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The Ultimate Walling Guide: Metro Tiles

To complement the launch of our series, The Ultimate Flooring Guide last month, allow us to introduce you to The Ultimate Walling Guide series. After all, as your one-stop-shop for all things tiles and tiling accessories, you didn’t think we’d forget to show your walls some love, did you? To kick things off, we’re taking a look at a kitchen and bathroom walling staple – metro tiles. What are they, why are they so popular and how can you incorporate this classic style into your interior approaches? Let’s explore… What... Read More

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The Ultimate Flooring Guide: SPC Vinyl Flooring

Welcome to The Ultimate Flooring Guide, a new monthly blog series focused on shining a spotlight on the array of different tiled flooring we have to offer.  Today, our attention is on SPC vinyl flooring – an innovative vinyl flooring product rapidly gaining popularity. But what is SPC flooring, what are the benefits of using it and what interior approaches does it best complement? Let’s explore… What is SPC vinyl flooring?  SPC is the latest in flooring technology. It cleverly blends the aesthetic benefits of wood with the practical benefits... Read More

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4 Signs of a Bad Tiling Job

A bad tiling job is a waste of time and money, and most importantly of all, can have a big impact on your overall interior style. Not only that, it can also become a safety hazard, with uneven surfaces having the potential to cause trips and falls. As lovers of tiles, the thought of a bad tiling job can keep us up at night! That’s why we’re here to offer a helping hand. Installing tiles can be a relevantly easy job when done correctly, but if you’ve tried your hand... Read More

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Upcycling: Getting Creative With Old & Leftover Tiles

If you, like many others, have undertaken an interior renovation project this year, you may have some new tiles left over. Alternatively, perhaps you’ve ripped up an old tiling project and are still stuck with the remains. Fear not, we’ve got a solution!  Today, we’re offering up several ways to make old tiles sparkle and new tiles versatile with a number of upcycling ideas. Quick, easy and fun, these upcycling projects could be just the cure for lockdown boredom, adding a dynamic new layer of creativity to your home interior... Read More

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Tiling Your Staircase: A Step By Step Guide

With Covid-19 still causing many of us to stay indoors, more and more households are now turning their hands to DIY – whether that be a result of spending more time than ever within your existing outdated interiors, or simply as a means of curing your lockdown boredom!  Tiling can, at the best of times, be a daunting task – but is tiling your staircase even more difficult than wall or flooring installations?  Here we’re exploring exactly that, offering up a no-nonsense, step by step guide (see what we did... Read More

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How to Transform Your Home into a Rental Property

If you’re looking to jump on the bandwagon and transform your home into a viable vacation rental to generate some extra income, this post is for you. In most cases, renting out your property as a holiday home requires little experience to get started while offering the chance to tap into the increasingly popular demand for personalised and unique holiday experiences. To help you on your way, we’ve put together four simple steps, so you’ll be ready for the grand opening of your vacation rental property in no time! Prepare... Read More

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Rock the Splashbah: How to Use Tiles for Splashback Solutions

Table of contents What is a splashback and why bother? How to choose the right splashback tile material for you Splashback style inspiration If you’re looking to give your home interiors a rocking new look, then chanting ‘Rock the Splashbah’ to the tune of The Clash’s hit from the eighties, Rock the Casbah, is sure to kickstart your creativity (well, maybe that’s just us!). However, if that doesn’t get you inspired to give your walls an update, then this blog definitely will.  Today, we’re focusing on the humble splashback, exploring... Read More

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How to Make Open-Plan Spaces Work

With the meteoric rise of open-plan living, it’s easy to see why it’s become such a popular interior design choice to suit modern lifestyles. However, in terms of functionality and aesthetics, it does require some thought and discipline to ensure open-plan spaces work. From contemporary chic to rustic retreats, open-plan living offers endless potential for embracing different design styles. In this post, we’ll be delving into why this format has become such a desirable trend and how you can make it work within your home – whether you’re living in... Read More

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Cottagecore: What Is It and How Can You Embrace This Trend in Your Home?

Having emerged during lockdown when many of us were confined to the comforts of our own homes, the cottagecore lifestyle trend embraces bread baking, gardening and loungewear living. When this is translated into interiors, it calls for a cosy country feel and romanticises an agricultural lifestyle through muted colours, roaring fires and wooden finishes. At its heart, cottagecore is all about introducing nature in your home. Not only this, but it also welcomes an authentic DIY job and ‘organised’ clutter, meaning this style can be incorporated into almost any home... Read More

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Back to Nature: How to Hijack Ikea’s Autumn Highland Heritage Trend

The latest in the evolution of the Scandi-style that has had interior enthusiasts excited for decades, the Highland Heritage trend combines luxury countryside themes with traditional unrefined Scandinavian textures.  Revealed by IKEA as the one to watch this autumn and winter, this latest rustic interior design trend is inspired by the Scottish Highlands, adding a new depth of warmth to the traditional cool Scandi tones. With a focus on nature, sustainability and earthy colours, the Highland Heritage trend epitomises the classic rustic interior. This means that the more wooden, rattan... Read More