It hasn’t exactly been a scorching summer so far, but if your customers have managed to refrain from turning their heating back on, now is the perfect time to jazz up a project’s fireplace area with some super-stylish tiles. On our latest blog, we offer expert advice on how to choose your materials, highlight the latest tile styles available, explain how size, shape and pattern can impact the results you achieve – and even suggest some outdoor firepit patio designs. We also showcase interior design student Charlotte’s fireplace renovation in her home, featuring our Memphis Porcelain Coral tiles.

Our director Richard Skeoch explains: “New tiles are a fabulous way to transform any fireplace surround and create a stand-out focal point in a project’s living room. They can be used on the chimney breast, in the alcove, around the grate, and in the hearth. But first and foremost, you’ll need to take into account some practical considerations. If the fireplace in questions is functional, you must make sure that the tiles you choose can withstand the high temperatures the fireplace can reach.”

Richard’s top tips for choosing the best fireplace tiles include:

•  Choose your material wisely. Fireplace tiles need to be durable and heat-resistant. They also need to be easy to clean! Porcelain and ceramic tiles are popular picks, in addition to natural stones such as marble and granite.

•  Evaluate the room’s style. Is the interiors setting modern or traditional? That’s not to say you can’t mix and match – a subtle clash of styles can look fantastic. But bear in mind you don’t want the finished effect to be jarring, or to look completely out of place.

•  Assess size and shape. It sounds obvious, but the size and shape of the fireplace should also guide your fireplace tile selection. Consider which areas you will actually be tiling – there’s a big difference between a wall-to-chimney ceiling breast and a compact hearth surround.

•  Pick the right pattern. Fireplace tiles don’t have to be plain. Patterns work well in both modern and traditional settings, adding contrast and visual interest.

We have new and existing comprehensive patterned tile collections, with more than 15,000 bespoke floor and wall tiles in a variety of patterns, colours, shapes and sizes – and all at highly competitive trade pricing. We also offer a dedicated collection of luxury wallcoverings, distinctive bathroom pieces, from mesmerising mirrors to stylish storage, and paint. Our highly skilled team is available to offer expert advice, such as technical know-how and in-depth product knowledge to homeowners, designers, specifiers and architects.

Would you like to feature large lifestyle or cut-out images or receive more information on any of our products? Our director, Richard Skeoch, is also available for exclusive interviews on tiles trends, new products and more. Please get in touch.

Further information :-

•  We specialise in providing bespoke wall and flooring solutions with porcelain, stone and mosaic tiles, engineered wood flooring, bamboo, luxury vinyl and luxury wall panels for every project, large or small.

•  We also offer a designer paint and wallpaper collection for discerning designers and homeowners.

•  We offer a bespoke experience for large projects, which includes working closely with the client and unlimited private viewings.

•  We have a dedicated showroom at 67 High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7HP where you can peruse our comprehensive tiles, panel and flooring collections at your leisure.

•  You can read our blog here, which is filled with all the latest news and views from our team, from trends to product launches.