Four Ways to Extend Your Living Spaces

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Alexandra works in the marketing department, and in 2014, bought her first house, which turned out to be somewhat of a ‘project’.
Since then, the whole house has needed renovating, which has helped her gain a knowledge of basic DIY, decorating and making the best of a small space.

By Alexandra Giles

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A garden space can still be beautiful and welcoming without the need for multiple lawns and flower beds; the quickest solution to achieve a truly low maintenance outdoor space would be to remove the grass and replace with paving.

New technologies in the world of ceramics has enabled the rise of 20mm thick Porcelain Tiles specifically designed with an anti-slip surface for the outdoor.

Many of these tiles also have a coordinating tile for indoor use, making them the ideal surface to sit under a set of Origin Bi-fold doors; creating a sleek, sophisticated expansion to your kitchen or dining room.

1 – Seamless Style

The easiest way to expand upon your living spaces is to take a seamless approach and colour match indoor and outdoor flooring. Open plan living is not only the perfect way to maximise floor capacity within your home and garden, the harmonious transitions from room to room will also generate a cohesive living environment.

A continuation of your flooring from the inside to out, creating a seamless external terrace, will help you to make the area available appear larger whilst blurring boundaries between indoor and out. Ultimately this solution enhances a connection with the garden but also provides a great space for entertaining throughout the year.

With a wide selection of indoor-outdoor tiles available, it is now possible to take your internal décor into the garden. Comfortable outdoor furniture and beautiful lighting will provide you with an instant homely vibe, whilst keeping a few ever green planters will create a connection to nature throughout the year and heighten that outdoor feel. Maximum joy, minimum fuss.

2 – Wood Effect Tiles

The use of wood-effect tiles is a great substitute for wooden decking. Now more life-like than ever before, their textured, anti-slip finish won’t decay and become hazardous in the wet, and they are also easy to clean and maintain, thus creating a more hygienic outdoor space – great news if you have children or pets. Our wood effect tiles are also available in a multitude of styles so you can create a harmonious garden space with year-round interest. Select natural tones, such as earthy brown accents, bursts of golden honey or even a muted olive hue to complement green foliage and brick buildings. For a bit of subtle statement styling, you could even opt for a parquet style tile or a herringbone layout!

3 – Pattern Perfect

These days many of us like a beautiful outdoor space that’s as low maintenance as possible. Laying a patterned terrace is not only a great way of injecting some vibrancy into your garden, but also perfect for zoning a multifunctional space!

Animated jewel tones can now be part of the garden without the need for multiple pot plants or hanging baskets. The best part is, tiles don’t die back after summer! Try enhancing your space in line with some retro styling, including a supercool rattan hanging chair will make your space fun, stylish and practical!

4 – Make a Statement Entrance

Today’s desire to recreate the vintage opulence of yesteryear has led to classic Victorian floor tiles being used for the exterior of many modern homes; the best recommendation would be to use traditional clay pathways fixed in a periodic pattern. Beautifully detailed, technically excellent and precision made Victorian tiles will help you capture the nostalgic spirit of this era and allow you to re-create the unique grace and elegance of the classic English house, both inside and out!

Traditional clay tiles can withstand diverse weather conditions and seasonal temperature changes and their frost resistant properties mean they can stand the test of time in any garden; forever looking as charismatic as the day they are laid. Whether you're updating a period home, or you're creating a traditional look for a modern build, with over 100 different designs in a multitude of colours to suit the exterior of your home this particular style of high quality, anti-slip tiles offers everything you need to provide a charming period solution for your front garden.