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The first thing you need to know about patterned floor tiles is that they're a great way to give the room personality. They create a focal point in the room, instantly making a bold statement that can really bring it to life. Why settle for plain when you can make a statement! Find out what it'll look like You've seen the perfect patterned tile, but before you rush out to buy them, it's always advisable to see photos of what they'll look like in a room. What you love in a single tile may not be right for your room when you see it in situ. Look at customer galleries, Instagram and any photos you can find online to see how other people have used them. You may change your mind, but you may also get inspired with different ways to be creative. Begin at the focal point Always begin at the focal point and work outwards when you begin tiling a patterned floor. Don't start laying against the wall because it's easier-- that way you'll probably end up with the f...

The most commonly used tiles are ceramic tiles but most of us do not know the various prints, finishes, looks that are available in the market satisfying the needs of different spaces. Germ-free tiles to enhance your hygiene, skid-resistant tiles to protect elders at ome, stain-free tiles to ease your cleaning process, glazed tiles to allow more light to bounce back making your space appear larger are some of the smart applications you can use. Your flooring tiles must go with the theme you have selected for your house, and they should match the wall tiles you intend on using. If it is a living hall or bedroom, flooring tiles must be chosen according to the paint colour and the accent colours or decor pieces in the space. Choose tiles that are easy to clean and non-slippery to avoid indoor accidents. In this article, you will also come across a new feature of tiles that keeps your kids healthy and safe. More than wood, granite or cement, tiles are the best option for flooring as they a...

The tile sizes of your floor and wall tiles can do wonders to alter the perception of any room. With the right floor tile sizes, small rooms can be made to appear quite spacious, and large rooms can be made to seem more cosy. Flooring tiles are especially useful in this regard. How large tiles make small spaces seem bigger Since bigger tiles take up more space, other components in the room, like your furniture and fixtures will look more spaced out, which will result in making the room seem much more open. The grout lines that are in-between the tiles also help amplify this spacious effect, because they highlight the large size of the tiles and the space that they cover. Also remember that large tile sizes must be avoided in tight spaces like bathrooms because there isn't enough space in these rooms for the large tiles to be laid out in a way to create this visual effect. So remember to choose your floor tile sizes accordingly. How small tiles make large spaces seem smaller Somet...

The smallest yet most frequently visited room of any house is sounding to be the most dangerous room among all. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has found that around 2,35,000 people above the age of 15 visit emergency hospital rooms due to bathroom accidents. They have also found that these injuries peak among the above 85 age category with falls due to moisture or soapy liquids being the major cause. Also, a surprising fact is that women are 72% more likely to meet with a bathroom accident than men as they have comparatively lesser lower-body strength and bone mass. With these statistics, bathing and getting out of a shower or bathtub has been termed the most hazardous activity. Apart from exercising to improve your lower body strength, it is also vital to make your bathroom elders and kids friendly because accidents might happen to anyone. Here are some little yet effective moves you can make in your bathroom to prevent the number of trips and falls in the bathroom. ...