Patterned Tiles are rapidly growing in popularity, especially Patterned Floor Tiles and we are seeing this in the amount of orders that are being placed and the amount of samples we are sending out!

Encaustic Floor Tiles still attract great attention but are not suitable for every application, but patterned floor tiles on a thinner, porcelain body have gathered great momentum. This is because they can be installed in most areas, without the need to be sealed or maintained often. The variety of patterns and colours are growing daily and here at The Little Tile Company, we too are adding to our range weekly. The diversity of most of our Patterned Floor Tiles means that they can be used as a wall tile also!

Patterned tiles are also a more financially viable option of creating a period look for instance, in a hallway. They can still be coupled with a border on the outside of a pattern, as is shown in the image below which creates that Victorian Tile look.

At the moment it would appear that blue and grey hues are still a favourite option, but we are seeing more bold colour choices being made. We think that golden type colours will begin to make more of an impact this year, especially mixed with browns.

Below are some of our favourite designs and more being added weekly!

The Bulgary range of porcelain Patterned Floor Tiles includes 3 distinctive designs. Victoria is a 3 colour design taking inspiration from the encaustic floor tiles popular in Victorian Britain. Sofia White and Sofia Black follow a similar theme, each creating a distinctive finish to any floor.

We recently added our Antiquity floor tiles to our range and they are immediately proving to be popular!

The Antiquity Patterned Floor Tile range has 6 different patterned floor tiles to choose from, with complimenting grey and white floor tiles, in 22 x 22cm. These beautiful patterned tiles are frost proof porcelain tiles and can be used as wall or floor tiles, both inside and outside. There are 6 pattern tiles to choose from, and 2 complimenting plain tiles in cream and grey. These tiles cleverly create the appearance of an antique, vintage tile finish, while being maintenance free! 

Our Parisian Cafe Range of 20 x 20 cm tiles is also proving to be a popular choice. The Parisian Cafe range of decorated floor tiles are replicas of encaustic tile designs. Available in a pretty colour palette and 7 available patterns, these porcelain, low slip floor tiles so suitable for interior and exterior walls and floors. 

We couldn't wait to add our Spitalfields Patterned Tile range to the site!  The Spitalfields ceramic floor tile range has a choice of 4 different pattern tile designs. The tile can also be used as a wall tile. Each tile is 45 x 45cm and has a pre-scored line, which can be grouted and creates the look of 4 smaller tiles with much less work! These ceramic floor tiles are suitable for interior floors and walls so ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, cloakrooms, shower cubicles, the list goes on...!

Our Vintage Floor Tile was one of the first Patterned Floor Tiles we added to our site and remains hugely popular. 

Our Vintage Floor is a patchwork of 14 different tiles, mixed together to make a gorgeous, on trend, statement. The range is also available as a wall tile in a gloss finish. The tiles come mixed in the box and are only available as a mixed pattern. We are finding that these tiles are purchased for both period and modern homes.

Our Baroque Patterned Patchwork Tile range is a beautifully subtle tile made up of a patchwork of 6 different patterned tiles, mixed together to make a gorgeous, on trend, statement wall or floor. These tiles come mixed in the box and are only available as a mixed pattern. Click on the image to go to the range and see the pattern mix.

Our tile range is growing! We have a large range of wall and floor tiles and our Victorian Floor Tile Range is proving to be very popular with our customers. We have recently had our Victorian Floor Tiles specified in some superb locations and will be doing a blog on these projects as soon as we have the completed project pictures!

If we can assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us either by telephone or e mail!

Many thanks for reading this article!

The Little Tile Company Team

We are proud to have our Ceracasa Orion Floor Tile specified in this stunning property renovation in Sevenoaks, Kent. This was a high-end project and our tiles were chosen before the renovation began. There is under-floor heating throughout and our tiles work in harmony with this. The clients had a specific finish in mind and we can honestly say, the finished product is one of the best we have ever seen!

The property already had a large footprint from previous extensions. However, the new project was to knock-down the majority of the rear part of the existing property, extend and then re-roof to completely modernise in to a huge open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. The addition of a high roof line with lanterns and electronically opening VELUX roof-lights really opened the space up, with more light aided by huge multi-folding doors by ORIGIN.

The reason that the whole rear space works so well is the concept of bringing the outside in and to this end, a large part of the budget was spent on creating a simply stunning rear garden that the doors open out on to. With sawn sandstone paving, raised beds and gentle soft landscaping and trickling water features the whole project is a true success. 

Meticulous planning with architects and builders, coupled with a great eye for design and the final finished look is visually stunning.

The kitchen from Burnhill Kitchens is sumptuous and features concealed handles, brushed detailing and soft-closing features. The mix of colours in the design and stunning worktop add a unique dimension to the kitchen which, with the huge island and cooking area, is the complete space for the family to gather around. From the gorgeous extractor to the 'Neff' appliances and tap with instant hot water, this is the ultimate in style and design and the installation is flawless.

The furniture has been greatly thought out. Stylish, contemporary, functional but truly luxurious! The 'Bonaldo Big' dining table in stunning natural oak is from Go Modern, as are the 'Bontempi Nata' bar stools which feature anthracite Eco leather.

