In other words, a totally relaxing space.
The Design Team at Baked have outlined our key steps to creating the perfect Japandi style interior:
Colour Palette:
Japandi interiors typically feature a muted colour palette with a focus on neutral tones like whites, greys, and soft pastels, occasionally seen with accents of matt black. The use of earthy tones such as warm woods and greens from indoor plants can add a touch of nature to the space.
Minimalist Aesthetics
Clean lines and clutter-free spaces are central to Japandi design. The inlusive furnitureand decor are minimalistic and functional, with a strong emphasis on form and purpose.
Natural Style Materials
Japandi incorporates natural looking materials such as wood, stone and concrete. These materials not only contribute to the aesthetics but also provide an added sense of warmth and connection to nature, with natural style interior design currently booming in popularity.
Add a touch of nature to your modern Japandi bathroom with Baked Tiles' Osaka Wood
Functional Furniture
Furniture in the Japandi style is practical and often multifunctional. Pieces with simple, elegant designs are chosen to efficiently optimize space as well as serving multiple purposes.
Wabi-Sabi Elements
The concept of Wabi-Sabi from Japanese aesthetics celebrates imperfection, transience, and the beauty of patina. It's often reflected in worn and weathered materials, handmade objects and vintage or antique pieces.
Textural Contrast
To add visual interest and depth to the space, Japandi incorporates a variety of textures such as smooth wood surfaces, rough stone or concrete finishes, and soft textiles like linen and cotton.
Zen and Hygge Elements
Japandi draws inspiration from Zen philosophy and Scandinavian hygge, aiming to create a sense of calm and cosiness. Elements like soft lighting, candles and comfy textiles contribute to this atmosphere.
Minimal Decor
Decor items are carefully selected and less is more. A few well-chosen decorative items such as traditional Japanese pottery or Scandinavian ceramics can add character to the space.
Greenery
Incorporating houseplants - often versatile in size and appearance - can be used to bring further touches of nature into the indoors and create a sense of tranquility.
Lighting
Soft, diffused lighting is preferred to create a soothing ambience. Paper lanterns, pendant lights and candles are popular choices, choose warm light over cool to enhance the overall natural feel. The key to this style is to maintain simplicity and a connection to nature. The following tile options have been hand-picked as they work so well in this setting:
TILE OPTIONS
Neutral Tiles:
Choose tiles in neutral colours such as white, beige, or light grey to maintain a minimalist look.
Stucco Talc would work perfectly in this setting.
Wood-Look Tiles
Porcelain or ceramic tiles that mimic the look of wood can be an excellent choice to introduce the warmth of wood without the maintenance. Our Osaka collection unites both Skandi and Japanese design elements.
Natural Stone effects.
Natural stone effect tiles, like our Designer Basics Flow range, are a practical, sustainable and durable means of adding an additional touch of nature into your scheme.
Matt Finishes
Choose matt finishes rather than glossy ones to create a subdued and understated appearance.
Our Lava tiles being a lovely organic feeling small format wall tile.
Textured Tiles
Tiles with subtle textures or patterns can add depth and visual interest to a space while staying in line with the Japandi style. Our Manor House Limestone could look simply stunning in this style of setting, the natural stone effect bringing a natural element to a scheme.
Natural Interior Design: Perfectly Imperfect
Embrace the Charm of Organic Materials with Zellige and Bejmat Style Tiles
In the world of interior design, the trend toward natural and organic elements has never been stronger. Homeowners and designers alike are opting for materials that showcase the beauty of imperfection and the raw essence of nature, striving to incorporate features of natural interior design. Rustic timber, soft plaster effect walls, textural fabrics like linen or boucle all combine to create this inspiring, relaxed aesthetic. Zellige and Bejmat style tiles offer a perfectly natural look, allowing spaces to elude understated natural character.
Let's explore the allure of these organic inspired materials and how you can integrate them into your home to achieve a "perfectly imperfect" design.
The Beauty of Imperfection
Perfection lies in imperfection - this age-old adage holds true in the world of interior design, where flawless finishes are giving way to the allure of natural irregularities. When it comes to tiles Zellige and Bejmat tiles are a prime example of this trend, celebrated for their imperfect charm.
