STONE-EFFECT TILES
THE PERFECT REPLICA
Leigh Price, Co-Director of luxury tile and bathroom showroom Real Stone & Tile, looks at how to achieve an on-trend, stylish interior using stone-effect tiles.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in homeowners opting for stone-effect tiles over the real thing when renovating their properties.
Porcelain tiling is the perfect, cost-effective alternative to using real stone, as the high-quality look isn’t compromised and the required maintenance is kept to a minimum.
Unlike stone, porcelain tiles are often tough and lightweight, meaning that they can be placed in any area of the home. However, we have found that this can overwhelm customers, unsure on how to successfully incorporate stone-effect tiles into their designs.
Because of this, I find it’s really important to ensure that our customers know how stone-effect tiles can complement current trends, so an informed decision can be made, which ultimately allows for their desired look to be achieved.
The industrial trend is making its way into homes, restaurants and hotels alike. The popular style is all about embracing raw, rustic design, a contrast to the traditional white gloss look that has been a previous style staple in many homes. Stone-effect tiles are perfect for the industrial trend due to their earthy, stylish appearance, representing an element of effortlessness and ease.
For those daring to go bold, pairing lighter bathroom fittings with dark stone-effect tiles will create an edgy, on-trend space that enables the colour to really stand out. The dark tones will act as a focal point, drawing the eye to the modern tile. This look is perfect for people seeking maximum style with minimum effort.
Large-format tiles complement both contemporary and traditional settings and have consequently become a popular tile choice for homeowners over the years.
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Ranging from an impressive 1800 x 800m, large porcelain tiles are perfect for creating a sense of space and are often favoured for their ability to make an area appear significantly larger than it actually is. Unlike real stone, porcelain tiles have an easier installation process and require minimum grout maintenance, making them the ideal alternative for those seeking an on-trend look with little upkeep.
Both practical and elegant, large-format tiles can create a timeless feel in any room; the variety of shades available mean the tiles can be incorporated into a range of different interior designs. A modern look can be created with deep charcoal tones and black accessories, or a lighter stone tile and brushed chrome finish will make a room feel fresh and bright.
Another trend which has been slowly growing throughout 2019 is texture. This year, we have seen customers switching things up more, stepping away from the classic smooth style and becoming more adventurous with a variety of textures and tones.
Adding texture into your interiors is a great way of accentuating a space and adding some real character to the home. You can create eye-catching feature walls, stylish bathroom tiling or unique kitchen splash backs with these adventurous tiles.
The way in which you incorporate stone-effect tiles is all down to your client’s personal preference. Whether they choose to introduce the tiles subtly through traditional soft designs or make a bold statement with feature walls in an industrial style space, the possibilities are endless.
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