Feb 28

Some Interesting Facts about Kitchen Decoration

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Remodelling or renovation is considered one of the best ways to transform the complete appearance of homes. Easily, one can think of the installation of popular choices of tiles, furniture and furnishings. What about high traffic areas like kitchen and bathrooms?

The fact is that home decoration has got no meaning without kitchen remodelling. Kitchen Tiles is an important part and its decoration is thus important to consider. Check out some interesting kitchen decoration facts,

Kitchen floor plan ideas

Kitchen floor plans are popular for different options of configurations like U shapes, L shapes and galleys. If the cooking area is bounded by several doorways, the best possible layout solution will be island-based layout that can easily divide the area of 22×13 space into different zones, say 4 or 5 zones like food storage, baking, cooking, breakfast and clean up or meal preparation. The kind of layout with wide traffic lanes supports easy movement to and from the kitchen.

 

Kitchen flooring

Of course, the design, color and patterns over the floors and walls reflect one’s personal choice and character. This is why it is an important concern to choose the right kind of flooring for cooking areas. As kitchen is considered one of the high traffic areas in home, therefore; one should always keep in mind all the factors including beauty, functionality and safety as well.

If you want to add cushioning effect in cooking areas, the options like cork, laminate, wood and vinyl are the best to choose. To add more strength, the options like ceramic, brick and marble tiles are ideal to use. Always consider the selection of flooring materials that are easy to install, high in durability and low in maintenance. Think about the time you need to spend for kitchen cleaning and maintenance; high maintenance tiles might look good but they require attention and pampering which is not that simple for that high traffic area.

Kitchen color schemes

Perfect color palette is something that can enhance the decoration of cooking area manifold. As it is not that easy to decide the right color scheme, acquiring professional assistance is the best one can do in this regard. Leading color suppliers and contractors has been offering wide choices of colors to make kitchen decoration simple for individuals. In addition, they offer color consultation to make mix and match of favorite hues of clients. One can take chance on saturated and bold color and can paint cabinetry, make selection between classic and contemporary and from cold to soothing color palette.

Along with these, kitchen decoration can be enjoyed a lot by trying out different types of faucets and other kinds of fittings. We have endless possibilities, thus; we can decorate our kitchen in the best possible ways.

Feb 22

What Makes Quartz Tiles such a Good Choice for Retail Shops?

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Quartz tiles are regularly chosen for the interiors of retail shops ranging from high street clothes outlets, gift stores and perfume boutiques. You have probably seen the sparkling appearance of quartz tiles on the walls and floors of shops when you have been out shopping. Below we take a look at what makes quartz tiles such a good choice for retail shops.

The Distinctive Look of Quartz Tiles

Quartz tiles have a surface covered in sparkly mirror pieces. This glistening appearance is not easy to forget, which is why you are likely to remember shops which are decorated in quartz tiles. The reflective quality of quartz tiles also helps to enhance the appearance of the in store products. They are also available in a range of colours, including these Crystalstone Diamond White Quartz (below left). Large businesses with a wide selection of stores are very conscious when it comes to effective marketing and brand strategies. To create a strong and recognisable brand each store usually has the same appearance in order to distinguish it from competitors. These tiles are therefore often used to decorate multiple stores within the same company.

Hard Wearing and Low Maintenance Quartz Tiles

Hard wearing and durable quartz tiles are capable of withstanding the heavy foot traffic which many retail stores experience. Quartz tiles are extremely resilient against stains and scratches. Manufactured quartz tiles are a dense product meaning they have a low moisture absorption rate. This helps to reduce the damage caused by moisture penetrating through the surface of the quartz tile. As quartz tiles are almost 100% impermeable they do not require sealing in the majority of cases. This makes them a low maintenance product. The highly polished surface also makes them easy to clean. Furthermore, the sleek and smooth surface allows for racks of clothing on wheels to be easily transported across shop floors. If you choose these tiles with a dark colour like the Midnight Black quartz (below right) this will help to conceal dirt and dust during peak times when a complete clean is not always viable.What Makes Quartz Tiles such a Good Choice for Retail Shops?What Makes Quartz Tiles such a Good Choice for Retail Shops?

Feb 21

Original and Quirky Designs with Quartz Tiles

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You may be of the assumption that creating an original and quirky bathroom or kitchen design will take a multitude of different materials, a vast array of colours and a whole lot of money. Well at Crystalstone.co.uk we’ve got news for you. Just one product is required to provide maximum originality and quirkiness. That product is Crystalstone quartz tiles. Unlike most tiles, quartz contains reflective mirror pieces which sparkle and glisten on walls and floors. Creating a design which really stands out can therefore be easily achieved. Not only will the design impress your friends and family but you will also discover the unique practical qualities which are a feature of engineered quartz tiles. These qualities include a low moisture absorption rate which helps to reduce the level of cleaning and maintenance required on a day-today basis.