Zellige Tiles: An Ancient Moroccan Craft
Zellige tiles hail from Morocco, where they have been crafted for centuries using traditional techniques. These tiles are handmade, glazed terracotta pieces, each unique in its imperfections. The uneven edges and variations in colour and texture create a stunning mosaic effect, adding depth and character to any space.
Bejmat Tiles: Organic Elegance from Morocco
Bejmat tiles are another Moroccan treasure, handcrafted from unglazed clay. These rectangular tiles are often imperfectly shaped and vary slightly in size, capturing the essence of rustic elegance. When laid, Bejmat tiles create a beautifully irregular pattern that evokes a sense of timelessness and organic allure.
A gorgeously organic Modern Kitchen, mirrored with a Mood Board containing relevant Baked Tiles - Marrakesh Brick Light and Brick Whtie, Marrakesh Square White and Square Dark, and Marrakesh Square Dark & White.
Integrating Zellige and Bejmat Tiles into Your Home
Embrace the perfectly imperfect by incorporating Baked tiles Journeyman or Rustico Zellige collections, or Baked's fabulous Marrakesh, our Bejmat inspired tiles into your home design. Here are some ideas to help you infuse these organic materials into your living spaces:
Bathroom Accent Wall
Transform your bathroom into a spa-like retreat by adorning an accent wall with Baked tiles Marrakesh Bricks in all their jewel or natural terracotta tones, or simply clad the whole room in the beautifully simple Journeyman Zellige collection. The imperfect finish will infuse a sense of relaxation and authenticity, enhancing your daily moments of serenity.
Design your own breathtaking Naturally Inspire Bathroom space with a touch of divine inspiration from Baked - on the left, the moodboard highlights Marrakesh Square Light, Brick Light, and Square Dark & White alongside Shoreline White.
Outdoor Patio
Extend the charm of these organic tiles to your outdoor space by using Baked tiles frost-proof, Marrakesh Bejmat-inspired range for a patio floor. The natural, weathered look will blend seamlessly with nature, providing an earthy, relaxed ambience for outdoor gatherings.
Garden image is courtesy of This Northcote Home
A gorgeous garden design, capitalising on the outlined Baked Tiles' - Marrakesh Brick Mint, and Marrakesh Brick Light.
Kitchen Backsplash
Enhance your kitchen's character by using Baked Tiles Marrakesh Brick tiles for a unique backsplash, capitalising on the Natural Interior Design trend. The irregularities in shape and colour will create a captivating mosaic that adds a touch of Moroccan allure to your culinary haven.
Kitchen image courtesy of @lucy_hillside_house
Incoprorate Natural Design into your own kitchen, with Marrakesh Brick White tiles - seen here in a Herringbone design.
Embrace Imperfection, Embrace Beauty
In a world that often glorifies flawless finishes, the imperfect beauty of Zellige and Bejmat style tiles stands out as a refreshing trend. Incorporate these organic materials into your home design and celebrate the charm of imperfection. Let your living spaces tell a story of craftsmanship, organic style, and the timeless allure of natural irregularities. After all, true beauty is found in embracing the perfectly imperfect.
Spending some quiet time, relaxing in a beautifully designed Bathroom is a delightful perk at the end of an often challenging design process when you create your dream bathroom. Our blog is here to help guide you through some of the tile designs that are currently popular for bathrooms – whether you’re looking to clad your walls with a distinctive Patterned Tile, or add a touch of nature to your surroundings with Natural Stone effect floor tiles, Baked Tiles are here to help!
Large Format Tiles
Large tiles, often 50cm x 50cm (or larger!), have become increasingly popular. Offering a sleek, modern look with fewer grout lines than would be expected with traditionally sized tile, as well as aiding to make your bathroom space look bigger than it is, it’s easy to see why so many designers are incorporating larger tiles into their homes!
Subway-style Tiles with a Twist
Classic subway tiles - named after their origins in New York subway stations - are still in vogue and they are now often used in unconventional patterns like herringbone or vertical stacking. There is also a new wave of brick-shaped tiles on the market like our Marrakesh Brick tiles, a variation of a typical subway tile, but inspired by hand-made Morrocan bejmat tiles, they are an ideal example of how subway tile options have expanded to include other brick format tile designs. Coloured subway tiles are still very popular, a great way of adding a pop of colour to the bathroom – think of Little Italy’s gorgeous Burgundy colour!
