Time for Terracotta

“Terracotta is a real trend, warm, organic, and full of character. But natural terracotta is rather absorbent, so not ideal for wet areas. Fortunately, we have terracotta-inspired products that are perfect for high moisture areas, including wet-room floors. They are made from porcelain, so very low absorption and have a degree of slip resistance, making it possible to create beautiful natural looking schemes with very low maintenance, and let’s be fair, we want to relax in the bathroom, not be worried about cleaning! You can also combine terracotta effect tiles with Moroccan inspired products like Zellige and Bejmat style tiles to great effect.”

–Lesley Taylor BIID, Founder of Baked Tile Co. and Member of the British Institute of Interior Design bakedtiles.co.uk

La Vie En Rose

“Interest in pink tiles has exploded as homeowners get more ambitious in their interior schemes and move away from cool whites and neutrals and start to experiment with colour.
It began with small-scale makeovers, such as the splashback areas around sinks, but pink tiles are now playing a major role in full-scale bathroom renovations.

We are also seeing a rising demand for pink tiles in classic geometric shapes, which homeowners are using to add a timeless quality to their bold colour choice. Pairing a vibrant hue with a solid geometric will give an understated, ageless finish that will ensure longevity.”

–Abbas Youssefi, Director of independent tile retailer Porcelain Superstore porcelainsuperstore.co.uk