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Tiles
I am looking for tiles to create a stunning and unusual wall feature. What would you suggest?
For extraordinary flooring and surfaces in a staggering choice of materials, try De Ferranti. Their new ‘Velvety Concrete’ tiles combine the lustre of velvet with roughly- cast concrete, giving a new tactile element to any interior.
Where do I find tiles in a cutlery design? Also tiles with the names of herbs written on them?
Welbeck Tiles’ ‘English Collection’ includes a range called ‘Cutlery’ which features antique silver cutlery designs inspired by original engravings. Their ‘Welbeck Words’ are bespoke panels with custom words of your choice (herbs, or anything else).
Where can I find tiles with a chinoiserie motif?
Fired Earth’s ‘English Craft’ range includes ‘Chelsworth’ – a handmade and hand-decorated Chinoiserie pattern from the studios of Alice Gibbons. The tile was inspired by an early 19th century design. It can be used in panels of 4, 6, 12 or 36 tiles, which when used together make up a large 72 tile master panel.
Where can I find small geometric black and white tiles, of the sort used in Victorian hallways?
Original Features Restoration is well known for skilled conservation, restoration and reproduction of Victorian tiled floors. They can supply made to measure, hand-cut replacement tiles and provide specialist cleaning products to restore even the grimiest floors to their former glory. Original Features Restoration is a UK distributor for ‘Olde English’ geometric and encaustic floor tiles www.originalfeatures.co.uk.