Patterned Tiles
Intricate and colourful patterns - think exotic Moroccan, Mediterranean, or bold Geometric designs - can make a dazzling statement in your bathroom. These flexible, multi-use tiles can be used as an elegant pathway drawing your eye along a floor, or as a feature wall, a great way to create a unique focal point within your home...
Natural Stone
Natural stone tiles like Marble, Limestone and Terracotta, look great in bathrooms. With their gorgeous aesthetic, they can add elegance and sophistication to any room – but keep in mind that they do require a lot of maintenance, which is why Baked Tiles has sourced beautiful tiles with the appearance of these natural products, but the practical durability of a porcelain base. So you get all the aesthetic beauty, but none of the laborious sealing and maintenance!
Hexagonal Tiles
Hexagon-shaped tiles are trendy for both floor and wall applications; they can create a stunning visual effect, giving your bathroom a contemporary and artistic touch. Porcelain hexagon tiles - such as our Country Hexagon range - are often anti-slip and offer enhanced durability and suitability for wet-rooms.
Murals
Mural tiles can really add a sense of style to a bathroom, they can be used to add decorative detail to your walls and with some designs floors too. With breathtaking, intricate designs you can add a flowing pattern and texture to an otherwise neutral bathroom. Our Tuscany Botanical and Grain Leaves Murals are some of the most gorgeous designs on the market, introducing them to a design scheme is a guaranteed way of creating a distinctive and impressive bathroom.
Remember! Tile trends are constantly evolving over time, so it's essential to choose a style that suits your personal taste and the overall design of your bathroom, so you love the room for years to come. Alongside their aesthetic appeal, it is vital to consider factors such as durability and easy maintenance when assessing the most suitable tile to adorn your home and if you are really unsure don't forget the design team at Baked Tiles are here to help.
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If you have an idea of what you like, but you're worried about committing, our fabulous new Visualiser allows you to upload an image of your room to the Baked Tiles back-catalogue, seamlessly adding the virtual tiles of your choice into your design. As impressive as it is, our amazing software won’t always be enough to reassure you that you’ve chosen the perfect tile - that’s when ordering samples can prove invaluable.
Don't choose elements of the design in isolation - for example, before committing to that unusual pink vanity you fancy, make sure you can find tiles that will work alongside it and create the overall look you want.
Designers always look at a room holistically, settling upon the overall look and feel they want to create and then break it down into small elements. These are the parts of the jigsaw you need to put together to create the finished room. We don't suggest committing to any individual elements until you are sure that all elements you want are available and work beautifully together.
If, however, a particular style of bath or decorative basin has caught your eye and you just have to have it, then our interior design team here at Baked will happily help you create a scheme that will put that centre stage.
Be aware, light colours make a space look more spacious, but bright white can be cold. Always layer tone and colour, don’t stick to one single shade or tone or your room will look very one dimensional!
My advice with a dark small space is ‘make it dramatic’! Make a feature of the fact a room has no natural light, as keeping dark north facing spaces white and bright, just won't work - they will look cold grey and uninteresting.
Matt finishes make a space feel softer and warmer than glossy ones.
Often less is very much more!
There is so much more to tiles than just a colour and shape.
Specific tiles can help you overcome technical challenges within a bathroom space. A popular example would be showers with tiled floors will demand a tile that offers adequate slip resistance. Before rushing in, always make sure that the tiles you’re choosing are perfect for the scenario in question. All the tiles within our Baked Tile ranges are suitable for bathrooms, none of them require sealing and are all very easy to keep clean. You will find on our product pages that we highlight the ‘suitable for’ features for each tile – this offers peace of mind when regarding the type of tile to be used within a space.
You may also decide to use under floor heating in the bathroom, particularly helpful if you have a walk-in shower area as any water taken under foot into the main bathroom will very quickly evaporate, a huge benefit alongside having a toasty warm floor. Under floor heating, however, does require the use of porcelain tiles, though this will be noted on our tile product pages.
The Baked Tile website also has a mood board section where you can curate your own tile combos. This is a great space in which to explore all the wonderful options available to you, but if you're ever unsure as to whether you are making the perfect decision, our team of designers are always at hand to offer inspiring yet impartial design and technical advice.
Once the room is installed, don’t underestimate the importance of dressing out items such as plants, storage baskets and other small items that elevate it from a utility space to a haven. Fluffy towels and the aroma of your favourite candle can simply transport you to an indulgent spa, so relax and enjoy the fruits of your labour!
