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Choosing Gemstone Floor Tiles
If you actually have a ceramic tiled floor or even porcelain tiles, you will be aware that they look good and therefore are easy to maintain but when you are thinking about changing the style of your room (or just the flooring), whether it is your kitchen, bathroom, hallway or conservatory, then no decision will be complete without considering natural stone tiles being an option.
You may think your financial allowance won't stretch to natural stone but they are obtainable in a range of prices so don't discount them until you have checked out what's available. But before taking into consideration the cost, why would you wish to choose natural stone in the first place?
Flooring is really a key design aspect in any home that may set the whole tone of the space, but it's difficult or cheap to exchange and frequently must fit with a range of styles in the event you decide to alter your décor with time. So it is important for both design and cost consequences that you result in the right choice very first time.
Natural stone is gorgeous and sturdy with individual characteristics that simply can not be matched by mass-produced porcelain or ceramic tiles, all of which are the same and provide no interest towards the viewer. Certainly porcelain tiles now are available in "natural stone" effect but these are often poor imitations from the real thing as they do not contain the natural variations and slight imperfections which make gemstone so unique.
But despite the fact that stone tiles are durable, they do need good, thorough maintenance and will need to be sealed with an appropriate sealant after installation. You will be able to obtain advice from a reputable supplier about the particular products ideal to different types of stone.
But more to the point than all this is the look from the tiles as well as your own personal preference by what sort of design statement you need to make. Will it be ultra-contemporary, traditional, rustic or classically understated? All of these personal preferences will influence your decision. Marble is ideal for a vintage, luxurious look or slate for the ideal rustic flooring in a country cottage. Highly polished limestone results in a contemporary feel and some travertine flooring have the ability to combine elegance having a rustic edge. All are impressive.
Be sure to think about how the hue of the ground will complement your furniture, fittings, accessories and artwork. Pale golden limestone floor tiles are a perfect background for a neutral design scheme or a bolder one using bright colours. On the other hand dark slate tiles or black marble will define the look scheme and may imply that other items in a room need to be chosen carefully to prevent the scheme becoming over-dark (or worse, drab and depressing).
But gemstone is flexible and may look wonderful anywhere supplying the style and colour is selected carefully to fit your own personal type of interiors. It's really a key factor that creates harmony from a number of different rooms.
