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It’s that time of year when we’ve had our holidays abroad and now have been thrown back to reality. Recreating the beautiful interiors closer to home will give a daily reminder of the tranquil lifestyle away, which may well help with the post-holiday blues!

In the Mediterranean, you’ll see an abundance of warm and textured local materials. Natural stone, such as terracotta or marble tiles will often be the first choice in their interior design. Continue reading →

Are you upgrading your floors and sifting through your list of options? Hard floors, such as tiles or laminates have become increasing popular in recent times, boasting qualities such as durability, low maintenance and ease of cleaning. But one of the main drawbacks that keeps popping up is the coldness. After all, who wants to step out of bed or from a lovely warm bath onto piercing chilled floor tiles? Not I! Continue reading →

New things are always a cause of excitement and bound to create a buzz. We were eager to see the beautiful new additions to the mosaic collection – new in from Original Style. We all picked our favourites and there was indeed something for everyone.

Mosaic tiles can bring colour and texture to your room, adding an eye-catching display for a feature wall or floor. Continue reading →

A porcelain tile could be described as a glorified ceramic. Both materials start out as clay, but the difference lies in the manufacturing process where porcelain is fired at a far higher temperature and with greater pressure. It is also made from a more refined and purified clay, resulting in a superior tile which is stronger, with a harder and more water-resistant surface. Continue reading →

It’s getting to the time of year when we’re seeing Bank Holidays popping up… This can mean only one thing – time for a spot of DIY!

If you have renovation plans in mind, our Porcelanosa sale could not have come at a better time. You can save an incredible 40% off Porcelanosa’s recommended retail prices from 17th May to 16th June at Tiles & Bathrooms Online. Continue reading →

Not all tiles were created equal, as with all things, the various materials will not come without their pros and cons. In our last informative blog, we looked into the differences between ceramic, porcelain and stone tiles, let’s compare and have a look at the good, the bad and the ugly, firstly concentrating on the trusty ceramic tile. Continue reading →

Cement look for your walls & floors

If you were to ask what was a popular and fashionable tile trend at the moment, we would say that cement-look tiles are all the rage. The industrial look is particularly suited for open-plan living where a neutral backdrop and seamless finish is often desirable. Continue reading →

The low-down on tiles

Are you enthusiastic to transform your living space into the home of your dreams, but don’t know where to start? Do you have your keen eye on the many beautiful tiles out there, but you don’t know your ceramics from your cobblestone? Fear not, let us help you choose the tile that’s right for you… and may it be a lasting relationship!

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The Winchester Tile Company have never been one to shirk away from a challenge! Their 'Artisan' wall tile collection already featured field tiles, half tiles, brick tiles and a series of mouldings and insets. All 18 colours in the range are available in the various size formats. Continue reading →