I hope this outline will help you make the perfect choices for your bathroom scheme, but helping to create beautiful rooms is what brings us pleasure at Baked, so please always feel welcome to get our design team involved to help ease your worries or concerns!
The Interior Design world is a bustling, regularly changing landscape of newly emerging dynamics. Understanding these dynamics, features and trends is a key step to creating an exciting design within your home. We've curated this essential blog to highlight the Tile Trends that are set to take 2023 by storm, helping to guide, educate and inspire you when designing your dream home.
We saw this organic style tile emerge a little while ago and demand continues to grow - the trend ‘Terracotta Bathroom’ has risen 98% in the last 12 months on Pinterest, and nearly 50% for 'Terracotta Kitchens'!
Suitable for a number of interior styles, terracotta has a rustic natural appeal, but traditional style terracotta also comes with a lot of maintenance. Baked Tiles have sourced a wonderful collection of terracotta effect porcelain that boasts all the aesthetic beauty of natural terracotta, but with none of the laborious sealing or treatment.
Furthermore, natural terracotta isn’t suitable for use in UK gardens, but all Baked Tiles terracotta ranges are also frost proof, so perfect for creating beautiful garden schemes.
As pattern is becoming more coveted within general interiors, mural designs are now taking centre stage in beautiful bathrooms and kitchens.
Thanks to advances in tile production, you can now use large scale flowing pattern in wet areas, and some are even suitable for external use due to their frost proof qualities.
This increase in production has led to a noticeable increase in demand - the 'mural wall tile' trend has flown up a staggering 135% over the last 12 months on Pinterest!
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 90’s.
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 paneled walls, we are about to see a return of wallpaper borders, elements that can be used to layer pattern within a design scheme.
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.
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...
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…
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.
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When creating a Moroccan style interior, think of a warm textural backdrop of terracotta and simply distressed walls. These are punctuated with jewel colours, delivered by the mixing of tiles of various colours, set-out in interesting layout designs.
Morocco is also famed for its sumptuous Zellige tiles, which are known for their variations in tone, shine, flatness and depth of glaze. Providing softer tones alongside some bolder colour options, the Journeyman Zellige range is perfect because each tile is unique, which means you really are creating a bespoke space with these tiles.
Zellige tiles are traditionally hand cut offering a slight variation in size, synonymous with this look. The Journeyman collection is designed to emulate this characteristic, and when installed with a tight joint, the real Zellige effect is perfectly achieved.
A Guide to Outdoor Tiles
Having a luxurious outdoor space to retreat to can add so much pleasure – a sanctuary for you to bathe in the elements, bring you closer to nature and in which to unwind with family and friends.
Whether you’re looking to design a garden suitable to use all year round, or just to embrace during the sunnier days, we have a handy guide to help you when selecting tiles for this wonderful area of you home.
Two major considerations that must be made when buying outdoor tiles are:
Are these tiles frost proof?
Are these tiles slip resistant?
With the Great British weather, you need to make sure any tile you use outdoors is frost proof. Therefore, you will need a porcelain tile. A porcelain tile has very low absorption and is resistant to frost.
We wouldn’t suggest you use just any types of porcelain tiles in all outside installations. Polished and honed porcelain is exceptionally slippery when wet, so avoid using them on any external floor areas. For safety, select from outdoor collection, as this is a range of slip resistant tiles and you will need an anti-slip tile on floor area.
It’s important to remember not all outdoor spaces are the same. If the tiles are being walked on in the wet, or in a high traffic area such as the path to your door, look for tiles that say ‘anti slip’ and have a PTV +36 slip rating (this is the rating the UK Gov like to use when testing the risk of slipping on a certain surface). On a gradient however, you will need a tile that has as high a PTV as possible.
You might get away with a low PTV is the patio area is only ever used when its dry and you are unlikely to have to walk across it when wet.
Remember – you just need to balance out where in the garden you are going to use the tile, and whether you will be walking over it regularly when wet.
We get asked a lot if you have to use a 20mm tile in a garden setting and whilst it’s easier for your tradesman to install, you are more limited regards design. Most 20mm tiles only come in generic, stone and concrete finishes, so it doesn’t give you much to design with. Our outdoor ranges also include some fabulous patterns, all with a suitable PTV rating. These 9-10mm thick products just need to be installed onto a solid concrete base, so there is a bit more prep, but far more impact and ‘bang for your buck’ as they say!
