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Laying the same fl ooring throughout will make the overall space appear much larger while creating a cohesive feel


and chevron tiles are on trend currently, and can be a great alternative to a patterned tile  oor Large format porcelain slab tiles can achieve a practical and sleek look. Using oversized tiles in a small room or an open plan space tricks the eye into thinking that the area is much bigger than it really is, so can help to create a sense o scale. Thanks to their large surface area and ewer grout lines, using largeormat tiles also results in a continuous, uninterrupted fi nish  a loo that is proving very popular with homeowners n a athroom, choosing light coloured tiles such as a marble or pale stone eect will create a highend loo while enhancing the feeling of space as they re ect more light than darer colours Porcelain slabs have proved a popular choice or  oors and walls over the last ew years and we have seen an increasing number of clients using


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porcelain to create a seamless look in their kitchens and bathrooms. Using the same tiles on the walls,  oor and even countertop will mae the room appear much larger t is also worth noting that the 12 mm & 20 mm porcelain need not e limited to itchen wortops  it can also be used to great effect on taletops, athroom vanity units, and bath surrounds. attered  oor tiles are perect or maing a design statement, and choosing the right colour, pattern and style o  oor tile or your space is important when maing your selection Traditional designs often feature muted tones with classic patterns that can create a nostalgic, vintage style eel or more modern spaces, there are many contemporary designs available ranging from simple monochrome patterns to more eyecatching, colourul options. The key to pulling off this look


is to let the tiles be the focus of the room ed recommend urnishing the rest o the space with complementary pieces and lighting to create a look that is ull o character and artistic  air ten only thought o as internal tiles,


porcelain can be used outside too. Bringing the outside in creates a feeling o space and wors rom a unctional viewpoint or summer entertaining iles are a great way to achieve a seamless lin etween the two spaces laying a continuous  oor that  ows rom the home into the garden will mae the whole area eel much larger, even when the doors are closed orcelain  oor tiles and pavers are ideal or this ot only are they easy to maintain, ut they are also very hard wearing and dont stain.


Jo Oliver is director at Stone & Ceramic Warehouse


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