If you bathroom space is limited, be sure to avoid dark colours – as these can close in [...]]]> Stuck for ideas when it comes to tiling and decorating your new (or old!) bathroom? Let Johnson Tiles guide you through a few basic ideas and tips in creating a bathroom look that you won’t get tired of!

If you bathroom space is limited, be sure to avoid dark colours – as these can close in the space and make the room appear smaller than it truly is. Light and neutral colours will automatically bring extra light to your bathroom, opening up the space. There are many fantastic colours available to suit any style and taste, so keep your eyes peeled!

Many people are not willing to take a daring step towards a brighter colour scheme in the bathroom, but we have a great way to resolve this. Making your bathroom modern and fun is as simple as adding some small feature tiles to a section of the bathroom. These may be mosaics, glass tiles or simply basic coloured tiles – but they can certainly make a statement. Popular areas to add features tiles include vertically within the shower, horizontally along the top of a basin or bath or in a single line along the floor of the bathroom.

If you are a little more daring in your choices, there are many exciting options out there for wonderful murals and mosaics – from shapes to landscapes to animals and much more. Just remember to keep it tasteful, and team it with a smart neutral colour that will draw the eye to your feature.

A popular trend that is currently featured in many modern display homes is the use of two differently coloured tiles for the floor and the bath or shower. Making use of this design idea must be carefully thought over, as the wrong colour combinations can take away from the space. It is always best to team contrasting or blending neutrals – such as dark grey and off-white, or two different shades of a specific neutral colour. When this method is done effectively, it can open up the space and creative a modern, sophisticated design.

To find out more about Johnson Tiles and our tiling options, give us a call today or come in to our Bayswater showroom to have a look around!

Many of us would immediately turn our noses up at this bizarre suggestion [...]]]> For those avid home owners and aspiring home owners who spend their weekends wandering tirelessly around display homes, you will have noticed that when timber flooring is not present in the open plan kitchen, dining and living areas, tiling is become all the rage.

Many of us would immediately turn our noses up at this bizarre suggestion – with tiles commonly being associated with kitchens and bathrooms – but we encourage you to look a little deeper. The open plan living styled home is becoming increasingly popular, for many fantastic reasons. Given that each independent living-based area is not separated by a wall, it can be difficult to prepare you flooring accordingly. Continuing your tiling from your kitchen through to your dining and living areas can be a cost effective, low maintenance way of making your home look sharp, modern and sophisticated.

Selecting a neutral, simple colour for your tiling will assist blending, cleaning and much more. It’s all about opening up the space; so keep your eyes peeled for those lovely neutrals that bring out the best in your home. Whether you are wishing for a matt or glossy effect, either will do nicely, and neither will date. The colours and textures your choose will need to flow and work in with your decor – be sure to keep it simple.

So, when it comes to the living area, how can you effectively keep this section appearing relaxing and friendly, rather than a place in which you chop up dinner? Make use of fun, stylish furniture – and this doesn’t mean it has to be pricey! Coloured cushions, curtains, vases, flowers, candles – simply adding these items will bring a whole new feel to that section of the household. The most effective way of achieving this is by purchasing a rug to go over your tiles in the living area – go for something that stands out, works in and looks great; we guarantee that your tiled living area will look lovely in no time!

For more information on our tile range, please do not hesitate to give us a call or come visit our showroom in Bayswater today!

White tiles will never go out of style, so you do not have to update your bathroom every few years as you might with more bold color choices. White goes with anything – any type of furniture or accessories. You can change your towels, washcloths and other bathroom accessories as often as you like [...]]]> White Tiles

White tiles will never go out of style, so you do not have to update your bathroom every few years as you might with more bold color choices. White goes with anything – any type of furniture or accessories. You can change your towels, washcloths and other bathroom accessories as often as you like with a white-tiled bathroom. 

Black Tiles 

Black tiles always look sophisticated and modern in a bathroom. However if you use them make sure you use lighter colors for the walls and accessories or otherwise the bathroom will look too dark. If you have a lot of natural light coming into the bathroom, black tiles are a good choice. They are also a good color tile to combine with another color; as they will go well with the majority of colours.

Tan Tiles

Tan tiles look good by themselves in a bathroom, but can also look modern and unusual when they are installed with variences of black or brown. It has been very popular throughout any era, and does not tend to out-date. If you are not so keen to use tan coloured tiles everywhere throughout your bathroom, have a go at using them in a smaller section, teamed with another neutral colour.

Make sure you have a look at our Colourful Tiles post to gain more great, modern bathroom design ideas!

Bathrooms are now serving as a design showcase area and [...]]]> The bathroom will no longer be just a small space consigned for personal hygiene - at least that’s what those in the sanitary industry believe. An area which is generally private and tucked away at the rear of the home is slowly becoming the centrepiece of many people’s homes.

Bathrooms are now serving as a design showcase area and multi-functional living area, as well as the ultimate pampering room in your home. Specialists in the bathroom design realm are saying that the bathroom experience is gradually moving away from one in which you simply clean yourself; and we are spending more time in there than ever before.

Held between March 15 and 19, 2009,  in the heart Germany, the ‘ISH International Trade Fair for Building and Energy Technology, The Bathroom Experience, Air Conditioning and Ventilation Technology’ featured everything related to the subject of integrated building technology – including the modern bathroom. The exciting and bold exhibition brought forward individuals from all around the world.

According to the results of the show, the dominant subject of interest amongst visitors that came along seemed to be innovations in the bathroom, which has become a big issue among interior designers, architects and homeowners.

Recycled Glass Tiles are produced by melting down waste glass in furnances heated to [...]]]> Recycled Glass Tiles are the new way to be environmentally friendly – and still have your bathroom or kitchen looking modern and fun. Recycled Glass Tiles are colourful and unique, and can truly add a little bit of creativity to your home.

Recycled Glass Tiles are produced by melting down waste glass in furnances heated to a temperature exceeding 1000 degrees Celsius. The molten glass is then stamped into the desired shape, hand trimmed and ground to its finished form. This sort of workmanship gives each tile both a professional finish and hand crafted appearance.

Recycled Glass Tiles can also be used for splashbacks, and even on bathroom floors. However, if you’re not ready for a big step, installing some recyled glass tiles as a feature in your home can add an artistic flair to your house. They come in many colours, and in both matte and glossy finishes, and can be simply cleaned using warm water. No fuss, environmentall friendly and artistic!