Add in a terracotta tile from our Marrakesh, Country or Casa Cotto range to give it a focal point… simply stunning on the floor or walls. Compliment the look with pots and greenery, and a shaded seating area.
If you want to enhance the front of your house with a really traditional tile, then how about our Nostalgia range?
Laying outdoor tiles
All of our exterior tiles should be laid on a solid concrete substrate that has a minimum thickness of 50mm. The tiles are then simply laid and grouted as they would be if you were tiling a concrete floor internally.
Maintenance
Your fabulous tiles surfaces really shouldn’t need much more than a yearly jet wash and a regularly brush, or hose down to remove leaves, and any traces of dirt. It really is that easy!
Take the house into the garden
A flow of floor finish from one area of the home to another can give the illusion of more space. It also has the effect of extending the home into the garden if you use the same tiles indoors and then out. Baked has tiles that can be used both indoors and out, and also tiles with a natural finish for indoors and a matching anti-slip for external areas.
Limestone Anthracite
Our fabulous Limestone collection. An authentic looking Limestone effect porcelain, with no maintenance and suitable for inside and out. It’s simply beautiful.
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If you like to keep up with the latest trends then read on!.... these are the top tile trends that we can expect to see in 2022.
1. Mural Designs
Mural design tiles are a great way to give any room a feature decorative wall. Scenic inspired floral tiles look great in the bathroom or in a kitchen setting and will work as a focal point above a cooker hood for example or when combined with a simpler coordinate on other walls. Some of our fabulous selection also come as a porcelain tile, so they are perfect for floors and external projects.
2. Terracotta
Terracotta looks wonderfully rustic in a country cottage environment, very retro in a modern setting and can bring in a Mediterranean warmth to a scheme.........so there is no wonder we are seeing a real surge in demand for this artisan style product. Our design team love the fact they add so much soul to a scheme, use a wide joint to enhance the rustic feel of the product, or keep it tighter to give a more contemporary edge.
You can't beat a traditional style tile in a period setting. The right tile will always look at home, never dating and what's more, our limestone range for example will also give the property a practical, low maintenance, yet beautiful floor!
The secret to this trend is to use traditional classic style products like terracotta or limestone, but mix it up with current furniture and furnishings! The result is a property that has bags of character , but is still beautifully current!
Mixing classic tiles such as limestone with contemporary furnishings.
4. Japandi
We saw this emerging trend a few months ago and we believe it will continue to grow into 2022.
A combination of Japanese and Scandinavian styling, its minimal, organic and zen like. Perfect for creating relaxing bathroom schemes, or mindful living spaces. Natural stone, wood and marble effect tiles are perfectly at home in this design trend.
5. Coloured Grouts
Don't just stick to traditional white and grey grouts when tiling. Use coloured grouts to enhance or exaggerate tiles.
6. Top trending colours - Blue/green and pinky terracotta
Blues, greens and pinky terracotta will continue to trend in 2022.
As we all know interior design trends suddenly emerge, become a mainstream 'must-have' design theme and then slowly fade back into the huge array of design options that are available to home owners. Some styles remain popular, some will always be a go to for certain styles of property.... small brick shaped tiles in traditional bathrooms for example. This year we anticipate some of the colour tile trends that proved so popular for the last few years, continuing to attract many home renovators.
Blue, Green and pink/ terracotta tones will all continue to be popular.
If you need any design advice in 2022 then please book a free video call with one of our designers via our website www.bakedtiles.co.uk or give us a call on 01792 439239.
Your Room ...Our Tiles. Let's Create Something Amazing Together!
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In fashion, we look back to look forward - and one of the most fun design eras in history is back to inspire modern interiors.
We all know that fashion is cyclical. And whether it’s Gucci’s retro-inspired campaigns, the resurgence of wide-leg flares, or Farrah Fawcet’s signature bouncy blowout being sported by the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Obama and model Aweng Ade-Chuol, nothing has had quite such a revival of late as 1970s style.
