RANGE REVIEW: TILES & TILING
MARLBOROUGH TILES REIMAGINES ITS AWARD-WINNING LUSTRE COLLECTION
Marlborough Tiles has unveiled a contemporary reimagining of its award-winning Lustre collection, originally introduced in the early 1990s.
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andmade in the company’s Wiltshire factory, the new collection of Lustre finish tiles celebrates one
of Marlborough’s most distinctive ranges with seven newly developed colours that showcase the depth, beauty and craftsmanship of traditional Lustre glazing.
Reimagined Lustre collection Drawing inspiration from the decorative elegance of historic European interiors – from the
opulence of Marie Antoinette’s France to the refined symmetry of the Georgian era – the reimagined Lustre collection translates classical influences into modern living spaces. A softly textured surface and luminous finish create walls with depth, character and understated luxury.
At the heart of the collection is Marlborough’s signature hand- glazed lustre finish. Rather than a conventional glossy surface, each tile possesses a subtle iridescence that gently reflects its surroundings, revealing delicate shifts in tone and
“Lustre has always been a collection rooted in
craftsmanship.”
depth as natural and artificial light changes throughout the day. The new palette, carefully developed in Marlborough Tiles’ Wiltshire lab, introduces a considered range of colours such as Duck Egg Blue, Sunset Pink and Shadow Green. Spanning soft neutrals, delicate pastels and richer statement shades, the collection has been carefully curated to work harmoniously together or as individual focal points. As with all Lustre glazes, each colour responds uniquely to its surroundings, with light, neighbouring materials and interior finishes subtly influencing its reflective appearance. As Marlborough Tiles celebrates its 90th anniversary, the reimagined Lustre collection honours nine decades of British craftsmanship. Originally launched in the early 1990s by second-generation owner Alastair Robb, the Lustre collection was the last range he curated before handing the family business to the next generation, led by his son Jamie Robb. Today, every Lustre tile continues to be individually
CREATING A FUSION BETWEEN CLASSIC AND MODERN
Bring heritage charm to your home with the Victorian Porcelain collection. Inspired by traditional Victorian patterns, these beautifully detailed tiles are perfect for creating statement floors in hallways, bathrooms, porches, and even outdoor pathways. Available in a range of intricate
patterned, geometric, and mosaic designs and classic colours. Victorian porcelain tiles capture the look of traditional floors while offering the durability and easy maintenance of modern porcelain. Planning your layout? Take advantage of the free design service – simply send your measurements and chosen design, and N&C Tiles and Bathrooms will create a layout plan tailored to your space. N&C Tiles and Bathrooms’ multi-award-winning showrooms showcase endless inspiration, with over 50 room sets in most locations. For those that want to
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be led on design, it is the perfect method for choosing your next bathroom or interior project. Looking to transform your
bathroom, kitchen or outdoor patio? N&C Tiles and Bathrooms offers hundreds of beautiful wall tiles, floor
tiles and outdoor tiles. With such a variety of choice, we know the importance of choosing the right tile design for your new space. As such, it offers free cut tile samples so that you can match the colour to your walls, furniture, or simply check the colour out in situ. The tile samples allow you to feel and experience all the beautiful aspects of N&C’s wall and floor tiles for your bathroom, kitchen, living and outdoor spaces that can’t be captured in a photo, like the texture of a tile and how the tile surfaces react to different lighting and subtle shades, shimmers, colours. You can order up to three free tile samples per customer to see what style works best for your design needs, as we have a tile for all styles and designs, to suit your home improvement project.
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www.nctilesand
bathrooms.com to learn more.
glazed in the company’s Wiltshire workshop using bespoke glaze formulations and traditional techniques that have been carefully refined over the past nine decades.
Handmade production process The handmade production process naturally creates subtle variation s in colour, texture and finish, ensuring every tile is unique. These individual characteristics give the collection its warmth, movement and authenticity while reflecting the enduring appeal of handcrafted ceramics. Anita Rivers, New Product Development Manager at Marlborough Tiles, says: “Lustre has always been a collection rooted in craftsmanship. We’ve carefully developed the new colour palette to celebrate the beauty of traditional glazing while bringing a fresh perspective for contemporary interiors.” Available in three formats -13 x 13cm Square, 10 x 20cm Large Brick and 7.5 x 15cm Medium Brick - the Lustre collection offers seven iridescent colours across each size, suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, cloakrooms, fireplaces and feature walls. By revisiting one of its most celebrated collections, Marlborough Tiles brings together decades of craftsmanship with a fresh approach to colour and design, creating a collection that honours its heritage while meeting the needs of contemporary interiors.
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www.marlboroughtiles. com/shop/lustre for more
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