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Design hotspot: tile brand Bert & May’s quiet-luxury hideaway in rural Andalusia

Cult east London interiors brand Bert & May’s story originates at a farmhouse-turned-hotel near Cadiz. Here’s why design fans will want to check out the latest addition to this understated luxury retreat

Evening Standard

Forget What Color You Paint the Walls, It's the Flooring That Does the 'Quiet' Work in Making Your Room Feel Bigger — Here's How

Want to make your space feel more expansive? Start from the ground up — here’s which flooring creates the illusion of extra square footage

Livingetc

I look at tiles for kitchens day in, day out – these are the 6 best places to buy kitchen tiles for any design scheme

From floors to walls, these are our go-to spots to shop

Ideal Home

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Should I Half Tile or Fully Tile My Bathroom? I've Got the Answer, and the Pros and Cons to Each

Deciding how to tile your bathroom isn't just a case of choosing the right pattern, color, and configuration

Livingetc

8 Types of Tile Shapes to Consider For Your Next Bathroom Reno — Number 4 Is Our Favorite Pick for 2025

These tile shapes bring a fresh design edge to your next renovation, perfect for backsplashes, floors, or feature walls

Livingetc

10 Small Bathroom Shower Ideas That Will Give You the Spa Experience in Even Tiny Spaces

Big idea, tiny footprint? From clever enclosures to luxe finishes, these shower designs prove small bathrooms can seriously punch up

Livingetc

What’s making your bathroom tiles look cheap? 7 things to look out for, according to experts

Avoid these tile mistakes for a luxe bathroom design

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When two become one: how a pair of cottages near York became a sustainable family home

Seventeenth-century riverside cottages with a warren of tiny spaces have been transformed into a sanctuary for modern living

The Guardian - UK

Have checkerboard floor tiles had their moment in the spotlight? Here's what the experts think could replace this popular pattern in 2025

Timeless and traditional, the checkerboard floor will always have its place in interiors. But what alternatives are the experts loving right now?

Homes & Gardens

‘Reuse, recycle, reclaim is our mantra’

Using the sort of reclaimed materials that inspired his thriving tile business, Lee Thornley has created a thoughtful family home with easy living at its core

Ideal Home

Don't just settle for white gloss! These expert tips for styling metro tiles will guarantee compliments from guests

Get more out of your metro tiles with these expert tips on how to be bold with size, color, and style

Livingetc

Should I tile my entire kitchen wall? Design experts give their verdict on half vs full wall backsplashes

A tiled kitchen wall pairs style and functionality, but it's far more permanent than paint...

Livingetc

'Kindest' teen, 17, who died suddenly 'was there for everyone'

Lee Thornley was described as 'lovely' and 'genuine'

Liverpool Echo

'Genuine and kindhearted' teen 'had time for everyone' before sudden death

His brother has spoken out after the death

Liverpool Echo

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Kitchen Floor Tile Ideas — 14 Styles, Layouts, and Techniques to Add Flair to Your Space

These designer-approved tile ideas will bring color, pattern, and texture to your kitchen floors

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