Out with the old and in with the new.

Well it's finally happening and I must say, it has been a long time coming. Finally we are now waving goodbye to "quote artwork" that we have seen in every possible way.

I suppose we could be a little sad if we wanted to. A small or large quote written on to an object, proved to be a definite winner every time. So yes, as the famous quote goes " keep calm and carry on".

A taste of quote artwork. As it says on the mug.

 

Quote artwork, which I am sure we all have of some description lurking in our homes.

Okay let's pick another goodbye. The Metro tile or as some know this as the Subway tile

I as one, will be sad to say goodbye, but I know that nothing lasts forever and I have to admit this tile really has been well and truly used to it's full capacity and has saturated the market. 

I believe the Metro tile will still be in our homes, but it will be accompanied mainly with the traditional white coloured grout rather than the dark coloured grouts that have been used to create a rustic/old style kitchen or bathroom. 

 

Tile grout will change the look of your bathroom instantly.

A rustic style kitchen will definitely look more in keeping with a darker coloured grout.

Metro tiles in white, with white grout creates a clean lined contemporary feel.

So what's new?
Our kitchens will always be full of new ideas and not just in our cooking. I personally love the concrete worktops. I have heard mixed reports about how easily they can mark and chip but I would guess like any of these tops if they are sealed correctly and are maintained well they will stand the test of time and mature with age and beauty.

 

Chunky concrete worktops add an effortlessly sophisticated space to spend time in your kitchen.

Hexagonal tiles the latest trend for 2017
 

Where are we going with tiles? It will be all about the shapes, hexagon, herringbone, mosaic, raw materials using terracotta and cork. 

Example of  a contemporary living space with terracotta flooring. 

Terracotta earthenware is a clay based unglazed or glazed ceramic, where the fired body is porous. The use of a raw material such as cork complements well with the use of terracotta.The earthy tones create a warm inviting contemporary rustic look.

Terracotta tiles a natural look to your home with a contemporary flair. 

 

Herringbone or parquet as it's also known can be created with a staggered chevron pattern. Herringbone lends well with an array of vintage and contemporary styles and is definitely on fleek at the moment.