How do we use diff erent

materials to change the look

and feel of our interiors?

SPECIALIST SURFACING IN INTERIOR DESIGN.

An interior designer works with clients to remodel and decorate rooms and other indoor spaces to make them functional and attractive to the eye.

Unlike a decorator, interior designers place a strong emphasis on making sure the space is used eff ectively. Factors are taken into consideration such as: The available working area, budget and intentions for the use of the space.

In new modern interior design there are more innovative ways to use materials, textures, colours and styles to suit specific needs of a room.

Here I have discovered a range of diff erent materials that are being used within interiors today that give a whole diff erent meaning to the word ‘Style’.

INTERIOR DESIGN: SURFACES

Solus Ceramics have some up with a new and innovative textured surface to use within design. They have created a flexible wall tile that can be applied to both flat and curved surfaces helping to create a whole new dimension to an interior.

Known as the material Flexstone, this innovation can bend easily around walls, ceilings and floors as a wall covering.

Used currently for spiral staircases and rounded ceilings. This material is ideal for both renovation and restoration projects as it can be applied directly to walls of tiles, concrete, plasterboard and wood.

NEW INNOVATIVE MATERIALS: FLEXSTONE

An Italian glass mosaic tile maker known as Trend have developed a catalogue of silver and silver eff ect Tesserae ideal for applying to walls, ceilings, alcoves, wet areas and floors.

Made out of precious metals (in this case 24 carat white gold) this mosaic is an expensive interior décor material to use. For those interior designers who are looking to spend money, using this material will certainly give you an interior surrounded by a great buzz.

GLASS MOSAICS

In need of an idea for a new wall covering? These natural stone wall cladding strips off er a wealth of design ideas for most interior design spaces.

This natural stone called ‘Beltralinea’ can be laid both horizontally and vertically in randomly stacked joints on walls to give a wonderful stone eff ect.

NATURAL STONE: SIMYRA LIMESTONE

Using diff erent textures and materials in diff erent ways is an area that has been developing and expanding within interior design consistently for many years now.

This bamboo has been used on a wall to add texture, depth and a whole diff erent eff ect to the workspace. As one of the fastest-growing plants in the world, bamboo is considered a sustainable construction and design option for interiors today.

With its rapid growth and versatility, bamboo products can introduce a natural tranquillity to living spaces.

BAMBOO & NATURAL WOOD

Who said tiles should be used just for bathrooms and kitchens? The tile is becoming a new and innovative way to decorate in luxury.

Porcelain tiles have seen a meteoric rise in the tile industry and also when it comes to home interiors. The past few years have witnessed many techniques and methods devised to create new patterns, textures and such additional elements for these tiles.

Tiles are proving to be in popular demand with the ability to look and resemble concrete, wood, stone, slate and natural stones, each one giving a diff erent feel and finish to create a diff erent look.

INTERESTING TILES

The mosaic, used for hundreds of thousands of years, and still not a décor trend to die out.

Tiles are being used to add colour and texture to the design of almost any room in the house. This old technique is still a growing trend in design and one to consider when using tiles in interiors.

MOSAIC COVERINGS

For rooms suited to stay old and ancient, take them into the past with a weathered look.

A WEATHERED STYLE

Giving walls a bit of texture helps to create an accent wall within a room. Diff erent textures give diff erent feels.

TEXTURED WALLS

With the rise of the mosaic becoming the new stylish wall covering, mirrors and reflective surfaces make gorgeous wall mural surfaces and centrepieces for a room.

Using mosaic mirrors creates more light and gives your room that little sparkle it needs.

SPARKLING SOLVERS

Use specialist surfacing ideas in your innovative interior design and create a whole new look for your interior today.

INTERIOR DESIGN: SURFACES