Just a little ceramic information to share as a potter. Vitrified simply means the clay has become glass like by being fired to its proper maturing temperature. Usually ceramic tile means it is a lower temperature clay like earthenware or terra cotta. Porcelain is fired to the highest temperature and is more vitrified if you will. This usually means it is less porous to to absorb water and harder. Low fired ceramics with glazes much darker or lighter than the clay body will show chips easier. Rectified has to do with making the edges precise enough to fit smoothly together for less grout lines. So porcelain cost more to produce but it is more sturdy. All clay tiles should be vitrified.

Hi Rasa, Nice to hear from you and I’m glad I was able to give you some inspiration for your kitchen tiles. I’ve included another image for you to look at that shows more of a farm house style kitchen with the coloured tiles. If you worried the coloured tiles might look too contemporary for your space, I would advise going for quite soft, muted colour tones to give you the same effect but in a more rustic style. You can see in the attached image how they have used a soft sheen, textured tile in neutral tones, with a subtle hint of colour to be in-keeping with that farmhouse feel. For your tile colours, you could pick up the off white tone of your cabinets with the grey in the granite, and a very soft hint of green or blue to add a little colour to achieve the same look for your kitchen. I have also added some paint swatches below you could use as reference for tile colours to help you visualise the combination. Off white: Greys: Blue or Green: Hopefully this answers your questions for you and I’d love to see some pictures when your project is finished. Good luck with the decorating. Paola Dulux Design Expert www.designer.duluxamazingspace.co.uk

Hi Chetna, The following are certain options which you may use instead of actual wooden flooring - 1] Laminated wooden planks This is the most commonly used type of flooring these days. The tiles can be arranged on a flat surface that is either cemented or tiled. The flooring is shock proof, fire proof, water proof and comes in a wide array of colours and patterns. They are basically interlocking tiles with an mdf/hdf base and are reusable. But apart from the planks, one needs profiles and other accessories for laying them. The laying time is only a few hours. Laminated Wooden Planks 2] Tiles with wooden patterns These are available both as vitrified and ceramic tiles. They come in actual plank sizes (165mm x 900mm) and also in tile sizes (2'x4') etc. They are very easy to maintain but take more time to lay as compared to laminated planks. They require pigmented cement to fill the joints in order to give the seamless wooden look. Vitrified Tiles Ceramic Tiles 3] Vinyl wooden flooring They come in rolls or strips that can be just applied over the existing floor (cemented or tiled). They come in matte and gloss finishes. They are easy to maintain, water resistant and inexpensive but difficult to repair and might turn yellow as they age. Vinyl Rolls Vinyl Strips Hope these options help. All the best! Regards, RnD Atelier Nagpur

Hi Zainaba, If you are looking for a wooden look in your bedroom, here are a few ideas you may like. Concept 1 - Wooden flooring with solid coloured laminate for wardrobe, bed and dressing table. Concept 2 - Rustic tile/marble flooring with veneered wardrobe, bed and dressing table. Concept 3 - Wooden flooring with veneered/upholstered bed and laminate/ duco paint finished wardrobe and dressing table. Tip: Choose wooden textured laminates wisely. Avoid choosing from catalog and visit a store that has laminates on display. That way you can get an idea of the entire sheet of laminate, its colour, grains, texture and effect. Follow the same for veneer selections. If you do not want to take risks go for reconstructed veneers with straight lines. You may choose similar laminates as well. Avoid laminates with bright colours, heavy textures or floral prints. They look extremely gaudy and wont go with the style you are going for. All the best! Regards, RnD Atelier Nagpur