How Quartz Tiles Add a New Dimension to Interior Designs

Standard tiles with a polished finish will help to reflect a degree of light throughout interior areas. The reflective output, however, is limited in comparison to quartz tiles. The mirror flecks which cover the surface of quartz, combined with a highly polished finish reflect light and even help to accentuate the size of a room. So if you have a fairly small en suite bathroom or kitchen then sparkly quartz tiles are certainly worth considering. This is particularly true of quartz tiles in light colours like the Diamond White Quartz and Arabian Cream Quartz (pictured below right).

Baby Pink Quartz Tiles for Original Designs

Pink is a colour which is frequently used in bedrooms and lounge areas. It is, however, not usually the first colour people think of when it comes to decorating their bathroom or kitchen. This has all changed recently though with the introduction of Baby Pink Quartz tiles (pictured below left) from the Crystalstone range. These pink sparkly quartz tiles provide an unforgettable look as part Quartz Tiles for Original and Quirky Designsof original wall and floor designs.Original and Quirky Designs with Quartz Tiles

Feb 12

Brand New Cosmos Quartz Range Unveiled

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Crystalstone.co.uk is delighted to introduce a new range of sparkly quartz tiles. Our Cosmos quartz wall and floor tiles are available in three different varieties and have a similar glisten and sparkle to that of Crystalstone quartz tiles. High quality engineered Cosmos tiles are suitable for a range of different projects. They tend to be regarded as a contemporary option for interior designs. Cosmos tiles are also low maintenance and easy to clean. Take a closer look at our Cosmos quartz tiles below and you will soon discover that they really are out of this world:

Cosmos Black with Gold Quartz Tiles

The emphatic combination of bold colours is accentuated by a high gloss finish in the Cosmos Black with Gold Quartz Tiles. For a streamlined design you can butt these tiles up close to each other for a seamless finish that will emphasise the overall sparkle and glisten. If you are after a genuine standout quality then the Cosmos Black quartz tiles with Gold sparkles are certainly worth considering.

Cosmos Black with Blue Quartz Tiles

Bright blue sparkly mirror pieces twinkle across the surface of these black quartz tiles. This interesting combination of colours really comes to life when light shines on to these tiles, accentuating an emphatic glow. They are rightfully regarded as a contemporary masterpiece. Even used sparingly as a feature wall in a kitchen or bathroom, these Black quartz tiles with a Blue Sparkle can have a spectacular impact.

Cosmos White with Gold Quartz Tiles

White and Gold is a classic combination and can provide a genuine wow factor. These quartz tiles have a white colour and the inclusion of sparkly gold sparkles. These tiles can work perfectly as part of timeless interior designs. Cosmos White Quartz Tiles with a Gold Sparkle transform the appearance of interior designs. They also provide a hard wearing surface in high traffic areas.

Jan 30

Design A Customized Bathroom Using Personalized Bathroom Tiles Ideas

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Every nook and corner of the bathroom can have tiles. Every inch of the bathroom can speak volumes about your customized design, and your personalized ideas. Think about designing a bathroom like landscaping an empty space. You can create natural beauty out of an empty space using many creative ideas. In the same way, you can design a bathroom beautifully and create a relaxing and enjoyable space by using the best bathroom tiles ideas. When you are planning the design, think about clean and simple designs using either medium or large sized tiles. First create a minimalistic space and add a few personal touches like an accent wall, designer tiles on the border, or borders. You can create interesting patterns using mosaics or mural too to enhance the ambience.

With any design, always remember to keep the area functional. Over-designing can sometimes spoil the essence of the room. With this in mind, start using your creativity with beautiful bathroom tiles ideas. Landscaping or paintings can be recreated by using different shapes and colours of tiles. You can find special design artists that help you achieve this look in the bathroom. The size of the bathroom makes a huge impact in selecting the bathroom tiles. Small bathrooms may need light coloured tiles like cream, sand or beige colours. Darker tiles may make the rooms look smaller, and hence do not use them in smaller rooms. Lighter tones give a spacious appearance. For a spa-like ambience use pastel or muted shades, and maximize the space in your bathrooms.

