BORDERS , CORNERS AND MOULDINGS
Next year , interior schemes will be all about the detail . A fresh idea for those home designers under a certain age and a memory provoking flashback for those of us who remember the trend in the 90s . The same applies to tile design , we are seeing a glorious selection of tiles with coordinating or matching borders , corners and mouldings , all designed to add additional detailing .
Unmistakably nostalgic , this is a great way to add traditional or period style into a home . Following swiftly behind the popularity of timber panelled walls , we are about to see a return of wallpaper borders , elements that can be used to layer pattern within a design scheme .
TOP TIP : Use borders to define feature areas , such as a tiled panel behind a range cooker , or to produce a rug effect within an open plan space
SMALL FORMATS
For far too long we were limited to 40x40cm , 30x60cm and 60x60cm sized tiles - but now design trends have moved on and embraced more traditional small format tiles . 15x15cm floor tiles are all the rage , they can be used to great effect on their won , or when combined with other small formats like 5x15cm brick shaped designs .
Many designers are delighted to be introducing more intricate tiling schemes with the use of smaller sized , porcelain , terracotta effect and glazed product .
TOP TIP : ' Use small format plain tiles to add detail and texture to a space , without having to rely on pattern .'
" Understanding these dynamics , features and trends is a key step to creating an exciting design within a home ."
STRIPES
Have you noticed the return of small-scale prints , striped and checks within traditional homes ? Pretty , detailed interior schemes require a dainty approach to tile specification and combining coloured tiles to create pretty stripes in one perfect option .
Don ' t just take our word for it - Living Etc magazine confirmed that ' adding stripes and depth leads to further texture ' elevates your dynamic home design ...
TOP TIP : Striped layouts also give you the opportunity to add height to low ceiling , by running stripes vertically or width to a narrow wall by running them horizontally , pretty and design savvy !
LIGHT , BUT NOT WHITE !
If you love light filled , bright interior schemes , maybe this is the one for you . As an antidote to maximalist style , more designers are moving towards softer lighter schemes , but the secret to this trend is to use ivories and very pale peachy tones - stay well away from bright white ! Think soft warm matt whites , bleached pale terracotta tones , or pale ivories .
Layer texture , and contrast gloss and matt finishes to creating interesting bathroom or cloakroom schemes . The demand of home-renovators seeking a minimalistic aesthetic has rocketed in recent times , with Pinterest highlighting a whopping 180 % rise in searches for ' minimal living room ' and ‘ minimalist home ’ together . Proof that less really is more …
TOP TIP : ' When creating paler colour schemes , ensure you have layers of light colour and texture . If you match everything in the room perfectly , the results will be a flat uninteresting scheme '
COLOURED GROUT
Heck , why not go for it ? Who wants white or grey grouts , when there is the huge collection of 50 colours available to the home designer from Baked Tiles ?! Use contrasting grouts to add colour , highlighting tiling layouts or interesting shaped tiles .
Use the gap between your tiles to bring in extra detail and punchy colour to a room . Take the opportunity use it as a design detail , rather than just an understated and inevitable space between your tiles .
TOP TIP : ' When using coloured grout remember the smaller the tile , the more impact the grout will have on the look of the overall space . Coloured grout used on really tiny tiles can sometimes change the perceived colour of the tile ... so be aware !'
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