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Tiles can also be used to create a luxe
finish, as the Collison Ceramics team
explains: “Tiled surfaces can make the Tiling tips for
space feel much bigger – especially if
your vanity and toilet are wall-hung, a seamless finish
allowing you to see more floor space.
Adding a corner trim, or having the
edges mitred gives a luxe feel, and on Going for style with your tiles? Collinson
a practical level, tiles are easier to clean Ceramics shares its top tips for a sleek finish
than painted walls, especially matte tiles in your new-look luxe bathroom.
where no splash marks are visible, which
adds to that sense of luxury.” • Make sure the look is cohesive with the
Bathrooms with rest of your house – don’t follow a trend
Bathrooms with
tiled floors and full
tiled floors and full if it doesn’t match you or the rest of your
interiors.
height walls are very
height walls are very
What about if your bathroom is on the smaller side?
popular, with wet
You don’t need a hotel-sized bathroom to create a five-star feel, according to Nicola. popular, with wet • Choose tiles that are suited to the area –
“A competent designer will advise of what’s achievable within your space and floors dominating not too big or too small for the space.
floors dominating
offer solutions that incorporate as many of your wishes as possible. If space is at a
over shower trays.
premium, compact or reduced-depth furniture can help create more space without over shower trays. • If you’re choosing different tiles for walls,
compromising on function. Creating hidden recess storage spaces into stud wall floors and a feature, go for tiles that
depth or utilising space under a boxed-in bath can be very helpful in making the most complement each other, whether that’s in
of your functional space. With your décor, combining lighter tones with natural light terms of texture, colour or tone.
and reflective surfaces can also create the illusion of more space.”
• Larger floor tiles always look better, plus
there’s less grout to clean and they make
the floor appear bigger too.
The top bathroom trends of 2024 • Choose flat tiles for furniture to hang on.
Flush plates, shower valves, or taps that
Nicola: “Luxury and indulgence, but a carefully considered space can add are hung on 3D tiles run the risk of leaks, or
sustainability too. Minimalism remains ambience, drama and character to needing extra silicone to seal, which won’t
a core value, with walk-in showers, create the perfect combination of form give the best finish.
concealed wastes and built-in units and function, as well as an expression of
allowing the bathrooms to be a retreat your personality.”
more than just a functional room. Basins • Make sure the silicone sealing is done well
that are an object of design are popular Collinson Ceramics: “Bathrooms with – this can impact the whole look of your
too – sit-on bowl basins are popular, with tiled floors and full height walls are very bathroom if it’s shoddy!
an added splash of colour or texture to popular, with wet floors dominating
add interest and turn it into a feature. over shower trays. Feature tiles that • Match the grout colour to the tiles for a
We’re also seeing clients combine complement the wall and floor tiles seamless finish, i.e., grey grout for grey
feature lighting and fabric effects make a style statement, and large tiles.
with bold tile prints, which can have format tiles (which require less grout
a transformative effect on the overall lines) are great for those who want a • Book an appointment if you aren’t sure,
design – combining these features in low-maintenance, easy-clean option.” need inspiration or want some help from
our showroom staff!

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