Interiors are no different, with homeowners going groovy across the UK in their recent interior design choices as much as with their wardrobes. In fact, Habitat reports that searches for the endearingly retro Seventies favourite, rattan, have risen by more than a jaw-dropping 3000%, while customer searches for bamboo have also risen by more than 50%.
Here are some of the most exciting ways in which 1970s design is Stayin’ Alive in 2021…
High shine glamour
70s design is about sheer opulence and unrivalled glamour, with clothes featuring sumptuous velvet and cord fabrics, glossy high-shine makeup and beauty, and even glossier surfaces and mirrors in interior design all playing a key role in achieving the look. The beautiful glaze of Baked Tiles’ Reflections collection inspires this exact uber-glam tone, without the need to hang a giant disco ball in your home.
Groovy prints
Arguably a reaction to previous minimalist, plain and neutral-toned Scandi-inspired decor,
1970s-esque patterns suit themselves well to wallpaper, wall art and rugs. But, for authentic retro vibes, look to your tiles, too. Baked Tiles’ Groovy Collection is the perfect combination of retro-yet-understated tones which won’t overpower your interiors, with authentic 70s-inspired patterns that bring a pop of uniqueness and joy to a space. Plus, they’ll have everyone asking
where you found them.
Retro accents
No matter your current home decor, 70s style and retro details can provide a burst of personality or nod to the era without transforming your room into a full-on Charlie’s Angels set. A simple accessory, like the classic mushroom lamp design made famous by the iconic Panthella in 1971, for example, adds retro vibes to a room while still exuding understated class. Meanwhile, a more subtle take on Seventies design can be found in Baked Tiles’ Journeyman Zellige collection, loved by interior designers for its ability to give an authentic retro flavour to a room without being cartoonish.
Rich ochre and green hues
Think sunny yellows, burnt sienna, terracottas and avocado greens. Not only does the palette inspire pure retro vibes, but it feels fun, bright and optimistic, too - an understandable and exciting reaction to 2020, to take us into 2021 and beyond feeling better than ever. Besides, it’s literally impossible not to feel happy when surrounded by 1970s yellow.
Want to bring 1970s style into your own home? Browse Baked Tiles’ retro designer Groovy Collection, made from robust glazed porcelain, now.
If you need any tile design advice to get that 70’s look why not book a Video Call or Showroom appointment with one of our designers
https://www.bakedtiles.co.uk/pages/video-calls-and-showroom-meetings
or call us on 01792 439239
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Tile: Journeyman Zellige, Lichen
This colourful, Moroccan style, that we are so familiar with today, features intricate texture which gives each tile a completely distinctive characteristic, including imperfections in their appearance, which has heralded their unique appeal.
Tile: Journeyman Zellige, Clay Red
Tile: Journeyman Zellige, Petrol
Tile: Journeyman Zellige, Blue
When installed, all sorts of wonderful, yet intentional imperfections will be visible. In fact, experts recommend that zellige tiles be installed as close together as possible. Installed on a wall, the tiles should appear more flowing or undulating than flat; corners and edges jut out rather than lay flush.
This Zellige style means that each and every tile has a unique, irregular finish, which adds attractiveness and an individual style to any interior design.
Tile: Journeyman Zellige, Pebble
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A little while ago we were very excited to be contacted by Sarah from Devon. Sarah had just purchased a beautiful Grade 2 listed building in a stunning coastal location near Woolacombe. A former flour mill and bakery, built in 1572, the Mill House needed total refurbishment.
Sarah was very clear as to the direction she wanted the project to take, having looked at our extensive website she contacted us to supply her with a number of tile samples that she particularly liked.
Here, in the kitchen, Sarah chose Vintage tiles to go above the Aga. Vintage tiles are made of porcelain so will work perfectly in an area that experiences high temperatures like this. Porcelain will not crack or shatter when against an oven or fireplace.
She then selected our beautiful Tuscany Faded Base tile that has been used as a splash-back and compliments the Vintage tile perfectly.
Our Faded Delft Pattern and Plain tiles were included in the bathroom and shower room fit-outs. They were chosen to compliment these stunningly airy rooms. The bathroom also has a free-standing roll-top bath whilst the shower room has been furnished with a traditional high-level copper toilet, all selected by Sarah to sit perfectly within these rooms.