The gorgeous 'Jesse Plateau' sideboard, which has gorgeous red detail inner cabinets and concealed handles, to follow the kitchen theme through, is also from Go Modern as is the 'Avante' TV unit and cabinet.

It would have been very easy and safe to carry on dressing the space in subtle tones, but the clients used the background to the add some brilliant colours in the form of the soft and comfortable beautiful multi-coloured leather dining chairs from The London Furniture Company, which flank the dining room table and also the amazing, 'Genie' multi-coloured rug from love-rugs. Selected oil paintings also carry on the vibrant colour finishing touch.

We are sure you will agree that this is a space that we would all love to live in, especially to lounge about on the 'Flynn' brown leather sofas from Habitat! A truly dream design.

We are thrilled that we were involved in such a high-end project and we can do the same for you and your project. Please contact us for these large format tiles or any other tiles you have seen on our web site. We can not wait to hear from you!

The Little Tile Company Team

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These are some of the recent projects that our installers and customers have undertaken using our metro tiles, crackle glaze tile, porcelain tiles, glass tiles, antique tiles and patterned floor tiles! We thought we would compile a top ten! It is a great way to see what some of our customers are buying and what looks are being achieved. We have of many other pictures, but wanted to start off with these projects. Real projects for real customers. In no particular order...

The above tiles are Cotswold Higgledy Piggledy.They were installed in a cottage in Maidstone, Kent. They blend beautifully with the shaker style kitchen from Benchmarx Joinery. Cup holder and pewter handles really keep the style simple and classic.

A gorgeous en-suite that used beautiful white polished porcelain on the floor and walls and used Original Style 5 x 5 cm frosted white glass tiles as a top to bottom border. A beautiful hands-free light up mirror by HiB is reflected in the shower glass which is a Matki enclosure and Burlington thermostatic concealed shower valve.

These Mercia White tiles were used in a brand new build detached bungalow in Kent. Again, simple shaker style kitchen from Howdens Joinery, again a classic look. 

Beautifully laid Metro Crackle Hampton Court tiles in a full property renovation. The property was of Victorian age yet the clients still wanted a modern look especially using a cube style modern thermostatic shower.

These gorgeous V & A Puddle Glaze Peacock Crackle metro tiles were installed in a property in Tonbridge in Kent. The clients have great individual tastes and their selection for tiles was no exception.

These Antique Crackle Metro Tiles were installed in a Manor House deep in the countryside. The tiles just suit this enclosure with the old oak beams and woodwork and the modern look is still vintage inspired. A gorgeous finish.

This bathroom in a Victorian property is the type of project we just love! Patterned floor tiles and metro tiles creating a unique, vintage effect! The floor tiles are from our Bulgary range and the metro tiles are Mercia Truffle. Just a stunning project with modern shower enclosure and underfloor heating by HeatMat.

Beautiful mercia metro tiles beautifully fitted in another older style property. Lovely rain drop shower head and modern thermostatic shower attachments in chrome that compliment the colour of the tiles.

This picture looks like it has come straight out of a magazine! We can assure you, it is one of our projects that we have already blogged on. Have a look at that blog for all the information on this installation and our tiles that were used! Click Here!

Simple, elegant and classic! These Vintage Patterned Floor Tiles were used in a period property. However, the clients wanted a modern and fresh look for this bathroom and have used white metro wall tiles and also glass tiles for a splash of colour!

If we can assist with your project, please do not hesitate to contact us!

The Little Tile Company Team.

We are delighted to share with you a wall tile and floor tile project that we have been involved in and a renovation of a bathroom and bedroom. These photos are just snap-shots. Our client is a brilliantly talented photographer and once the project is entirely finished, she will be sending us more shots of the whole project which we cannot wait for!

We supplied samples to the client of various metro tiles with various finishes until they finally settled upon our stunning V&A Puddle Glaze Crackle Metro Tiles for the walls and our extremely popular FILITA Porcelain floor tiles!

The original old shower enclosure was halved which made the bedroom even larger to accommodate the client's gorgeous taste in antique and vintage furniture along with adequate wardrobe space. The colour of the tiles which can be best described as bottle or peacock green really suit the colour scheme of the room which will end up being darker blue/green and dark slate grey hues with hints of mustard colour fabrics.  Together with the antique touch, this shows how modern metro tiles can still adapt to many different styles and tastes. It also confirms that you can be bold in your tile choice without sticking to safe white and creams! 

You will see in the above picture a flash of our FILITA Porcelain Floor Tiles which have been laid on top of under-floor Heat-Mat heating element which works perfectly to warm those toes on colder mornings! Filita is a beautiful slate effect porcelain tile. Available in 8 colours, you should easily find the right choice for your home! Available in 49 x 98cm and 31 x 63cm, the tiles suit both large and small spaces and indoor and outdoor areas.  Practical, durable and just beautiful, these porcelain floor tiles are perfect tiles for both contemporary and traditional homes.

Our range of metro and crackle wall tiles is growing monthly and we are finding that our customers are seeking more bold and chic colour choices. We have various styles, sizes, colours and finishes including our Metro 10x20 range and our very popular Metro Crackle range! We provide a sample service so that you do not have to commit without first checking the tiles you love are truly perfect for your project!

We would love to hear from you to see if we can assist you with your project so do not hesitate to contact us!

The Little Tile Company Team