Metro Tiles: Your Springtime Colour Inspiration

While it doesn’t seem quite true at the minute, it’ll soon be spring, and colour will start to appear in gardens and parks across the land as flowers begin to bloom and trees begin turning green again. Having an interior design plan that reflects this is always a good strategy, and revamping your interiors to include colourful metro tiles is definitely the way forward for spring 2018. Below, we’ve listed a few ways you can use colour to make a big, beautiful impact in the year ahead. Bring the outside... Read More

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Wall Tiles: Our 2018 Home Design Handbook

Do you have a benign bathroom in desperate need of a design update? Is your kitchen a tired relic, with faded fixtures and decade-old decor? Are you looking for ways to revolutionise your home’s interior from the ground up? You’ve come to the right place: our 2018 home design handbook, focusing on wall tiles – which styles to explore, how to arrange them and much more. We’ll cover decades, design styles and rooms in the house to give you a thorough picture of what works and what doesn’t. Chevron patterns... Read More

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Mosaic Tiles: 5 Futuristic Kitchen Design Ideas

If you’re not on board with the recent trend of rustic, vintage-look kitchens, you’re in luck. Thanks to the proliferation of kitchen tech and the sheer variety of futuristic-looking mosaic tiles, making your kitchen look like the galley on the Starship Enterprise has never been easier (or more on-trend). Below, we’ve listed five ideas that’ll help your kitchen boldly go where no kitchen has gone before. Incorporate technology Kitchen technology has become more and more popular over the years, thanks to various breakthroughs and the increased adoption of IoT (Internet... Read More

5 Tile Trends Taking 2018 By Storm (& How to Make Them Work)

Looking to buy tiles online while staying ahead of the curve? Fear not, for the year is still young and the year’s trends are still evolving. This short guide is packed with inspiration and will keep you ahead of the curve when it comes to 2018’s finest tile trends to suit any room and any budget. Spell it out The days of ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ wall stencils are over. In 2018, it’s all about tiles. Floor tiles can be used to spell a family name, a motivational slogan – anything... Read More

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Metro Tiles: The Ultimate Kitchen Wall Tile

Evoking the timeless design of the grand old metro systems of the world, such as the Paris Métro and the London Underground in its 1920s pomp, metro tiles have since come into their own as a design option for the discerning kitchen stylist. Their clean lines and simple design mean they fit into a huge array of different design themes – making them an ideal choice for your kitchen. Here at Tiles Direct, we supply a wide range of metro tiles, so make sure to browse our full selection once... Read More

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4 Luxury-Look Tiles For Your Bathroom and Beyond

With the winter winds biting and Christmas but a distant memory, It’s important to take a breather and indulge in a bit of luxury at home, be it taking a long soak in a bath lined with scented candles or cooking up a decadent meal that puts your New Year diet plan on hold. If you like to live in the lap of luxury, investing in luxury bathroom tiles that reflect your indulgent lifestyle are one great way to create an interior that’s just as opulent. We stock so many... Read More

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The Hex Factor: How to Style Hexagon Tiles at Home in 2018

The fast-paced world of interior design is always changing, and tile fashions are, too. From upcoming colour trends to the latest shapes and sizes, homeowners, architects and designers are always looking for the next big thing – and, at Tiles Direct, we’ll always do our best to provide you with it. A firm favourite among our customers, and across the design sphere as a whole, is the humble hexagon tile. This tile type stands out for its quirky six-sizedness and the pleasing pattern it creates across floors and walls, which... Read More

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The 2018 Trend Hijack: Hexagon Tiles

Here at Tiles Direct, we believe hexagon tiles have the potential to be even bigger in 2018. If you’re a believer and looking for ways to add some hexagonal style to your home, we’re here to help. The only questions are where to incorporate these iconic tiles, and which patterns to choose. In this latest instalment of our 2018 Trend Hijack, we’re taking a look at this eternally on-trend tile and helping homeowners revolutionise their living space in the year ahead. Enhance your shower area People don’t tend to touch... Read More

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The 2018 Trend Hijack: Mosaic Tiles

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to give your home a fresh, new look, we’re here to help. Always in style and incredibly versatile, mosaic tiles are a fantastic way to inject some personality and power into your living space, whether you’re planning a complete bathroom update, a quick kitchen makeover or something a little more daring. From pretty splashbacks to striking flooring solutions, in today’s post, we’re throwing the spotlight on mosaic tiles – bringing you plenty of inspiration on how to use mosaics in your home... Read More

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How to Lay Floor Tiles

Whether you want to cut the cost of a bathroom renovation or simply fancy upping your DIY knowledge by learning how to lay floor tiles, knowing the right way to install flooring is a valuable skill to have. In today’s post, we’re sharing a step-by-step guide on how to lay floor tiles in bathrooms, kitchens or any other area – leaving you with a smooth, durable and professional-looking finish. Choose your tiles Before you start, accurately measure the area and choose the right floor tile for the job. For first-time... Read More