiles

Chic White limestone-effect porcelain tiles on a bathroom wall, featuring a minimalist light-grey and ivory-toned stone-look surface used as a splashback behind a contemporary washbasin.

Joy porcelain stone tiles- Ash Large White Matt and Tonal tiles Looking for large white matt and tonal tiles for that that relaxed, understated canvas? We’ve picked some of our best – and they’re all fresh, modern and oh so versatile. It’s just too tricky to agree on a favourite – so we’re staying neutral! We-re staying neutral – large white matt and tonal tiles

Finding that perfect designer ceramic tile

Mode Olive patterned ceramic wall tiles featuring an intricate olive and cream geometric design, styled with a vibrant green vase in the foreground to emphasise the fresh, botanical colour palette and decorative matt finish of the surface.

Looking to give walls a new lease of life? Both porcelain and ceramic are ideal, and whilst porcelain is a more hardwearing material, we think a designer ceramic tile has the edge when it comes to textured designs, cost and flexibility for walls. So why choose ceramic and how do you find that perfect designer Finding that perfect designer ceramic tile

Wood effect porcelain floor tiles – imitation without the limitation

Close-up of Season Taupe Oak wood effect porcelain tiles in a lounge, showing the natural wood grain finish with the corner of a sofa and a table.

Imitation without the limitation Wood is wonderful, what’s not to love. Let’s cut to the chase though. There are limitations. It needs lots of love, care and attention – and for bathrooms and outside spaces? If you’ve set your heart on that wood floor, fair enough. But if it’s still up for debate, then it’s Wood effect porcelain floor tiles – imitation without the limitation

Minima Sand concrete-look porcelain tile installed on a patio.

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