The Faded Delft Pattern tile is heavily distressed to the point that you can even see areas that appear to have been worn away by years of wear. But don't be fooled, this tile is really hard wearing, won't stain and will be really easy to maintain. At that time we didn't offer a plain tile to coordinate with the faded Delft tile, but as soon as it was apparent that one was needed, to enhance Sarah's scheme, we set about sourcing one for her.
Now complete, Mill House has been renovated sympathetically and references to its previous ‘occupancies’ are still visible within this stunning property. With the ocean bordering the property on two sides, Mill House is the perfect getaway escape destination. Full of charm and personality, with sea views apparent from every aspect, Mill House holds the key to a highly exclusive and unforgettable stay.
The owner hopes to use the house for family getaways then gradually let it out, so that others can take pleasure in such a beautiful property within this area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
www.themillhousedevon.co.uk
Our founder and interior designer Lesley Taylor BIID, gives you an insight as to how professional designers approach the design process, hopefully helping you achieve the best results from your project.
It has been incredible how many people have been embarking on home renovation projects since lockdown began. Social media is full of posts where people are either showing off their new ‘insta ready’ rooms or asking advice on how to achieve a certain finish when decorating their homes. So, when planning this blog, I thought I would offer a little designer insight for those of you contemplating doing some form of home design or decorating over the coming months.
Planning
So, where does a designer start when they are professionally planning a room for a client? They take a definitive brief, and this is something I strongly suggest every person designing a room produces.
First start with the practical aspects, how many people will use the room, what is its main function and therefore what tasks do you need to undertake within the room. If it’s a spare bedroom for example, does it also have to double as a home office? In that case, make a list covering for that space including bed/sofa bed, desk, chair office storage and wardrobe etc.
Image thanks to Pinterest
Once you have your practical wish-list, you can move on to your style brief. This is the bit everyone can’t wait to get their teeth into, it’s the creative and aesthetic bit, but without a good practical brief, your room might look good, but it won’t be a room that meets your family’s needs.
Style Guide
Where should you start when looking for inspiration for your home design projects. Well, for me it comes from many places, hotels I have visited, small details I might have seen on my travels, restaurant interiors or even outside spaces and buildings.
Inspiration from Manon Les Suites, Copenhagen
Take inspiration from hotels you have stayed in or designs you see on-line. Think about what you really like about that space and incorporate it into your design.
But if you really need inspiration, I strongly suggest you get onto one of the wonderful online resources like Pinterest or Instagram. This is where you can collate your ideas, as images you can either save or pin to your own boards. Spending a few hours searching for tagged images like @bedroomhomeoffices or #traditionalbathroomideas will give you access to a huge amount of visual data. As you select the ones you like you will soon realise, they have a thread of context that links many of them together. These are the images that should combine to create your style guide. Maybe add in a detail from the odd curveball you might have saved but stick to the style of the repeating image themes that you really like.
Before you proceed to order, collate samples of everything you wish to include and look at them together in the room.
Keep these images at hand and refer to your ‘style guide’ when making your decisions. One of the biggest mistakes people make is to wing it and get driven by impulse and this often results in a room that looks disjointed rather than pleasing. Always think of the room as a whole overall style and focus on selecting the items that will combine to create your chosen look. Order samples of the items you are thinking of combining and always refer back to your style and practical wish-lists.
Paint is a great way to change the appearance of a space. If you are unsure, order match pots and paint little boards and place them around different areas of the room, this way you can see how the light effects the colour.
Stick to a budget
One great tip to keep you on track is to set a budget. When you start, set yourself an ideal spending limit, then write down a list of all the items you will need to purchase to create your room. Against each item set an allowance (check prices locally and online to ensure you are being realistic). You will be surprised how it soon adds up, but this way you can allocate your overall spend wisely and not be tempted to splash out on just one item, leaving you with little for the rest of your room.
Tile: Reminiscent, Provencal
Tiles should be considered a decorative tool to be used in all areas of the home, don’t limit them to bathrooms and kitchen splashbacks.
Obviously, there is so much more to designing a room, but hopefully this will give you some good tips on ensuring you invest wisely and end up with a beautiful and practical space.
If you would like me to cover anything in particular in the baked blog post please send an email via www.bakedtiles.co.uk and I will do my best to cover that in a future column.
Lesley Taylor BIID
Member of the British Institute of Interior Design and Honorary member of the Society of British and international design.
