There’s nothing better than drawing the curtains and cosying up indoors – possibly in front of a roaring fire – at this time of year when the leaves turn to brown and there’s a discernible crispness in the air. There’s also nothing better when it comes to creating a homely environment in which to spend the autumn and winter months than by utilising patterned tiles to fashion a cosy period look. If you agree (and we know that you do!) then read on as we bring you a rundown of the top five patterned tiles for autumn…
Wicker
Nothing to do with twee furniture from the 70s or Edward Woodward being burned in a giant effigy on Summerisle and everything to do with cool, Art-Deco style; our Wicker range is the perfect floor covering for those looking to foist some homely yet stylish design upon their interiors. Suitable for use on both walls and floors, these stylish patterned tiles are ideal for deploying in blocks bordered by plain tiles to create ‘zoning’ or cover an entire wall or floor for that ‘wow’ factor. Finsih off the look with dark wood furniture and some free-standing foilage and your autumnal bolthole is complete!
Chester
In our minds, Minton-style tiles always seem to conjure up images of quaint, traditional shopfront porches in picturesque towns, the precincts bustling with late-night Christmas shoppers as a light dusting of snow falls from the heavens illuminated by the sodium glow of antiquated streetlights. Given the Covid/internet shopping induced death of high street retail and climate change putting paid to any hopes of wintry snow, it’s unlikely that you’ll get to experience these scenes in real life anytime soon. Unless of course, you kit your interiors out with our Chester Rustic Floor Tiles! This beautiful range of vintage floor tiles is designed to replicate the ornate patterned mosaic floors of the Victorian era and are an ideal choice for creating cosy environs in which to brave the probably not-so-cold winter months. Team with sash windows, ornate period feature plasterwork and a roaring open fireplace for that authentic Victorian winter vibe.
Southampton
The word ‘Southampton’ probably makes most people think of Craig David, the departure point of the Titanic, and erm…Matt Le Tissier. Not us though; our minds vault straight to these rather fancy encaustic-style patterned floor tiles that share the same name. Redolent of the encaustic-style cement tiles that were the pinnacle of style in the 1920s, our Southampton Pattern tiles effortlessly bring a bit of understated style to proceedings and look awesome when used to create a homely feature floor. Just team with a couple of Chesterfields and the odd shaggy rugs et voila! You’ve got yourself a cosy autumnal retreat to while away the dark nights in.
Comillas
Scenes depicted on the front of traditional greetings cards will have you believe that Victorian winters were magical, enchanting times replete with sparkling frosty mornings and the warm glow of cosy lanterns emanating from the windows of cosy abodes. Whilst the reality most like involved widespread poverty and typhoid, we’ve got modern sanitation, the internet, and Pringles now, so recreating a Victorian winter vibe minus the harsh societal conditions is a walk in the park, especially if you opt for our Comillas Victorian Floor Tiles in your interiors. Ideal for bringing a period look to your home, these gorgeous tiles are the perfect foil to exposed Victorian pipe and brickwork and anachronistic furniture.
Evoque Carthusain
Carthusian monks traditionally lived a life of solitude and withdrew from the world in order to serve God with devotion and privation. You could say that there’s some similarities between the religious order from which these delightful tiles take their name and the actions of a large portion of the populace when winter hits in that folks tend to get holed up indoors when the nights draw in (although there’s a greater focus on Doritos and Netflix in this case). So, what better way to evoke an air of serenity and contemplation in your interiors this autumn with our Evoque Carthusian Encaustic Effect Porcelain Floor Tiles; a perfect option for adding a touch of colour and plenty of wow factor to your floors. The repeating decorative pattern is enhanced by using traditional clay colours in a combination that although subtle adds enough colour and depth to give that designer feel – perfect for creating a traditional feel for the winter months!
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