Bathroom tiles ideas for showers can bring in a lot of fun. Use water related themes and colours with tiles. Embossed wave patterns or gradients of blue coloured glass tiles can create amusing themes. Tub surrounds can have natural tiles or hand painted tiles with pictorial motifs and murals. The main flooring will look great when neutral shades that mimic earthy tones are used. Bold patterns like the black and white checkerboard patterns, also tend to provide impactful interiors. Use accent tiles for the borders, or create frames with different geometrical patterns. Create a design idea where the floor and wall tiles complement each other with respect to colour and design.

Dressing up the waterproof areas like the surrounds of tub, sink, outside the shower, a wainscot, etc make up for beautiful design ideas. Create unique backsplashes behind the bathroom sinks, by using the rectangular subway tiles for a classic look. Design ideas are numerous and captivating. Use your personal touch in anything you design and make a perfectly artistic space in your home.

Dec 07

Surface Smoothness of Crystal Stone Tiles

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You may think that because there are a lot of mirror and crystal particles in the crystal stone tiles, they will have rough edge. Such thinking may be natural but they do not conform to the ground realities. Contrary to your belief the surface smoothness of crystal stone tiles is something that is unique and much better than many other contemporary tiles made of natural stones.

Usually the appearance as well as the surface smoothness of crystal stone tiles will be dependent on the combination and spread of the grains in the tiles and they will vary accordingly. However despite the smoothness of surface these tiles are not soft like limestone or marble and are extremely hard and strong.

Since they have very low porosity, in the range of around 0.5% only, they are not vulnerable to most of the abrasions that are natural or artificial. It also helps the development of surface smoothness of crystal stone tiles without use of sealants or polishing materials.

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Dec 06

Natural Look of Crystal Stone Tiles

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Many people desire that their home or office should look attractive, stylish, and contemporary but at the same time should have a classic tone looking natural.Natural look of crystal stone tiles offer the right solution for such people. They are not only attractive and stylish but are also trendy and generate a classic natural look in the location where they are installed.

While they are available in varieties of colors, shapes, sizes, and styles, the classic look of crystal stone tiles are their common feature in every type of tiles. Their attractiveness increase the overall attraction of the home a lot and that is why one finds the interest of people increasing in them.

When it comes to a comparison between various types of tiles and other materials available for construction works and especially wall cladding the natural look of crystal stone tiles fit into the scheme tailor made.

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Dec 05

Bright Quartz Mosaic Tiles For Wall Covering

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If you are trying to get the feel and looks of the black night sky in your living or sitting room, you may consider using bright quartz mosaic tiles with black colors. One of the most appropriate would be the starlight crystal stone tiles, but there are others as well that can create more or less the same feel in your home.

Bright quartz mosaic tiles are usually resistant to surface cracks as well as stains. They are long lasting and can be most long wearing construction materials. But the greatest advantage of the tiles is that they actually reflect the surface from the tile pieces.

When used for wall covering, the bright quartz mosaic tiles will stand out with their shiny and glittery features. Quartz Tiles are not only extremely suitable for interior decoration but also for fixing on the exterior parts of the building walls that are in the corridors or that are exposed to heavy traffic movements because of their great attraction powers.

Dec 04

Crystal Stone Tiles are Excellent for Wall

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In comparison to many other materials that are used in the construction industry, crystal stone tiles are excellent components for wall covering. They are used for other purposes like floor construction as well as for various other purposes. However, they constitute special material for wall covering because of their special qualities.

One of the reasons why these crystal stone tiles are so useful and befitting for the wall covering is that they have mirror and crystal particles in them that reflects light much more than others. In result the room in which they are set up on the walls look more lighted and even much more spacious than they really are.

Since crystal stone tiles can retain their shine and glitter for substantially long period without maintenance they also make ideal materials for wall covering and simple dusting and damp moping can keep them as shiny and glittery as ever for a lifetime. As they are stain resistant, they do not get affected by sudden spray or spills.

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Dec 03

Quartz Based Crystal Stone Tiles

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Usually the quartz based crystal stone tiles come with quartz and other resins in the proportion of 90%-93% and 10%-7% making them extremely hard, strong, durable as well as designer. They are not purely natural stone tiles and are manmade. But they effectively combine the strength and resilience of natural stone with the décor and positive attributes of the artificial resins.

Quartz based crystal stone tiles are very strong and hard and even harder than the granite tiles that are considered the strongest among natural stone tiles around. They also have very low porosity that makes them not as vulnerable as other stone tiles to water, moisture and other harmful invasions.

Other positive qualities of the quartz based crystal stone tiles is that they are usually stain as well as scratch resistant. They are thus not only highly decorative but also suitable for any type of location like living and drawing room, bathroom, and kitchen and their extremely resistant features make them one of the best materials available in the construction industry.

Quartz Tiles are suitable for high traffic area.