Latest looks for wall tiles

If you want to give your kitchen or bathroom a stylish makeover in time for spring, then take a look at the latest wall tile launches to give your home a fresh update.

ABOVE: Crema Marfil Select mosaic tiles, from £57.92, Surface Tiles; Alexandria limestone tiles, £64.62 per m², Fired Earth.

Surface Tiles

With their creamy colour and caramel veining, the Crema Marfil Select tiles are a both beautiful and hard-wearing. A porcelain stone reproduction of the popular Crema Marfil marble, the tiles are sure to bring a touch of elegance to any design scheme. Available in two mosaics, one with a stunning 3D finish for a contemporary twist. Measures 44.7cm² or 59.7cm², prices start at £57.92, Surface Tiles.

Fired Earth

The Egyptian Alexandria limestone tiles will give your bathroom a glamorous update. Available in four colours: beige (pictured), gold, cream or grey to fit seamlessly into any design scheme. Beige and gold tiles have a honed finish while grey and cream are brushed. Each finish is designed to enhance the natural characteristics of the stone tiles and each piece differs slightly in colour variation, veining and shading to give your tile scheme a truly unique look. There are matching pencil tiles available for each colour to create a smart finish to your tiling. Tiles measure (H)9.8X(W)20.1cm, £64.62 per m² from Fired Earth.

ABOVE: Nautical and Butterfly decorative tiles, from £10.95 per tile, The Winchester Tile Company.

The Winchester Tile Company

The Winchester Tile Company have introduced two lovely new decorative additions to the Residence range consisting of field and half tiles. You can choose from gorgeous Butterfly or Nautical emblems (lighthouse, compass, brigg, yawl or anchor) to liven up your kitchen or bathroom design scheme. These rustic tiles are perfect for creating a stylish country home and are available on a Palomino or Papyrus background with three different finishes: lustrous, crackle or high gloss to inject the maximum amount of colour into your home. Butterfly tiles are also available in grey on Papyrus. Choose from two sizes: field (H)13x(W)13x(D)1cm or half (H)13x(W)6.3x(D)1cm. From £10.95 per tile, The Winchester Tile Company.

ABOVE: Turquoise Seashell Panel, £115 per tile, Paris Ceramics; Teak tiles, £141 per m², William Garvey; Abstract Velvety Concrete tile, £720 per m2, De Ferranti.

Paris Ceramics

Evocative of the English seaside, the beautifully serene turquoise Seashell Panel will bring a real summery feel to your home. Continuing the trend for highly textured tile surfaces, the Seashell Panel is moulded from ceramic and applied to marine-ply substrate for simple installation. Available in custom or standard sizes, standard tiles measure 12.5cm² and are £15 each, custom tile prices are dependent on size, Paris Ceramics.

William Garvey

To give your bathroom a stylish contemporary update, try the new Teak Tiles from William Garvey. Just as hardwearing and attractive as ceramic tiles, they offer a warmer natural finish that is versatile, suitable for wet rooms, showers, splashbacks and kitchens. Plus, the tiles have interlocking joints which slot together for quick installation, eliminating the need for tricky grout. The tiles work well with stone and glass to create an ultra-modern look for your home. Available in three standard sizes: large (H)234x(W)234cm, medium (H)234x(W)117 and small (H)117x(w)117cm. Bespoke tiles are also available in any size from (H)6x(W)6CM to (H)250x(W)120cm. Tiles cost £141 per m², tile trims for edges and corners are also available for £40.78 per m, William Garvey.

De Ferranti

An unusual mix of rough and smooth, hard and soft, the abstract swirl tile is the latest addition to De Ferranti’s Velvety Concrete Collection. The quirky pattern and atypical surface texture make for a dramatic focal point for your kitchen or bathroom. There are also a range of floral and damask patterns available in the Collection. Available in any colour, standard tiles measure 30cm² or 40cm², bespoke options are available. Prices from £720 per m² (inc. VAT), De Ferranti.

BY LAURA ARMSTRONG
January 2012