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Futureproofed Interiors

Creating futureproofed and environmentally friendly interiors

With an increasing focus on fast fashion, reducing waste, and limiting our use of plastics, we should begin to start considering futureproofing the interiors that we design. In much the same way that a wardrobe has staple statement pieces accentuated by the latest trends, so our interiors should work in the same way. A well designed and installed kitchen for instance can withstand fashion changes by altering the colour of walls or accessories. For a client requesting bright colours, this [...]

September 26, 2019 By Blog Comments Off
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Tile design ideas for your Victorian porch

As an Original Style supplier, we frequently get asked to advise on the best tiles to use for the entrances to Victorian and Heritage properties. Adding tiles to a Victorian porch can add old world grandeur and style, giving the property increased kerb appeal and creating a welcoming space. Small but perfectly formed In the case of porches, size really does matter. Incorporating small tiles into your design, combined with larger tiles in the middle and around the edges, can create [...]

September 5, 2019 By Blog Comments Off
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bathroom tiling tips

How to ensure that your newly tiled bathroom looks perfect

Whenever we redecorate a bathroom we always want to aim for the perfect finish, after all it’s a big investment of time and money. However, when there are so many options and styles to choose from, it’s very easy to make mistakes. Here are some tips to help you avoid the usual pitfalls. Avoid rushing By the nature of the fact that your bathroom is one of the most essential rooms in your house, the temptation to rush the job will always [...]

September 5, 2019 By Blog Comments Off
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Conservatory

What tiles should I use in my conservatory?

Your conservatory is the space that connects the inside with the outside. A room where you can relax on summer evenings and enjoy the collected warmth of the day, but also the room that dogs and kids run muddy feet through. So, it’s vital to use the right floor tiles to ensure that you have a luxurious but durable space that can cope with everything that is thrown at it. A conservatory floor must use tiles that are durable and hardwearing, [...]

September 5, 2019 By Blog Comments Off
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beach style

How to create a beach style look in your home

Beach style is more than kiss me quick hats and anchors. It’s about embracing the breezy lightness of the seaside and adding touches of light colour to your home. Evoking the feelings of beach houses, a coastal space uses soft tones, natural light combined with vivid blues, stripes and crisp whites. Embrace coastal shades and hues Mixing and matching different tones of blue can bring the feeling of the ocean into your home. From rich dark blues like our Mediterraneo Blue [...]

September 5, 2019 By Blog Comments Off
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we're moving

We’re expanding and moving!

While all our customers have been fulfilling their own home improvement projects, the team at CAF have been working on a project of our own. As an independent business we’re so proud that, with the help of the local community, we have been able to grow and expand so that we now stock over 400 products. We want to continue our growth, so 5 years ago we decided that CAF should have its own purpose-built space. Clive and the team are [...]

August 19, 2019 By Blog Comments Off
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wood effect tiles

Wood Effect Tiles, taking the tears out of restoring floors

There’s nothing quite like walking into a room and seeing a wide expanse of beautifully polished and clean wooden floor. The problem though is that a restored wood floor rarely retains its lustre for very long. High heels, pets, children, dropped cans, and general wear and tear can take something that could have cost many hours (or pounds) and render it less than perfect. While there are multiple varnishes on the market that promise to protect your timber floors [...]

August 9, 2019 By Blog Comments Off
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Moorish style tiles

Bringing your holiday back to your home

As we all jet off on our summer holidays, many of us may find ourselves in Spain and Portugal, full of Moorish tiles and influences. One of our clients recently walked into our shop grasping a tile that he had picked out of a skip that was near the cave house in Southern Spain that he’d been staying in. He wanted to recreate the looks and colours contained within the tile, so he could use them throughout his home. [...]

August 9, 2019 By Blog Comments Off
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Use tiles to create kerb appeal

A beautifully tiled pathway leading up to the front door could be the statement piece that your property has been crying out for. With numerous examples, especially when concerned with Victorian and Edwardian homes; an original tiled pathway or a sympathetic reproduction can significantly enhance your property with their dramatic and strikingly eye-catching effects. Original Style’s ‘Victorian Floor Tiles’ catalogue is the perfect place to start when planning a project like this. It features a variety of styles, shapes, colours, [...]

August 5, 2019 By Blog Comments Off
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Tiled hallways -The Statement Entrance to your Home

For many of us our hallway is the place where we dump our shoes and bags after a long day at work, before moving to our more comfortable spaces. Tired and forgotten, they are a storing space. Yet, first impressions count. Our hall is the entrance to our home, the place that visitors see first, so creating a welcoming, statement entrance is equally as important as installing a top of the range kitchen or waterfall showerhead. Installing a tiled floor [...]

August 5, 2019 By Blog Comments Off
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