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“IT’S ALL ABOUT CREATING VISUALLY INTERESTING ELEMENTS IN A SPACE, THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE FEEL OF THE ROOM” ~ RACHEL GILDING, BEAUMONT TILES

Even the simplest of finishes can turn heads. To create interest and movement all at once, try a shaped tile in a mix of three colours (below) or trusty subway tiles on a 45-degree angle. Using a striking shape, such as a Moroccan lantern – even in the same colour as the walls – will create a patterned display, while stone or timber-look tiles add texture and natural warmth. Large format options, such as marble slabs, are gaining popularity and geometry is still in vogue – however, 3D tiles are catching up. “Three-dimensional tiles bounce light and shade around, to create shapes and shadows that add physical depth to a space,” says strategic designer Rachel Gilding of Beaumont Tiles.