FLOOR SHOW

Laid in a classic herringbone style, brick floors suddenly become ornate and ornamental, reminding us of their Ancient Roman origins and hinting at the mosaic. When laying brick in more adventurous patterns in the kitchen, keep the rest of the space simple and let the floor do the talking.

Marlborough Terracotta parquet

tiles, £48sq m, Ca’ Pietra. For a similar kitchen, try Neptune Kitchens. For similar stool, try The Bum Stool, £460, DEVOL