Edwardian Tiling With A Modern Twist!

[Old Mod]

.....I have a repeat client that has just had a good size kitchen extension built and I am programmed to tile the 52m floor in November, and they have chosen an Anthracite
wood effect Porcelain floor tile, 1000 X 220.
Should look amazing!

However, currently they are in the process of choosing a wall tile to suit they're style of home, which is Edwardian.

They're leaning toward a cream metro tile! To match their new Shaker Style Kitchen.
Ooooow! that one sneaked up on me!
The kitchen comes in several pastel colours, which one I don't know as yet.

Anybody that even kinda knows me, should by now realise that personally I think that Metro Tiles are the Devils creation!!!!

So If anyone , members or visitors, could offer any ideas at all as to an alternative, I'd be extremely grateful!
The client is open to any ideas and it's only about 3-4m of walls to be tiled.
It would need to give an Edwardian feel, but would definaty be more up to date, whether it be in design or whether it be in the way of materials.

Your help would definitely be very welcome!

Oh.....and I got nothing! Haha

THANKS ALL!

 

[p4ulo]

There are loads of Metro sized tiles now that are FLAT, which look much classier (no doubt more expensive though) I would think a cream one of those, brick-bonded would look fabulous with a grey grout?

 

[Old Mod]

There are loads of Metro sized tiles now that are FLAT, which look much classier (no doubt more expensive though) I would think a cream one of those, brick-bonded would look fabulous with a grey grout?

Thank u P4ulo, perhaps I should define the metro tile in my world! Haha
That would be ANY tile that is even vaguely similar to the 'Metro Tile'

Thanks tho P4ulo, appreciate u taking the time to reply mate, but
NO NO NO!

 

[p4ulo]

Whats the matter, do you only like whacking big formats or something?
Can't wait to tile my kitchen - floor to ceiling in cream metros and put my entry in JOTM! I'm sure I'll get your vote!

 

[Old Mod]

Whats the matter, do you only like whacking big formats or something?
Can't wait to til my kitchen floor to ceiling in cream metros and put my entry in JOTM! I'm sure I'll get your vote!

I'd like to ask a personal question if I may?
How old are u P4ulo? Even a rough age group would do if ur embarrassed haha

 

[p4ulo]

38.
(but I still feel like a young-un!!)

 

[Old Mod]

Uh huh!
I've been fixing 'metro style' tiles for over 30 yrs now, and if I was to say I've seen my fill, that would probably be The single biggest understatement I've made on here!
There HAS to be something else!! Haha
I'd sooner fix brick bond 6 X 6! At least it wouldn't be 8 X 4's or 6 X 3's!
It's just sooooooo had its day!
But, again I thank you for ur opinion!
Even tho it's crap! Hahahaha

 

[p4ulo]

Good luck, even though you hate fixing them, they do look great!!
You'd be doing yourself outta work if you recommended a coloured opaque glass splashback,
which seems to be another trendy option?!
"suck it up Princess!"

 

[Old Mod]

I actually think they look ghastly, it's not about fixing them, although I'll confess maybe there's a hint of that!
And if I'd spent the best part of hundred grand on improving my home, the very last thing I'd want is a kitchen that looks like everyone else's!
Anyway I was just asking for alternate ideas mate not a debate on the virtues of the 'metro tile'
But thank you @p4ulo, your comments are duely noted,
and filed under ' bin!'

 

[Ian]

Use the planks, bet that look ace as a splash back, possibly not in anthracite but maybe a washed white/cream. I've not seen a splashie done with planks.

 

[MTiler]

What about 100mm or 150mm patterned tiles, glazed or encaustics? If a whole patterned wall is too much you could just have one row that is patterned.
You could even have a basic vic/Edwardian pattern in more modern colours on the wall instead of the floor. Get it sheeted at London Mosaic to make it easier to install

 

[p4ulo]

@3_fall what kinda worktop are they going for? - how about a black white and grey geometric Edwardian floor on the wall? Could you spec a mosaic and get it sheeted as MissTiler suggests?
or something like this on the walls as a splash-back?

 

[Old Mod]

Use the planks, bet that look ace as a splash back, possibly not in anthracite but maybe a washed white/cream. I've not seen a splashie done with planks.

Well Bri that was my first thought, I reckon it'll look superb in a washed oak or similar (personally I'd go darker but think that may be too radical for them! Haha)
The room could def take it!


It's certainly wide enough to take something bold!
And I will try, but feel it's not 'in keeping' enough haha
Cheers Bri, option 1 for sure.

 

[Old Mod]

What about 100mm or 150mm patterned tiles, glazed or encaustics? If a whole patterned wall is too much you could just have one row that is patterned.
You could even have a basic vic/Edwardian pattern in more modern colours on the wall instead of the floor. Get it sheeted at London Mosaic to make it easier to install

Sharon, excellent idea, like the idea of encaustic as a 2nd option!

Geo mosaic, that's not three bad either!

Kool thank you!

 

[Old Mod]

@3_fall what kinda worktop are they going for? - how about a black white and grey geometric Edwardian floor on the wall? Could you spec a mosaic and get it sheeted as MissTiler suggests?
or something like this on the walls as a splash-back?

Thank u P4ulo! I would like to think at the very least I could get them to do something like that!
It's not radical and it's still different!
Cheers!

 

[widler]

Just done a bumpy metro kitchen, in horrid white with mitred edges, looked awful IMO but they loved it
I think I have photos , I did it two weeks ago ,I will have a Ganda when I'm home

 

[Old Mod]

Just done a bumpy metro kitchen, in horrid white with mitred edges, looked awful IMO but they loved it
I think I have photos , I did it two weeks ago ,I will have a Ganda when I'm home

Thanks Craig!

 

[AliGage]

What about these Marc?

Delicato Desert Decorative & Glazed Wall & Floor Tiles

I've just done the blue. Which would be a little in your face. But this colour could be very subtle and classy.

 

[MTiler]

Sharon, excellent idea, like the idea of encaustic as a 2nd option!

Geo mosaic, that's not three bad either!

Kool thank you!

I did a vic floor last year in one of the smaller patterns that's usually in black and white but did it in a light grey and off white, which gave it a modern look, it looked really nice.

 

[Qwerty]

I actually really like those encaustic lookalike geo/ Art Deco style tiles as @AliGage suggested, they would suit the Edwardian theme I feel.

 

[Old Mod]

I did a vic floor last year in one of the smaller patterns that's usually in black and white but did it in a light grey and off white, which gave it a modern look, it looked really nice.

D'u have any pics Sharon?
It'd be Kool if I could show them.
Thanks!

 

[Old Mod]

What about these Marc?

Delicato Desert Decorative & Glazed Wall & Floor Tiles

I've just done the blue. Which would be a little in your face. But this colour could be very subtle and classy.

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Yeah another good option!
Forgot about those!
I'll check the link out tomorrow geez!
Cheers mate!

 

[Qwerty]

What about any of these??... Edwardian - Wall & Floor Tiles: Mono, Edwardian , Hex and Boho Soho | Fired Earth

 

[Old Mod]

I actually really like those encaustic lookalike geo/ Art Deco style tiles as @AliGage suggested, they would suit the Edwardian theme I feel.

Definately Geoff!

With all these options, if they still want metros' I reckon I'll sub it outa! Haha

Truly appreciate your input everyone!

Thank you guys, really!

 

[AliGage]

@3_fall

They are beautiful tiles. Only thing I would check if you went for a patterned tile like that Marc is whether the wall units can be raised up to 604mm above worktop so you can fit full tiles in. Unless you/they were happy to cut to the worktop as well as units.