Monthly Archives: March 2023

If you’re in the process of revamping your kitchen and you’re ready to select your floor and wall tiles, we’ve got a complete buying guide to get you inspired. We believe tiling is one of the most fun parts of an interior design project. They have the power to transform your kitchen and give it the character and personality you desire. If the kitchen is the heart of your home, you’ll want to get it right!

Think about the overall design of your kitchen

The best kitchen designs are harmonious. When it comes to the colour scheme, it can be a bit of a balancing act. You want to have a mix of lighter and darker tones. Too many dark colours can make a room appear smaller. If the kitchen is too light, it could be quite glaring and difficult to keep clean. Think about how all your colours will work together, including the tiles, units, worktop and appliances. Don’t be afraid to experiment with splashes of colour and stand-out features, but remember the golden

When it comes to shopping for tiles, if you’re looking to tile your indoor and outdoor spaces, you may wonder whether you can use the same tiles for a seamless transition between your interior and exterior spaces. In this guide, we’re looking at the key differences between outdoor and indoor tiles to help you make the right choice.

Outdoor vs indoor tiles: How are they different?

Both indoor and outdoor tiles should be crafted to withstand foot traffic. However, outdoor paving tiles tend to have a coarser surface texture and are designed to be more weather-resistant. In the UK, we can have all manner of weather changes. One minute it can be warm and sunny, the next it can be cold and rainy. To prevent premature damage, you need tiles that are robust.

To protect against cracking due to rapid temperature changes, it’s also recommended that you select unglazed tiles outside.

If you’ve just spent a pretty penny on getting your walls and floors tiled, you’ll want to know how to take care of them. If you want to stay house-proud, we’ve got the expert tips and tricks to keep all your tiles looking their best for years to come.

Weekly maintenance

Weekly maintenance will typically involve sweeping, mopping and vacuuming the floor once or twice a week. For wall tiles, a soft cloth or sponge and mild liquid detergent solution will suffice. This will remove surface dirt, grime and debris. Keeping your kitchen and bathroom tiles clean (and dry!) should also help to prevent a build-up of mould. However, this may seem like very basic advice. What about more specialist tips on how to keep your tiles looking good?

What if you want to do more of a deep clean?

It’s all about catering your cleaning for the material. Ceramic may require a different approach to polished marble, for instance. Make sure you do your research for

A new year means new predictions for interior design trends: which colours will win over the nation in 2023?

Paint manufacturer Dulux has given us its vision for the year ahead, announcing its Colour of the Year: Wild Wonder. The company has been at it for the past 20 years, and the process is more involved than you might think.

Instead of simply choosing a colour they like, Dulux works closely with industry experts, analysing trends from across the world to pinpoint what they believe to be the colour of the moment - one that matches the overall mood of our planet at this point in time.

According to Dulux, Wild Wonder is, “a positive, glowing tone, inspired by the natural world.”

This warm, cosy neutral tone is halfway between forest green and mustard yellow, and is said to be, “inspired ‘by the warm tones of harvested crops with an upbeat glow which connects us with the cycles of life,