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Tile styles - design versatility

Rita Bancroft • March 2, 2021
Providing unrivalled versatility in design, material specification and installation, we take a fresh look at the latest styles in tile and learn about broken-plan living - the latest trend in home interiors.

They say that good design is timeless and the herringbone configuration is a great example of a tile style that remains a firm favourite. Stella Coyle, national retail sales manager of Karndean Designflooring explains why this enduring design is ever popular, “Our Herringbone designs match effortlessly with many of our full size tiles, so is ideal for the trend of broken-plan living.

“In recent years there has been a surge in open plan living. Whilst open plan brings many benefits, it can be difficult to concentrate or find a moment of privacy in the midst of a busy family life, which is why many of us are looking to break up large multi-functional spaces. Judicious use of room dividers such as display units, sofas, curtains or glass walls, allow us to create the impression of separate rooms and so find space to be alone yet still together.

“If physical room dividers would be impractical in your home, you can also create visual separation by using different wall colours or a subtle change in flooring. Our Opus collection allows you to choose a stone tile design and combine this with the same shade in a herringbone pattern. With Karndean’s durable and waterproof surface, the flooring can run uninterrupted even into bathrooms and kitchens for a seamless room to room look.”

As well as creating a cohesive living space, Karndean Designflooring also see a trend for bolder and braver patterns, particularly in spaces where consumers want to inject their personality and create a wow factor. Their Heritage Collection and Kaleidoscope range offer impactful contemporary style, in a choice of geometric patterns and border options. Stella Cole adds, “Our Heritage Collection is perfect for hallways, bathrooms and kitchens. This beautiful and highly durable collection comes with all the quality you’d expect from a Karndean floor.”


BerryAlloc’s Pure Tiles LVT collection features 13 modern tile designs, ranging from the fashionable Terrazzo to the clean Urban Stone and striking Zinc. Bringing authentic looks, the collection also responds to some of the biggest challenges of original floors.

Pure features BerryAlloc’s innovative DreamClick, a 360° locking system for super-fast and easy installation. DreamClick also lets floor layouts become creative, with the possibility to mix between tiles and wood effect planks. With a Rigid Composite Board construction, Pure Tiles can be installed over almost any existing floor with very little preparation, something certainly not possible with original materials.


Another advantage of Pure Tiles is the unique foamed top layer that helps it to deliver surprising comfort and warmth, while also taking the edge off walking and impact noise. When installed with BerryAlloc’s Dreamtec+ underlay, Pure Tiles can deliver a 20dB noise reduction, significant enough to make a really noticeable difference.


Each Pure Tile design is ready to withstand family life, with no special sealers or intensive maintenance required. The scratch and stain-resistant PU surface keeps looking great with just regular sweeping or vacuuming. With a lifetime warranty and made in Belgium, Pure Tiles is BerryAlloc’s answer to modern terrazzo and stone tiles without the fuss.


Harvey Maria’s skilled British team have been creating unique luxury vinyl tiles for over 25 years and they are well known for their award-winning collaborations with some of Britain’s most popular designers. After such an extraordinary 2020, many of us have realised how important our homes are to health and happiness. Installing stylish, patterned flooring as a key feature of both big and small renovation projects, is now a must-do.


Harvey Maria customers are creating unique spaces using their rustic MSeries wood effects to border or complement a chic geometric or heritage pattern from The Design Series. This type of zoning and defining of areas is now known as broken-plan living. This describes the clever use of a space which still retains the feeling of being open-plan, but distinct zones are created by using different floor finishes, patterns, split-levels and semi-permanent partitions.

We’re all starting to choose products and materials that improve our indoor air quality and reduce energy consumption, pollution and waste. Harvey Maria’s MSeries collection of authentic wood planks is recognised for its low impact on the environment both indoors and out. These hand-crafted designs with ultra-realistic wood grain emboss and a unique
matt finish, means that they look and feel like real wood, but are massively practical and durable. All Harvey Maria floors work beautifully in busy homes & demanding commercial spaces alike, and most come with
a lifetime residential warranty.


With a number of different ranges to choose from,
Moduleo provides customers with the opportunity to design a space in exactly the way they envisage it, without sacrificing style
or substance.


Moduleo’s Transform collection offers a variety of different designs complete with the many benefits of LVT, including durability and being eco-friendly.

The Jura Stone tile from the Transform range brings the ancient elegance of limestone and marble into a room, making for a classic but contemporary floor.


Jura Stone’s authentic appearance combined with the floor’s warm tones make it ideal for bathrooms and kitchens.


The flooring’s resilient layers anticipate body weight and offer a soft feel underfoot as well as being resilient to heat and moisture. Insulating qualities mean its temperature remains comfortable in every season and the floor’s ease of maintenance makes it a popular solution in the bathroom for customers.


One of the main benefits of Moduleo flooring is the acoustic comfort it offers. LVT is resilient, so it reduces reflective walking and transmission sound to a very comfortable level – a valuable asset to the homeowner and any nearby neighbours.



For more information contact:
BerryAlloc   T: +32 56 52 84 80   
www.berryalloc.com
Harvey Maria   T: 0330 330 1231   
www.harveymaria.com
Karndean Designflooring   T: 01386 820100   
www.karndean.com
Moduleo   T: 01332 851 500   
www.moduleo.co.uk


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