]]>A gentleman waiting for his train at the Queensway Station circa 1890
Photograph thanks to Pinterest
Over 100 years later we can achieve the same look in a contemporary setting using our Town & Country, White Glazed tiles as you see here.
Tile: Town & Country, White Glazed
Subway tiles have been used at The Grove, Narbeth they have cleverly used the subway style tile to create a beautiful backdrop to this Victorian style bathroom.
Nowadays the texture and colour of these wonderful subway tiles vary significantly. We can mix and match and put together a myriad of colour combinations. Designers are also beginning to experiment with different tile layouts to achieve a host of beautiful effects using the subway tile.
Tile: Town & Country, White matt
Here, subway tiles are used in a country house setting. Town & Country Crackle glazed tiles come in soft shades and neutrals that make for the most delicate tiled finish.
Tile: Town & Country, Olive and White
Cottage Kitchens
Tile: Lava Brick, Aqua
Photograph thanks to buildhercollective.com.au
Subway tiles laid vertically and diagonally to add a varied aesthetic appeal. The Lava Brick here is minimalist, with satin to matt glazes and the option for a pop of colour. The creative versatility of the Lava tile leaves kitchen and bathroom walls open to a traditional feeling in an urbanised space.
Tile: Lava Brick, Green
Tile: Lava Brick, Blue & White
Subway tiles in a vertically stacked layout
Tile: Town & Country, White Glazed
Tile: Lava Brick, Black
Tile: Lava Brick, Grey
Subway tiles set in herringbone layout
Tile: Lava Brick, Cream
Photographs thanks to buildhercollective.com.au
The Reminiscent White tile is a slightly distressed, highly glazed wall tile. This plain coloured tile with its delicate texture has been laid with vertical and horizontal lines.
Tile: Reminiscent, Pearl
Tile: Embossed, Fig Black
Rustic, decorative and nostalgic, our Embossed range comes in a palette of seven fabulously muted, moody colours.
Tile: Souk, Turquoise
Shade variations and intentional imperfections add great character to this Moroccan-inspired range that’s perfect for making a design statement in bathrooms, kitchens and living spaces.
I think you'll agree that any area of the 21st century home can benefit from subway tiles – from kitchens and bathrooms to utility rooms, mud rooms and hallways. They can achieve period charm in an older property but can also look bang-on trend in a modern home too. They are practical, timeless and work in interiors of all descriptions.
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It was Herbert Minton who, during the Industrial Revolution and having grown up in a family of potters, combined his knowledge of ceramics with the new machinery of the time to produce decorative floor tiles for the rich. The floor tiles that he produced eventually landed up decorating beautiful buildings like the Houses of Parliament and he became the biggest producers of tiles that the world had ever known.
Unfortunately, Minton’s colourful decorative tiles were expensive to produce and only available to the very wealthy. However, another clever Victorian realised that single colour tiles, layered together, in a repeat pattern, were far cheaper to produce and thus was born the famous geometric floor tile pattern that the Victorians used so well. The most popular of which and still right up there with contemporary style and grandeur today - that mix of black and white tiles, was what we now know and recognised as the classic checkerboard effect of the Victorian era.
Tile: Image from Pinterest
The Nostalgia Anti-Slip range of tiles that we stock at Baked Tiles is great for entrance porches, hallways, kitchen floors as well as splash-backs, bathrooms and wet-rooms. It can successfully withstand high temperatures, so can be used to surround a wood-burning stove or fireplace and on top of all that, due to its anti-slip properties and ice-resistant qualities, it is also perfect for patios and external pathways. This is because it is made of porcelain and has an anti-slip rating. This means that in the event of a bad frost its surface won't crack and the rain, or a damp wet-room floor, won’t cause the tile to become slippery where there might be a layer of excess water which would normally lower the amount of friction between your foot and the tiled surface. So, all in all, this porcelain tile is a fantastic all-rounder with both cosmopolitan and vintage elements which can help you to create a contemporary space where aged details stand out.
Tile: Nostalgia. Anti-Slip - Black & White
Tile: Nostalgia Anti-Slip - Diagonal
Tile: Nostalgia Anti-Slip - Provence
Tile: Nostalgia Anti-Slip - Patchwork
Tile: London Funk - Compass
Tile: Image from Pinterest
Tile: Echo - Principe Colour
Tile: Nostalgia Anti-Slip - Triangle
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